DongFeng Rich: Which Version Should You Buy?
The DongFeng Rich version to choose depends chiefly on body style, powertrain and drive system. The first generation, produced from 2007 to 2013, is the only SUV 5-doors generation in the data. The second generation, produced from 2014 to 2017, changed to a Pickup double-cab and offered AWD throughout.
The DongFeng Rich version to choose depends chiefly on body style, powertrain and drive system. The first generation, produced from 2007 to 2013, is the only SUV 5-doors generation in the data. The second generation, produced from 2014 to 2017, changed to a Pickup double-cab and offered AWD throughout. The third generation, in production from October 2018, retains the Pickup double-cab body but adds RWD choices, Automatic transmissions and an Electro version. Across these three generations, the catalogue records five, three and seven versions respectively. Some versions share the same name, so their generation, output and drive must be checked before buying.
DongFeng Rich generations compared
The first-generation DongFeng Rich ran from 2007 to 2013 as an SUV 5-doors with five listed versions. Its engine range includes the 2.4 MT Gasoline at 122 hp, two distinct 2.5 MT Diesel entries at 134 hp—one AWD and one RWD—and two 3.2 MT Diesel alternatives: a 115 hp AWD version with a 3,200 cc engine and a 110 hp AWD version with a 3,153 cc engine. Every listed first-generation version uses a 5-speed Manual transmission.
The second generation ran from 2014 to 2017 as a Pickup double-cab with three versions. All combine AWD with a 5-speed Manual: the 2.4 MT Gasoline produces 143 hp, the 2.5 MT Diesel produces 116 hp, and the 3.0 MT Diesel produces 131 hp. Compared with the first generation’s 215 mm clearance, every second-generation version has 220 mm, an increase of 5 mm.
The third generation started in October 2018 and is listed as a Pickup double-cab with seven versions. It offers the 2.4 MT Gasoline with 158 hp in either RWD or AWD form; the 2.5 MT Diesel with 136 hp as a 5-speed Manual in RWD or AWD form and as a 6-speed Automatic in RWD or AWD form; and an Electro 2.5 AT with 163 hp, a 1-speed Automatic and RWD. This is the only generation in the data with Automatic alternatives and an Electro powertrain.
DongFeng Rich engine specs and drivetrain choices
| Generation | Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 2.4 MT | 122 hp | not measured | 2,438 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| First | 3.2 MT (115 hp) | 115 hp | not measured | 3,200 cc | Diesel | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First | 2.5 MT (AWD) | 134 hp | 304 Nm | 2,488 cc | Diesel | 4 | Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| First | 2.5 MT (RWD) | 134 hp | 304 Nm | 2,488 cc | Diesel | 4 | Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| First | 3.2 MT (110 hp) | 110 hp | 221 Nm | 3,153 cc | Diesel | 4 | Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second | 2.4 MT | 143 hp | 217 Nm | 2,438 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | not measured | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second | 2.5 MT | 116 hp | 280 Nm | 2,498 cc | Diesel | 4 | Inline | not measured | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Second | 3.0 MT | 131 hp | 280 Nm | 2,953 cc | Diesel | 4 | Inline | not measured | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Third | 2.4 MT (RWD) | 158 hp | 230 Nm | 2,400 cc | Gasoline | not measured | not measured | not measured | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| Third | 2.5 MT (RWD) | 136 hp | 305 Nm | 2,500 cc | Diesel | 4 | Inline | not measured | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| Third | 2.4 MT (AWD) | 158 hp | 230 Nm | 2,400 cc | Gasoline | not measured | not measured | not measured | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Third | 2.5 AT (136 hp, RWD) | 136 hp | 305 Nm | 2,500 cc | Diesel | 4 | Inline | not measured | 6-speed Automatic | RWD |
| Third | 2.5 AT (136 hp, AWD) | 136 hp | 305 Nm | 2,500 cc | Diesel | 4 | Inline | not measured | 6-speed Automatic | AWD |
| Third | 2.5 MT (AWD) | 136 hp | 305 Nm | 2,500 cc | Diesel | 4 | Inline | not measured | 5-speed Manual | AWD |
| Third | 2.5 AT (163 hp, RWD) | 163 hp | 420 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | 1-speed Automatic | RWD |
Power per litre helps separate engines whose capacities look similar. The first-generation 2.4 MT produces about 50.0 hp per litre, while its two 2.5 MT versions produce about 53.9 hp per litre. The 115 hp 3.2 MT manages about 35.9 hp per litre, and the 110 hp 3.2 MT about 34.9 hp per litre.
The second-generation 2.4 MT reaches about 58.7 hp per litre. Its 2.5 MT delivers about 46.4 hp per litre, while the 3.0 MT provides about 44.4 hp per litre. The larger 3.0 MT therefore adds 15 hp over the 2.5 MT but no extra peak torque: both are rated at 280 Nm.
In the third generation, each 158 hp 2.4 MT produces about 65.8 hp per litre, while every 136 hp 2.5 MT or 2.5 AT Diesel produces 54.4 hp per litre. The Gasoline engine has 22 hp more, but the Diesel has 75 Nm more torque. The Electro 2.5 AT provides the highest figures in the catalogue at 163 hp and 420 Nm, exceeding the third-generation Diesel versions by 27 hp and 115 Nm. Its displacement is not measured.
Performance, mpg and fuel economy
Performance records are limited. In the first generation, the 134 hp AWD 2.5 MT reaches 100 km/h in 13 seconds and has a top speed of 150 km/h. Acceleration for the RWD 2.5 MT is not measured, although its top speed is 150 km/h. The 110 hp 3.2 MT has a top speed of 140 km/h, while its acceleration is not measured. Both performance figures are not measured for the 122 hp 2.4 MT and the 115 hp 3.2 MT.
Every second-generation version has a listed top speed of 150 km/h. Acceleration to 100 km/h is not measured for the 2.4 MT, 2.5 MT or 3.0 MT.
For all seven third-generation versions, acceleration and top speed are not measured. City, highway and combined fuel consumption are also not measured for every version in all three generations, so no supported mpg comparison can be made. CO2 output is not measured for the combustion-engine versions; the Electro 2.5 AT is listed at 0.
DongFeng Rich dimensions, weight and capacity
Overall exterior dimensions and wheel sizes are not measured for any listed version. Useful weight and chassis data are available for selected variants.
| Generation | Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 2.4 MT | not measured | not measured | 215 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| First | 3.2 MT (115 hp) | not measured | not measured | 215 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| First | 2.5 MT (AWD) | 1,760 kg | 2,810 kg | 215 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| First | 2.5 MT (RWD) | 1,760 kg | 2,810 kg | 215 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| First | 3.2 MT (110 hp) | 1,780 kg | 2,595 kg | 215 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| Second | 2.4 MT | 1,695 kg | not measured | 220 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| Second | 2.5 MT | 1,790 kg | not measured | 220 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| Second | 3.0 MT | 1,805 kg | not measured | 220 mm | 60 L | not measured |
| Third | 2.4 MT (RWD) | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Third | 2.5 MT (RWD) | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Third | 2.4 MT (AWD) | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Third | 2.5 AT (136 hp, RWD) | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Third | 2.5 AT (136 hp, AWD) | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Third | 2.5 MT (AWD) | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| Third | 2.5 AT (163 hp, RWD) | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
Among versions with recorded weights, the second-generation 2.4 MT has the strongest weight-to-power result at about 11.9 kg per hp. The first-generation 2.5 MT alternatives are approximately 13.1 kg per hp, the second-generation 3.0 MT is approximately 13.8 kg per hp, and the second-generation 2.5 MT is approximately 15.4 kg per hp. The first-generation 110 hp 3.2 MT has the highest figure at approximately 16.2 kg per hp.
The two first-generation 134 hp 2.5 MT versions share a 1,050 kg difference between gross and kerb weight. For the 110 hp 3.2 MT, that difference is 815 kg. These are differences between the listed weights, not stated payload ratings.
Which DongFeng Rich version should you choose?
Choose the first-generation 2.4 MT if the SUV 5-doors body and a Gasoline engine matter more than AWD: it has RWD, 122 hp, 215 mm of clearance and a 60 L tank. For a first-generation Diesel with the choice of drive system, the two 134 hp 2.5 MT versions are the clearest pair. Both provide 304 Nm, a 5-speed Manual, 1,760 kg kerb weight and 2,810 kg gross weight; the deciding specification is AWD versus RWD.
Between the first-generation 3.2 MT alternatives, the 115 hp version offers 5 hp more than the 110 hp version, but its torque and weight are not measured. The 110 hp version provides 221 Nm and has a Turbo, whereas the 115 hp version is marked No for boost. Those differences make the shared 3.2 MT name insufficient on its own.
Choose the second-generation 2.4 MT for the best power and weight combination among that generation’s measured versions. It delivers 143 hp at 1,695 kg, making it 95 kg lighter and 27 hp stronger than the 2.5 MT. Choose the 2.5 MT instead when its 280 Nm matters more than the Gasoline model’s 217 Nm: the Diesel adds 63 Nm. The 3.0 MT retains the same 280 Nm as the 2.5 MT, adds 15 hp, and adds 15 kg.
The third generation offers the most drivetrain flexibility. The 158 hp 2.4 MT is available with either RWD or AWD and keeps the same 230 Nm in both forms. The 136 hp, 305 Nm Diesel can be paired with RWD or AWD and with a 5-speed Manual or 6-speed Automatic. Buyers can therefore select transmission and drive without changing the listed Diesel output.
Choose the third-generation Electro 2.5 AT when the highest listed output and torque are the priorities: its 163 hp and 420 Nm lead the range, and it uses RWD with a 1-speed Automatic. However, its acceleration, top speed, weight, clearance and wheel sizes are not measured. Reliability, problems, price and service requirements are also not provided for any DongFeng Rich version, so those factors cannot be compared from this catalogue data.