Soueast V5
The Soueast V5 Lingzhi (菱致) is a compact sedan produced by Chinese manufacturer Soueast Motors since 2012 to replace the Soueast V3 Lingzhi. [2]
| Soueast V5 | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Soueast V6 Ling Shi (hatchback) Soueast V Cross (crossover) |
| Production | 2012–present |
| Assembly | China: Fuzhou (Soueast) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan (V5 Lingzhi) 5-door hatchback (V6 Ling Shi) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L 4A91 I4 (petrol) 1.5 L 4A91 I4 (turbo petrol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual CVT[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,615 mm (103.0 in) (Soueast V5) 2,610 mm (102.8 in) (Soueast V Cross) |
| Length | 4,578 mm (180.2 in) (Soueast V5) 4,475 mm (176.2 in) (Soueast V Cross) |
| Width | 1,775 mm (69.9 in) (Soueast V5) 1,770 mm (69.7 in) (Soueast V Cross) |
| Height | 1,480 mm (58.3 in) (Soueast V5) 1,535 mm (60.4 in) (Soueast V Cross) |
| Curb weight | 1,210 kg (2,670 lb) (Soueast V5) 1,210–1,230 mm (47.6–48.4 in) (Soueast V Cross) |
Overview
The V5 Lingzhi was previewed by the V5 concept during the 2008 Beijing Auto Show,[3] with the production version debuting during the 2012 Beijing Auto Show[4] and listed in September 2012.[5][6] The Soueast V5 is based on the same platform as the previous generation Mitsubishi Lancer that is still being made by the SouEast-Mitsubishi joint venture in China. Prices for the V5 Lingzhi ranges from around 70,000 to 90,000 yuan.[7] According to the official website, an electric version named the Soueast V5 EV was also available as of 2018.
Soueast V5 Lingzhi rear view
Soueast V5 Lingzhi facelift front view
Soueast V5 Lingzhi facelift rear view
Soueast V6 Ling Shi
The Soueast V6 Ling Shi is the compact hatchback version of the SouEast V5 Lingzhi compact sedan. It was previewed by the Soueast V6 concept on the 2012 Beijing Auto Show in April 2012. The early production version debuted on the 2012 Guangzhou Auto Show in December 2012 and the official launch was during the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show.[8] The V6 is based on the same platform of the SouEast V5 Lingzhi sedan which is also shared with the Mitsubishi Lancer that is made by the SouEast-Mitsubishi joint venture. The Soueast V6 Ling Shi hatchback was officially launched on the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show and introduced to the Chinese car market at the same time with prices starting from 74,800 yuan to 95,800 yuan. The sportier Soueast V6 Ling Shi Turbo was launched on the Chinese auto market in late 2013 with prices starting from 86,800 yuan to 114,800 yuan.[9]
Soueast V Cross
A crossover version based on the Soueast V6 Ling Shi hatchback dubbed the Soueast V6 Ling Shi Cross or later simply the Soueast V Cross debuted during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.[10]
References
- Wang, Joey (April 21, 2012). "SouEast V5 sedan arrives at the Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
- Wang, Joey (July 24, 2012). "SouEast V5 = SouEast V5 Lingzhi". CarNewsChina.com.
- Feijter, Tycho de (February 25, 2011). "SouEast to Launch V5 Sedan". CarNewsChina.com.
- Feijter, Tycho de (May 18, 2011). "SouEast V5 sedan to debut Next Year in China". CarNewsChina.com.
- Feijter, Tycho de (July 19, 2011). "SouEast V5 to be listed early next year in China". CarNewsChina.com.
- Feijter, Tycho de (September 2, 2012). "Chengdu Auto Show: SouEast V5 Lingzhi hits the China auto market". CarNewsChina.com.
- Feijter, Tycho de (May 21, 2012). "SouEast V5 will be launched on the Chinese car market in September". CarNewsChina.com.
- Ning, W. E. (April 22, 2013). "SouEast V6 Ling Shi launched on the Shanghai Auto Show & the Chinese car market". CarNewsChina.com.
- Feijter, Tycho de (November 26, 2013). "SouEast V6 Ling Shi Turbo launched on the China car market". CarNewsChina.com.
- Ning, W. E. (April 22, 2014). "SouEast V6 Ling Shi Cross debuts on the Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
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