Dongfeng PH set for expansion with new partners, electrified lineup

With a new electrified lineup now set, Dongfeng Motors is ready to take it up a notch and expand its network in the country. The brand's expansion plans were announced during a dealer conference in celebration of distributor Legado Motors Inc.’s fifth year in the automotive industry.

Dongfeng is ready for expansion in the Philippines

As a part of the expansion plan, new partners will support the brand’s campaign in the Philippine market. These include Autohub Group, Diamond Motors, Hino Parts, Autoflare, and Dreamcar Unlimited.

The brand’s electrified lineup was also showcased at the dealer conference. This consists of vehicles like the Nanobox, Forthing Friday, and Aeolus Huge.

The Nanobox is an all-electric mini crossover that competes against the likes of the Jetour Ice Cream EV. With a price of Php 888,000, the electric vehicle (EV) offers a range of 351 km – which is almost 200 km more than the Ice Cream EV. Like its rival, the Nanobox is said to be the ideal choice for urban dwellers thanks to its compact size.

The Chinese automaker introduced three electrified models

Meanwhile, the Forthing Friday is the brand’s other entry into the growing EV market. For Php 2,580,000, you get an EV that can run 630 km on a single charge. That range figure beats mainstream rivals such as the Hyundai Ioniq 6 – which offers a range of 545 km. The Forthing Friday also has a more affordable variant with the 430-km range priced at Php 1,980,000.

As for the Aeolus Huge, the crossover is bringing a hybrid powertrain – which is ideal for those who want to bridge the gap to EVs. More specifically, the model is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with an electric motor, producing a combined output of around 245 horsepower and 540 Nm of torque.

Dongfeng aims to add more models to the Philippine lineup

Besides those three cars mentioned above, Dongfeng Motors also announced at the dealer conference that other new models will be part of its expansion plans. Work to bring in yet more models to the local market is “currently in progress,” and these will be positioned to cater to every demographic.

“As the company moves forward, it is expected to bring innovation, choice, and a renewed sense of excitement to the local automotive landscape,” said Dongfeng in a press release.

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