The first Fukang appeared in 1992 as a semi-knock down production, rebadged Citroën ZX hatchback.[1] The car was called the Fukang DC7140 in China, the name translating as ‘Prosperity and Health’ in Chinese. Later on, the DC7160 with a fuel-injected 1.6 liter engine was added to the lineup. 17,000 of the SKD ZXs were built until late 1996, when Dongfeng's own two plants in Wuhan province became up to speed and local production commenced. Local capacity was 150,000 per annum.[1]
Two years later, the first of a number of special Chinese market Citroën models was launched when the Citroën Fukang 988 arrived. Presented in September 1998,[1] this was a saloon version of the Fukang DC7160 and originally featured the larger 1.6 litre, fuel-injected engine. The saloon Fukang was developed by specialist engineering firm Heuliez,[2] who also developed a long wheelbase limousine version called the Fukang 988 VIP.
The saloon versions continued until 2003, when they were replaced by an updated version of the theme, the Citroën Elysée. However, the hatchback Fukang continued to be part of the Chinese Citroën range until 2009.
On February 26, 2009, the new facelifted Citroën C-Elysée hatchback finally replaced the Fukang. These models had also been joined in 2006 by the Citroën Xsara, Picasso, and the C-Triomphe. The Fukang was also available in the form of a 4-door pickup truck[3] and a 2-door panel van.[4]
AwardsEdit
In 2005, the Fukang was voted 'China's Best Value car' by Sina Automobile News, China Youth Today and Beijing Modern Business News.
Reuse of the Fukang nameEdit
The Fukang name was later reused by Shenlong Motors, a joint venture company jointly funded by Dongfeng Motor and PSA Group in 1992. The joint venture launched products sold under the Dongfeng Fukang brand including the Fukang ES500, Fukang ES600 and Fukang e-Elysée (electric Citroën C-Elysée).
ReferencesEdit
^ abc(PDF), PSA Peugeot Citroën, April 2010, p. 3, archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-12-07
^Åhman, Michael, ed. (1999). Bilkatalogen 2000 (Swedish edition of German Auto Katalog) (in Swedish). Solna, Sweden: Auto Motor & Sport Sverige AB. p. 149.
^The Citroën Fukang pickup trucks from China, 23 January 2012
^The Citroën Fukang vans from China, 11 December 2011
External linksEdit
Dong Feng-Peugeot-Citroën Automobile
Dong Feng Fukang at Citroenet
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citroën, fukang, dongfeng, fukang, series, compact, vehicles, available, variety, body, styles, first, range, cars, produced, chinese, market, dongfeng, peugeot, citroën, automobile, group, joint, venture, between, french, peugeot, citroën, chinese, manufactur. The Citroen Fukang or Dongfeng Fukang is a series of compact vehicles available in a variety of body styles It was the first in a range of cars produced for the Chinese market by the Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile group a joint venture between the French PSA Peugeot Citroen and Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation Citroen FukangCitroen Fukang hatchOverviewManufacturerDongfeng Peugeot Citroen AutomobileAlso calledDongfeng N15 van Dongfeng EQ1010F van Production1992 2009Model years1992 2009Body and chassisClassCompactBody style4 door sedan5 door hatchback2 door panel van4 door pickup truckLayoutFF layoutRelatedCitroen ZXCitroen ElyseeCitroen C ElyseeMaple HisoonPowertrainEngine1 4 L TU3JP K I41 6 L N6A 10FX3A PSA I4Transmission5 speed manualChronologySuccessorCitroen Elysee Contents 1 Overview 1 1 Awards 2 Reuse of the Fukang name 3 References 4 External linksOverview Edit nbsp Fukang AXC hatchback rearview nbsp 1994 Citroen ZX Fukang models for sale made by truck manufacturer Second Automobile Works 第二汽车制造厂 through Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen joint venture nbsp Fukang 988 sedan nbsp Fukang 988 taxi in Xi an China The first Fukang appeared in 1992 as a semi knock down production rebadged Citroen ZX hatchback 1 The car was called the Fukang DC7140 in China the name translating as Prosperity and Health in Chinese Later on the DC7160 with a fuel injected 1 6 liter engine was added to the lineup 17 000 of the SKD ZXs were built until late 1996 when Dongfeng s own two plants in Wuhan province became up to speed and local production commenced Local capacity was 150 000 per annum 1 Two years later the first of a number of special Chinese market Citroen models was launched when the Citroen Fukang 988 arrived Presented in September 1998 1 this was a saloon version of the Fukang DC7160 and originally featured the larger 1 6 litre fuel injected engine The saloon Fukang was developed by specialist engineering firm Heuliez 2 who also developed a long wheelbase limousine version called the Fukang 988 VIP The saloon versions continued until 2003 when they were replaced by an updated version of the theme the Citroen Elysee However the hatchback Fukang continued to be part of the Chinese Citroen range until 2009 On February 26 2009 the new facelifted Citroen C Elysee hatchback finally replaced the Fukang These models had also been joined in 2006 by the Citroen Xsara Picasso and the C Triomphe The Fukang was also available in the form of a 4 door pickup truck 3 and a 2 door panel van 4 Awards Edit In 2005 the Fukang was voted China s Best Value car by Sina Automobile News China Youth Today and Beijing Modern Business News Reuse of the Fukang name EditThe Fukang name was later reused by Shenlong Motors a joint venture company jointly funded by Dongfeng Motor and PSA Group in 1992 The joint venture launched products sold under the Dongfeng Fukang brand including the Fukang ES500 Fukang ES600 and Fukang e Elysee electric Citroen C Elysee References Edit a b c China Division PSA Peugeot Citroen in China NEWS KIT PDF PSA Peugeot Citroen April 2010 p 3 archived from the original PDF on 2010 12 07 Ahman Michael ed 1999 Bilkatalogen 2000 Swedish edition of GermanAuto Katalog in Swedish Solna Sweden Auto Motor amp Sport Sverige AB p 149 The Citroen Fukang pickup trucks from China 23 January 2012 The Citroen Fukang vans from China 11 December 2011External links EditDong Feng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Dong Feng Fukang at Citroenet nbsp This article about a modern automobile produced after 1975 is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Citroen Fukang amp oldid 1161640794, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
