Zhongxing C3 Urban Ark

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Zhongxing C3 Urban Ark
Overview
ManufacturerHebei Zhongxing Automobile
Also calledZhongxing Urban Ark AUV Zhongxing Cross Van
Production2013–present[1]
AssemblyBaoding, Hebei
Body and chassis
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, two wheel drive
Powertrain
EngineMitsubishi 4A91S 1.5L I4 petrol
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500 mm (98 in)
Length4,140 mm (163 in)
Width1,761 mm (69.3 in)
Height1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Curb weight1210kg

The Zhongxing C3 Urban Ark is a subcompact CUV designed and developed by Hebei Zhongxing Automobile.

Overview[edit]

The Zhongxing C3 Urban Ark was launched by Zhongxing Automobile on December 21, 2013, as their first entry into the crossover market.[2]

Prices of the Zhongxing C3 Urban Ark starts at 57,800 yuan and ends at 58,800 yuan.

Powertrain[edit]

The only engine choice of the C3 Urban Ark is a Mitsubishi-sourced 1.5 liter gasoline engine producing 78 kW (104 hp) and 141 N·m of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and powering the front wheels.

2014 facelift[edit]

A more premium variant of the Zhongxing C3 Urban Ark was launched on the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show as a concept called the Zhongxing GX3, featuring a restyled front and rear end.[3]

Zhongxing Cross Van[edit]

The C3 Urban Ark received a facelift and rename in 2021 to Zhongxing Cross Van, featuring a redesigned front end.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Sales figures for the ZX Auto C3 Urban Ark in China".
  2. ^ "ZXAUTO C3 (Urban Ark AUV)".
  3. ^ "2014 Guangzhou Auto Show: Zhongxing GX3 SUV concept debuts in China". 22 November 2014.
  4. ^ "全新外观设计 中兴CROSS VAN首次亮相".

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