# Landwind CV7

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{{Short description|Chinese subcompact sedan}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Landwind Forward (CV7)
| image = Landwind Forward 01 China 2018-03-20.jpg
| manufacturer = [Landwind](/source/Landwind)
| production = 2007–2011
| model_years = 2007–2011
| aka = Landwind Forward<br />Landwind Fenghua (风华)
| class = [Subcompact car](/source/Subcompact_car)/[Supermini](/source/Supermini) ([B](/source/B-segment))
| body_style = 4-door [sedan](/source/Sedan_(automobile))
| layout = [Front-engine, front-wheel-drive](/source/Front-engine%2C_front-wheel-drive_layout)
| engine = 1.3 L ''JL474Q8'' [I4](/source/Inline-four_engine)<br>1.5 L ''JL475Q8'' [I4](/source/Inline-four_engine)<ref name="CV7 specs"></ref>
| transmission = 5-speed [manual](/source/Manual_transmission)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2492|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4167|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1635|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1430|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = 
| successor = [Changan Alsvin](/source/Changan_Alsvin)
| related = [Ford Fiesta (fourth generation)](/source/Ford_Fiesta_(fourth_generation))
}}

The '''Landwind CV7''' or '''Landwind Forward''' is a [subcompact](/source/subcompact) sedan produced by Chinese auto maker [Landwind](/source/Landwind). It was based on the [fourth generation Ford Fiesta](/source/Ford_Fiesta_(fourth_generation)) licensed by [Ford](/source/Ford_Motor_Company) through its joint venture with [Changan Auto](/source/Changan_Automobile).

==Overview==
thumb|left|Landwind Forward rear quarter view

The Landwind CV7 originally debuted in October 2007. The design was conducted by [Changan Automobile](/source/Changan_Automobile)'s European design studio,<ref>{{cite web|author=Yanan Wang|title=长安汽车日本设计中心株式会社正式开业|url = https://auto.sohu.com/20080417/n256365153.shtml|publisher = auto.sohu.com/| date =2008-04-17|accessdate=2020-12-21}}</ref> while technical suppliers include [EDAG](/source/EDAG) and [Forschungsgesellschaft für Energietechnik und Verbrennungsmotoren](/source/%3Ade%3AFEV).<ref>{{cite web | author =  Sichen Liang| title = 1.5L添运动版 风华将推出两款新车型| url = https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/200801/32569.html| publisher = autohome| date =2008-01-08 | accessdate = 2020-12-21 }}</ref> The vehicle was criticized for resembling the fourth generation Ford Fiesta sedan as Changan Automobile took advantage of the joint venture with Ford while developing the model.<ref>{{cite web | author =  Bing Xue| title = 与福克斯无关! 长安志翔"借鉴"欧宝雅特| url = https://auto.sohu.com/20080508/n256729817.shtml| publisher = auto.sohu.com/| date =2008-05-08 | accessdate = 2020-12-21 }}</ref>

The Landwind CV7 is powered by a 1.3 liter inline-4 ''JL474Q8'' engine or a 1.5 liter inline-4 SOHC ''JL475Q8'' engine producing {{Convert|95|PS|kW hp|abbr=unit}} and {{Convert|137|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} of torque, with a 5-speed manual transmission as the only gearbox option.<ref name="CV7 specs">{{cite web | author =  | title = Landwind CV7 specs| url = https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/spec/3935.html| publisher = autohome| date = | accessdate = 2020-12-21 }}</ref>

===Landwind CV7 Sport===
The Landwind CV7 Sport is a sportier variant of the CV7 sedan. The CV7 Sport was revealed during the 2008 Beijing Auto Show featuring a body kit. The engine is the 1.5 liter inline-4 engine producing {{Convert|95|PS|kW hp|abbr=unit}} at 5500rpm and torque of {{Convert|137|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} from 3500-4500rpm.<ref>{{cite web | author =  Jian Gao| title = 陆风汽车北京车展全体参展车型汇总！| url = https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/200804/37146.html| publisher = autohome| date =2008-04-21 | accessdate = 2020-12-21 }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.jmcsa.co.za/portfolio-items/landwind/ – JMC Official website]
{{Changan Automobile}}
Category:Cars introduced in 2007
Category:Cars discontinued in 2011
Category:2000s cars
Category:Cars of China
Category:Front-wheel-drive vehicles
Category:Subcompact cars
Category:Sedans
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