Dec 22 2020, 07:17 PM, updated 5y ago
Credits to pauline for the write up pics from different websites
Here comes the DFSK Glory 580 (what a name)
The Chinese seven-seater SUV’s keen price, which after adding on-the-road costs (without insurance), is RM89,470. Imported from Indonesia, the Glory 580 is available in a sole 1.5L Turbo CVT Luxury variant.
DFSK stands for Dongfeng Sokon (Dongfeng Xiaokang in Chinese), and in Indonesia, the Chinese brand is simply known as Sokon. DFSK is the light commercial vehicle arm of Dongfeng, which is a major player in China’s commercial vehicle market. The Glory 580 is DFSK’s foray into the passenger car market.
The SUV is Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Malaysia’s first attempt in penetrating the passenger car market. Established in 2008, the company sells Dongfeng trucks of every size, and claims to be the local market leader in prime movers. DCVM also sells the Supercab LCV, a rival to the Daihatsu Gran Max.
Value is the Glory 580’s main selling point, and it’s a lot of car for the money – think of it as a Honda CR-V type of SUV with seven seats, priced at Honda BR-V levels. Measuring 4,680 mm long and 1,845 mm wide, it’s 161 mm longer and 14 mm wider than a Proton X70, while the DFSK’s 2,780 mm wheelbase is 110 mm longer than the Proton’s. Like the T32 Nissan X-Trail and the CR-V in some markets, two small seats make for a third row.
This 175 cm writer climbed into the third row to try it for size and found plenty of spare headroom, although knees are pointed up, as is usually the case. The second row seats can slide and recline, so a compromise is achievable at full load.
The Glory 580’s styling is inoffensive, but it does look like other SUVs in a few areas. There are hints of the Honda HR-V in front and shades of the previous-gen Hyundai Santa Fe in the profile, while the wraparound tailgate is obviously “inspired” by the first-gen Audi Q5. The 580’s sober interior gives off a Volkswagen vibe.
The unibody SUV rides on MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear setup, with disc brakes and 17-inch wheels all round. It measures 4,680 mm long and 1,845 mm wide, with a 2,780 mm wheelbase. That’s a fair bit bigger than a Proton X70 – 161 mm longer and 14 mm wider, with a 110 mm longer wheelbase. Like the Nissan X-Trail and the CR-V in some markets, two small seats make for a third row.
Under the hood is a 1.5 litre turbo engine pushing out 150 PS and 220 Nm of torque from 1,800 to 4,000 rpm. Power from the four-pot goes to the front wheels via a CVT with manual mode. In Indonesia, there’s a six-speed manual option for this engine, besides a 139 PS/187 Nm 1.8 litre naturally aspirated motor.
Here's a vid
More info for now
http://dfsk.com/portal/index/vehiclemodel/id/50.html
TLDR;
New China car for our third rate countries
Pros
- 5 Star from C-NCAP
- Reasonably priced for a C-Segment SUV
- LED headlights
- 360 cam
- Auto-Tailgate
- Five-year or 150,000 km warranty
- Auto-Headlights (should be made mandatory)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 10-inch touchscreen head unit
Cons
- The freaking name!
- 5 Star was from C-NCAP (refer to the vid below for clarity)
- There are four airbags
- Unknown build quality nor materials used
- Midget sized 3rd row seat
- Lack of parts/support
- CVT of unknown origin
- Anaemic for a 2T car
- Fuel efficiency questionable - refer x70/x50 "claimed" FC
So.... wanna buy arrrh?
Chinese car test - Simulated
This post has been edited by rtk74: Dec 22 2020, 07:20 PM
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