Dongfeng Fengon E3

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Dongfeng Fengon E3
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Overview
Manufacturer DFSK Motor
Also calledFengon 500
DFSK Glory 500
DFSK Glory E3
Seres ix3
Seres 3
Production2019–present
Model years 2020–present
AssemblyChina: Chongqing
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related DFSK Fengon ix5
Powertrain
Engine 1.5 L I4 (petrol)
Electric motor E3 EV: 163 hp (122 kW) permanent magnet motor/generator
Transmission 5-speed manual
Battery E3 EV: 53.6 kWh lithium-ion
E3 EVR: 17.28 kWh lithium-ion
Electric range E3 EV: 405 kilometres (252 mi) (NEDC)
E3 EVR: 100 kilometres (62 mi) (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,655 mm (104.5 in)
Length4,385 mm (172.6 in)
Width1,935 mm (76.2 in)
Height1,765 mm (69.5 in)

The Dongfeng Fengon E3 is a small electric SUV produced since 2019 by Chinese car manufacturer DFSK Motor, a joint venture between Dongfeng Motor and Sokon Group. In export markets it is sold as DFSK Glory E3. The ICE version equipped with a 1.5 petrol engine was called Fengon 500 in China and Glory 500 in the export market.

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Specification

Dongfeng Fengguang E3 rear Dongfeng Fengguang E3 002.jpg
Dongfeng Fengguang E3 rear

The mechanics of the E3 are derived from the compact crossover Fengon ix5 but with a shorter wheelbase. Front suspension use a MacPherson strut and rear suspension uses a torsion beam semi independent strut.

The interior features fully functional instrumentation combined with the 10.5-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Baidu Apollo system.

Variants

Fengon E3 EV

Presented at the Shanghai 2019 motor show in the electric version sold as Fengon E3 EV, it is the first compact SUV produced by DFSK as well as the cheapest model. The body has a length of 4,385 mm, 1,850 mm wide and 1,647 mm high with a wheelbase of 2655 mm (more compact than the Fengon/Glory 580). Aesthetically, it presents the new family feeling common to the Fengon ix5 crossover coupé.

The E3 EV has a three-phase asynchronous electric motor delivering 120 kW and 300 Nm of torque combined with a 53.6 kWh lithium-ion battery with a range (NEDC) of 405 km. [1]

In export markets it is sold as DFSK Glory E3 or Seres 3 (Europe). [2] [3] [4]

Fengon E3 EVR

The EVR is the extended range hybrid version of the E3 with a 1.5 liter four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 50 kW combined with a three-phase asynchronous electric motor delivering 120 kW. The 1.5 engine acts as a generator to recharge the 17.28 kWh lithium-ion battery. The range in Full Electric mode is 100 km while in the hybrid mode with the 1.5 that powers the batteries, the range is 950 km. This version in China is sold as Seres ix3. [5]

Fengon 500

On sale from November 2020, the Fengon 500 is the version powered by an internal combustion engine of 1.5 liters naturally aspirated petrol with multiplint injection delivering 116 horsepower with a 5-speed manual gearbox or CVT made by Punch Powertrain. It is exported out of China renamed DFSK Glory 500. [6]

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References

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  2. "DFSK Glory E3 SUV: Marking its Electric Territory". 9 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
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  5. "Seres Debuted Its 2nd Range-Extended EV iX3". 29 July 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
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