Dongfeng Rich
The Dongfeng Rich is a compact pickup truck produced by the Dongfeng Nissan joint venture of Chinese auto manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation.
First generation
| Dongfeng Rich | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Dongfeng Oting (SUV)[1] |
| Production | 1999–2014 |
| Assembly | Zhengzhou, Henan (Zhengzhou Nissan)[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact pickup truck |
| Layout | Front-engine rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive |
| Related | Dongfeng Oting Nissan Xterra Nissan Navara Nissan Patrol |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol ZG24 2.4L (2438cc) Diesel ZD25TCI turbo 2.5L (2498cc) Diesel ZD30D13-4N2 turbo 3.0L (2953cc) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,050 mm (120.1 in) |
| Length | 5,080 mm (200.0 in) |
| Width | 2WD: 1,820 mm (71.7 in) 4WD: 1,720 mm (67.7 in) |
| Height | 2WD: 1,680 mm (66.1 in) 4WD: 1,715 mm (67.5 in) |
The first generation Dongfeng Rich is a pickup truck and a SUV based on the design of the Nissan D22 pickup truck due to the Dongfeng-Nissan joint venture using the Nissan F-Alpha platform. It is produced as a pickup and an SUV, which is essentially the pickup with a long roof bed cover.
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Dongfeng Rich SUV. -
Dongfeng Rich first generation facelift. -
Dongfeng Rich first generation facelift rear.
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Second generation
| Dongfeng Rich | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Dongfeng Oting (SUV)[3] Peugeot Pick Up (Africa)[4] |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Model years | 2015–present |
| Assembly | PRC: Zhengzhou, Henan (Zhengzhou Nissan) Tunisia: Fouchana, Ben Arous (STAFIM as Peugeot Pick Up)[5] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact pickup truck |
| Layout | Front-engine rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive |
| Related | Dongfeng Oting Nissan Xterra Nissan Navara Nissan Patrol Peugeot Pick Up |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol ZG24 2.4L (2438cc) Diesel Nissan ZD25TCI turbo 2.5L (2498cc) Diesel ZD30D13-4N2 turbo 3.0L (2953cc) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,050 mm (120.1 in) |
| Length | 5,080 mm (200.0 in) |
| Width | 2WD: 1,820 mm (71.7 in) 4WD: 1,720 mm (67.7 in) |
| Height | 2WD: 1,680 mm (66.1 in) 4WD: 1,715 mm (67.5 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Peugeot Hoggar (Peugeot Pick Up) |
| Successor | Peugeot Landtrek (Peugeot Pick Up) |
The second generation Rich pickup is also based on the same Nissan platform, and was later rebadged as a Peugeot in some markets.
Peugeot Pick Up
Due to the Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën joint venture between PSA and Dongfeng, it was revealed in July 2017 that Dongfeng will manufacture a badge-engineered version of the Dongfeng Rich double cab pickup as the Peugeot Pickup, and the rebadged pickup would be on sale in Africa starting from September 2017.[6]
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Dongfeng Rich second generation front. -
Dongfeng Rich second generation rear. -
Dongfeng Rich second generation 2018 facelift front. -
Dongfeng Rich second generation 2018 facelift rear.
Rich 6
| Dongfeng Rich 6 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Nissan Navara |
| Production | 2017-present |
| Assembly | Zhengzhou, Henan (Zhengzhou Nissan) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | Nissan Terra |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | 120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp) Permanent magnet synchronous drive motor (electric) |
| Battery | 68 kWh (EV version only) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,150 mm (124.0 in) |
| Length | 5,290 mm (208.3 in) |
| Width | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
| Height | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
A more upmarket model named the Rich 6 was launched in 2017 selling alongside the regular Dongfeng Rich. It is based on the third generation Nissan Navara with only the front end restyled.[7] It is also available as an EV with a 68kWh battery and a single 120kW/420Nm electric motor.[8]
A 5-door SUV bodystyle was also available as the Palazzo (Palasuo, 帕拉索).[9][10]
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Dongfeng Palazzo front end -
Dongfeng Palazzo rear end
Powertrain and performance
There are two engines available for the Rich 6. The 2.4-litre gasoline engine of the Rich 6 has a maximum power output of 158ps and peak torque of 230 Nm, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox; the 2.5-litre turbo diesel engine of the Rich 6 has a maximum power output of 140 ps and a peak torque of 305 Nm, matched with a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed automatic gearbox from ZF with economic, sports and snow driving mode. The four-wheel drive system is supplied by BorgWarner, but without a rear axle differential lock. The suspension structure is front double wishbone and rear leaf spring, while the elastic element is 5 pieces of variable section steel plate. In terms of the off-road capabilities, the approach angle, departure angle and minimum ground clearance of Rich 6 is 31°, 20°, and 207mm. The Rich 6 is equipped with 255/70 R16 tires, with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes as standard.[11]
References
- ^ http://www.zznissan-oting.com.cn/ official Dongfeng Oting website
- ^ http://www.zznissan.com.cn/ official Website of Zhenzhou-Nissan (since 2003 a part of Dongfeng Motor)
- ^ http://www.zznissan-oting.com.cn/ official Dongfeng Oting website
- ^ "Neuer Peugeot Pick-Up: Lastentier-Comeback für Afrika". 23 June 2017.
- ^ "Démarrage de la production locale du Peugeot Pick up".
- ^ Padeanu, Adrian (21 June 2017). "Peugeot Back In The Pickup Truck Game With The New… 'Pick Up'". Motor 1.
- ^ James (2019-06-24). "Dongfeng Rich 6 Pickup is a Rebadging Nissan NAVARA". China Car News, Reviews and More. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ "Chinese Navara is the first electric ute". www.autocar.co.nz. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ "The Big Read – Dongfeng (5/6) – Nissan conquers China, but Yulon fails". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
- ^ "郑州日产-帕拉索". autohome.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2022-07-22.
- ^ "Dongfeng Rich 6 Pickup is a Rebadging Nissan NAVARA". chinapev.com. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
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