Great Wall Florid 1.3 (87 Hp)
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Great Wall Florid:
The Great Wall Florid is a subcompact car produced by the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors between 2008 and 2013. Styling is suspected to be copied from the first generation Toyota Ist , while the nose section is inspired by the second generation Toyota Vitz with the headlights being inspired by the Toyota Ractis.
It is sold in various countries including South Africa. There are two versions of Florid, the basic and the Florid Cross which adds new design wheels, interior trim and a bodykit....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Florid Overview:
Great Wall Florid (Florid). With 125 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1195 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Offers basic performance suitable for city commuting, but feels underpowered for highway speeds or heavy loads.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for its displacement, making it an economical choice for daily urban driving.
Best Use Case:
City Commuting
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Highly affordable purchase price
- • Practical hatchback body style
- • Good fuel economy, especially the 1.5L
- • Compact size ideal for city driving
- • Simple and easy to maintain
Cons:
- • Limited engine performance
- • Basic interior quality and features
- • Unverified Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Potential long-term reliability concerns compared to established brands
- • High-speed stability and refinement could be improved
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Great Wall |
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| Model: | Florid |
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| Generation: | Florid |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (87 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2009 |
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| End of production: | 2013 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Hatchback |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 87 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 67 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 125 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 1298 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.5 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
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| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.7 kg/Hp, 72.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.6 kg/Nm, 104.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1195 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 330 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3907 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1694 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1521 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2368 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1459 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1430 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear suspension | Semi-dependent beam with stabilizer lateral stability |
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