Landwind prepares to return to the German market and is going to sell a minivan CV9. Last week representatives of Landwind Europe presented the model at the special meeting for 50 people in Stomberg. Has been known for some time that the sales of this car will start in spring 2011. The basic version of minivan will cost 12,995 EUR. Germany become the third European country - after Netherlands and Belgium - where CV9 will be offered.

Peter Bijvelds, who is responsible for import of Landwind to Europe, paid attention on better much cooperation with the Chinese producer and further development of the brand in Europe. The importer laud CV9 model, argued that if offers very good value for very competitive price. The vehicle will be available with 5 or 7 seater body. Customers will be able to choose between two petrol engines of 1.6l (95 hp) and 2.0l (137 hp) with the norm Euro 5, which were prepared special for Europe by Motortechnik German GmbH. Italian studio I.DE.A. created design of the car.

Unfortunately, the Achilles’ heel is poor safety, because the CV9 offers only ABS and two air bags. European organization gave him two stars, which was the worst score in last year. Staff of EuroNCAP admit, that the shortage of ESP and side air bags was the main reason of weak result.

The importer offers 3 years warranty or 100,000 kilometers.

Source: Autohaus.de

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