The Chinese automotive giant Dongfeng is preparing to strengthen its presence in the Italian market, after the previews presented at Turin. The company is in fact launching the new range of SUV under the brand DFSKacronym for Dongfeng Sokon Automobilean automobile manufacturer founded in 2003 as a 50-50 joint venture between Dongfeng Motor and Chongqing Sokon Industrial Group.
Chinese SUVs, DFSK models also LPG
The Chinese models of the DFSK brand available for the Italian market are the E5 PHEV Plug-in Hybrid SUV hey SUV Glory 500, Glory 580 and Glory 600 F5 (IX5)the latter all offered with engines gas or, alternatively, bi-fuel LPG.
These Chinese car models are distributed in Italy by China Car Companywith operational headquarters in Prato and registered office in Livorno, which has become the only official importer and distributor of DFSK cars in Italy since September 13, 2023The company manages approximately one hundred points of sale and assistance centers in Italy and has signed an agreement with Sirmec (Lucana Commerciale) for the supply of spare parts.
Glory 500, petrol and LPG SUV
The DFSK range opens with the Glory 500, a C-segment SUVwith compact dimensions (4.38 metres long, 1.85 metres wide and 1.65 metres high). The model is offered with an engine 1.5 naturally aspirated petrol 116 HP and 148 Nm of torque, available in both petrol and diesel versions LPG bi-fuelwith manual or automatic CVT transmission.
The base price starts from 17.988 euros for the manual version, which includes full LED headlights and compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The higher versions are the Standard (from 19,788 euros) with cruise control and keyless system, and the Luxury (from 21,588 euros)which adds a panoramic roof, parking sensors and hill descent control. The LPG option is available for all versions at a surcharge of 1.800 euros.
→ Glory 500 1.5 116 HP: €17,988
→ Glory 500 1.5 116 HP LPG: €19,788
→ Glory 500 1.5 Standard CVT 116 HP: €19,788
→ Glory 500 1.5 Standard CVT 116 HP LPG: €21,588
→ Glory 500 1.5 Luxury CVT 1.5 116 HP: €21,588
→ Glory 500 1.5 Luxury CVT 1.5 116 HP LPG: €23,388
Glory 580, petrol and LPG SUV
In the DFSK range, the size of the Glory 580a medium SUV with dimensions of 4.72 meters in length, 1.85 meters in width and 1.72 meters in height. This model, powered by a 1.5 Turbo engine with 150 HP and 220 Nm of torqueis only available in the Intelligent trim and can be chosen with petrol power gas or LPG bi-fuel.
The base price is 26,988 euros, with the option to add LPG for 1,800 euros and extra paint for 488 euros. The equipment includes Full LED headlightscompatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Keyless system.
→ Glory 580 1.5 Turbo Intelligent 150 HP: €26,988
→ Glory 580 1.5 Turbo Intelligent 150 HP LPG: €28,788
DFSK Glory 600, 7-seater SUV petrol and LPG
The DFSK Glory 600 It is a D-segment SUV up to 7 seatswith dimensions of 4.72 meters in length, 1.86 meters in width and 1.78 meters in height. Inside, it features leather seats and a panoramic roof.
It is equipped with an engine 1.5 TDGi turbo with 185 HP and 300 Nm of torque, capable of reaching 180 km/h, and can be configured with power supply petrol or dual fuel (petrol and LPG). Available in White, Light Grey, Grey and Black, the price starts from 29,588 euros.
→ Glory 600 1.5 TDGi turbo 185 HP: €29,588
→ Glory 600 1.5 TDGi turbo 185 HP LPG: €31,388
DFSK Glory IX5, SUV Coupé petrol and LPG
The DFSK Glory IX5 it’s a SUV Coupe medium-sized, 4.69 metres long, 1.87 metres wide and 1.65 metres high. It is equipped with an engine 1.5 Turbo with 150 HP and 220 Nm of torqueavailable in both petrol and bi-fuel LPG, combined only with manual gearbox.
The setup is unique and the price is 29.988 euroswith additional options for LPG (1,800 euros) and extra paint (488 euros). It includes a full package with DAB Radio, Full LED headlights and compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
→ Glory IX5 1.5 Turbo 150 HP: €29,988
→ Glory IX5 1.5 Turbo 150 HP LPG: €31,788
DFSK E5, Plug-in Hybrid SUV
The DFSK E5 PHEV It is a generously sized SUV, with a length of 4.74 metres, a width of 1.87 metres and a height of 1.71 metres, designed with a powertrain plug-in hybrid. The vehicle is therefore equipped with an internal combustion engine of 1.5 literswhich provides 110 HP (81 kW)and an electric motor from 177 HP (130 kW). This combination allows the SUV to have an exclusively electric range of 87 km and a total mileage of approximately 1,000 km.
The E5 PHEV’s battery, with a capacity of 17.52 kWhcan be fully recharged in approximately four hoursThe model is available in a single version, at the price of 36.888 euroswith the option to add extra paint for 488 euros.
→ E5 1.5 PHEV 1.5 Turbo 177 HP: €36,888
Who is DFSK?
DFSK Motoracronym for Dongfeng Sokon Automobileis a Chinese manufacturer of the group Chongqing Sokon Industrial Group. Founded on June 27, 2003 as an equal joint venture between Dongfeng Motor And Chongqing SokonDFSK produces microvans, light commercial vehicles and low-cost cars. DFSK was the first Chinese brand to export to Europeranks among the top 500 companies in China and distributes its vehicles in over 70 countries. Today it has seven production centers, one of which is in United States (in the state of Indiana) and a Research and Development center also in the USA, in Silicon Valley.
At the end of 2023, DFSK announced its entry into Italy with the Glory 500, Glory 580, and Glory IX5 models, and plans to arrive Glory IX7 and E5 PHEV in 2024.
DFSK range photo
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