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FAW Vita

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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

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]

Overview

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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

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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

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  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.