New dfsk range of cars, suvs, wagons, sedans, trucks prepared to consume LPG / Propane
The acronym DFSK stands for Dong Feng Sokon Motors, the alliance of Dong Feng Group, the tenth largest automotive group in the world and the second largest group in China, and Sokon Industries, a manufacturer of engines and auxiliary components. DFSK is present in 60 countries, in demanding markets such as the USA. UU., Russia, Europe (Germany, Switzerland, Italy, United Kingdom, among others), Asia and South America, where they are leaders in several countries. In Spain, the brand sells two series of work vehicles: the K series, compact vehicles but with a large load capacity, with 1.3 engines of 83 HP; and the C series, with propellers of 1.5 liters of power of 100 HP.
The former are mainly oriented to public and municipal works, such as gardening, garbage collection or high pressure cleaning. The C series is the so-called last mile distribution, with delivery vans (load of 5 m3 and 900 kg), isotherms or refrigerators. among other organizations. The last mile is the name given to the final process of delivering the order from an online store to your buyer. This step, which is the time that the package leaves the last point of distribution (warehouse, store, distribution center ...) to the delivery point, is the last of the entire distribution chain and the most fundamental and problematic. It is almost always done in urban areas, with significant mobility problems. The DFSK, with a range in which 60% can be run on LPG are recognized ECO tag due to its low emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particles that can free flow through city centers for traffic periods restrictions due to heavy pollution. To this is added an excellent performance of the engine, better lubricated and without loss of power, and a saving of 40% in gasoline and 30% in the diesel account.
The range of cars with LPG Autogas offered by the dfsk brand in USA has been extended with the approval of equipment to retrofit their cars:
Double Autonomy
A new dfsk LPG / Propane Model of van in USA usually maintains the same gasoline system as the traditional version incorporating the LPG / Propane equipment
Similar Price
the dfsk LPG / Propane van has a price slightly higher than the gasoline version but lower than the diesel version
Economic Savings
Although it can be established that operating in LPG / Propane mode the vehicle consumes a little more than gasoline, the price of fuel has an interesting saving
immediate recharge similar to gasoline
The refilling from the supplier is carried out in a time comparable to that necessary for refueling gasoline. The system is, likewise, very simple and comfortable.
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Maintenance savings due to cleaner fuel
Being a cleaner system, catalytic converters, filters, "adblues" are eliminated, which reduces the possibility of mechanical breakdowns. Thus, for example, the service life of the oil increases with what it means for motor care
No Restrictions in Cities or on days of prohibition
The first cities begin to limit the access of diesel vehicles, in their restrictive regulations vehicles with LPG have access advantages
POSSIBILITY OF BEING ADAPTED TO CONSUME LPG / PROPANE
09/09/2018 We tested the first DFSK SUV
Since joining the country in 2013, DFSK has always been well known in the country for its range of commercial vehicles and its growth has been quite gradual. However, one could say that their rivals were one step ahead to be part of the light vehicles.
DongFeng Sokon (DFSK) decided it was time to enter that position with an SUV, a segment that is constantly growing, so it's not a coincidence. His name is Glory 580, although the brand calls it the SUV All New Glory. This is basically because DFSK already had a model called Glory (a mini-van) and they do not want to get confused. The point is that the first DFSK SUV is one of the largest. It has three rows of seats, is very well equipped, has technology and a price that can break the market.
It seems that DFSK is dealing with Glory to follow the Korean school, which is quite conceivable in aesthetic matters. The silhouette of the car is impressive when we look at it in profile, because the projectors extended laterally, they were added to large wings, they gave a shape that reminds me of an eagle or something like that. The headlights have LED daylight and are attractive, while they are marked laterally by lines that make a great visual contribution. For example, on the back there is a chrome line that connects the headlights. I insist on typography. It is strange that it remains at the visual level. In any case, I would prefer to simply put the logo.
Spacious. That was our first perception when entering the car, especially in the second row of seats. In the third space it is limited for obvious reasons, but not outside the country. When it comes to equipment, a large central touch screen is highlighted. 10 inches, with an acceptable resolution and easy to use. We even have controls on the steering wheel to handle it. Meanwhile, all the glasses are electric and the operator has the function of a touch, but only below and it is difficult to operate.
We traveled through Gloria around the city and it was our first impression thanks to the good route for the sections of the city: the potholes are almost imperceptible. We have borrowed the only available version, which offers a 138-horsepower, 1.8-liter engine and a five-speed manual transmission. Enough for this SUV. As for the engineers, the box is noisy and the trip is good enough. However, the development of the gears is short enough so that the performance is not as noticeable at the beginning as we say.