Kawei K1
The Kawei K1 is a midsize pickup manufactured by Chinese automotive brand Kawei Auto, a brand of the Jiangsu Kawei Automotive Industrial Group Co., Ltd.. The Jiangsu Kawei Automotive Industry Group is an automotive manufacturing company based in Danyang in Jiangsu Province.[1]
| Kawei K1 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kawei Auto |
| Also called | Kawei K150 Kawei K150GT |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Model years | 2014–present |
| Assembly | Danyang, Jiangsu |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid size pickup truck |
| Body style | 4-door pickup |
| Related | Kawei W1 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | CA4DC2 (Diesel) Mitsubishi 4G69S4N petrol 2.4L (Petrol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,500 mm (137.8 in) |
| Length | 5,560 mm (218.9 in) |
| Width | 1,895 mm (74.61 in) |
| Height | 1,760 mm (69.29 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,880 kg (4,145 lb) - 2,150 kg (4,740 lb) |
Overview
The Kawei Auto K1 pickup truck debuted during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.[2]
Depending on the trim level, the Kawei K1 was also known as the Kawei K150 and Kawei K150GT. The Kawei K1 has a price range of 75,800 yuan to 98,800 yuan,[3] the Kawei K150 has a price range of 93,800 yuan to 129,800 yuan,[4] and the Kawei K150GT has a price range of 97,800 yuan to 132,800 yuan.[5]
Controversy
Since its production, controversy has arisen due to the design of the Kawei K1 bearing a likeness to the twelfth generation Ford F-150, making it an unlicensed clone.[6][7]
Kawei EV7
In 2017, Kawei unveiled the Kawei EV7, based on the K1, claiming it to be the world first pure electric full-size pickup truck.[8]
References
- "This is the Kawei Auto K1 pickup truck for the Beijing Auto Show".
- "Kawei Auto K1 pickup truck debuts on the Beijing Auto Show".
- "Kawei Auto K1 details".
- "Kawei Auto K150 details".
- "Kawei Auto K150GT details".
- "Kawei K1 clone". autoblog.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- "Kawei K1 is a diesel clone". truckyeah.jalopnik.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- Ning, W.E. (21 November 2017). "That's A First: Kawei Auto Launches Electric Pickup Truck In China". China Auto News. China. Retrieved 22 November 2017.