FAW Weizhi V2 explained

FAW Weizhi V2
Manufacturer:FAW Tianjin
Aka:FAW Vizi V2
Production:2010–2013
Class:Subcompact (B)
Body Style:5-door hatchback
Layout:FF layout
Predecessor:FAW Vita
Engine:1.3 L CA4GA1 I4 (petrol)
Wheelbase:24501NaN1
Length:37601NaN1 [1]
Width:16801NaN1
Height:15301NaN1

The FAW Weizhi V2 (天津一汽-威志V2) or FAW Vizi V2 is a subcompact hatchback produced by FAW Group under the FAW Tianjin brand. A sedan version was also planned, but was never produced before the brand was discontinued.[2]

Overview

The FAW Weizhi V2 is based on the FAW V1 concept that debuted during the 2008 Beijing Auto Show. The production version of the Weizhi V2 debuted during the 2010 Chengdu Auto Show on September 17, 2010, and was produced by the Tianjin-FAW factory in Tianjin.[3]

The engine of the Weizhi V2 is a 1.3 liter producing 91hp mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox or 5-speed manual gearbox. Prices of the Weizhi V2 starts from 47,900 yuan to 53,900 yuan.[4]

A cross version called the FAW Weizhi V2 Cross was launched in November 2011 featuring plastic claddings, rood rails and increased ground clearance. Price of the Weizhi V2 Cross starts at 43,900 yuan with the five-speed manual gearbox version and ends at 49,900 yuan for the 5-speed automatic gearbox version. Power of the Weizhi V2 Cross comes from a 1.3 liter engine producing 91hp and 120nm.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New FAW Vizi V2 Launced. 20 September 2010 .
  2. Web site: Spy Shots: FAW Vizi V2 sedan. 16 September 2010 .
  3. Web site: Official: FAW Vizi V2, to be Listed in August. 2 August 2010 .
  4. Web site: 天津一汽-威志V2.
  5. Web site: Spy Shots: FAW V2 Cross. 10 August 2011 .
  6. Web site: FAW Weizhi V2 Cross listed & priced in China. 25 November 2011 .