According to Pekema – the umbrella body of parallel importers with open APs – the collaboration will see NexV provide the facility for local assembly, with CADB handling marketing and distribution of the EV. Pekema president Datuk Hj Mohamed Nazari Noordin said that CADB is exploring a CKD programme with China’s Dongfeng Motor. He added that this is in line with Pekema’s vision to increase its members participation in the EV sector.
“Via CADB, Pekema intends to develop local talent and vendors for EVs. We also hope to have successful transfer of technology from Dongfeng Motor, which has invested greatly in automotive technology in China. This not only will benefit the local industry, but also provides opportunity to our members to take part in the distribution and after-sales,” he said.
On to the car. The Dongfeng Box is also known as the Nammi 01 in China. At 4,030 mm long and 1,810 mm wide, with a wheelbase of 2,660 mm, it’s 260 mm shorter than abut is 40 mm wider. Built on Dongfeng’s Quantum Architecture No.3, the Box’s wheelbase is 40 mm shorter than the BYD’s. The hatchback, which is not boxy at all despite the name, is powered by an electric motor with 163 PS . The front-mounted motor takes juice from a 42.3 kWh battery, and claimed range is 430 km in the China’s CLTC, which is a fair bit more lenient than the WLTP standard. Top speed is 140 km/h. Expect to see Level 2 ADAS driver assists. Nothing groundbreaking, so it all depends on the looks, price and after-sales. Check out the Dongfeng Box below – what do you think?GALLERY: Dongfeng Box a.k.a.
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