Dongfeng Mengshi was originally a family of 4ÃÂ4 Infantry mobility vehicle/MRAPV/off-road vehicles developed by the Chinese Dongfeng Motor Group. Early generations of the vehicle are built with imported Hummer H1 chassis, while later generations are of indigenous design. Dongfeng Mengshi generally follows the trend of American military requirements. For example, CSK-141 is the Chinese equivalent of an armor-plated reinforced Humvee, while CSK-181 is the Chinese equivalent of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.
The Mengshi name was later introduced as an independent brand focusing on electric high performance and heavy duty SUVs inspired by the introduction of the GMC Hummer EV, with its first product being the Mengshi 917 also known as the M-Terrain prototype. While the electric Mengshi vehicles are introduced under the new Mengshi brand, Dongfeng continues to launch internal combustion engine-powered Mengshi series vehicles under the Dongfeng brand, such as the MS600 introduced around the same time period.
The Dongfeng EQ2050 is a Chinese-made 4ÃÂ4 armored vehicle based on the Humvee, manufactured for government use by the Dongfeng Motor Group. It is known to be sold by the company for 700,000 Yuan ($93,000). The vehicle was created after People's Liberation Army (PLA) officials saw the Humvee deployed in the Gulf War. While it is used in the PLA, it has also been exported to friendly countries for military use. The EQ2050 is largely being replaced in its role by the newer Dongfeng Mengshi class of vehicles.
Dongfeng CSK131 is Chinese light protected 4ÃÂ4 vehicle developed by Dongfeng Corporation. The chassis has been completely redesigned from EQ2060 with new engine and electronics including onboard computers with digital map software and Beidou satellite communication and positioning system, one night-vision camera for driver and one for the rear door. It is one of the two principal light armored vehicle currently fielded by PLA. All CSK-131 are equipped with a manually controlled turret.
Dongfeng CSK141 is a Chinese light protected vehicle developed by Dongfeng Corporation. Although sharing a lot of similarities to the CSK-131, the chassis of CSK-141 has a much longer wheelbase with a longer crew cabin having space for 10 infantry. CSK141 shares similar electronics with CSK131 such as computer, satellite suite and night vision cameras. This vehicle features unusual clamshell doors on either side which the door divide into upper and lower part. It is one of the two principal light armored vehicle currently fielded by PLA. All CSK-141 are equipped with a remote-controlled turret that can be mounted with machine guns, anti-tank missile and grenade launchers. The civilian version is designated Dongfeng EQ2101 (with a 6x6 configuration), and the export version is designated CS/VN11. First released in 2016, CS/VN11 has conventional side doors instead of clamshell type side doors.
EQ2111 is the prototype for the next-generation MRAP-like light tactical vehicle.
CSK-181 is the new generation of 4ÃÂ4 light tactical vehicles developed by Dongfeng for the PLA. It is based on the CSK-141 and features one driver, one weapon station operator as a co-driver, and eight infantry seats. This variant has improved satellite communication capabilities, longer-range night-vision cameras, and, most importantly, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protection capability. All CSK-181 vehicles are equipped with a remote-controlled turret that can be mounted with machine guns, anti-tank missiles, and grenade launchers. The vehicle has been in service since 2020.
CTL181 and CTL181A are light protected trucks modified on CSK-181 chassis. The CTL181 has single cab while CTL181A is double cab.
CSZ181 is the protected support vehicle variant in a box truck form.
The civilian line is called in Mandarin, differing in tone from the military line.
The Dongfeng Mengshi M50 launched in July 2021 is the civilian version of the original EQ2050. It is available in various body styles with options including a single cab or crew cab setup, low and high roof setups, sealed cargo compartment models, and chassis cab variants.
The Dongfeng Mengshi MS600 is a heavy-duty pickup, SUV, and chassis cab truck. With M20 being the name used before the official launch. Different from previous Mengshi ICE-powered products, the MS600 models are available to the general public. It was introduced in February 2023.
The Mengshi M-Terrain EV SUV is a prototype previewing the production Mengshi 917 full-size electric SUV. The prototype was introduced in August 2022 during the launch of the independent Mengshi brand, with the production 917 unveiled in January 2023.