Higer Longwei
The Higer Longwei (龙威) is a midsize pickup manufactured by Chinese automotive brand Higer. Higer is a brand under Higer Bus, a subsidiary of the King Long Group, which is the largest bus maker in China.
| Higer Longwei | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Higer |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Model years | 2015–present |
| Assembly | Suzhou, Jiangsu |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid size pickup truck |
| Body style | 2-door pickup 4-door pickup |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5L DK4B1 (Diesel) Mitsubishi 4G69S4N petrol 2.4L (Petrol)[1] |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,025–3,380 mm (119.1–133.1 in) |
| Length | 5,160 mm (203.1 in) |
| Width | 1,720 mm (67.72 in) |
| Height | 1,790 mm (70.47 in) |
Overview
Launched in March 2015, the Higer Longwei midsize pickup is available with two engine options, including a 2.4 liter four-cylinder petrol engine producing 136hp and 200nm of torque, and a 2.8 liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 102hp and 220nm of torque, both either mated to a five-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed automatic gearbox. The standard layout is rear wheel drive, and four-wheel drive is optional. Prices of the Higer Longwei starts at 81,800 yuan and ends at 101,800 yuan ($13,184 – 16,407) at launch. As of 2019, the Higer Longwei midsize pickup has a price range of 72,800 yuan to 165,800 yuan.[2]
Controversy
Since its production, controversy has arisen due to the front fascia design of the Higer Longwei bearing a likeness to the twelfth generation Ford F-150, making it an unlicensed clone.[3]
