FAW Vita

The FAW Vita (天津一汽-威志) or FAW Weizhi is a subcompact sedan and hatchback produced by FAW Group under the FAW Tianjin brand from July 2006 to 2011.[3]

FAW Vita
Overview
ManufacturerFAW Tianjin
Also calledFAW Weizhi hatch
FAW Weizhi sedan
FAW Weizhi C1
FAW Weizhi V5
FAW Vita C1
FAW Vita V5[1]
ProductionJuly 2006–2011 (Weizhi C1)
2012–2015 (Weizhi V5)
AssemblyTianjin, China
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact (B)
Body style5-door hatchback 4-door sedan
LayoutFF layout
Powertrain
Engine1.3 L 8A-FE I4 (Hatchback only)
1.4 L 4GB1 I4 (Hatchback only)
1.5 L 4GA5 I4 (Weizhi V5)
1.5 L 5A-FE I4 (C1 Sedan only)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,425 mm (95.5 in)
Length3,850 mm (151.6 in) (hatchback)
4,245 mm (167.1 in) (sedan) [2]
Width1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Curb weight965 kg (hatchback)
995 kg (sedan)
Chronology
PredecessorFAW Vizi
FAW Vela
SuccessorFAW Vizi V2

Overview
  • FAW Vita rear
    FAW Vita rear
  • FAW Weizhi sedan (front）
    FAW Weizhi sedan (front）
  • FAW Weizhi sedan (rear）
    FAW Weizhi sedan (rear）

The FAW Vita is powered by the 5A-FE and 8A-FE engines from Toyota, which is a 1.5 liter 4-cylinder engine producing 75kw and 130 nm of torque. Transmission options for the Vita includes a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. Price of the FAW Vita starts at 53,800 yuan and ends at 68,800 yuan.[4]

A cross version called the FAW Vita V2 Cross was planned as well as of 2011, but the car was never produced, and the FAW-Tianjin brand was soon discontinued.[5]

FAW Vita V5
FAW Vita V5 1.5L

The FAW Weizhi C1 or Vita C1 (CA 7130 /CA 7140) name was also used in some markets, and after the discontinuation of the Vita hatchback in 2011, a facelift for the sedan version named the FAW Vita V5 (CA 7150 BUE) was sold from 2012 to 2015.

References
  1. "FAW Vita V5".
  2. "FAW Vita from FAW Tianjin".
  3. "Facelift for the FAW Vita in China". 29 July 2011.
  4. "天津一汽-威志".
  5. "Spy Shots: FAW Vita Cross". 25 July 2011.
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