Fengguang iX5
Dongfeng Fengon 5 (Europe)
Overview
ManufacturerDFSK Motor
Also called
  • DFSK Glory iX5 (Europe)
  • DFSK Fengon iX5 (South Korea)
  • DFSK F5 (Spain)
  • Bahman Dignity Prime/Prestige (Iran)
Production2018–present
Model years2018–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV
Body style5-door coupé SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedDFSK Fengon ix7
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,790 mm (109.8 in)
Length4,685 mm (184.4 in)
Width1,865 mm (73.4 in)
Height1,645 mm (64.8 in)

The Fengguang iX5 (or Fengon iX5) is a mid-size crossover produced by the Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd., under the Dongfeng Sokon (DFSK) sub-brand since 2018. First debuted at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show in China, the iX5 features a coupe-like styling.[1]

Overview

Fengguang ix5 (China)
Rear view

The Fengguang iX5 was launched in the Chinese market in Q4 2018 with pricing starting from 99,800 yuan to 149,800 yuan.[2][3]

Engines of the iX5 includes a 1.5 liter turbo producing 150 hp and 220 Nm of torque, and a 1.8 liter producing 139 hp and 187 Nm of torque. Transmission options includes a 5-speed manual gearbox or CVT. The operating system of the iX5 features the Baidu Apollo, the artificial intelligence suite developed by Baidu for autonomous driving.

The Fengguang iX5 was later debuted to the South Korean market on 10 October 2019 by DFSK's South Korean official distributor, Shinwon CK Motors. It is known there as the DFSK Fengon iX5.[4][5] It was also released in Morocco as the DFSK Glory iX5 on 21 February 2020.[6]

In Europe it is sold renamed DFSK F5 (Fengon 5) and the first exports started in Spain and Germany in May 2020.[7] The European engine is the Euro 6D-Temp approved 1.5 Turbo four-cylinder of Mitsubishi origin which delivers 137 horsepower with CVT gearbox produced by Punch Powertrain and front-wheel drive. The engine is also available in dual fuel version with LPG kit.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Yunfeng, Hou (2018-04-12). "【图】智能互联轿跑型SUV 实拍东风风光iX5". AutoHome.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  2. ↑ Wang, Joey (2018-04-12). "This Is New Dongfeng Fengguang ix5 Crossover For China, With Baidu Apollo". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  3. ↑ "【风光ix5】东风风光 风光ix5报价 风光ix5图片". AutoHome.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  4. ↑ Cho, Jaehwan (2019-10-10). "2천380만원 中 SUV '펜곤 ix5'에 물음표가 생기는 이유". ZDNet Korea (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  5. ↑ Gija, Isohyeon (2019-10-10). "中 동풍자동차 '펜곤 ix5' 韓 상륙…싼타페급 SUV 2380만원". EDaily Korea (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  6. ↑ "DFSK Glory : La toute nouvelle gamme SUV qui va révolutionner le segment". Maroc Diplomatique (in French). 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
  7. ↑ "Glory ix5 Arrives in Germany, Chinese Passenger Vehicle Export Upgraded". 20 May 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  8. ↑ "Nuevo DFSK F5 2020: un SUV chino con aspiraciones premium, a prueba" (in Spanish). 16 October 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
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