The Foton View (福田风景) is a series of light commercial van produced by the Chinese automobile manufacturer Foton. First launched in 2000, the Foton View has since been available in a wide range of body configurations, including a minivan/MPV,

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First generation: (Alpha; 2000)

Originally launched in 2000, the early models of the Foton View heavily resemble the Toyota HiAce H100 vans. An updated model called the Foton View Alpha or Foton View Irland Act was launched to replace the original View models in October 2003.

Second generation: (Kuaiyun/Kuaijie/Kuaike; 2007)

The Foton View Kuaiyun (快运), Foton View Kuaijie (快捷), and Foton View Kuaike (快客) was released by Foton in 2007. Originally the Kuaiyun was a cheaper trim for cargo while the Kuaike was built as a more premium trim for passengers. However the Kuaike trim was discontinued shortly due to low sales, and the Kuaijie was created as an even cheaper trim. The Kuaiyun and Kuaijie models are different trim levels featuring different front fascia designs. File:Foton View 001.jpg, Foton View Kuaiyun File:Foton View 002.jpg, Foton View Kuaiyun rear File:Foton View China 2012-04-15.jpg, Original Foton View Kuaijie Engine options of the Foton View Kuaiyun and Foton View Kuaijie includes a 2.0-liter gasoline engine, 2.2-liter gasoline engine, 2.2-liter diesel engine, 2.5-liter diesel engine and a 2.8-liter diesel engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. File:Foton View 003.jpg, Foton View Kuaike panel van front File:Foton View 004.jpg, Foton View Kuaike panel van rear Foton View Kuaijie facelift 001.jpg, Foton View Kuaijie facelift front Foton View Kuaijie facelift 002.jpg, Foton View Kuaijie facelift rear

Third generation: (G7/G9; 2014)

The Foton MP-X S (蒙派克S) was launched in 2014 as a more premium model above the regular Foton View vans and the model was renamed to Foton View G9 as of 2016, while the Foton View G7 was released by Foton in 2014. The G7 and G9 models share all essential body parts as well as styling features with only the size being different. An additional model called the Foton View G5 was added later as a rebadged trim of the Foton MP-X. Engine options of the Foton View G7 include a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and a 2.4 liter gasoline engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission while engine options of the Foton View G9 includes a 2.4-liter gasoline engine and 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission. File:2017 Beiqi-Foton View G7, front 8.16.18.jpg, Foton View G7 high roof front File:2017 Beiqi-Foton View G7, rear 8.12.18.jpg, Foton View G9 high roof panel van rear File:Foton, Cienfuegos.jpg, Foton View G7 in Cienfuegos File:Foton View TransVan G7 Intramuros, 2018 (01).jpg, Foton View TransVan G7 front quarter in Intramuros File:Foton View TransVan G7 Intramuros, 2018 (02).jpg, Foton View TransVan G7 rear quarter in Intramuros

Controversies

The designs of the Foton View G7 and G9 models are controversial as they heavily resemble the fifth generation Toyota HiAce (H200) with similar body styles and overall vehicle dimensions. The Jinbei Grand Haise are among the various Chinese vans from domestic brands that chose to replicate the Toyota HiAce H200 vans with only minor styling differences. Other brands include government owned manufacturers including Rely and Jinbei.

References

External links

* {{Official website, https://van.foton.com.cn/van/car/modelDetail/20 official website (China) Cars of China Foton Motor vehicles Minibuses Cab over vehicles Vans Cars introduced in 2000 2000s cars 2010s cars