Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50

The Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50 is a compact sedan produced by Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor under the Jingyi product series of the Dongfeng Fengxing sub-brand.

Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50
Overview
Also calledDongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50 ev (electric version)
Production2014-present
AssemblyLiuzhou, China
El Mghira, Ben Arous, Tunisia[1]
Body and chassis
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformNissan B platform
RelatedNissan Sentra B16
Nissan Sylphy
Dongfeng Fengshen A60
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L HR15DE I4 (petrol)
1.6 L HR16DE I4
Transmission5-speed manual
CVT automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,630 mm (182.3 in)
Width1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height1,526 mm (60.1 in)


Overview

The Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50 sedan debuted during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show and was launched on the China car market in later 2014.[2] The Fengxing Jingyi S50 compact sedan shares the same platform as the Dongfeng Fengshen A60 compact sedan with both cars based on the Nissan Sylphy produced by the Dongfeng-Nissan joint venture in China.[3]

The styling of the Fengxing Jingyi S50 at launch was heavily inspired by the Hyundai Sonata with similar front DRG designs despite being in a smaller segment.[4] The final production Fengxing Jingyi S50 was launched in September 2014 with prices starting from 69,900 yuan to 102,900 yuan. Engines includes a 118hp 1.5 liter engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and a 120hp 1.6 liter engine mated to a CVT. The 1.5 liter engine is a Mivec sourced from Mitsubishi, and the 1.6 liter engine is carried over from Nissan.[5]

  • Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50
  • Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50

facelifts

As of 2015, news of an upcoming facelift with new engines was released, with the facelifted design placing the Fengxing Jingyi S50 sedan more inline with other Dongfeng Fengxing products. The additional engine is a 147hp 2.0 liter petrol engine sourced from PSA.[6]

In 2018, DongFeng Motor upgrade (facelift) the Fengxing Jingyi S50 to become a Joyear S50, evolution concerned front and rear elements, which integrate mixed LED Halogene lamps and new interior inspired by german cars, in materials and infotainment.[7]

  • Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50 facelift
  • Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50 facelift

Fengxing Jingyi S50-EV

During the 2016 Beijing Auto Show in China, Dongfeng revealed the Fengxing S50-EV, based on the pre-facelift Fengxing Jingyi S50 sedan. The Fengxing S50-EV has a range of 250 kilometers and a 150 km/h top speed with electric motor producing 120hp and 280nm of torque.[8]

  • 2019 Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50 EV
  • 2019 Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50 EV

References
  1. "Nouveautés - DONGFENG S50, une nouvelle berline montée en Tunisie". www.automobile.tn.
  2. Wang, Joey (April 9, 2014). "Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50 is Ready for the 2014 Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
  3. Wang, Joey (April 16, 2014). "Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50 is Ready for the China car market". CarNewsChina.com.
  4. Feijter, Tycho de (April 22, 2014). "Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50 debuts on the Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
  5. Wang, Joey (September 10, 2014). "Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50 hits the Chinese car market". CarNewsChina.com.
  6. Feijter, Tycho de (March 5, 2015). "Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi S50 to get a French 2.0 in China". CarNewsChina.com.
  7. Complete review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60LpNUzvCi8&list=PLamzyi3in06gEtauGLwCyS_e5jFvuV6kx
  8. Ning, W. E. (May 4, 2016). "Dongfeng Goes Electric On The Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
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