Dongfeng Rich

The Dongfeng Rich is a series of pickup trucks produced by the Dongfeng Nissan joint venture of Chinese auto manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation.

First generation

Dongfeng Rich
Overview
Also called	Dongfeng Oting (SUV) [1]
Production	1999–2014
Assembly	Zhengzhou, Henan (Zhengzhou Nissan) [2]
Body and chassis
Class	Compact pickup truck
Layout	Front-engine rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Related	Dongfeng Oting Nissan Xterra Nissan Navara Nissan Patrol
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol ZG24 2.4L (2438cc) Diesel ZD25TCI turbo 2.5L (2498cc) Diesel ZD30D13-4N2 turbo 3.0L (2953cc)
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,050 mm (120.1 in)
Length	5,080 mm (200.0 in)
Width	2WD: 1,820 mm (71.7 in) 4WD: 1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Height	2WD: 1,680 mm (66.1 in) 4WD: 1,715 mm (67.5 in)

The first generation Dongfeng Rich is a pickup truck and a SUV based on the design of the Nissan D22 pickup truck due to the Dongfeng-Nissan joint venture using the Nissan F-Alpha platform. It is produced as a pickup and an SUV, which is essentially the pickup with a long roof bed cover. The diesel version is powered by a 2.5-liter turbo diesel engine mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, producing a maximum output of 140 hp and 305N·m or torque. The petrol version is powered by a 2.4-liter gasoline engine, producing a maximum output of 139 hp and 217N·m or torque mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. ^[3]

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  Dongfeng Rich SUV.
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  Dongfeng Rich first generation facelift.
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  Dongfeng Rich first generation facelift rear.

Second generation

Dongfeng Rich
Overview
Also called	Dongfeng Oting (SUV) [1] Peugeot Pick Up (Africa) [4]
Production	2014–present
Model years	2015–present
Assembly	PRC: Zhengzhou, Henan (Zhengzhou Nissan) Tunisia: Fouchana, Ben Arous (STAFIM as Peugeot Pick Up) [5]
Body and chassis
Class	Compact pickup truck
Layout	Front-engine rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Related	Dongfeng Oting Nissan Xterra Nissan Navara Nissan Patrol Peugeot Pick Up
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.4L Nissan ZG24 l4 2.4L Xinchen 2TZH CNG l4 Diesel: 2.4L Yuchai YCY24165-61 turbo 2.5L Nissan ZD25TCI turbo 3.0L Nissan ZD30D13-4N2 turbo
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,050 mm (120.1 in)
Length	5,080 mm (200.0 in)
Width	2WD: 1,820 mm (71.7 in) 4WD: 1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Height	2WD: 1,680 mm (66.1 in) 4WD: 1,715 mm (67.5 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Peugeot Hoggar (Peugeot Pick Up)
Successor	Peugeot Landtrek (Peugeot Pick Up)

The second generation Rich pickup is also based on the same Nissan platform as the first generation Rich with the powertrain also being carried over, and was later rebadged as a Peugeot in some markets. The second generation Rich was launched in December 2014 with the front and rear end of the truck completely restyled and the interior updated. ^[6] An update was launched in March 2017 to fulfill the National V emissions standard. The update features a powertrain with a 2.5-liter turbo diesel engine developing 140 hp and 305N·m of torque, which is 24 hp more and 25N·m more than the original version. The transmission is a 6-speed manual gearbox and both 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive variants are available. ^[7]

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  Dongfeng Rich second generation front.
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  Dongfeng Rich second generation rear.

2018 facelift

The second generation Rich received a minor update in 2018 with the powertrain remain unchanged. The interior received a complete redesign with a 7 inch touch screen as the center piece featuring Bluetooth, phone connection, tire pressure detection, reverse radar and ESP. From the 2018 model year, 4-wheel drive models are also available. ^[3]

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  Dongfeng Rich second generation 2018 facelift front.
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  Dongfeng Rich second generation 2018 facelift rear.

2021 facelift

The second generation Dongfeng Rich received a facelift for the 2021 model year and was launched in January 2021. The update includes a redesigned front end and revamped interior. The interior now features a 3.5 inch screen and a 7 inch full color display in the center console with reverse camera, Baidu Carlife, navigation, and online music integrated in the system. ESC is also added to the update. The diesel version is powered by a YCY24165-61 2.4-liter turbo diesel engine, producing a maximum output of 165 hp(121 kW)and 350N·m or torque. The petrol version is powered by a ATZD 2.4-liter gasoline engine, producing a maximum output of 158 hp(116 kW) and 235N·m or torque. The transmission is a 5-speed manual gearbox and both 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive variants are available. ^[8]

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  Dongfeng Rich second generation 2021 facelift front.
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  Dongfeng Rich second generation 2021 facelift rear.
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  Dongfeng Rich second generation 2021 facelift interior.

Peugeot Pick Up

Due to the Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën joint venture between PSA and Dongfeng, it was revealed in July 2017 that Dongfeng will manufacture a badge-engineered version of the Dongfeng Rich double cab pickup as the Peugeot Pickup. ^[9] The rebadged pickup would be on sale in Africa starting from September 2017. ^{[10] [11]}

Peugeot replaced it at the beginning of 2021 with the Peugeot Landtrek. ^[12]

Rich 6

Dongfeng Rich 6
Overview
Also called	DFSK D1 Dongfeng DF6 Cirelli 8 (Italy) Voltera R6/R7 (Chile)
Production	2017–present
Assembly	Zhengzhou, Henan (Zhengzhou Nissan)
Body and chassis
Related	Nissan Navara D23 Nissan Terra
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.4L Nissan ZG24 I4 Diesel: 2.5L Nissan ZD25T I4 2.3L Nissan M9T I4
Electric motor	120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp) Permanent magnet synchronous drive motor (Rich 6 EV 350) 130 kW (177 PS; 174 bhp) Permanent magnet synchronous drive motor (Rich 6 EV 450)
Battery	60 kWh (Rich 6 EV 350) 77 kWh (Rich 6 EV 450)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,150 mm (124.0 in)
Length	5,290–5,310 mm (208.3–209.1 in)
Width	1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height	1,810 mm (71.3 in)

A more upmarket model named the Rich 6 was launched in 2017 selling alongside the regular Dongfeng Rich. It is based on the third generation Nissan Navara with only the front end restyled. ^[13] It is also available as an EV with a 60 or 77 kWh battery and a single electric motor. ^[14]

A 5-door SUV bodystyle was also available as the Palazzo (Palasuo, 帕拉索). ^{[15] [16]}

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  Dongfeng Palazzo front end
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  Dongfeng Palazzo rear end

Powertrain and performance

There are two engines available for the Rich 6. The 2.4-litre gasoline engine of the Rich 6 has a maximum power output of 158ps and peak torque of 230 Nm, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox; the 2.5-litre turbo diesel engine of the Rich 6 has a maximum power output of 140 ps and a peak torque of 305 Nm, matched with a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed automatic gearbox from ZF with economic, sports and snow driving mode. The four-wheel drive system is supplied by BorgWarner, but without a rear axle differential lock. The suspension structure is front double wishbone and rear leaf spring, while the elastic element is 5 pieces of variable section steel plate. In terms of the off-road capabilities, the approach angle, departure angle and minimum ground clearance of Rich 6 is 31°, 20°, and 207mm. The Rich 6 is equipped with 255/70 R16 tires, with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes as standard. ^[17]

Electric version

In March 2023 Zhengzhou-Nissan launched the electric version of Rich 6. Two version was sold:

• Rich 6 350: rear-wheel drive, single electric motor with 163 hp and 420 Nm. 100 km/h top speed. 60.16 LFP battery from CATL and 350 km (CLTC range)
• Rich 6 450: rear-wheel drive. Single motor, 177 hp and 450 Nm. 120 km/h top speed. 77.28 kWh LFP battery from CATL and 453 km in CLTC range.

Rich 7

Launched in June 2022, the Rich 7 is a more premium variant of the Rich 6, featuring a more civilian front end design. The Rich 7 model equipped with the M9T 2.3-liter turbo diesel engine produces a maximum output of 166 hp（122 kW）and 420N·m which is 3 hp more and 40N·m more compared to the Rich 6 equipped with the M9T engine. The transmission is a ZF supplied 8-speed automatic gearbox. ^[18] The Rich 7 also spawned the Dongfeng Palazzo 2022 facelift.

Electric version

Launched in July 2024, the Rich 7 Electric features a 180 kW motor and a 77.28 kWh CATL LFP battery. It’s available in a rear-wheel drive version with a range of 451 km (CLTC), or an all-wheel drive version with a range of 431 km (CLTC). Dimensions are 5287 mm in length, 1880 mm in width, and 1860 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3150 mm. In the export market the Rich 7 EV was sold by DFSK rebadged DFSK D1 EV only with a 60 kWh battery and rear-wheel drive. ^[19]

The Palazzo Electric measures 5520 mm in length, 2010 mm in height, and is equipped with the same electric motor and range as the Rich 7 EV. It offers a range of 410 km (CLTC) and features all-wheel drive. ^[20]

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  Dongfeng Rich 7 front end
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  Dongfeng Rich 7 rear end

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  Dongfeng Palazzo 2022 facelift front end
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  Dongfeng Palazzo 2022 facelift rear end

References

1. http://www.zznissan-oting.com.cn/ official Dongfeng Oting website
2. http://www.zznissan.com.cn/ official Website of Zhenzhou-Nissan (since 2003 a part of Dongfeng Motor)
3. "售8.58-12.18万 新款锐骐皮卡正式上市". 24 March 2018.
4. "Neuer Peugeot Pick-Up: Lastentier-Comeback für Afrika". 23 June 2017.
5. "Démarrage de la production locale du Peugeot Pick up". Archived from the original on 2018-08-02. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
6. "售价8.38万元起 锐骐新一代正式上市". 25 December 2014.
7. "售8.68-10.88万元 锐骐皮卡国V版上市". 25 March 2017.
8. "售7.78万元起 新款锐骐皮卡正式上市". 15 January 2021.
9. Padeanu, Adrian (21 June 2017). "Peugeot Back In The Pickup Truck Game With The New... 'Pick Up'". Motor 1.
10. "New PEUGEOT Pick up : PEUGEOT returns to the pick-up market".
11. "Peugeot returns to the pick-up market in Africa; 2.5L diesel".
12. "Peugeot is Going to Torture Test Its 2021 Landtrek Pickup Truck".
13. James (2019-06-24). "Dongfeng Rich 6 Pickup is a Rebadging Nissan NAVARA". China Car News, Reviews and More. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
14. "Chinese Navara is the first electric ute". www.autocar.co.nz. Archived from the original on 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
15. "The Big Read – Dongfeng (5/6) – Nissan conquers China, but Yulon fails". carnewschina.com. 17 April 2022. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
16. "郑州日产-帕拉索". autohome.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2022-07-22.
17. "Dongfeng Rich 6 Pickup is a Rebadging Nissan NAVARA". chinapev.com. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
18. "售10.98-16.08万元 郑州日产锐骐7上市". chinapev.com. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
19. "DFSK D1 EV spec".
20. "Dongfeng Palazzo EV, la versión SUV de la DF6 EV aparece en China con tracción 4WD" (in Spanish). 19 February 2024.

External links

• Official chinese website