The Zhongxing C3 Urban Ark is a subcompact CUV designed and developed by Hebei Zhongxing Automobile.
| Zhongxing C3 Urban Ark | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hebei Zhongxing Automobile |
| Also called | Zhongxing Urban Ark AUV Zhongxing Cross Van |
| Production | 2013–present[1] |
| Assembly | Baoding, Hebei |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, two wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Mitsubishi 4A91S 1.5L I4 petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98 in) |
| Length | 4,140 mm (163 in) |
| Width | 1,761 mm (69.3 in) |
| Height | 1,675 mm (65.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1210kg |
Overview
editThe 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.
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Zhongxing C3 Urban Ark rear in China
Powertrain
editThe 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
editA 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]
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Zhongxing GX3 front -
Zhongxing GX3 rear
Zhongxing Cross Van
editThe C3 Urban Ark received a facelift and rename in 2021 to Zhongxing Cross Van, featuring a redesigned front end.[4]