FAW D60 Overview: Generations and Which to Buy
Overview of the FAW D60, a 5-door hatchback produced from 2014 to 2017 with a 102 hp engine, covering its single generation and the version worth buying.
The FAW D60 is a 5-door hatchback built from 2014 to 2017 with a single power output of 102 hp. It suits buyers looking for a compact, simply equipped car with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive, where the priority is straightforward mechanics rather than a wide choice of trims or transmissions.
FAW D60 generations
1 generation
The first and only generation of the FAW D60 was produced from 2014 to 2017 exclusively as a 5-door hatchback. No other body styles ever appeared in the range: throughout the entire production run, the 5-door hatchback remained the sole configuration FAW offered for the D60. The whole lineup consists of one modification: a 1.5-litre (1499 cc) engine producing 102 hp, paired with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. The power range of the model is as narrow as it can be — from 102 hp to 102 hp — because with just one engine, one transmission and one drivetrain layout there are no alternative versions to weigh against each other.
The FAW D60 1.5 MT (1 generation) delivers 102 hp from its 1499 cc engine and was the mass-market version throughout the 2014–2017 production run. An automatic gearbox was never offered for the D60, and neither was all-wheel drive: the manual transmission and front-wheel drive were the only options across all three model years. As a result, every FAW D60 on the used market shares the same mechanical formula, regardless of production year.
Which FAW D60 to buy
- 1.5 MT (1 generation): the only modification offered, with 102 hp from a 1499 cc engine, manual gearbox and front-wheel drive — there is simply no alternative version within the model range.
On the used market, all FAW D60 cars date from 2014–2017, so the sensible approach is to look for the latest possible production year within that three-year window. The single-modification lineup works in the buyer's favour: there is no risk of overpaying for a rare version, and any car you inspect has the same 102 hp 1.5 MT configuration with front-wheel drive, which makes comparing individual examples against each other straightforward. The choice comes down to condition, mileage and year rather than specification, since the specification of every FAW D60 is identical by design.