Landwind X8

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Landwind X8
Overview
ManufacturerLandwind
Production2009–2020[1]
Body and chassis
Classmid-size SUV
Body style5-door wagon
Layoutrear-wheel-drive
four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine2.5 L VM R425, 4C, 16V, DOHC I4 (diesel)
2.4 L Mitsubishi 4G69 MIVEC, 4C, 16V I4 (petrol)[2]
Transmission5 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length4,636 mm (182.5 in)
Width1,865 mm (73.4 in)
Height1,810 mm (71.3 in)

The Landwind X8 is a mid-size SUV produced by Chinese automaker Jiangling Motor Holding, a joint venture between Aiways, Changan Auto and Jiangling Motors Corporation Group (JMCG).

Overview[edit]

The Landwind X8 debuted during the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2009, and went on sale in the second half of 2009.[1] The Landwind X8 SUV has a body-on-frame structure and rear-wheel-drive layout for its off-road capabilities.

Pricing of the Landwind X8 starts from around 150,000 for the 4×2 variant and around 160,000 for the 4×4.[3]

Specifications[edit]

At launch, the Landwind X8 is powered by a common-rail turbo diesel sourced from VM Motori from Italy, developing 140HP and 350Nm of torque and a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine sourced from Mitsubishi, developing 150HP. The engines meet the China IV emission standard.[1]

As of 2012, an update introduced the Landwind X8 with a 2.0 liter petrol engine, a 2.4 liter petrol engine, and a 2.5 liter turbo petrol engine. A 2.0 liter turbo diesel engine was added in 2012 producing 140hp and 340nm. The Landwind X8 has a 6-speed automatic gearbox and is working on an 8-speed automatic gearbox for the X8.[4]

As of 2018, there are 8 variants of Landwind X8 available, with 2 engine options including the 1.8-litre turbo engine and 2.0-litre turbo engine, with both engines mated to a manual transmission. The maximum engine power is 130.0kW, maximum horsepower is 177PS, and maximum torque is 320.0N·m.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c George Gao (4 May 2009). "New Landwind X8 SUV to go on sale in late '09". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Landwind X8 SUV".
  3. ^ W.E. Ning (17 February 2014). "Landwind X8 SUV will get a 2.0 Turbo in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  4. ^ Wang, Joey (2 August 2012). "Landwind X8 SUV gets a 2.0 turbo diesel in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  5. ^ "2018 Landwind X8 Technical Specs". chinapev.com. Retrieved 30 November 2020.

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