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Lifan Industry is a private Chinese manufacturer of auto and motorcycle Vehicle... The company is headquartered in Chongqing, southwest China. The entire Lifan range.
Outside of China, Lifan is currently known for small passenger car sales in emerging markets. In 2013, Lifan sold 370,800 vehicles, 1,488,900 motorcycles, 3,563,100 engines. By December 2013, Lifan had filed 8,607 domestic patents, of which 7,500 had been approved. The automaker is the largest taxpayer of any private enterprise in Chongqing.
History
Lifan was founded in 1992 as a motorcycle repair shop with a staff of nine people. At the time of creation, it was already large manufacturer motorcycles when she started trying her hand at building buses in 2003.
Seventeen years after its foundation, the production was already ranked fifth among domestic bike manufacturers. Since 1997, the company has been renamed Lifan Industry, as it is called to this day.
New channel
In 2005, the company launched an automobile production. The firstborn were the LF6361 minivan and the LF1010 pickup truck based on the 1999 Daihatsu Atrai. At the end of the same year the lineup enriched with the addition of the independently designed 520 sedan.
At this time, Lifan produces:
320
520
620
X60
Production capacity
Lifan has production bases in Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam. In addition, since March 2007, 520 sedans are being assembled in Vietnam. By mid-2009, models 320, 520i, and 620 were produced and assembled in this country (Lifan Solano photo above or read the full article).
There are Lifan assembly plants in Egypt, Ethiopia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Uruguay. In Russia, the production of the company's cars began in August 2007 at the Derways plant and four years later three models were produced, including 520 and 320.
Some of the vehicles Lifan exported are in the form of assembly kits. They can be collected in relatively small local small workshops. Selling these kits is an easy way for a company to gain access to emerging markets.
Lifan car company is represented by budget class made in China... This is a company that offers some of the cheapest car brands in the world. However, the cars of this corporation are not overly bad, they have a certain personality. It is becoming more and more simple to buy a Lifan car in Russia, since the company develops not only the model range, but also the number of dealerships. An important advantage of cars is the price, but reviews about the flagships of the concern are often positive.
China has ceased to be the country of manufacture that offered the terrible quality of its cars. If you consider how much Lifan's offerings cost and compare the price with the competitors of this corporation, you can find many interesting advantages in the Chinese brand. This year, production will replenish the Lifan lineup with several new products, but for now let's talk about the models on the market.
X60 is an amazing crossover with attractive photos
So far, this model is the only crossover in the company's lineup. It was this car Lifan that glorified production in Russia and became the basis of the corporation's sales in our country. Despite the fact that the country that manufactures this transport is still exclusively China, the quality of the appearance can be called high. In the photo in front of us is a beautiful car with a good proud profile. The main advantages of a car from Lifan are as follows:
- on a test drive, the model behaves very confidently, is not inferior to the main competitors in the quality of the trip;
- there are a lot of copyright videos and positive feedback that increase the credibility of the Chinese crossover;
- even detailed overview the car does not show any serious build flaws;
- everything in the cabin is quite modern and beautiful, the equipment is also decent;
- in spite of low price at 520 thousand rubles, the production of the car turned out to be of high quality.
This crossover is knowingly wearing the Lifan logo with a proudly raised radiator grill. It is difficult to evaluate the design of the car in the photo, it is better to go for a personal acquaintance with a representative of the Chinese industry. The Lifan lineup does not yet offer anything more interesting than this car. Despite all the positive aspects, the car buyer has a certain fear for the quality of production.
Cebrium - a new proposal from the corporation
If you take a quick look at the Lifan car range, Cebrium is one of the most stylish representatives of the Chinese company. it new sedan which represents the new generation of the corporation. It is worth going for a test drive of this car with full readiness to purchase, although official sales of the car in Russia have not yet begun due to uncertainty with the price. The technical characteristics of the car are pleasing:
- The 1.8-liter engine turned out to be the best option for this model;
- 128 Horse power power reminds that the unit is not the newest;
- the reliability of the engine with 5-speed mechanics inspires confidence;
- the suspension of the Lifan sedan is perfectly tuned for work in Russia;
- an overview of the configuration inspires a certain desire to buy a car.
After the test drive, the model will only have to wait for the official price correction, because all other factors speak for the purchase of this unusual sedan. The only question is how much the budget version of the equipment costs. Taking into account the peculiarities of the company's lineup, it can be assumed that the cost of a car of 585 thousand rubles is too much. But buyers will definitely tell about this in their reviews.
Solano New is a rather strange Chinese car
Potential buyers of low-cost transport in Russia were openly waiting for the appearance of a new generation of Lifan Solano this year. Reviews of the old version of this model said that the design is mercilessly outdated, the technology has ceased to please, and the comfort has remained beyond modern aspirations. The technical characteristics of Solano with the New prefix have not been updated too much:
- the standard Lifan engine for 100 horsepower has a volume of 1.5 liters and a very tight acceleration;
- the gearbox for 5 steps is very doubtful, it is impossible to switch it in time with the engine;
- the suspension is somewhat shaken already from production, and the external view of the car does not inspire confidence;
- general specifications do not fit in with the price, which has exceeded 460 thousand rubles.
Buyers of Chinese cars from the Lifan corporation are not too actively looking at this clearly outdated version of technology. The car does not provide much comfort, it requires serious investments in operation and maintenance. Such cars have become history, because today it is more profitable to buy more presentable and high-quality budget class offers.
The new Celliya is a good replacement for the outdated Solano
Having criticized the old generation of the small class sedans performed by Lifan, consider new car, which the Chinese concern offered him in return. It should be noted right away that the reviews about the new Lifan Celliya car are completely different. In Russia, buyers immediately noticed a pleasant appearance of the car, good technical characteristics, as well as a different position of the model in the manufacturer's lineup. The following points are pleasing in the new car:
- the model range has been replenished with a completely modern in appearance transport;
- the company offered a good package even in the most affordable version;
- the icon for the new generation has changed somewhat, it has become larger and more confident;
- the salon provides comfortable seats for four passengers, there is enough space;
- the production is done with high quality, there are no complaints about the assembly.
It is for these Lifan reasons Celliya proved to be a successful replacement for the apparently outdated Solano. After watching videos and reading expert reviews, you can understand all the delights of this representative of the new Chinese generation of cars. In the case of such cars, the country of manufacture no longer plays a special role. And the price from 480 thousand rubles is also pleasing.
Baby Smily New - Another Small Class Attempt
In Russia, the popularity of a small class of cars is rather doubtful. The presence of the logo of the Chinese company Lifan on the grille of Smily further confuses the buyer and makes him think about the meaning of buying such a car.
But after a test drive and a review of the exterior, you can safely say that the car is worthy of your attention. We will not talk a lot about the car, since its sales at a cost of 390 thousand rubles are not yet very active. Nevertheless, the model deserves the attention of buyers in this class.
Summing up
Having studied the model range of the Chinese corporation Lifan, we can conclude that the development of the manufacturer is not so fast. Nevertheless, in the current and next years we are waiting for several important new products from the corporation on the Russian market. The range of crossovers will be replenished, several new sedans will come.
This trend is sure to budge popularity. Chinese cars, will allow you to sell more equipment. However, the shortcut budget manufacturer remains the mainstay of Lifan's sales for now.
15.03.2015 car lifan smile. I will not list those little things that have accumulated over the year, I will say that having rolled on the Matiz for 8 years, I did not have so many problems as with the Lifan in a year. In theory, there were none at all. Lifan had 7 thousand mileage, 1 year and month on hand, heating stopped working rear window... I contacted the service center, there is a guarantee for the connectors ... car lifan smile. I will not list those little things that have accumulated over the year, I will say that having rolled on the Matiz for 8 years, I did not have so many problems as with the Lifan in a year. In theory, there were none at all. At Lifan, the mileage was 7 thousand, on the hands of 1 year and a month, the rear window heating stopped working. I turned to the service center, it turns out that the warranty for the connectors and electrical harnesses is over and the repair will cost 8-9 thousand. Who is to blame for the short circuit? The service replied that the manufacturer was the factory. When asked why the repair is for my money, they always answer that the warranty has ended. Here's your "grandmother" and five years of service. Buying myself a car, I could not choose for a very long time. In the salon, they gave me a test drive of all the cars I liked. I chose Lifan Solano smiley, just a wonderful car .. I needed a tall car for traveling, chose among crossovers and SUVs, the price expansion was impressive. I thought for a long time, but still did not dare to take out a loan, but bought a Lifan X60 for cash at maximum speed. Of course, 2 years ago I was thinking whether to take the Chinese, now I calmly advise - take it. proven brand. Front-wheel drive crossover, but good in handling and cross-country ability, power to me ... I needed a tall car for traveling, chose among crossovers and SUVs, the price expansion was impressive. I thought for a long time, but still did not dare to take out a loan, but bought a Lifan X60 for cash at maximum speed. Of course, 2 years ago I was thinking whether to take the Chinese, now I calmly advise - take it. proven brand. Front-wheel drive crossover, but good in handling and cross-country ability, power is enough for me, although I drive on different roads, hunting, fishing. The car has large mirrors, excellent visibility. The car has fastenings for child seats, locking when driving, locking child locks, for parents - it is convenient, it came in handy for me. I have a leather interior, audio for 6 speakers, airbags. I needed a car for work. moved to Sebrium from the Russian car industry. This is my first foreign car, I was able to buy without credit in the maximum configuration. The engine is powerful, it is felt that the car is of a new generation, it accelerates well, on the highway it has a predictable ride without rolls. Good quality optics, foglights that are necessary, driving at night is a pleasure - you can see everything. By the way, the review is good, rear-view mirrors ... I needed a car for work. moved to Sebrium from the Russian car industry. This is my first foreign car, I was able to buy without credit in the maximum configuration. The engine is powerful, it is felt that the car is of a new generation, it accelerates well, on the highway it has a predictable ride without rolls. Good quality optics, foglights that are necessary, driving at night is a pleasure - you can see everything. By the way, the review is good, heated mirrors. In my configuration there is a leather interior, a steering wheel with audio control, parking sensors, airbags, child locks, seat mountings. In general, the fact that the security issue is well thought out and there are shockproof zones is very encouraging. While I have the car for 4 months, there are no complaints about the assembly, and then we'll see. I bought a car in 2014. in a restyled version, I wanted a solid sedan, comfortable to operate and functionally, at an affordable price. I liked Solano on the test with its box and appearance, now the mileage is 3000 km, the engine pulls perfectly, the Shumka is normal, there is a lot of space in the cabin, as a driver I like the optics and visibility. So far nothing has broken down, the car is fine, I took it ... I bought a car in 2014. in a restyled version, I wanted a solid sedan, comfortable to operate and functionally, at an affordable price. I liked Solano on the test with its box and appearance, now the mileage is 3000 km, the engine pulls perfectly, the Shumka is normal, there is a lot of space in the cabin, as a driver I like the optics and visibility. So far nothing has broken down, the car is quite satisfied, I took it in the luxury version, according to the comfortable options I can say that this is an excellent combination of price and quality.LIFAN Solano is equipped with a 1.6 liter engine. , the same engine is put on the Lifan Breeze and the hatchback. The engine has proven itself well, flawless performance and reliability. Quiet operation of the engine is also very important, it is practically inaudible in the cabin. In addition, fuel economy was one of the top picks. Officially declared 7.4 liters per 100 km, in principle, corresponds, well ... LIFAN Solano is equipped with a 1.6 liter engine. , the same engine is put on the Lifan Breeze and the hatchback. The engine has proven itself well, flawless performance and reliability. Quiet operation of the engine is also very important, it is practically inaudible in the cabin. In addition, fuel economy was one of the top picks. Officially declared 7.4 liters per 100 km, in principle, corresponds, well, maybe a little more. When the engine is running on high revs the necessary air flow is ensured, which guarantees maximum work power. For me, the main thing with the car is the engine, consumption, acceleration and power. In general, I got what I wanted.
I decided to take LIFAN Cebrium. Modern, dynamic appearance of the car. The body of the LIFAN Cebrium is somewhat reminiscent of the BMW 5-series models. Projection headlights and LED taillights contribute to a safer driving experience. Lifan Sebrium is distinguished by well-thought-out ergonomics and reliable security systems. Rearview mirrors are similar in design to the mirrors of many Mercedes-Benz models. With a large area, they provide good overview and by this... I decided to take LIFAN Cebrium. Modern, dynamic appearance of the car. The body of the LIFAN Cebrium is somewhat reminiscent of the BMW 5-series models. Projection headlights and LED taillights contribute to a safer driving experience. Lifan Sebrium is distinguished by well-thought-out ergonomics and reliable security systems. Rearview mirrors are similar in design to the mirrors of many Mercedes-Benz models. With a large surface area, they provide a good overview and thus contribute to road safety. Some information is taken from the official site, well described, but I fully subscribe to it. The main thing is that everything suits me in operation. An economical 1.8 liter engine, I fill in 92 gasoline, no problem. The first MOT is still ahead, but I hope everything will be fine.
I got LIFAN X60. Well what can I say, a fairy tale, not a machine. Salon LIFAN X60 has a two-tone finish: it is quite comfortable and roomy. Appearance In line with the latest trends in automotive design, making the SUV even more comfortable and enjoyable to drive, the amount of bright silver panels in the interior gives the X60 a dynamic feel. A powerful engine, but the best part is that it is economical .... I got LIFAN X60. Well what can I say, a fairy tale, not a machine. Salon LIFAN X60 has a two-tone finish: it is quite comfortable and roomy. The exterior is made in accordance with the latest trends in automotive design, which makes the crossover even more comfortable and pleasant to drive, the number of bright silver panels in the interior design gives the X60 dynamism. A powerful engine, but the best part is that it is economical. Engine 1.8, mechanical box gear, which is important for a crossover. Consumes 92 gasoline. I have already traveled 19 thousand km, no complaints.
Somewhere, a year ago I bought a Lifan Solano. I am satisfied with the purchase. Lifan Solano has LED headlights, which provide good illumination at night, for winter this is important when you leave in the dark and return as well. The sloping roof of the Solano reduces the air resistance coefficient, which affects the dynamics. The appearance is normal, it is quite consistent with a fashionable sedan. The salon is wide, due to the fact that ... Somewhere, a year ago I bought a Lifan Solano. I am satisfied with the purchase. Lifan Solano has LED headlights, which provide good illumination at night, for winter this is important when you leave in the dark and return as well. The sloping roof of the Solano reduces the air resistance coefficient, which affects the dynamics. The appearance is normal, it is quite consistent with a fashionable sedan. The salon is wide, due to the fact that the seats occupy the entire volume of the car, it is convenient for passengers. The rear doors are quite wide, so they can be used for both large family and for business. ABS + EBD, two-stage airbags, disc brakes on the front and rear wheels, additional sensors reverse... 1.6 liter engine, quite dynamic for this machine. Gasoline consumption is also good, around 8-9 liters in the city.
I have a Lifan Solano 1.6 MT. I bought this car a little over three years ago. I will say right away that the car is good - the money that I paid for it is worth it. During this time, there were no serious problems at all. It is clear that, like other Solanos, there are some minor flaws, for which I was initially ready - this is the air conditioner tube and ... I have a Lifan Solano 1.6 MT. I bought this car a little over three years ago. I will say right away that the car is good - the money that I paid for it is worth it. During this time, there were no serious problems at all. It is clear that, like other Solanos, there are some minor flaws, for which I was initially ready - these are the air conditioner tube and poorly closing backdoor... And so, everything is very good. Warm in winter, cool in summer)
I can also say about the merits of my car - very good design and decent basic configuration... Even when driving through city traffic jams, the fuel consumption is very moderate. So, you can not be scared - even though he is Chinese, it is very a good option Chinese car.
The LIFAN Industry Group of Companies (LIFAN) was founded in 1992. After overcoming many difficulties, LIFAN has grown into one of the largest enterprises in China. The group of companies specializes in technological developments and manufacturing, sales and export of automobiles, motorcycles and engines; the company also invests in the financial and sports sectors of the economy. In July 2008, LIFAN entered into an agreement with the American company AIG, Inc. with the aim of creating a joint production venture.
In July 2009, LIFAN was awarded China's “Nation Card” as an enterprise that represents the country's economic development model. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, by decision of the country's government, this honor has been given to only 100 companies.
Effective November 25, 2010, LIFAN is the first privately-owned Chinese automaker to be listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
In 2011, LIFAN had sales of RMB 18.2 billion and foreign exchange earnings of US $ 624 million. To date, LIFAN has registered 2005 national and international patents, including 692 patents from Lifan Motors. At the same time, the company occupies leading positions in a number of ratings.
Innovative development and a strong corporate culture contribute to the successful development of LIFAN in 165 markets, including Southeast Asia, Europe, Africa and South America. After receiving a certificate of compliance with European quality standards, LIFAN began selling its cars, motorcycles and engines for them in 18 countries of the European Union.
Since 2006, Lifan Motors has entered the world car market by presenting his first model sedan LIFAN 520 (on Russian market- LIFAN Breez). And already in September 2008, the premiere of the Lifan 620 (on the Russian market - LIFAN Solano), a car for business and family, took place. In 2009, the premiere of the ideal city car LIFAN 320 (on the Russian market - LIFAN Smily) took place. In November 2011 at International Motor Show in Dubai, Lifan Motors held the world premiere of its first crossover LIFAN X60.
Today the company operates through a network of its own dealerships, which numbers almost 10,000 showrooms around the world. Own dealerships Lifan Motors is open in 42 countries, including Greece, Russia, Iran, Algeria, Colombia, Philippines. Moreover, Lifan Motors has launched its own production facilities in Russia, Iran, Ethiopia, Azerbaijan, Uruguay, Iraq and Myanmar.
Lifan is making significant investments in the automotive industry. The company produces not only cars and minivans, but also trucks, special equipment and buses. In the export market of Chinese cars, Lifan Motors' share is ranked second among national manufacturers - the company's share is 11.38%.
Lifan Motors' factory located in Chongqing City covers an area of 65,000 square meters. With a massive investment of RMB 2.4 billion, Lifan Motors has built a production facility using state-of-the-art equipment, including a stamping and painting line, a welding and assembly workshop, an engine manufacturing and assembly workshop, and a dynamic testing line. , which allows us to guarantee buyers high quality products of the Lifan Motors brand. The plant produces 150,000 cars and 200,000 engines annually.
The stamping line is equipped with a 2000-ton automatic hydraulic stitching machine, as well as other modern machines, which improves the efficiency of the production process and the quality of the equipment produced.
In the welding shop there are two main and two additional welding lines, a tie-down press, a transport line for welding an uncoated body, an uncoated body finishing line, and a holographic scanning apparatus.
In a completely closed room of the paint shop, the car body goes through the process of preparing for painting, the process of applying varnish coatings by electrophoresis, intermediate painting, the process of applying the outer layer of varnish, etc.
At the final stage, a transport line, a line for the exterior of a car, a line for installing a floor covering, a line for installing noise-insulating materials, a line for checking product safety, etc. are used. Moreover, highly qualified specialists use modern equipment to carry out all kinds of quality checks finished car, which allows us to guarantee the high quality of all LIFAN vehicles.
The company also has state-of-the-art R&D laboratories, united into the Lifan Motors Academy, which employs world-class automotive, engineering and design experts. The academy is China's national R&D center, providing jobs for many PhDs in engineering and ample opportunity to conduct research in the automotive industry.
In early 2010, Lifan Motors opened a minivan plant in Sansikou. The plant, which took more than 1 billion yuan to build, can produce up to 50,000 units annually. On the territory of more than 1.2 sq. Km there are stamping, welding, painting and assembly workshops with the most modern equipment as well as a test line.
According to the annual financial report of Lifan Motors, in 2013 the company's revenue from sales of new Lifan vehicles amounted to more than $ 1,007 million. The growth of annual income was 23.37% (production growth - 7.66%). Total motorcycle revenues were $ 546 million, up 7.55% from 2012 (production up 10.11%). With nearly $ 857 million in export operations, Lifan Motors maintained its top spot in Chongqing in private manufacturing. Also in 2013, Lifan Motors ranked third among Chinese independent car brands for the export of sedans over the past three years. In terms of motorcycle exports, Lifan holds a 14.11% share.
Despite the fact that Lifan Motors has already achieved a lot since its inception, there is still a long way for the company to achieve its main goal - to become more competitive on a global scale. The company's specialists will continue to improve their professional skills and channel knowledge to help take Lifan Motors to a new level of quality, as well as contribute to the development of the automotive industry in China.
Yin Mingshan, Chairman of the Board of LIFAN, received recognition from the leaders of China in the persons of Hu Jintao, Wen Jiabao, Wu Bangguo, Li Peng, and Zhu Rongji. As the CEO of LIFAN, he praised Lifan Motors employees for their loyalty to the company, motivation and contribution to overcoming difficulties and encouraged them to continue to find innovative solutions for future goals and objectives.
LIFAN always follows the rule “You know how to take from society, you know how to give to society”. As a socially responsible company, since its founding in 1992, LIFAN has already invested 111 million yuan to improve the infrastructure of the local community. The investment was used, inter alia, to open 104 schools in Guangzhou to help children from low-income families get a decent education. At Lifan Motors, we believe that by overcoming hardships, China can bring prosperity and harmony to its people in the future.
Enjoy life with Lifan! / Enjoy Lifan Enjoy Life!
PRODUCTION PROCESS
FIRST STEP: STAMPING
Stamping of LIFAN car bodies takes place in a standard stamping shop, where a production line of large mechanical presses is located. At the moment, the company's stamping shop is equipped with a full set of presses that meet high international quality standards. As a control panel of the hydraulic press, a programmable PLC system and a liquid crystal monitor are used, on which the parameters of the work performed and information about arising interferences or breakdowns are automatically displayed. Thus, it becomes possible to achieve maximum efficiency and quality of the stamping process. In order to most effectively control the quality of products, drawing is used in body stamping.
The final stage of quality control is checking each part that has been stamped using special equipment: the shape and surface of the part must exactly correspond to the specified parameters.
SECOND STAGE: WELDING
When welding a body, the main welding line and two additional ones are used, a tightening press, a transport line for welding an uncoated body (black body), an uncoated body finishing line, a holographic scanning technique. When welding cars in the company "LIFAN", the quality of welding of parts is constantly monitored for the presence of gaps or damage to surfaces: four doors, a hood and trunk, a lid fuel tank, rear and headlights, trunk lid. The quality of the roof fit is also checked. The quality control of the welding process goes through five stages, during which the car body is carefully checked for possible flaws.
THIRD STAGE: PAINTING
LIFAN cars are painted with an imported paint spray nozzle. The painting process involves robotic nozzles, robotic systems applying colorless varnishes, which allows you to automatically paint, varnish, change colors, guaranteeing the shine and brightness of the machine surfaces. Body painting requires from the working personnel not only constant control over the correctness of the specified painting parameters, but also over the process of applying varnish coatings by electrophoresis, control over the process of grinding surfaces, intermediate painting, the process of applying the outer layer of varnish, and the compatibility of paints. The paint quality control process consists of six stages.
FOURTH STAGE: FINAL
For work at this stage, a transport line, a line for interior decoration, a line for installing an engine and suspension, a line for installing a floor covering, a line for checking product safety, external quality control, etc. are used. In order to ensure that the assembly of vehicles is at the highest level, the company "LIFAN" has established strict quality control. At the final stage, the car body passes electronic control, engine, rear suspension, additional frame, brakes, ABS system, control devices, etc. undergo thorough technical control. In total, quality control at the final stage of assembly consists of 8 stages and allows you to completely exclude the possibility of malfunctions or flaws.
TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH
REPORT ON TECHNOLOGIES OF THE COMPANY "LIFAN"
The company "LIFAN" owns a technological center of state importance, as well as an expert center for quality control for compliance with state certification of products. In November 2011, the China Development and Reform Committee announced the results of the inspection commission of research and development centers at enterprises across China. The technological center of national importance of the company "LIFAN" occupies 112 rating position, while the company is in 9th place in the production of cars, and in the second in the production of motorcycles.
The LIFAN Technology Center is a highly structured research center for the development and creation of innovative technologies. It develops and improves technological innovations such as: VVT (variable valve timing) technology for cars, dual fuel injection technology, electric vehicles, multi-valve engine technology, large engine displacement technology, electric fuel injection technology, etc. .d. By December 2009, the company had patented, both in China and abroad, 4,852 products, which made it the leader among the auto industry in terms of the number of patents throughout the country. In terms of the number of patented new inventions, the company's technology center is in 24th place among the 50 strongest technology centers of national importance. Thus, LIFAN is a leader in the automotive and motorcycle industry in China. The company has received numerous awards for its scientific and technical developments. Among them: the state award for the development of technologies (second place in the country), the government award (awarded it 13 times); more than 200 times the company has become a laureate of the Chongqing City Prize for its contribution to the development of innovative technologies, municipal awards.
Automotive and motorcycle research institutes have been set up under the leadership of the LIFAN National Technology Center, which currently employs 836 technicians, more than 90% of whom hold an advanced bachelor's degree. Among them, 90 people are engineers and technologists of the highest category.
LIFAN has a workstation for doctoral professionals. They deal with the problems of fuel consumption, engine noise, vibration, etc. The activities of this station are aimed at the development and implementation of new technologies in production, testing new types of environmentally friendly fuels, electronic technologies, creating a virtual design of cars, theoretical analysis, etc. ...
LIFAN is committed to ensuring that its products are not just “made in China” but also “designed and built in China,” so a great deal of emphasis is placed on technological research and innovation.
The LIFAN company is attractive for highly qualified specialists, both domestic and foreign. Recently, the company has involved hundreds of Chinese specialists from other large car factories in the country, as well as world-class foreign specialists who have become part of the company's innovative team.
LIFAN's National Technology Center ranks seventh among such centers in the Chinese automotive industry. It is an integral structure in the development and improvement process. technical parameters cars, motorcycles, engines, replaceable gas engines, etc.
In October 2006, the LIFAN company signed an agreement on strategic cooperation with one of the leading engineering companies in the world engine building - the English company RICARDO.
In April 2007, LIFAN and China's largest automotive design and engineering company, Shanghai TJ Innova Engineering & Technology, established a joint innovation technology development center.
On March 6, 2010, LIFAN, together with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, established Shanghai Zhongke Lifan Electric Vehicle LLC, whose main task is to develop strategies for the development of alternative energy sources.
The Lifan car brand is gaining popularity around the world, despite its small history. The company lives up to its name, which is translated into Russian as "sailing in full sail."
Lifan: history in models
In 1992, Yin Mingshan founded the company now known as the Lifan car manufacturer. Even at the dawn of its existence, its specialization was clearly indicated. In the early 90s, the company made buses and trucks, not forgetting about the production of motorcycles.
The central plant of the Lifan company, whose history has just begun to gain momentum, at the dawn of the 2000s was reequipped with the latest technology for production passenger cars... The plant has acquired its own closed paint line and four assembly shops. The plant is located on an area of six hectares, which employs about ten thousand people. Until 2005, the company produced engines, motorcycles, trucks, minibuses. However, in 2005, Lifan, whose Lifan 520 car caused a sensation, radically changed direction, starting the production of passenger cars.
Into the future light
Since 2006, the Lifan car, the manufacturer of which equipped it with a 4-cylinder engine and a five-speed "mechanics", appeared abroad.
In 2007, the Lifan car (country of origin China), the Lifan Breeze model, reached Russia. Special updated version was specially modified in accordance with the requirements of the Russian market.
In 2008, the company and Derways, a Russian manufacturer of off-road vehicles, created a joint venture, within which the Russian side began assembling the Lifan Breez in the city of Cherkessk.
In the same 2008 Lifan company, whose Lifan car The 520i with two types of engines attracted the attention of skeptics and rose to another level of popularity.
By 2009, the number of factories owned by Lifan has grown. Now the company has 14. Lifan, whose A-class car Lifan 320 aroused great interest in Europe, released several models in 2009, conquering future buyers at the presentation.
Today, Lifan is in the TOP-50 of non-state Chinese companies.
