Foton View

The Foton View (福田风景) is a series of light commercial van produced by the Chinese automobile manufacturer Foton. First launched in 2000, the Foton View has since been available in a wide range of body configurations, including a minivan/MPV, minibus, panel van, crew van, and an ambulance.[1]

Foton View
Overview
ManufacturerFoton
Production2000 – present
Body and chassis
Class
Body style

Foton View/Foton View Alpha
Early Beiqi-Foton View, front quarter view

Originally launched in 2000, the early models of the Foton View heavily resemble the Toyota HiAce H100 vans. An updated model called the Foton View Alpha or Foton View Irland Act was launched to replace the original View models in October 2003.[2]

Foton View Kuaiyun/Foton View Kuaijie/Foton View Kuaike
Foton View Kuaiyun
Overview
Also calledFoton View Kuaiyun
Foton View Kuaijie
Foton View Kuaike (Discontinued)
Production2010–present
AssemblyChina: Anhui
Philippines: Clark, Pampanga[3]
Body and chassis
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive / four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L BJ486-VVT I4
2.2 L BJ491EQ4 I4
2.0 L 4Di Diesel I4
2.5 L 4J25TC TDi Turbo Diesel I4
2.8 L 4JB1 TDi Turbo Diesel I4
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • Regular: 2,590 mm (102.0 in)
  • Extended: 2,890 mm (113.8 in)
Length
  • Regular: 5,020 mm (197.6 in)
  • Extended: 5,320 mm (209.4 in)
Width1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height
  • Regular: 1,935 mm (76.2 in)
  • Extended: 2,050 mm (80.7 in)
  • Roof extension: 2,225 mm (87.6 in)

The Foton View Kuaiyun (快运), Foton View Kuaijie (快捷), and Foton View Kuaike (快客) was released by Foton in 2010.[4] Originally the Kuaiyun was a cheaper trim for cargo while the Kuaike was built as a more premium trim for passengers. However the Kuaike trim was discontinued shortly due to low sales, and the Kuaijie was created as an even cheaper trim. The Kuaiyun and Kuaijie models are different trim levels featuring different front fascia designs.[5]

  • Foton View Kuaiyun
    Foton View Kuaiyun
  • Foton View Kuaiyun rear
    Foton View Kuaiyun rear
  • Original Foton View Kuaijie
    Original Foton View Kuaijie

Engine options of the Foton View Kuaiyun and Foton View Kuaijie includes a 2.0-liter gasoline engine, 2.2-liter gasoline engine, 2.2-liter diesel engine, 2.5-liter diesel engine and a 2.8-liter diesel engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.[6]

  • Foton View Kuaike panel van front
    Foton View Kuaike panel van front
  • Foton View Kuaike panel van rear
    Foton View Kuaike panel van rear
  • Foton View Kuaijie facelift front
    Foton View Kuaijie facelift front
  • Foton View Kuaijie facelift rear
    Foton View Kuaijie facelift rear

Foton View G7/Foton View G9
Foton View G7
Overview
Also calledFoton MP-X S
Foton View CS2
Foton View Transvan (Normal Roof, Philippines)
Foton View Traveller/Transvan HR (Hi-Roof, Philippines)
Foton Columbus (Thailand)
Production2010 – present
AssemblyChina: Changping District, Beijing
Philippines: Clark, Pampanga[7]
Body and chassis
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive / four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L BJ486-VVT I4
2.2 L BJ491EQ4 I4
2.0 L 4Di Diesel I4
2.5 L 4J25TC TDi Turbo Diesel I4
2.8 L 4JB1 TDi Turbo Diesel I4
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual (G9 only)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • Regular: 2,590 mm (102.0 in)
  • Extended: 2,890 mm (113.8 in)
Length
  • Regular: 5,020 mm (197.6 in)
  • Extended: 5,320 mm (209.4 in)
Width1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height
  • Regular: 1,935 mm (76.2 in)
  • Extended: 2,050 mm (80.7 in)
  • Roof extension: 2,225 mm (87.6 in)

The Foton MP-X S (蒙派克S) was launched in 2013 as a more premium model above the regular Foton View vans and the model was renamed to Foton View G9 as of 2016,[8][9] while the Foton View G7 was released by Foton in 2014.[10] The G7 and G9 models share all essential body parts as well as styling features with only the size being different.[11] An additional model called the Foton View G5 was added later as a rebadged trim of the Foton MP-X.

Engine options of the Foton View G7 include a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and a 2.4 liter gasoline engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission while engine options of the Foton View G9 includes a 2.4-liter gasoline engine and 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission.[12][13]

  • Foton View G7 high roof front
    Foton View G7 high roof front
  • Foton View G9 high roof panel van rear
    Foton View G9 high roof panel van rear
  • Foton View G7 in Cienfuegos
    Foton View G7 in Cienfuegos
  • Foton View TransVan G7 front quarter in Intramuros
    Foton View TransVan G7 front quarter in Intramuros
  • Foton View TransVan G7 rear quarter in Intramuros
    Foton View TransVan G7 rear quarter in Intramuros

Controversies

The designs of the Foton View G7 and G9 models are controversial as they heavily resemble the fifth generation Toyota HiAce (H200) with similar body styles and overall vehicle dimensions. The Jinbei Grand Haise are among the various Chinese vans from domestic brands that chose to replicate the Toyota HiAce H200 vans with only minor styling differences. Other brands include government owned manufacturers including Rely and Jinbei.

References
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  2. "福田汽车发展史". wenku.baidu.com.
  3. "Foton Philippines inaugurates assembly plant in Clark". AutoIndustriya.com. 12 February 2016.
  4. "Foton launches its all new 2010 vehicle models". gmanetwork.com. 28 April 2010.
  5. "多种轴距/顶高可选择 实拍福田风景快运". autohome.com.cn.
  6. "Foton View Kuaiyun and Kuaijie specs". autohome.com.cn.
  7. Andres, Anton (2021-01-28). "Buy a PH-made car, says DTI. But what's left". AutoIndustriya.com. Philippines: AutoIndustriya. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
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  10. "预计9万元 福田新风景G7北京车展将上市". autohome.com.cn.
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  13. "Foton View G9 specs". autohome.com.cn.
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