[Auto] This is the Chinese electric Kwid with a sporty look

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In October of last year, the Renault Kwid stopped being sold in Argentina. The compact hatchback, which had arrived in our country in 2017, left the market due to a change in the sales strategy of the subsidiary of the French brand. During the last five months, the Kwid has not only been updated in the region, but it has also been confirmed that its electric version, produced in Europe and Asia, will arrive in South America this year.

While we wait for its return to the national market (in 2023?), a variant of the electric Kwid with sports overtones was presented from the other side of the world. “Kwid” and “sporty” in the same sentence? Yes, just as you read it. Let's see what it brings.
Dongfeng EX1 Pro Tiger Yao: Main Features

 

 

This particular electric Kwid was made by the Chinese brand Dongfeng, a firm that until 2020 maintained a strong link with Renault, being in charge of the production of models such as the Koleos, Captur and the battery-powered Kwid itself in the Asian country, which under the The Diamond brand is called City K-ZE.

Called EX1 Pro Tiger Yao, our protagonist is a limited edition of the EX1 Pro, which is nothing more than the battery-powered Kwid but under the umbrella of the Chinese house. It presents purely aesthetic changes, both on the outside and inside.

As for what is presented in the bodywork, the most relevant of the EX1 Pro Tiger Yao is the following:

    Predominant black color
    Red details (sides and bumper)
    Matte colored rims
    False grill that acts as a cover for a charging plug

Regarding the passenger compartment, the hatchback stands out for having:

    Seat, door and dashboard upholstery redesigned
    Application of red lines in much of the interior
    Large screen multimedia system
    Shift Simulation Knob

 

 

Dongfeng EX1 Pro Tiger Yao: Drive system and more details

The EX1 Pro Tiger Yao is powered by an electric motor that delivers 45 hp and 125 Nm of torque. In addition, it has a 26.8 kWh lithium battery, which gives it a range of 321 kilometers, at least in the Chinese CLTC cycle.

This curious variant of the electric Kwid will be presented to the public at the next edition of the Beijing Motor Show, to be held at the end of April this year. Only 1,000 units will be produced.
Now it's your turn: What do you think of this new version of the Kwid? Like? I shared your opinion in the comments, always with respect.

 

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