Brilliance V3
The Brilliance V3 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Brilliance Auto under the Zhonghua brand. The V3 crossover shares the same platform with the Brilliance H220,[2] and It debuted on the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show and was launched in the Chinese market in May 2015 and has been the best-selling Brilliance ever since. Prices starts from 67,500 yuan to 117,700 yuan.[3]
Brilliance V3 pre-facelift front
Brilliance V3 pre-facelift rear
| Brilliance V3 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2014–2020 |
| Model years | 2015–2020 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | subcompact CUV (B) |
| Body style | 5-door crossover |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Brilliance H220 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L I4 1.5 L turbo I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm (101.2 in) |
| Length | 4,240 mm (166.9 in) |
| Width | 1,803 mm (71.0 in) |
| Height | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
2017 facelift
The facelifted V3 was launched on the Chinese auto market in Q2 2017. The facelift mainly updates the front DRG to be in line with other Brilliance Zhonghua crossover products with the chrome grilles and headlamps connecting with each other, and on the rear, the most obvious styling updates are the redesigned L-shaped tail lamps. With the pre-facelift 112hp 1.5L and a 150hp 1.5L turbo engines to continue in the facelifted car.[4]
Brilliance V3 post-facelift
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Post-facelift (right) next to pre-facelift (left)
References
- Ning, W. E. (8 May 2015). "Brilliance V3 launched on the Chinese car market". CarNewsChina.com.
- Ning, W. E. (7 April 2014). "Brilliance compact SUV will debut on the 2014 Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
- Ning, W. E. (9 April 2015). "This is the new Brilliance V3 SUV for China". CarNewsChina.com.
- Feijter, Tycho de (17 February 2017). "Brilliance V3 Crossover Gets A Shiny Nose For a Facelift". CarNewsChina.com.
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