Kawei K1

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Kawei K1
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Overview
Manufacturer Kawei Auto
Also calledKawei K150
Kawei K150GT
Production2014–present
Model years 2014–present
Assembly Danyang, Jiangsu
Body and chassis
Class Mid size pickup truck
Body style 4-door pickup
Related Kawei W1
Powertrain
Engine CA4DC2 (Diesel)
Mitsubishi 4G69S4N petrol 2.4L (Petrol)
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,500 mm (137.8 in)
Length5,560 mm (218.9 in)
Width1,895 mm (74.6 in)
Height1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Curb weight 1,880–2,150 kg (4,145–4,740 lb)

The Kawei K1 is a midsize pickup manufactured by Chinese automotive brand Kawei Auto, a brand of the Jiangsu Kawei Automotive Industrial Group Co., Ltd. The Jiangsu Kawei Automotive Industry Group is an automotive manufacturing company based in Danyang in Jiangsu Province. [1]

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Overview

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Kawei Auto K1 rear

The Kawei Auto K1 pickup truck debuted during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show. [2]

Depending on the trim level, the Kawei K1 was also known as the Kawei K150 and Kawei K150GT. The Kawei K1 has a price range of 75,800 yuan to 98,800 yuan, [3] the Kawei K150 has a price range of 93,800 yuan to 129,800 yuan, [4] and the Kawei K150GT has a price range of 97,800 yuan to 132,800 yuan. [5]

Controversy

Since its production, controversy has arisen due to the design of the Kawei K1 bearing a likeness to the twelfth generation Ford F-150, making it an unlicensed clone. [6] [7]

Kawei EV7

In 2017, Kawei unveiled the Kawei EV7, based on the K1, claiming it to be the world first pure electric full-size pickup truck. [8]

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References

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  4. "Kawei Auto K150 details".
  5. "Kawei Auto K150GT details".
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