Russian car market crowded with cars of various well-known world concerns. Therefore, our compatriots have a lot to choose from. We sell Japanese, German, Italian, French, American, Korean cars. And recently, more and more buyers are interested in the cars of the Chinese company Lifan. Over the past few years, the Chinese have significantly improved the quality and reliability of their cars, and they cost much less than vehicles of other brands. In particular, fans of the brand are interested in where the Lifan X60 is assembled, a crossover with imperfect quality, but with an ideal cost.
It is known that the homeland of the brand is China; most of the brand's models for different markets of the world, including Russia, are assembled here. But, the crossover from the Middle Kingdom was supplied before we opened our own production line in Russia. The Derways enterprise is located in the Karachay-Cherkess Republic. The plant produces a compact Chinese crossover exclusively for the domestic market. Other models and brands of cars are also produced here:
- Lifan 320
- Lifan 620
- Lifan 520
- Geely
- Great wall hover
- Haima.
Due to the fact that the X60 model is assembled in the Russian Federation, compatriots have the opportunity to purchase a car at the most favorable price without any extra charge.
Interior and exterior
The Chinese company Lifan has improved the technological component of its machines and improved the quality of production. At home, the Lifan X60 model is considered an SUV, but for our country it is an urban crossover suitable for operation on the highway, but not for rural and dirt roads... The model is devoid of all-wheel drive, but the Chinese claim that they will eventually install it on this crossover. Outwardly, the "Chinese" is very similar to the "Japanese" - Toyota RAV 4. The Chinese do not deny this, they completely copied the front part, only they put a different radiator grill on their car. Also, where the Lifan X60 is produced, interestingly shaped headlights, swollen wheel arches, and a massive bumper are installed on the car.
At the back, as is customary, a branded spoiler was installed. The dimensions of the five-door Chinese crossover are: 4325 mm × 1790 mm × 1690 mm. This car cannot boast good quality assembly, although the Chinese collect it according to new technology... On a five-point scale of quality, the car pulls a C. Speaking of the center console of the crossover, we can say that it is the same as that of the Japanese original. Some will say that Chinese designers have no imagination at all, this is so, but on the other hand, the buyer will receive a car with a good and multifunctional interior.
There is a lot of space inside the "Chinese" and it is cozy, five adults can easily accommodate here. The seats in the front are a bit disappointing as they lack lateral support and are a bit uncomfortable in shape.
The luggage compartment of the Lifan X60 is average, only 405 liters. All the details in the interior of the car are fixed conscientiously, and the quality of the materials used for finishing is disappointing. To some extent, the interior of the "Chinese" is better than the interior of the "Japanese". When driving inside the car, unnecessary squeaks and extraneous sounds will not be heard, which is good news.
Specifications
Where the Lifan X60 is produced for Russia, they took into account the operating conditions and the quality of the road surface, but not quite. independent suspension MacPherson, and behind a three-link independent. The handling of the "Chinese" is good, wheel responds well enough to cornering. Quality does not cause dissatisfaction disc brakes on all wheels and ground clearance. Under the hood of the crossover, a Chinese-English 1.8-liter gasoline power unit with a power of 133 Horse power(168 Nm). The car can accelerate to the first hundred in 11.2 seconds.
The maximum speed of the "Chinese" is 170 kilometers. The average consumption of AI-95 gasoline per hundred kilometers is 8.2 liters. This Chinese crossover pleases with its low cost. Basic configuration will cost the buyer 450,000 rubles. The most expensive "Chinese" costs 585,000 rubles. The owners of this car model are not entirely happy with such a purchase, since the car often breaks down and you have to wait a long time for new parts for repair. The owners say that the car is poorly assembled and not at all ready before being used in winter Russia... The main advantage of this crossover is the price, and for most buyers this is the main indicator for purchasing a car.
Lifan is a car brand that belongs to the group of companies of the same name. Produces cars and commercial vehicles, buses, motorcycles, scooters, ATVs. The brand's headquarters are located in Chongqing. Translated from Chinese, the brand name is translated as "To race at full steam", the same idea is expressed by the logo - three stylized sailing boats.
Lifan's story began in 1992, when entrepreneur Yin Mingshan founded Chongqing Hongda Auto Fittings Research Center. Initially, she was in the repair of motorcycles, and the staff included only 9 people. The company soon began producing motorcycles on its own. In 1997, the firm was already the fifth largest motorcycle manufacturer in China, and at the same time it was renamed Lifan Industry Group. In 2001, the brand's motorcycles began to be sold in Japan. In 2003, the brand already produced trucks and buses. And two years later, the production of passenger cars started.
The first passenger car of the brand was the Lifan 520, created together with Mazda Motor. Along with motors of its own design, this sedan was equipped with power units manufactured by a joint venture between Daimler Chrysler and BMW. The car came to Russia under the name Breez. Specially for Russian market the model was redesigned: the ground clearance was increased to 180 mm.
The model is based on the 1991 Citroen ZX chassis. Under the hood is one of three engine options: 1.3- and 1.6-liter Lifan with 87 and 106 hp. respectively, as well as a 116-horsepower 1.6-liter Tritec. Since 2008, Lifan Breez has been assembled at the Derways facility in Cherkessk. There is also a hatchback model that is marketed under the name Lifan 520i.
Lifan 520 (2005)
For some time, the first Lifan passenger car was sold only in domestic market, but then the company decided that it was time to expand its sales geography. In 2006, the Lifan 520 passed the EuroNCAP tests, where it received four stars for safety in a frontal collision. In 2008 the brand entered the European market.
In 2009, the brand presented several new cars. It was the compact 320, the X60 crossover, and the 620 C-class sedan.
Lifan 320, or Smily, is a compact five-door hatchback, according to outward appearance similar to Mini cooper... It made its debut during the 2008 Beijing Auto Show. In 2013, the model underwent a facelift and became known as the 330. The updated version is sold along with the 320.
It is equipped with a 1.3-liter engine with a maximum output of 89 hp. at 6000 rpm and a torque of 115 Nm at 3500-4500 rpm. Its maximum speed is 115 km / h, and the car accelerates to the first "hundred" in 14.5 seconds. In 2011, Lifan 320 began to be assembled at the Derways plant in Cherkessk.
Lifan 320 (2009)
Four-door compact crossover The Lifan X60 was first unveiled at the 2010 Shanghai Auto Show as the Lifan CUV concept car. In appearance, it resembles the Toyota RAV4. In 2011, it was launched under the name X60. The car is equipped with a four-cylinder 1.8-liter power unit with a capacity of 133 hp. and a torque of 168 Nm. This model is also assembled at the Russian car plant in Cherkessk.
Lifan X60 (2009)
The Lifan 620, which is sold in Russia under the name Solano, is a four-door sedan. It is equipped with a four-cylinder 1.6-liter engine that produces 114 hp. The motor is aggregated with a five-stage mechanical box gear.
In 2014, the brand introduced the Lifan Cebrium, known in China as the 720. This four-door sedan received McPherson suspension with front and rear stabilizers, front ventilated disc brakes and an in-line four-cylinder 1.8-liter engine with a capacity of 128 hp. at 6000 rpm and a torque of 168 Nm at 4200-4500 rpm. Maximum speed the car is 180 km / h, and the acceleration time to 100 km / h is 13.5 seconds. In addition, the car boasts adaptive fog lights, LED rear parking lights, parking sensors with a display, an automatic door opening system in an accident, six airbags, automatic system air circulation, spacious salon and the trunk.
Lifan Cebrium (2014)
In Russia chinese brand appeared in 2007, after the start of sales of Breez. A year later, Lifan formed a joint venture with Derways and began SKD assembly for Breez at its Cherkessk facility. Six months later, the brand began to produce cars on a full cycle, welding and painting the body. In 2015, the company announced a forced cut in production by 40-60% due to low demand. In addition, the brand decided to postpone the planned start of sales of the Lifan 820 model this year.
On July 16, a solemn ceremony was held for laying the first stone of the Lifan enterprise in the Lipetsk region. The Chinese manufacturer intends to invest over $ 300 million in the construction of the plant. The capacity of the enterprise is planned at the level of 60,000 vehicles per year. The cars produced here will be sold not only in the Russian, but also in foreign markets. The company plans to create jobs for 1,500 people and organize full-cycle production. In addition, a testing ground will be located on the territory of the plant. It is planned that the first cars will be assembled here in 2017.
Now Lifan is a large Chinese automaker that exports its cars to the markets of Europe, Southeast Asia, South America and Africa, where they are sold through more than 10,000 dealerships. The company is engaged in scientific activities and has 346 patents in the field of the automotive industry. The production of the brand is located on an area of 65,000 square meters. About 150,000 cars and 200,000 engines are produced here annually. Since 2010, the company's shares have been listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
A car in our time is no longer a luxury, but the most common means of transportation. The main criterion for choosing vehicle, of course, is the best value for money. And in order not to miscalculate, you need to correctly prioritize. Everything in the world is constantly changing, and many still have a preconceived notion about the Chinese car industry, although Lifan Breeze reviews often say otherwise. But you don't need to be so categorical. It is worth remembering that the same negative opinion was once about Korean cars. However, at present, Korean cars are in rather good demand and are widely represented on the world market. That is why this article will provide an overview of the Lifan Breeze, a Chinese-made car.
Lifan Breeze is a worthy representative of the Chinese car industry. The Lifan Breeze, also known as the Lifan 520, is a vehicle from the Chinese manufacturer Lifan Industry Group Co. Ltd. This vehicle has been produced in Russia, in Cherkessk at the Derways plant since 2008. Lifan Breez is produced in two modifications -. In terms of its dimensions, the car can be noted as an interclass model. According to the European classification, it can be located between classes B and C. For consumers, such a model is associated with a budget small class sedan. Lifan is a relatively young brand with Chinese roots and presenting its products on the world market. Until 2005, this manufacturer produced only motorcycles and scooters. The company's first car was presented to consumers in 2007. And it was Lifan Breeze.
There are two modifications of the Lifan Breeze - a hatchback and a sedan.
Also, consumers of Chinese cars in most cases are attracted by the price. No vehicle manufacturer in the world can compete with the prices of Chinese car companies. To what extent the Lifan 520 and how the Chinese manufacturer is trying to attract consumers to its side, the Lifan Breez review will show.
Interior design and features
The appearance of the car cannot be called particularly attractive, but it cannot be called repulsive either. There is a certain elegance inherent in the first Korean cars... There is also some similarity with some BMW models... Generally Chinese manufacturers do not hesitate to use certain moments of stylistic design, already used in new models of famous world car brands... It is believed that experts from the Mazda concern took part in the development of the Breeze design. The car has large transparent headlights, the radiator grille has a chrome rim, and the bonnet covers the bumper. Everything is done in accordance with fashion trends. As for the brake lights, they have a brighter light thanks to the chrome rim. An interesting point can be called the repeaters of turns mounted in the side mirrors.
The interior of the car is quite high quality. This design solution is pleasing to the eye and is very practical:
- Dark;
- Clear fit of parts;
- Ample back space.
Along with the positive aspects of the interior, there are, of course, a number of shortcomings. These include not the elasticity and elasticity of the fabric, which. Not a very comfortable profile of the front seats, as well as a strong chemical characteristic of all Chinese cars bad smell plastic. At first glance, the strong grouping of the pedals is unusual. However, later you get used to this format and it seems that everything is normal.
Specifications Lifan Breeze
| Car model: | Lifan Breez (in China Lifan 520) |
| Manufacturer country: | China |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Number of places: | 5 |
| Number of doors: | 5 |
| Engine displacement, cc: | 1342/1587 |
| Power, hp / rpm: | 89 (6000)/106(6000) |
| Maximum speed, km / h: | 155/170 |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h, s: | 10,5/14,5 |
| Type of drive: | front |
| Checkpoint: | 5АКПП |
| Fuel type: | AI-95 gasoline |
| Consumption per 100 km: | 5,8 |
| Length, mm: | 4370 |
| Width, mm: | 1700 |
| Height, mm: | 1473 |
| Clearance, mm: | 180 |
| Tire size: | 185 / 65R14 |
| Curb weight, kg: | 1130 |
| Full weight, kg: | 1555 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 45 |
The body of the Lifan 520 has the following dimensions: 4370x1700x1473. Ground clearance the car is 155 mm. The car is the owner of a fairly roomy volume - 630 liters. Wheel disks are made of steel and are 14 "in size. Of course, for demanding car enthusiasts, there are also alloy wheels, but so far only in the most expensive configuration. There are 4 vehicle configurations in total. They all have full power accessories, central locking, air conditioning and a full-size "spare tire". Continuing to consider specifications Lifan Breez, it is worth noting that you can buy a car with both 1.3-liter and 1.6-liter engines. Engine power ranges from 89 to 106 horsepower. It depends on the working volume of the motor.
All engines have 16 valves and are modern, powerful and reliable. Lifan Breez is a front wheel drive vehicle. is up to 7.5 liters in urban driving conditions. The suspension of this vehicle is quite reliable and does not cause fears even when driving on poor road surfaces. The car behaves confidently on bumps and turns out very little roll. Lifan 520 is always on sale, so there will be no problems with this. The cost of the car varies between 280-350 thousand rubles. The exact price of Lifan Breeze depends directly on the vehicle configuration.
Test Drive
For the test drive, 5 days were allotted. This is quite enough to get to know the car as closely as possible. The first impression, of course, is pleasant: the price is more than affordable, the design is quite attractive. But immediately after entering the salon, it becomes clear that the car was made in China. This smell of cheap plastic cannot be confused with anything. When the gaze slides around the cabin, it becomes clear that dashboard and door trims are made of the cheapest materials. There is simply no fixation of the front seat head restraints. The position of the front seats is also not regulated.
Test Drive Lifan Breeze:
As for the first impression of movement, then all external sounds are audible quite strongly. When the car is driving, it emits a lot of creaking sounds. The suspension creaks under strong braking, the power steering creaks strongly, and the front doors creak when opening and closing. A big plus of the Lifan Breeze is a fairly roomy trunk. Fully folded backseat, then just a huge space with a flat, level floor is formed.
For a test drive, Lifan Breeze 2013 got a car with a strong engine, in which 116 horsepower. The car accelerated quickly enough and the suspension behaved flawlessly, except for the occasional squeaks. In general, Lifan 520 for budget car not so bad. The ground clearance is large enough - 180 mm. Not so long ago, manufacturers have made certain changes to the Breeze. Better materials have been used, and the driver and front passenger now have airbags. The instrument panel has acquired a more strict geometric shape. It is also planned to change the seats, in the most expensive versions they plan to make them leather.
Consumer reviews
No wonder they say that how many people, so many opinions. This can once again be verified by reading reviews Lifan Breez. Consumers speak positively and negatively about the car, as well as about any other car.
Lifan Breez crash test:
In general, the picture is such that this car consumers find it pretty decent for. As an advantage, many owners of Lifan Breeze noted a spacious trunk, optimal fuel consumption and Good work engine. The disadvantage that almost all drivers have pointed out is the terrible soundproofing. At high speed, they compare the noise of a car, almost to the hum of an airplane. The Chinese, of course, are responding to criticism by making improvements to the car, but the materials used in the interior trim still leave a lot to be desired. Some drivers noted an uncomfortably low clearance, but it has already been increased to 180 mm, which is quite enough. Also, a large number of drivers are annoyed by the creak that is heard everywhere when the car is moving. Someone even said that the impression is that the car will simply take and fall apart.
As a result, we can conclude that the Lifan Breeze car is a fairly good budget option. For this price, the car has enough power, roomy trunk and has an attractive design. Perhaps sometime this model Chinese manufacturers will complete it thoroughly, especially since so far they have a fairly correct reaction to criticism. They immediately try to fix Lifan Breez's shortcomings.
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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, whose Lifan 520i car with engines of two types attracted the attention of skeptics, 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.
In the showrooms of the AutoGERMES company, all the lineup Lifan at affordable prices. This is a relatively young private Chinese company that began its activities in 1992 with motorcycle repairs, and today it ranks second in the production of cars in the PRC. Reliability, quality and safety are the main features of the models of this brand.
Interesting Facts about Lifan brand:
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The entire model range has a stylish design and a comfortable interior.
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