The Landwind CV7 or Landwind Forward is a subcompact sedan produced by Chinese auto maker Landwind.
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Landwind |
| Also called | Landwind Forward Landwind Fenghua (风华) |
| Production | 2007–2011 |
| Model years | 2007–2011 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact car/Supermini (B) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L I4 1.5 L I4[1] |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,492 mm (98.1 in) |
| Length | 4,167 mm (164.1 in) |
| Width | 1,635 mm (64.4 in) |
| Height | 1,430 mm (56.3 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Changan Alsvin |

The Landwind CV7 originally debuted in October 2007. The design was conducted by Changan Automobile's European design studio,[2] while technical suppliers include EDAG and Forschungsgesellschaft für Energietechnik und Verbrennungsmotoren.[3] 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.[4]
The Landwind CV7 is powered by a 1.3 liter inline-4 engine or a 1.5 liter inline-4 SOHC JL475Q8 engine producing 95PS (70kW) and 137Nm with a 5-speed manual transmission as the only gearbox option.[1]
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 a maximum torque of 137N·m at 3500rpm to 4500rpm and 70kW at 5500rpm[5]
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* 1 A Brand of Jiangling Motor Holding (Chang'an - 25%) * 2 A U.S. subsidiary
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