Kawei K1
Kawei K1 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Kawei Auto |
Also called | Kawei K150 Kawei K150GT |
Production | 2014–present |
Model years | 2014–present |
Assembly | Danyang, Jiangsu |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid size pickup truck |
Body style | 4-door pickup |
Related | Kawei W1 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | CA4DC2 (Diesel) Mitsubishi 4G69S4N petrol 2.4L (Petrol) |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,500 mm (137.8 in) |
Length | 5,560 mm (218.9 in) |
Width | 1,895 mm (74.6 in) |
Height | 1,760 mm (69.3 in) |
Curb weight | 1,880–2,150 kg (4,145–4,740 lb) |
The Kawei K1 is a midsize pickup manufactured by Chinese automotive brand Kawei Auto, a brand of the Jiangsu Kawei Automotive Industrial Group Co., Ltd. The Jiangsu Kawei Automotive Industry Group is an automotive manufacturing company based in Danyang in Jiangsu Province.[1]
Overview
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The Kawei Auto K1 pickup truck debuted during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.[2]
Depending on the trim level, the Kawei K1 was also known as the Kawei K150 and Kawei K150GT. The Kawei K1 has a price range of 75,800 yuan to 98,800 yuan,[3] the Kawei K150 has a price range of 93,800 yuan to 129,800 yuan,[4] and the Kawei K150GT has a price range of 97,800 yuan to 132,800 yuan.[5]
Controversy
[edit]Since its production, controversy has arisen due to the design of the Kawei K1 bearing a likeness to the twelfth generation Ford F-150, making it an unlicensed clone.[6][7]
Kawei EV7
[edit]In 2017, Kawei unveiled the Kawei EV7, based on the K1, claiming it to be the world first pure electric full-size pickup truck.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "This is the Kawei Auto K1 pickup truck for the Beijing Auto Show".
- ^ "Kawei Auto K1 pickup truck debuts on the Beijing Auto Show".
- ^ "Kawei Auto K1 details".
- ^ "Kawei Auto K150 details".
- ^ "Kawei Auto K150GT details".
- ^ "Kawei K1 clone". autoblog.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ "Kawei K1 is a diesel clone". truckyeah.jalopnik.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ Ning, W.E. (21 November 2017). "That's A First: Kawei Auto Launches Electric Pickup Truck In China". China Auto News. China. Retrieved 22 November 2017.