Citroën Fukang
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| Citroën Fukang | |
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| Manufacturer | Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile |
| Parent company | PSA Peugeot Citroën |
| Class | Compact |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Related | Citroën ZX |
The Fukang was the first in a range of cars produced for the Chinese market by the Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën Automobile group, a joint venture between the French PSA Peugeot Citroën) and the Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng.
The first Fukang appeared in 1997 and was little more than a rebadged Citroën ZX hatchback. The car was renamed the Fukang DC7140 in China, as this title was translated as ‘Prosperity and Health’ in Chinese.
The next year, the first of a number of special Chinese Citroën models was launched when the Citroën Fukang 998 arrived. This was a saloon version of the Fukang DC7140 and featured either 1.4 or 1.6 fuel injected engines.
The saloon Fukang was developed by specialist engineering firm Heuliez, who also developed a long wheelbase limousine version called the Fukang 988 VIP.
The saloon versions continued until 2003, when they were replaced by an updated version of the theme, the Citroën Elysée, however the hatchback Fukang continued to be part of the Chinese Citroën range and these models were joined in 2006 by Citroën Xsara, Picasso and C-Triomphe
[edit] Awards
- In 2005, the Fukang was voted 'China's Best Value car' by Sina Automobile News, China Youth Today and Beijing Modern Business News.
[edit] External links
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