Kawei K1

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]

Kawei K1
Overview
ManufacturerKawei Auto
Also calledKawei K150
Kawei K150GT
Production2014–present
Model years2014–present
AssemblyDanyang, Jiangsu
Body and chassis
ClassMid size pickup truck
Body style4-door pickup
RelatedKawei W1
Powertrain
EngineCA4DC2 (Diesel)
Mitsubishi 4G69S4N petrol 2.4L (Petrol)
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,500 mm (137.8 in)
Length5,560 mm (218.9 in)
Width1,895 mm (74.61 in)
Height1,760 mm (69.29 in)
Curb weight1,880 kg (4,145 lb) - 2,150 kg (4,740 lb)


Overview

Kawei Auto K1 rear

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

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

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

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