Utility vehicle specialists Foton Automobile have displayed two cars at the Beijing show: the Saga, a full size SUV and MP-X, a full-size pick-up van.

The Saga, measuring 4705mm x 2060mm x 1685mm on a 2760mm wheelbase, was one of only a few genuine SUVs at the show, wich was otherwise dominated by smaller CUVs and compact cars.

Characterized by the massive radiator grille and headlamps with an upright stance, Saga shows ruggedness at the front, but combined with somewhat overly refined, Honda CR-V look-alike taillamps. Details are 'no frills', but its appeal will be to the drivers who want to enjoy the sheer driving experience on off-road.

The second vehicle on display was the MP-X pickup van. Understanding quickly the need for a full-size MPV like the Toyota Alphard and Nissan Elgrand in the future Chinese market, Foton looks to have jumped ahead in developing a competent MPV with the MP-X. Just like the Saga SUV, the MP-X features the massive front radiator grille and headlamps which sets the tone of the vehicle, while a split DLO is reminiscent of the Nissan Elgrand.

Foton Saga:
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_8803741.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_8803738.jpghttp://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_8803744.jpg

Foton MP-X:
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_8803723.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_8803720.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_8803733.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_8803730.jpg

Interior of MP-X:
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_8803747.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-foto_4219952_7117451_8803727.jpg

While I'm a little hesitant to say these cars are good looking, but they sure look modern, unlike many other "new" cars that already look dated. I esp like the van - pretty cool!

Chinese car design is catching up fast :thumb: Great job!

I think I saw an MP-X yesterday, I was 'WTF is that' for a while.

Its unusual, to say the least. Definatly different from the other Chinese MPV's

Saga looks like a CRV crossed with a SsangYong Kryon which isn't to me liking :(

The MP-X looks like a Toyota Kijang at the front crossed with SsangYond DNA with the rear looking like a Mercedes Vito and the interior looks cheesy with faux wood.

Foton MP-X:

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-2-foto_4219952_10393030_10572834.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-2-foto_4219952_10393030_10572856.jpg
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http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-2-foto_4219952_10393030_10572859.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-2-foto_4219952_10393030_10572862.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-2-foto_4219952_10393030_10572850.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-2-foto_4219952_10393030_10572847.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-2-foto_4219952_10393030_10572844.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-2-foto_4219952_10393030_10572840.jpg
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More pictures:
http://car.autohome.com.cn/pic/series/626.htm


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http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-3-foto_4219952_10796317_11324879.jpg

Foton Saga @ Auto China 2008:
http://tuku.auto.china.com/auto//html/2008-04-19/101442.htm

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_11821509.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_11821506.jpg

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http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_11821500.jpg

Interior of Saga:

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12421828.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12421816.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12421825.jpg
http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12421819.jpg

Martin, do you have a contact on Foton company ??? WWW or email ??? thank you.

Interenet address of Foton:
http://www.foton.com.cn/

English site is temporaly out of order.

thank you very much :-)

wow, I guess China made SUV's should be taken seriously...

Foton Saga:

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14304123.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14304120.jpg

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http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14304099.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14304111.jpg

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http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14304102.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14304096.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14304093.jpg

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14304090.jpg

it looks very interesting .. but it isnīt for sale in europe :-( ... have it a 4x4 low range ???

Stretched version of MP-X:
http://db.auto.sohu.com/modelpic-70198_cate.shtml


http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14928972.jpg

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http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-6-foto_4219952_14299293_14928954.jpg

It will be available in the Philippines this April..

2011 MP-X with new interior:
http://db.auto.sohu.com/sh2011/car_2016.shtml


http://s2.mojalbum.com/avto6-foto_4219952_17447490_18677129.jpg

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http://s2.mojalbum.com/avto6-foto_4219952_17447490_18677127.jpg

http://db.auto.sohu.com/201102/pic_car.shtml#83369,789718
http://db.auto.sohu.com/201102/pic_car.shtml#83369,789715
http://db.auto.sohu.com/201102/pic_car.shtml#83369,789703
http://db.auto.sohu.com/201102/pic_car.shtml#83369,789697

2011 MP-X 2.4MT:
http://pic.auto.163.com/autopic/index.html?url=http://pic.auto.163.com/autopic/ckindex/topicid=2AF60008,setid=142533.html


http://s2.mojalbum.com/avto10-foto_4219952_17470013_18972217.jpg

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