Great Wall Cowry (V80): Which Version Should You Choose?
The Great Wall Cowry (V80) has a particularly simple version choice: the supplied catalogue data contains one generation and one modification, the 2.0 MT. Produced from 2007 to 2014 as a Compact Van, it combines a 1,997 cm³ Gasoline engine with 143 hp, 185 Nm, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and FWD.
The Great Wall Cowry (V80) has a particularly simple version choice: the supplied catalogue data contains one generation and one modification, the 2.0 MT. Produced from 2007 to 2014 as a Compact Van, it combines a 1,997 cm³ Gasoline engine with 143 hp, 185 Nm, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and FWD. Because there are no alternative engines, transmissions, or generations to compare, choosing a Cowry (V80) means deciding whether this single specification meets your requirements.
Great Wall Cowry (V80) generations compared
The Great Wall Cowry (V80) is represented by 1 generation, produced from 2007 to 2014. This generation has a Compact Van body and one listed version, 2.0 MT. The data contains no other generation and no separate restyling, so there is no earlier or later Cowry (V80) specification to compare for changes in power, performance, economy, body type, or drivetrain.
For buyers, that removes the usual question of which generation introduced the better engine or gearbox. Every Cowry (V80) in the supplied model range belongs to the same generation and points to the same catalogue specification.
Engine and specs: 2.0 MT
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 MT | 143 hp (105 kW) at 6000 rpm | 185 Nm at 3000–4500 rpm | 1,997 cm³ | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
The 2.0 MT uses Distributed injection (multi-point), has 4 valves per cylinder, and runs with a compression ratio of 10. Its bore and stroke are 85 × 88, the specified fuel is 92, and its environmental classification is Euro 4. Engine location is not measured.
Dividing 143 hp by the 1.997-litre displacement gives approximately 71.6 hp per litre. The same calculation for torque gives approximately 92.6 Nm per litre. These derived figures describe the output concentration of the only available engine; there is no boosted alternative in the data because the 2.0 MT is listed with No boost.
Performance, fuel economy, and mpg data
The Great Wall Cowry (V80) 2.0 MT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 15.2 seconds and has a top speed of 170 km/h. No other version is listed, so there is no quicker engine or transmission choice within the supplied range.
Fuel consumption for the 2.0 MT is 12.5 l/100 km in the city, 9 l/100 km on the highway, and 9 l/100 km combined. The city figure is 3.5 l/100 km higher than both the highway and combined figures. MPG is not measured, and CO₂ emissions are not measured.
The fuel tank holds 60 litres. Based on the supplied consumption figures, the catalogue does not provide a measured driving range, so range is not measured.
Dimensions, weight, and chassis specs
The 2.0 MT has a kerb weight of 1,510 kg and a gross weight of 2,110 kg. The difference between those two figures is 600 kg. Its ground clearance is 108 mm, while wheel sizes are not measured.
With 1,510 kg of kerb weight and 143 hp, the 2.0 MT carries approximately 10.6 kg per horsepower. Viewed the other way around, it produces approximately 94.7 hp per tonne of kerb weight. These calculations help place the stated 15.2-second 0–100 km/h result in context without introducing specifications from outside the supplied data.
The front suspension is Independent, spring, while the rear suspension is Semi-independent, torsion. Front brakes are Disc and rear brakes are Drum. Overall exterior length, width, height, and wheelbase are not measured.
Reliability and problems
Reliability results and model-specific problems are not measured in the supplied data. There are no figures for repair frequency, component life, failure rates, or maintenance costs, so the 2.0 MT cannot be ranked on those criteria from this dataset. Buyers should not treat the absence of such figures as evidence that problems either do or do not exist.
Which Great Wall Cowry (V80) version should you buy?
Choose the 2.0 MT if the required combination is a Compact Van body, a 1,997 cm³ Gasoline engine, 143 hp, 185 Nm, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and FWD. It is not merely the strongest or most economical option in this catalogue—it is the only listed option.
There is consequently no numerical case for paying more for extra power, Automatic transmission, AWD, a different fuel type, or a newer generation: none of those alternatives appears in the supplied Cowry (V80) data. What the available specification provides is explicit: 15.2 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, a 170 km/h top speed, 12.5 l/100 km city consumption, 9 l/100 km highway consumption, 9 l/100 km combined consumption, a 60-litre tank, and 108 mm of ground clearance.
The purchase decision should therefore be made against those fixed numbers. If 143 hp and a 5-speed Manual with FWD suit the intended use, the 2.0 MT is the direct choice. If the buyer requires a different gearbox, drivetrain, engine, or performance level, the provided Cowry (V80) range contains no second version that can satisfy that requirement.