Foton has struck a rally in Russia to honor the 2018 world Cup

10 July 2018

Rally "Guangzhou-Moscow" on the cars of Foton arrived in Moscow

Journalists from the Chinese media along with representatives of the company Foton Motor took part in the rally "Guangzhou-Beijing-Moscow", dedicated to the football world Cup held in Russia.

Ten of the participants came all the way to 12,000 km on the Foton cars on the route Guangzhou-Beijing-Moscow 

To overcome the route and attractions of Russia was spent 25 days. In the course of the rally the representatives of the Chinese media praised the quality of the road network of Russia, the beauty of nature and cities, as well as the hospitality of the Russians.
One of the participants of the rally also shared their feelings: "...Every day we discovered something new. Very beautiful city, the sights, the kitchen. Throughout the route we were warmly welcomed in all cities. Ordinary people on the road have provided assistance and support. Many took photographs of our cars with the symbols of the European football championship. When we got to Moscow, we felt like home – very welcoming and beautiful city..."

On arrival at the final destination of his journey – "Photon Center of Moscow", the participants of the rally met representatives of Russian media and vehicles Foton

In the rally participated as a model, already presented in the Russian market, and those that have not yet reached the domestic market. Among them: the Foton SUV Sauvana – полноразмерныq frame SUV with the ground clearance of 220 mm. the Car is offered with a gasoline turbocharged engine 4G20TI with Double CVVT displacement of 2.0 liters in two iterations of power – 201 HP (m / t) or 217 HP (with automatic transmission). Motor, naturally comply with the norms of Euro-5. The design Sauvana used components and assemblies leading manufacturers – mechanical 5-speed manual transmission or Aisin 6-speed ZF6HP automatic with optional Sport and Winter modes, the transfer case Borg Warner with an automatically connecting all-wheel drive and three modes (2H/ Auto/ 4L), rear axle Dana44 with limited slip differential (LSD). Brake system equipped with ABS, EBD and ESC.
Pickup Foton Tunland offered on the Russian market since 2012. By the way, the run involved a pickup truck with an updated interior in the style of the model Sauvana and automatic transmission. It is equipped with familiar in our country by Cummins ISF 2.8 turbo-diesel developing 163 HP and ΜM=360 N•m and a 5-speed manual transmission GETRAG JC538. All-wheel drive with a rigid connection Part Time. Brake system equipped with ABS and EBD.

The warranty on SUV and pick-up is 36 months or 100,000 km of mileage.

And, here is a minibus Foton Toano yet available in Russia. In China, this model is available in 8 options: from a passenger van with three seats to 18-seater minibus, long, respectively, from 4923 to 5990 mm Gamma engines represented by the turbo volume from 2.5 to 2.8 l power from 110 HP to 163 HP depending on the modification. Manual transmission can be 5 - or 6-speed.