Foton View
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Foton View
| image = Foton View G7 IMG001.jpg
| manufacturer = Foton
| production = 2000 – present
| class = {{unbulleted list
| Minivan
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| body_style = {{unbulleted list
| Van
| Minibus
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| platform =
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The Foton View (福田风景) is a series of light commercial van produced by the Chinese automobile manufacturer Foton. First launched in 2000, the Foton View has since been available in a wide range of body configurations, including a minivan/MPV, minibus, panel van, crew van, and an ambulance.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/advice/201306/546743.html|title= 外撑颜面/内享舒适 实拍华晨金杯大海狮 |website=autohome.com.cn }}
First generation: (Alpha; 2000)
File:Beiqi-Foton View, HiAce based front 8.16.18.jpg
Originally launched in 2000, the early models of the Foton View heavily resemble the Toyota HiAce H100 vans. An updated model called the Foton View Alpha or Foton View Irland Act was launched to replace the original View models in October 2003.{{cite web|url=https://wenku.baidu.com/view/9c20d721dd36a32d7375819a.html#|title= 福田汽车发展史 |website=wenku.baidu.com}}
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Second generation: (Kuaiyun/Kuaijie/Kuaike; 2007)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Foton View Kuaiyun
| image = Foton View 005.jpg
| aka = Foton View Kuaiyun
Foton View Kuaijie
Foton View Kuaike (Discontinued)
| production = 2007–2014
| assembly = China: Anhui
Philippines: Clark, Pampanga{{cite news|url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/foton-philippines-inaugurates-assembly-plant-in-clark.html|title=Foton Philippines inaugurates assembly plant in Clark|work=AutoIndustriya.com|date=12 February 2016}}
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
}}
| layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive / four-wheel drive
| engine = 2.0 L BJ486-VVT I4
2.2 L BJ491EQ4 I4
2.0 L 4Di Diesel I4
2.5 L 4J25TC TDi Turbo Diesel I4
2.8 L 4JB1 TDi Turbo Diesel I4
| transmission = 5-speed manual
| wheelbase = {{unbulleted list
| Regular: {{convert|2590|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| Extended: {{convert|2890|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
}}
| length = {{unbulleted list
| Regular: {{convert|5020|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| Extended: {{convert|5320|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
}}
| width = {{convert|1690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{unbulleted list
| Regular: {{convert|1935|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| Extended: {{convert|2050|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| Roof extension: {{convert|2225|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
}}
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The Foton View Kuaiyun (快运), Foton View Kuaijie (快捷), and Foton View Kuaike (快客) was released by Foton in 2007.{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/cbb/content/189576/foton-launches-its-all-new-2010-vehicle-models/story/|title= Foton launches its all new 2010 vehicle models|website=gmanetwork.com |date= 28 April 2010}} Originally the Kuaiyun was a cheaper trim for cargo while the Kuaike was built as a more premium trim for passengers. However the Kuaike trim was discontinued shortly due to low sales, and the Kuaijie was created as an even cheaper trim. The Kuaiyun and Kuaijie models are different trim levels featuring different front fascia designs.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/advice/201304/509705.html?pvareaid=3311700|title=多种轴距/顶高可选择 实拍福田风景快运|website=autohome.com.cn }}
File:Foton View 001.jpg|Foton View Kuaiyun
File:Foton View 002.jpg|Foton View Kuaiyun rear
File:Foton View China 2012-04-15.jpg|Original Foton View Kuaijie
Engine options of the Foton View Kuaiyun and Foton View Kuaijie includes a 2.0-liter gasoline engine, 2.2-liter gasoline engine, 2.2-liter diesel engine, 2.5-liter diesel engine and a 2.8-liter diesel engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.{{cite web|url=https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/2535.html#pvareaid=3311675|title=Foton View Kuaiyun and Kuaijie specs|website=autohome.com.cn }}
File:Foton View 003.jpg|Foton View Kuaike panel van front
File:Foton View 004.jpg|Foton View Kuaike panel van rear
Foton View Kuaijie facelift 001.jpg|Foton View Kuaijie facelift front
Foton View Kuaijie facelift 002.jpg|Foton View Kuaijie facelift rear
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Third generation: (G7/G9; 2014)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Foton View G7
| image = Foton View G7 -- Auto China -- 2014-04-23.jpg
| aka = Foton MP-X S
Foton View CS2
Foton View Transvan (Normal Roof, Philippines)
Foton View Traveller/Transvan HR (Hi-Roof, Philippines)
Foton Columbus (Thailand)
| production = 2014–present
| assembly = China: Changping District, Beijing
Philippines: Clark, Pampanga{{cite news |last=Andres |first=Anton |date=2021-01-28 |title=Buy a PH-made car, says DTI. But what's left |url= https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/buy-a-ph-made-car-says-dti-but-what-s-left.html|website=AutoIndustriya.com |publisher=AutoIndustriya |location=Philippines |access-date=2021-02-20}}
| body_style = {{unbulleted list
}}
| layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive / four-wheel drive
| engine = 2.0 L BJ486-VVT I4
2.2 L BJ491EQ4 I4
2.0 L 4Di Diesel I4
2.5 L 4J25TC TDi Turbo Diesel I4
2.8 L 4JB1 TDi Turbo Diesel I4
| transmission = 5-speed manual
6-speed manual (G9 only)
6-speed automatic (2024–present)
| wheelbase = {{unbulleted list
| Regular: {{convert|2590|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| Extended: {{convert|2890|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
}}
| length = {{unbulleted list
| Regular: {{convert|5020|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| Extended: {{convert|5320|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
}}
| width = {{convert|1690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{unbulleted list
| Regular: {{convert|1935|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| Extended: {{convert|2050|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| Roof extension: {{convert|2225|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
}}
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The Foton MP-X S (蒙派克S) was launched in 2014 as a more premium model above the regular Foton View vans and the model was renamed to Foton View G9 as of 2016,{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201304/512716.html|title= 2013上海车展：福田蒙派克S正式发布 |website=autohome.com.cn }}{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201604/887484.html|title= 售9.26-16.85万元 福田汽车风景G9上市 |website=autohome.com.cn }} while the Foton View G7 was released by Foton in 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/3440/0/0-0-1-0/#pvareaid=3454442|title= 预计9万元 福田新风景G7北京车展将上市|website=autohome.com.cn }} The G7 and G9 models share all essential body parts as well as styling features with only the size being different.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/advice/201404/773307.html|title=小"蒙派克S"诞生 车展实拍福田风景G7|website=autohome.com.cn }} An additional model called the Foton View G5 was added later as a rebadged trim of the Foton MP-X.
Engine options of the Foton View G7 include a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and a 2.4 liter gasoline engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission while engine options of the Foton View G9 includes a 2.4-liter gasoline engine and 2.8-liter turbo diesel engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission.{{cite web|url=https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/3440.html#pvareaid=3311675|title=Foton View G7 specs|website=autohome.com.cn }}{{cite web|url=https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/4035.html#pvareaid=3311675|title=Foton View G9 specs|website=autohome.com.cn }}
File:2017 Beiqi-Foton View G7, front 8.16.18.jpg|Foton View G7 high roof front
File:2017 Beiqi-Foton View G7, rear 8.12.18.jpg|Foton View G9 high roof panel van rear
File:Foton, Cienfuegos.jpg|Foton View G7 in Cienfuegos
File:Foton View TransVan G7 Intramuros, 2018 (01).jpg|Foton View TransVan G7 front quarter in Intramuros
File:Foton View TransVan G7 Intramuros, 2018 (02).jpg|Foton View TransVan G7 rear quarter in Intramuros
=Controversies=
The designs of the Foton View G7 and G9 models are controversial as they heavily resemble the fifth generation Toyota HiAce (H200) with similar body styles and overall vehicle dimensions. The Jinbei Grand Haise are among the various Chinese vans from domestic brands that chose to replicate the Toyota HiAce H200 vans with only minor styling differences. Other brands include government owned manufacturers including Rely and Jinbei.
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References
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External links
{{Commons category|Foton View}}
- {{Official website|https://van.foton.com.cn/van/car/modelDetail/20 official website}} (China)