Foday Explorer
{{Distinguish|Ford Explorer}}
The Foday Explorer is a series of compact and midsize SUVs manufactured since 2002 by Foday. The Explorer SUV series was developed based on the platform of the Mitsubishi Pajero{{cite web |url=https://www.pcauto.com.cn/nation/brand/fdqc/0602/365029.html|title=柴油版富迪探索者III震撼上市 售价9.98万元}} with designs heavily inspired by the first and second-generation Isuzu D-Max and Chevrolet Colorado.{{cite web |url=https://car.yiche.com/tansuozhei/m10272/peizhi/ |title=探索者I 02款 豪华型}} Due to Foday Explorer's business in automotive parts and stampings, the vehicle bodies of the Foday Explorer were also sold to several manufacturers as rebadged pickups and SUVs.{{cite web |url=http://auto.sohu.com/20130424/n373724009.shtml|title=金旅廉价SUV 山寨福迪探索者6 或6万元起}}
Foday Explorer I/ Foday Explorer II/ Foday Explorer III
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Foday Explorer I/ Foday Explorer II/ Foday Explorer III
| image = Foday Explorer II 001.jpg
| aka = Force One (sport utility vehicle)
Isuzu D-Max
| production = 2002–2006
| assembly =Foshan, Guangdong (Foday)
| engine = {{ubl
| 2.2 L 491Q-ME I4
| 2.4 L 4G69 I4
| 2.8 L BJ493ZQV1 turbo I4
| 2.8 L 4B28TC/4D28TC I4
| 2.8 L GW2.8TC I4
}}
| transmission = 5 speed manual
| related =
| wheelbase = {{convert|3025|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4870-5010|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1770-1780|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1835-1900|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = 1750kg
}}
The Foday Explorer I gasoline-powered "Luxury Trim" was launched in January 2002 with a price of 83,800 yuan. It is available as a 7-seater configuration and is equipped with a manual transmission and a rear wheel drive powertrain.
In January 2003 an additional "Ultra Luxury trim" was launched with a price of 91,800 yuan. An additional 2.2-litre naturally aspirated inline-4 engine option was added in 2004 codenamed "NHQ6480E". The engine develops a maximum {{convert|76|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|193|Nm|lbft kgm|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |url=https://car.yiche.com/tansuozhei/m2958/peizhi/|title=探索者I 04款}} As of 2006, a 2.8-litre Turbo Diesel inline-4 engine was added and was mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The diesel engine develops a maximum {{convert|67|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|204.5|Nm|kgm lbft|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |url=https://car.yiche.com/tansuozhei/m2966/peizhi/|title=探索者I 06款 柴油版}}
The Foday Explorer II was launched in 2005, and was developed with the cooperation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University as an updated version of the Explorer I.{{cite web |url=https://www.pcauto.com.cn/news/changshang/0503/240185.html|title=原创 探 索 者 II 并 未 调 价}} The engine is a 2.2-litre inline-4 engine developing {{convert|103|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.{{cite web |url=https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/2454-3207.html|title=探索者 II}}
File:Foday Explorer II 01 China 2016-04-01.jpg|Foday Explorer II (front)
File:Foday Explorer II 02 China 2016-04-01.jpg|Foday Explorer II (rear)
In February 2006, the Explorer III was launched. The Explorer III is equipped with a JX493QZ3 Isuzu-sourced turbo diesel engine while still being built on the Mitsubishi-sourced platform. The engine develops a maximum {{convert|68|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} at 3600 rpm and a maximum torque of {{convert|210|Nm|lbft kgm|abbr=on}} at 2300 rpm. The fuel economy is {{convert|6.5|L/100km|abbr=on}}.{{cite web |url=http://auto.sina.com.cn/news/2006-02-23/1052169415.shtml|title=实力派 试富迪探索者III}}
File:2010 Guangdong Foday Explorer III.jpg|Foday Explorer III
File:Foday Explorer III 001.jpg|Foday Explorer III
Foday Explorer 6
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Foday Explorer 6
| image = Foday Explorer 6 01 China 2017-03-29.jpg
| aka = Golden Dragon Righto V3
Kantanka Nkunimdie (Ghana)
| production = 2006–2017
| assembly =Foshan, Guangdong (Foday) Ghana
| engine = {{ubl
| 2.2 L 491Q-ME I4
| 2.4 L 4G69 I4
| 2.8 L BJ493ZQV1 turbo I4
| 2.8 L 4B28TC/4D28TC I4
| 2.8 L GW2.8TC I4
}}
| transmission = 5 speed manual
| related =
| wheelbase = {{convert|3000-3025|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4885-5010|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1780-1785|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1900-1920|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = 1750kg
}}
File:Foday Explorer 6 02 China 2017-03-29.jpg
A major facelift was conducted for the Foday Explorer series called the Explorer 6, changing the design of the front and rear of the SUV massively, with the platform still being based on the Mitsubishi design.
=Powertrain=
The entry level Explorer 6 is powered by a 2.0-litre, {{convert|120|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} petrol engine and a price tag of 89,800 yuan.{{cite web |url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/features/feature-articles/will-you-buy-a-foday-explorer|title=Will you buy a Foday Explorer?}} A JMC-sourced JX493QZ3 diesel engine was also available developing {{convert|92|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 3600 rpm and {{convert|20.8|kgm|Nm lbft|abbr=on}} of torque at 2300 rpm.{{cite web |url=http://www.cvn.com.tw/cgi-bin/news.cgi?a602072230073|title=富迪探索者III柴油版本正式發表！}}
=Golden Dragon Righto V3=
The Golden Dragon Righto V3 (锐度) SUV is a rebadged version of the Foday Explorer 6 produced by Golden Dragon.{{cite web |url=https://indianautosblog.com/golden-dragon-righto-v3-p78101|title=Golden Dragon Righto V3 is the Force One's new Chinese cousin|date=27 May 2013 }} The Righto V3 debuted in May 2013 on a bus show in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. The Chinese name of the Righto V3 is Ruidu V3. The manufacturer, Golden Dragon or Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus is from Xiamen in Fujian Province, and is a subsidiary of King Long United Automotive Industry Corporation from Xiamen.{{cite web |url=https://carnewschina.com/2013/05/23/golden-dragon-righto-v3-suv-debuts-in-china/|title=Golden Dragon Righto V3 SUV debuts in China|date=23 May 2013 }}
Golden Dragon and Foday have a license-agreement for the Righto V3 with Foday producing the base-car with chassis and bodywork, and shipping it to Golden Dragon for final assembly. Engine of the Righto V3 is a {{convert|102|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} 2.0-litre petrol engine and the same {{convert|95|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} 2.8-litre diesel engine shared by the Foday Explorer 6. Gearbox of the Righto V3 is a 5-speed manual transmission.
File:Golden Dragon Righto V3 China 2014-04-16.jpg |Golden Dragon Righto V3
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