Dongfeng Sokon (DFSK), is a joint venture between Dongfeng and Chongqing Sokon Industry Group Incorporated, Company, Corporation, LimitedCo Ltd. DFSK has officially launched the new Glory 560 SUV in the Nepalese market. Kuzu Nepal Pvt. Ltd. is the only authorized distributors of DFSK vehicles in Nepal, have also opened the booking for Glory 560 for Nepalese consumer across the country. The company has also opened the booking online to make the life of the customer a lot simpler.
DFSK entered the Nepalese market earlier this year with DFSK Glory 580. The DFSK Glory 580 starts for Rs. 62.80 lakhs in the Nepalese market. DFSK Glory 560 is powered by a EURO5-compliant with1.5L Turbocharged Petrol Engine which can generate a max power of 148HP at 5600rpm and max torque of 230Nm at 1800 – 4000rpm. The SUV is also mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with a fuel tank capacity of around 50 liters. DFSK Glory 560 is equipped with 4,515mm x 1815 mm x 1,735 mm and the wheelbase stands at 2690mm. The Kerb weight of SUV stands 2005 kg.
In terms of features, the Glory 560 comes pretty well equipped. It gets an 8-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support that supports Bluetooth, and smartphone mirroring. The SUV also comes with an LED headlight, tail-lights and fog lights, automatic headlights and wipers, a panoramic sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, a rear camera, and much more. Talking about safety the SUV includes a disc brake on all wheels, ABS with EBD, engine immobilizer, speed sensing auto lock, crash auto-unlock, and seat-belt reminder.
DFSK Glory 560 is available in a 5-seater variant in Nepal which has been awarded a 5-star safety rating by Global NCAP. DFSK Glory 560 in Nepal is priced at NRs 57.50 Lakhs. The Glory 560 now joins the company’s SUV lineup along with the Glory 580 SUV in the Nepalese market. Additionally, there are plans to introduce a 7-seat variant in the future as well. According to the company, there is also a warranty of 3 years or 40,000 km on the Glory 560 SUV. The DFSK showroom is located at New Third Eye Investment Complex, Pani Pokhari, Lazimpat Road, Kathmandu.
DFSK Glory 560 Specifications:
| Engine | 1.5L Petrol Turbocharged Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC |
| Displacement | 1498cc |
| Dimension | 4515 x 1815 x 1735 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2690 mm |
| Max Power | 148 HP @ 5600 rpm |
| Max Torque | 230 Nm @ 1800 – 5000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Top Speed | 180 kph |
| Mileage | 13 km/ltr |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 liters |
| Front Tyre | 215/60-17 – Disc |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60-17 – Disc |
| Tubeless Tyres | Yes |
| Safety System | Dual Airbags, ABS, EBS, EBD |
| Seating | 5-Seater |
| Storage Capacity | 675 Ltrs |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1480 kg |
| Colors | Glorious Metallic Red, Elegant White, Champagne Silver, and Phantom Black |
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