Hawtai B11
| Hawtai B11 | |
|---|---|
 Hawtai B11 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hawtai |
| Production | 2010–2018 |
| Assembly | Rongcheng, Shandong, China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 L I4 2.0 L diesel DOHC I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,764 mm (108.8 in) |
| Length | 4,943 mm (194.6 in) |
| Width | 1,852 mm (72.9 in) |
| Height | 1,511 mm (59.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1625kg[1] |
The Hawtai B11 (华泰 B11) is a midsize sedan produced by Shandong Province-based Chinese auto maker Hawtai.
Overview
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The Hawtai B11 was originally previewed as a preproduction concept on the 2010 Beijing Auto Show.[2] Production started in August 2010,[3] and was listed and priced by December 2010 with prices ranging between 119,700 yuan and 143,700 yuan.[4]
At the 2012 Beijing Auto Show Hawtai presented a more upmarket "Luxury Series" variant, essentially luxurious versions of the existing B11 sedan alongside the luxurious version of the Baolige.[5]
Powertrain
[edit]Power of the B11 comes from a 1.8 liter turbo engine and 2.0 liter turbodiesel engine. The 1.8 liter turbo engine is supplied by SAIC and delivers 160 hp and 215 nm, while the Huatai 2.0 liter turbo diesel engine version is designated for export with 150 hp and 310 nm. Gearbox options include a 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual transmission.[4]
Interior technology
[edit]For the interior infotainment system, the B11 is equipped with an Intel TIVI infotainment system that features a permanent 3G connection.[4] In addition, the B11 also comes with a Linux-powered media center for phone, GPS, DVD and digital tv.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Huatai B11 to be Listed on December 28". carnewschina.com. 24 December 2010.
- ^ "A Hawtai B11 is seen on display during the 12th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition". alamy.com.
- ^ a b "Huatai B11 Rolls off the Line". carnewschina.com. 17 August 2010.
- ^ a b c "Huatai B11 Listed & Priced". carnewschina.com. 29 December 2010.
- ^ "Hawtai 'Luxury Series' debuts at the Beijing Auto Show". carnewschina.com. 27 April 2012.