First Look: Farizon SV Cargo aims to make the work van very desirable

The Farizon SV Cargo is a welcome refresh in the world of work vans, a segment traditionally driven by function. We recently explored the Chinese VW ID. Buzz Cargo rival in person to see whether its everyday usability and load-carrying credentials live up to its distinctive, eye-catching exterior.

Design

The Farizon SV Cargo features a semi-bonnet design, a layout intended to improve frontal crash safety. Its front is almost fully covered to reduce aero drag and improve range, with a single compact grille in the lower fascia serving the cooling needs of the electrical components.

Sleek rectangular headlamps feature daytime running lights, and they are connected by a similar transparent surface, which integrates two light bands, positioned low at the same level as the DRLs. The latter also integrates an illuminated brand logo, lending the work van a high-tech look.

A gloss black decorative surface above this area spans across the width, further elevating sophistication. The trim at the front continues along the sides, seamlessly merging into the mirrors, which carry the same finish. The front quarter panel on the right side integrates the charge port door. At the back, we like the vertical combination lamps, which feature a neatly executed three-level internal design.

Interior

The interior of the Farizon SV Cargo has a clean layout, but doesn’t go overboard on minimalism. The horizontal dashboard features a grey-coloured textured pattern at the top, and gloss black and orange highlights on a slim surface in the centre. It also has a 7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, similar to a modern budget SUV.

The centre console is integrated into the dashboard, bringing frequently used functions such as climate controls, driving modes, the parking brake, and auto hold within quick reach of the driver.

This layout preserves a usable walk-through space between the seats, allowing the driver to exit the vehicle more conveniently from the kerb side when needed. A heated steering wheel and heated and ventilated seats do a lot to improve occupant comfort.

Specifications

In the UK, Farizon offers the SV Cargo in five configurations, with three lengths and two heights: L1 H1, L1 H2, L2 H2, L2 H3, and L3 H3. The version we saw was comparable to the L2 H2 version, which offers a cargo space of 9.39 m3 and a payload capacity of up to 1,245 kg.

Config\Spec	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase
L1 H1	4,990 mm	1,980 mm	1,980 mm	3,100 mm
L1 H2	4,990 mm	1,980 mm	1,980 mm	3,100 mm
L2 H2	5,490 mm	1,980 mm	2,180 mm	3,600 mm
L2 H3	5,490 mm	1,980 mm	2,180 mm	3,600 mm
L3 H3	5,995 mm	1,980 mm	2,500 mm	3,850 mm

Across the line-up, Farizon uses a single motor that produces 170 kW (228 bhp) and 336 Nm (248 lb.-ft.) of torque. In the L2 H2 version pictured here, it gives customers a choice of 67 kWh and 83 kWh battery packs, which deliver a range of 188 miles and 234 miles, respectively.

Config\Spec	Cargo Space	Payload Capacity	WLTP Range
L1 H1	6.95 m3	1,350 kg*/1,265 kg**	188 mi*/234 mi**
L1 H2	7.92 m3	1230 kg**	234 mi**
L2 H2	9.39 m3	1,245 kg*/1,160 kg**	188 mi*/234 mi**
L2 H3	9.39 m3	2380 kg**	234 mi**
L3 H3	13.0 m3	1,045 kg**/1,035 kg***	234 mi**/247 mi***

Pricing

In the UK, the prices (ex-VAT) of the Farizon SV Cargo start at GBP 45,000 and go up to GBP 56,000.

In the L2 H2 featured in this story, the electric van costs (ex-VAT) GBP 48,000 with the 67 kWh battery pack and GBP 51,000 with the 83 kWh battery pack.