The Landwind CV7 or Landwind Forward is a subcompact sedan produced by Chinese auto maker Landwind. It was based on the fourth generation Ford Fiesta licensed by Ford through its joint venture with Changan Auto.

Landwind Forward (CV7)
Overview
ManufacturerLandwind
Also calledLandwind Forward
Landwind Fenghua (风华)
Production2007–2011
Model years2007–2011
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car/Supermini (B)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedFord Fiesta (fourth generation)
Powertrain
Engine1.3 L JL474Q8 I4
1.5 L JL475Q8 I4[1]
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,492 mm (98.1 in)
Length4,167 mm (164.1 in)
Width1,635 mm (64.4 in)
Height1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Chronology
SuccessorChangan Alsvin

Overview

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Landwind Forward rear quarter view

The Landwind CV7 originally debuted in October 2007. The design was conducted by Changan Automobile's European design studio,[2] while technical suppliers include EDAG and Forschungsgesellschaft für Energietechnik und Verbrennungsmotoren.[3] The vehicle was criticized for resembling the fourth generation Ford Fiesta sedan as Changan Automobile took advantage of the joint venture with Ford while developing the model.[4]

The Landwind CV7 is powered by a 1.3 liter inline-4 JL474Q8 engine or a 1.5 liter inline-4 SOHC JL475Q8 engine producing 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) and 137 N⋅m (101 lb⋅ft) of torque, with a 5-speed manual transmission as the only gearbox option.[1]

Landwind CV7 Sport

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The Landwind CV7 Sport is a sportier variant of the CV7 sedan. The CV7 Sport was revealed during the 2008 Beijing Auto Show featuring a body kit. The engine is the 1.5 liter inline-4 engine producing 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) at 5500rpm and torque of 137 N⋅m (101 lb⋅ft) from 3500-4500rpm.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Landwind CV7 specs". autohome. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  2. ^ Yanan Wang (2008-04-17). "长安汽车日本设计中心株式会社正式开业". auto.sohu.com/. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  3. ^ Sichen Liang (2008-01-08). "1.5L添运动版 风华将推出两款新车型". autohome. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  4. ^ Bing Xue (2008-05-08). "与福克斯无关! 长安志翔"借鉴"欧宝雅特". auto.sohu.com/. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  5. ^ Jian Gao (2008-04-21). "陆风汽车北京车展全体参展车型汇总!". autohome. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
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