KUALA LUMPUR – Its name has been shortened to DFSK F5 for European buyers and this SUV Coupe is from China’s second largest automobile manufacturer with a local asking price that starts from 26,495 EUROS (RM129,865).
Since 2003, DFSK has become a brand that produces passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and also motorcycles. The Dongfeng brand is present in more than 70 countries including Europe. The DFSK brand belongs to Dongfeng Motor Group (DFM), which is the 2nd largest automobile manufacturer in China and the 10th largest worldwide, with an approximate production of 3.8 million units per year and manufacturing exclusively in China.
Its most popular model in Europe is the compact 7-seater SUV DFSK 580 as well as the newcomer DFSK F5 medium Coupé SUV. The F5 was the fourth generation of its family of SUVs, with innovation, functionality, quality and an unbeatable price to compete with Suzuki, Skoda, Kia and Hyundai in mainland Europe.
The new model after the 580 is this 4th generation coupe SUV that comes with a more than attractive coupe style design with high quality materials, a full range of equipment that includes front and rear full LED headlights and an automatic tailgate.
Under the bonnet, Dongfeng uses power plants from its Japanese partner. Two engine variants are provided, a 1.5 turbo engine of Mitsubishi origin, with petrol or bifuel LPG and a CVT-type automatic transmission manufactured by ZF.
The DFSK F5 is the first model of the fourth generation of the DFSK family of SUVs, with design, innovation, functionality, quality and good price as its main strengths. The design has been one of the most important assets of the conception of this vehicle. More than twelve months of work had been invested to come up with the final sketches of its design.
Taking the best attributes from the world of sedans, coupes and SUVs it carries a global design language. Its elevated waist line, its profile descending from the B-pillar and its side view give it great personality.
The front headlights are made up of a set of LED lights, where the dynamic indicators stand out, both in the front and in the rear. All its lighting uses LED technology, with daytime running light (DRL) and Full LED headlights with specific sequences to welcome the driver as he or she approaches the vehicle and unlocks the locks.
Their designers have also added a light that is projected under the side view mirrors with the brand's logo to illuminate the ground below it. At the rear, the taillights are joined along the entire width of the tailgate by means of a light strip that acts as a position light as well as by some much needed chrome trim which is a must have with China made vehicles.
The standard tailgate is electrically operated, which allows it to be opened or closed from the dashboard, with the button itself under the tailgate or from the remote control. The electrically operated panoramic roof, which is manufactured by Webasto stands out for its high quality. in addition to its extensive standard equipment, 18-inch smoked gray wheels and double trapezoidal tailpipes enhance its sportiness.
Now all we need is a Malaysian partner to welcome the Dongfeng brand and its range of stylish vehicles. – The Vibes, October 15, 2020
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