| Landwind X8 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Landwind |
| Production | 2009–2020[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Body style | 5-door wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm (108.7 in) |
| Length | 4,636 mm (182.5 in) |
| Width | 1,865 mm (73.4 in) |
| Height | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
The Landwind X8 is a mid-size SUV produced by Chinese automaker Jiangling Motor Holding, a joint venture between Aiways, Changan Auto and Jiangling Motors Corporation Group (JMCG).
Overview[edit]
The Landwind X8 debuted during the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2009, and went on sale in the second half of 2009.[1] The Landwind X8 SUV has a body-on-frame structure and rear-wheel-drive layout for its off-road capabilities.
Pricing of the Landwind X8 starts from around 150,000 for the 4×2 variant and around 160,000 for the 4×4.[3]
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Landwind X8 front. -
Landwind X8 rear.
Specifications[edit]
At launch, the Landwind X8 is powered by a common-rail turbo diesel sourced from VM Motori from Italy, developing 140HP and 350Nm of torque and a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine sourced from Mitsubishi, developing 150HP. The engines meet the China IV emission standard.[1]
As of 2012, an update introduced the Landwind X8 with a 2.0-liter petrol engine, a 2.4-liter petrol engine, and a 2.5-liter turbo petrol engine. A 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine was added in 2012 producing 140hp and 340nm. The Landwind X8 has a 6-speed automatic gearbox and is working on an 8-speed automatic gearbox for the X8.[4]
As of 2018, there are 8 variants of Landwind X8 available, with 2 engine options including the 1.8-liter turbo engine and 2.0-liter turbo engine, with both engines mated to a manual transmission. The maximum engine power is 130.0kW, maximum horsepower is 177PS, and maximum torque is 320.0N·m.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Gao, George (4 May 2009). "New Landwind X8 SUV to go on sale in late '09". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Landwind X8 SUV".[dead link]
- ^ Ning, W.E. (17 February 2014). "Landwind X8 SUV will get a 2.0 Turbo in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- ^ Wang, Joey (2 August 2012). "Landwind X8 SUV gets a 2.0 turbo diesel in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- ^ "2018 Landwind X8 Technical Specs". chinapev.com. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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