Peugeot Pick Up

The Dongfeng Rich is a compact pickup truck produced by the Dongfeng Nissan joint venture of Chinese auto manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation.

First generation

The first generation Dongfeng Rich is a pickup truck and a SUV based on the design of the Nissan D22 pickup truck due to the Dongfeng-Nissan joint venture using the Nissan F-Alpha platform. It is produced as a pickup and an SUV, which is essentially the pickup with a long roof bed cover.

File:2011 Dongfeng (Zhengzhou-Nissan) Rich SUV, front 8.16.18.jpg, Dongfeng Rich SUV.
File:Dongfeng Rich facelift 2 China 2016-04-07.jpg, Dongfeng Rich first generation facelift.
File:Dongfeng Rich Facelift Shishi 02 2022-04-29.jpg, Dongfeng Rich first generation facelift rear.

Second generation

The second generation Rich pickup is also based on the same Nissan platform, and was later rebadged as a Peugeot in some markets.

Peugeot Pick Up

Due to the Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën joint venture between PSA and Dongfeng, it was revealed in July 2017 that Dongfeng will manufacture a badge-engineered version of the Dongfeng Rich double cab pickup as the Peugeot Pickup, and the rebadged pickup would be on sale in Africa starting from September 2017.

File:Dongfeng Rich II 01 China 2016-03-29.jpg, Dongfeng Rich second generation front.
File:Dongfeng Rich II 02 China 2016-03-29.jpg, Dongfeng Rich second generation rear.
File:Dongfeng Rich II facelift 01 China 2018-03-26.jpg, Dongfeng Rich second generation 2018 facelift front.
File:Dongfeng Rich II facelift 02 China 2018-03-26.jpg, Dongfeng Rich second generation 2018 facelift rear.

Rich 6

A more upmarket model named the Rich 6 was launched in 2017 selling alongside the regular Dongfeng Rich. It is based on the third generation Nissan Navara with only the front end restyled. It is also available as an EV with a 68kWh battery and a single 120kW/420Nm electric motor.

A 5-door SUV bodystyle was also available as the Palazzo (Palasuo, 帕拉索).

Dongfeng Palasuo on display front right quarter.jpg, Dongfeng Palazzo front end
Dongfeng Palasuo on display rear right quarter.jpg, Dongfeng Palazzo rear end

Powertrain and performance

There are two engines available for the Rich 6. The 2.4-litre gasoline engine of the Rich 6 has a maximum power output of 158ps and peak torque of 230 Nm, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox; the 2.5-litre turbo diesel engine of the Rich 6 has a maximum power output of 140 ps and a peak torque of 305 Nm, matched with a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed automatic gearbox from ZF with economic, sports and snow driving mode. The four-wheel drive system is supplied by BorgWarner, but without a rear axle differential lock. The suspension structure is front double wishbone and rear leaf spring, while the elastic element is 5 pieces of variable section steel plate. In terms of the off-road capabilities, the approach angle, departure angle and minimum ground clearance of Rich 6 is 31°, 20°, and 207mm. The Rich 6 is equipped with 255/70 R16 tires, with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes as standard.

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