DongFeng Paladin facelift 2024 2.0T (218 Hp) 4WD Automatic
DongFeng Paladin:
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facelift 2024 Overview:
DongFeng Paladin (facelift 2024). With 360 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1950 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.7 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (218 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 10.7 sec).
- • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 1170 Liters.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 9.4 L/100 km combined.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Paladin: 2023 - 2024).
| General: |
| Brand: | DongFeng |
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| Model: | Paladin |
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| Generation: | facelift 2024 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.0T (218 Hp) 4WD Automatic |
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| Start of production: | 2024 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | SUV |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
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| Power: | 218 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 109.2 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 360 Nm @ 1400-4000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 4K31TD [Same engine] More details about the engine 4K31TD |
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| Engine displacement: | 1997 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.9 kg/Hp, 111.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.4 kg/Nm, 184.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.2 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1950 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2520 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1170 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 l |
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| Size: |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 26° |
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| Length: | 4903 mm mm [21mm more] |
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| Width: | 1850 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1875 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1570 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1570 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 243 mm |
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| Approach angle: | 32° |
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| Departure angle: | 27° |
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| Climb angle: | 30° |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 8 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 255/60 R18 |
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| Wheel rims size | 18 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | dependent spring suspension |
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