The Shanxi Hangtian Victory V-series is a series of five-door Microvan made by Guizhou Hangtian Chenggong Automobile under the Shanxi Hangtian Victory brand. Guizhou Hangtian Chenggong Automobile is a subsidiary of Shanxi Victory. The V-series includes several variants, with the V2E and BEV6 being the new energy variants, while the V1 and V2 are ICE models.
| Shanxi Hangtian Victory | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Guizhou Hangtian Chenggong Automobile |
| Also called | Shanxi Hangtian GHT6400 Shanxi Hangtian Victory V1/V2 Mini Van |
| Production | 2012–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Microvan |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.2 L HH465QE6 I4 |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) （V1） 2,850 mm (112.2 in)（V2） |
| Length | 4,010 mm (157.9 in) （V1） 4,330 mm (170.5 in)（V2） |
| Width | 1,620 mm (63.8 in) （V1） 1,650 mm (65.0 in)（V2） |
| Height | 1,915 mm (75.4 in) （V1） 1,920 mm (75.6 in)（V2）[1] |
| Curb weight | 1160kg |
Overview edit
The Shanxi Hangtian Victory V1 and V2 vans are powered by a 1.2 liter ‘HH465QE6’ inline-four engine producing 60 hp based on an engine design from Suzuki. Both engine options are mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Price of the Shanxi Hangtian Victory at the dealers starts from 43,000 yuan (US$6,700).[2]
The Shanxi Hangtian Victory V-series is equipped with front independent MacPherson struts and rear non-independent leaf springs. The powertrain is middle engined and rear-wheel drive.[3]
The manufacturer of the Shanxi Hangtian Victory vans, the Guizhou Hangtian Chenggong Automobile, is based in Zunyi city in Guizhou Province. It became a subsidiary of Shanxi Victory in 2006. The name translates to ‘Guizhou Aerospace Automotive Manufacturing Corporation.[2]
Design controversies edit
Just like a few other vehicles produced by Guizhou Hangtian Chenggong Automobile, the front fascia design of the Shanxi Hangtian Victory V-series is controversial as it heavily resembles the front end of the third generation Cadillac Escalade.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Victory V2 Mini Van". chinaautoweb.com. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
- ^ a b "Shanxi Victory from China clones Cadillac for minivan". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
- ^ "Chenggong (Victory) V1 Mini Van". chinaautoweb.com. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
- ^ "Cheap Chinese Pickup Truck Channels Cadillac's Expensive Escalade". inventorspot.com. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
External links edit
- [www.htauto.cn official site]