Dongfeng Fengon E3

The Dongfeng Fengon E3 is a small electric SUV produced by 2019 by Chinese car manufacturer DFSK Motor, a joint venture between Dongfeng Motor and Sokon Group. In export markets it is sold as DFSK Glory E3. The ICE version equipped with a 1.5 petrol engine was called Fengon 500 in China and Glory 500 in the export market.

Dongfeng Fengon E3
Overview
ManufacturerDFSK Motor
Also calledFengon 500
DFSK Glory 500
DFSK Glory E3
Seres ix3
Seres 3
Production2019–present
Model years2020–present
AssemblyChina: Chongqing
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedDFSK Fengon ix5
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L I4 (petrol)
Electric motorE3 EV: 163 hp (122 kW) permanent magnet motor/generator
Transmission5-speed manual
BatteryE3 EV: 53.6 kWh lithium-ion
E3 EVR: 17.28 kWh lithium-ion
Electric rangeE3 EV: 405 kilometres (252 mi) (NEDC)
E3 EVR: 100 kilometres (62 mi) (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,655 mm (104.5 in)
Length4,385 mm (172.6 in)
Width1,935 mm (76.2 in)
Height1,765 mm (69.5 in)

Specification
Dongfeng Fengguang E3 rear

The mechanics of the E3 are derived from the compact crossover Fengon ix5 but with a shorter wheelbase. Front suspension use a MacPherson strut and rear suspension uses a torsion beam semi independent strut.

The interior features fully functional instrumentation combined with the 10.5-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Baidu Apollo system.

Variants

Fengon E3 EV

Presented at the Shanghai 2019 motor show in the electric version sold as Fengon E3 EV, it is the first compact SUV produced by DFSK as well as the cheapest model. The body has a length of 4,385 mm, 1,850 mm wide and 1,647 mm high with a wheelbase of 2655 mm (more compact than the Fengon/Glory 580). Aesthetically, it presents the new family feeling common to the Fengon ix5 crossover coupé.

The E3 EV has a three-phase asynchronous electric motor delivering 120 kW and 300 Nm of torque combined with a 53.6 kWh lithium-ion battery with a range (NEDC) of 405 km.[1]

In export markets it is sold as DFSK Glory E3 or Seres 3 (Europe).[2][3][4]

Fengon E3 EVR

The EVR is the extended range hybrid version of the E3 with a 1.5 liter four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 50 kW combined with a three-phase asynchronous electric motor delivering 120 kW. The 1.5 engine acts as a generator to recharge the 17.28 kWh lithium-ion battery. The range in Full Electric mode is 100 km while in the hybrid mode with the 1.5 that powers the batteries, the range is 950 km. This version in China is sold as Seres ix3.[5]

Fengon 500

On sale from November 2020, the Fengon 500 is the version powered by an internal combustion engine of 1.5 liters naturally aspirated petrol with multiplint injection delivering 116 horsepower with a 5-speed manual gearbox or CVT made by Punch Powertrain. It is exported out of China renamed DFSK Glory 500.[6]

References
  1. "Dongfeng Fengguang (Fengon) Debuted Its First EV Fengon E3 at 2019 Shanghai Auto Show". 23 May 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  2. "DFSK Glory E3 SUV: Marking its Electric Territory". 9 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  3. "Elektrische Seres 3 is in Nederland en heeft een prijskaartje: €37.995" [Electric Seres 3 is in the Netherlands and has a price tag: € 37,995]. 24 December 2020.
  4. autotimesnews (10 December 2020). "Another brand of electric vehicles appeared in Germany". Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  5. "Seres Debuted Its 2nd Range-Extended EV iX3". 29 July 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  6. "Fengguang 500 officially launched". 2 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.


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