Dongfeng SHINE

A relatively new entrant in the premium sedan segment in the Kingdom, the Dongfeng Shine makes quite an impression with its snazzy and elegant front design with sharp lines and striking grill. Its modern headlights and alloy wheels give the sedan a sporty look. The impressive list of features, unique to its segment including a roomy, comfortable cabin with a remarkable layout stands out. Available at a reasonable price range, the Dongfeng Shine exudes value for money proposition blending its decent performance, hence emerging as a value option against its well-established rivals, especially if you’re among those prospective buyers with a tight budget. 

Price

The Dongfeng Shine's price in Saudi Arabia ranges between 56,000 and 69,000 SAR, depending on the trim and features. 

Variants

You can choose the Dongfeng Shine among its 3 variants: Dongfeng Shine E1, Dongfeng Shine E2, and Dongfeng Shine E3. 

Color Options

The Dongfeng Shine is available in various colours which includes White, Black, Gray, Black/Gray and Red.   

Engine and Transmission

Engine Type: Mach power 1.5-liter direct injection 4-cylinder engine which produces 123 hp of power at 6000 rpm. The E1 and E2 get 158 Nm of torque while the top variant E3 comes with a massive 300Nm of torque, while the robust 6-speed DCT transmission which is quite smooth and quick is common across all the variants. The top-speed of the sedan is 180 and 200 km/h. With the electric powered steering and sports shift paddle it gives you comfort and superior handling power. The suspension comes in dual system, the front is Mapherson independent type with stabiliser bear and at the rear is torsion beam semi-independent type for greater comfort and ease of driving through rough terrains.

Features

Interior: 

The sedan has a plethora of features inside the cabin including a leather steering wheel, front reading lamps, keyless entry, engine start/stop system, mobile phone wireless charging, sport mode selection, electric folding of exterior rearview mirrors,  sunroof (with anti-pinch), PM 2.5 a/c filter element, integrated leather perforated sports seats, electrically adjustable driver seat and front passenger seat, overall tilting of the rear seat,  fully automatic AC, rear a/c outlet,  joystick multifunction steering wheel, one button rising/lowering of four-door wind, etc.

Exterior:

The key exterior features include nicely designed LED headlights which are auto, front and rear LED lamps, sports shining callipers, 4 matte black outlet hose, two tone colour exterior,  16 and 17-inch stylish alloy wheels, and colour-coded side mirrors gives the quite contemporary, plush and sporty look with elegant styles. 

Safety: 

Safety is one big focus area of the sedan offering the driver and passengers a complete peace of mind by it inside the city or on the highways. Here you will find the standard driver safety belt reminder, intelligent cruise control system, auto hold, visual reversing image system + dynamic guideline, 540°panoramic image, rear parking distance control,  BSD, DOW-door open warning,  intelligent tire pressure monitoring, engine electronic immobiliser system, speed-dependent, automatic door lock system, front dual airbags, front side airbags, three-point ISO-FIX, child safety seat anchorage, rear door child safety lock anti-lock braking system with EBD ensuring improved improved safety in case of quick sudden obstruction. 

Entertainment and convenience: 

Beyond the safety, your entertainment and convenience is also well taken care of in the sedan. There is a 10.25-inch touch screen to access all the key entertainment, navigation and other information with its mirror link. This is supposed to be excellent sound by the 6 Akramis ultra luxury speakers,  Bluetooth for both your phone and music. A 7-Inch full LCD dynamic combination metre at the dashboard. The convenience is ensured by a smart entry with two keys and also remote start of your and start-stop engine button, further enhanced by automatic air conditioning.

Comfort:  

The Shine is a luxury sedan promising you comfort with features like locally made floor mats, leather seat, driver seat with 6 way adjustable and passengers with 4 way adjustable. For comfortable driving a petty looking leather multi-function steering wheel which also assists in fine grip. Also, the standard cruise control that helps in taking off the driving stress during those long highway drives. 

Fuel Economy: 

The Shine promises a decent fuel mileage with an average figure of 100 km with fuel tank capacity 50L.

Best value for money Variant 

The best value variants of the Dongfeng Shine usually offer a balanced combination of features, performance, and price. Typically, the mid-range variant is considered the best value, as it often includes all the basic and some premium safety, comfort, and convenience features. 

Dongfeng Shine Alternatives

The Dongfeng Shine rivals the Geely Emgrand, MG 5, MG GT, and KIA Pegas.