{{Short description|Chinese subcompact sedan}} {{Infobox automobile | name = Landwind Forward (CV7) | image = Landwind Forward 01 China 2018-03-20.jpg | manufacturer = Landwind | production = 2007–2011 | model_years = 2007–2011 | aka = Landwind Forward<br />Landwind Fenghua (风华) | class = Subcompact car/Supermini (B) | body_style = 4-door sedan | layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive | engine = 1.3 L ''JL474Q8'' I4<br>1.5 L ''JL475Q8'' I4<ref name="CV7 specs"></ref> | transmission = 5-speed manual | 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 | related = Ford Fiesta (fourth generation) }}
The '''Landwind CV7''' or '''Landwind Forward''' is a subcompact sedan produced by Chinese auto maker Landwind. It was based on the fourth generation Ford Fiesta licensed by Ford through its joint venture with Changan Auto.
==Overview== thumb|left|Landwind Forward rear quarter view
The Landwind CV7 originally debuted in October 2007. The design was conducted by 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 and Forschungsgesellschaft für Energietechnik und Verbrennungsmotoren.<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>
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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 CV7