Xiali N5

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Xiali N5
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Overview
Manufacturer FAW Group (Tianjin FAW)
Production2009–2017
Assembly Tianjin, China
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact sedan
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine
Power output51–67 kW (68–90 hp)
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,405 mm (94.7 in)
Length4,155 mm (163.6 in)
Width1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Height1,435 mm (56.5 in)
Curb weight 945–965 kg (2,083–2,127 lb)

The Xiali N5 is a subcompact sedan produced by the Chinese automotive manufacturer FAW Group under the Xiali brand.

Contents

Overview

The N5 was released in 2009 and ranks in the class of supermini which was designed to replace both the Daihatsu Charade based Xiali N3 and the Toyota Platz based Xiali Vela. The hatchback sister model of the N5 was released a few years later. The Chinese N5 is only available as notchback versions, whereas the hatchback version is called Xiali N7. There was a facelift in 2013, where N5 received minor exterior updates and a brand new interior dashboard. The N5 was discontinued in 2017.

Technical data

The sedan is powered by a 51 kW (68 hp) strong one-liter petrol engine with three cylinders or a 67 kW (90 hp) strong 1.3 liter gasoline engine with four cylinders. [1]

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References

  1. "车型概述" (in Chinese). Retrieved 2018-03-02.