Weichai Auto Yingzhi G5
The new Weichai Auto Yingzhi G5 will launch on the Chinese car
market later this month, a bit delayed as it was originally scheduled for
launch in early September.
Its a nice looking car that will
compete in a booming segment. Mini MPVs are fast becoming very popular. Car
buyers choose them over sedans and ‘real’ SUVs because of their practicality
and versatility, and a rough looker like this G5 will surely find buyers who
like to pretend they go up mountain every weekend.
The interior is looking great. Orange everywhere,
like we see in so many new Chinese cars. But the best part is the huge 16 inch touch screen for the infotainment system. A five-speed manual just doesn’t seem to match very
well with a 16 inch touch screen. Cup holders will block access to buttons when
filled with actual cups. Clearly marked cigarette lighter a rare thing these
days.
Interestingly Weichai Power hasn’t developed any
engines for Weichai Auto yet. All the engines for the Yingzhi range are sourced
from Mitsubishi. The G5 has a ‘4A91S’ 1.5 liter petrol under the bonnet, good
for an output of 113 hp and 141 nm, mated to a five-speed manual. A CVT will be
added to the lineup later.
All this pretty costs how much money? Not much,
these things are dirt cheap in China. Price will start at 69.800 yuan and end
at 75.000 yuan.
Source : Carnewschina
