Foton MP-X
The Foton MP-X is a light commercial van that can seat up to 12 occupants produced by the Chinese automobile manufacturer Foton.[1] The MP-X was sold throughout China and southeast Asian countries including the Philippines and Singapore.[2]
| Foton MP-X | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Also called | Foton MP-X (蒙派克) Foton MP-X E (蒙派克E) Foton View G5 |
| Production | 2011 – present |
| Assembly | Changping District, Beijing (Foton) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door van |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.8 L I4 (petrol) 2.4 L I4 (petrol) 2.0 L I4 (petrol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,985–3,430 mm (117.5–135.0 in) |
| Length | 4,800–5,245 mm (189.0–206.5 in) |
| Width | 1,825 mm (71.9 in) |
| Height | 2,030 mm (79.9 in) |
Overview edit
In 2012, the Foton MP-X was reported to be powered by an inline 4, 2.8 liter turbo diesel that producing 96kW and 280nm of torque with prices ranging from 99.000 yuan.
As of October 2018, prices of the Foton MP-X ranges from 74,650 to 98,550 yuan.[3][4]
A different model called the MP-X S was also offered by Foton but was later renamed to Foton View G9.
Foton View G5 edit
An updated variant succeeding the MP-X E called the Foton View G5 was launched in 2019 while styling remains unchanged from the MP-X. The updated model features powertrains that fulfills the National VI Emissions Standards. The View G5 is powered by a 2.0 liter engine developing 136hp and 185N·m mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.[5]
A facelift was unveiled for the 2020 model year Foton View G5 completely changing the front end. The updated model is powered by a 2.0 liter naturally aspirated engine and a 2.4 liter naturally aspirated engine developing 136hp and 160hp respectively. The transmission is a 5-speed manual gearbox.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Foton MPX | ChinaAutoWeb".
- ^ "Foton MPX 2013". TopGear Philippines.
- ^ Feijter, Author Tycho de (March 5, 2012). "A sweet Nurse and a Foton Ambulance from China". CarNewsChina.com.
{{cite news}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ Feijter, Author Tycho de (June 13, 2012). "Fighting the Foton-bull in China". CarNewsChina.com.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ "售8.48-9.88万元 福田风景G5正式上市".
- ^ "售8.33万起 福田新款风景G5正式上市".
External links edit
Media related to Foton MP-X at Wikimedia Commons
- Foton MP-X official site