One of the most famous Chinese cars can be considered Lifan X60. The technical characteristics of this car cause great controversy among people who are real experts in terms of choosing good cars. So can Chinese cars be considered good? What is this model like?
Interesting information
Before discussing what specifications the Lifan X60 has, it is worth noting the attention of several interesting facts. So, firstly, this car has become popular in China for the most part due to the fact that it has a very low price. In the new state, the car will cost about half a million rubles. In China, this cost is really considered small. And for many of our fellow citizens this is not money when it comes to cars. Many still captivate with a nice appearance and interior. In general, to be honest - this is a car for picky car enthusiasts who just need a car to drive around the city and short trips. People who purchase this model specifically for these purposes are satisfied and leave extremely positive reviews. Comfortable, cozy, pretty - that's how they talk about their car.
Interestingly, the Lifan X60, whose technical characteristics will be discussed later, is considered the most popular compact SUV made in China . And the reasons that made him so famous were discussed above. Well, then you should talk more about him.
year 2014
The Chinese manufacturer last year released a lot of new products. Although most of them, of course, remained in the country of manufacture. But also the updated Lifan X60 came off the assembly line. Technical characteristics have become better, in addition, experts have improved the chassis. Design did not touch. The developers only listened to what drivers say about their work of automotive engineering. As a result, the specifications of the Lifan X60 have changed. The reviews claimed that it would be better to have an all-wheel drive version, because the front one is very inconvenient, taking into account what kind of car it is. Well, manufacturers have done some work aimed at improving the model.
Restyled version
So, what are the specifications of the new Lifan X60? The drive, of course, became complete. He added four wheels on a special 4WD system. After that, you can even choose a travel mode. And of course, other interesting updates appeared, for example, the suspension design was transformed. The company's engineers have significantly redesigned it in accordance with modern requirements and other technological changes in cars. And in the cabin you can see an additional washer of four-wheel drive mode adjustment. As a result of all this, the sensations from the trip will be completely different. So far, no one is risking betting and calling this car a potential leader in the Chinese car market. But judging by the forecasts and the hopes placed on the model, it will be so.
Appearance
This car looks pretty good, in the best traditions of the manufacturing concern, you can say. By the way, when you look at this car, you get the feeling that the design has already met somewhere. And for sure. There is a noticeable similarity with the image of the Japanese flagship of the 2nd generation RAV4. But in the exterior, modern lines are also traced, which were carefully modified by Chinese designers.
However, many are not happy with this similarity with the Japanese celebrity, because everyone expects independence from the Chinese concern. Nevertheless, the design of the car turned out to be solid: clear ribs located all over the body, a good view of the hood profile that opens directly from the passenger compartment, high-quality front optics, a radiator grille coated with chrome, a company logo (also chrome-plated), a good profile and, finally, decent interior design.
Interior
Talking about the Lifan X60 car, technical specifications, four-wheel drive and the exterior of this model, one can not forget about its interior. It is decorated quite interestingly, but not original. And again, there is a similarity with RAV4. Plagiarism was not approved by critics and motorists, but the interior did not look worse from this. Ergonomics, thanks to the use of Japanese technology in the manufacturing process, has transformed and become magnificent. From now on, the Chinese crossover, even by picky critics, can be perceived as a car, and not something inferior.
Driveability, power and electronics
This is perhaps the most important part of the discussions regarding the Lifan X60. Technical characteristics, fuel consumption, engine power, clearance - all this is, surprisingly, not bad: a 4-cylinder 1.8-liter engine with 128 horsepower, a five-speed manual and even a special suspension design. On the front wheels there is a multi-link, and on the rear wheels a unique, three-link. In addition, the Chinese improved the racks, making it so that now it is impossible to break through. By the way, for Russia they make especially durable shock absorbers. On the whole, it was possible to increase the cross-country ability, and for this the Lifan concern received praise from many critics and motorists. Fuel consumption, by the way, is also small: about 8 liters per 100 km is quite economical.
Chrome parts, fog lights, comfortable steering wheel, leather interior, adjustable seats, air conditioning, sunroof, beautiful alloy wheels, parking sensors - the car is equipped with everything necessary. Well, a pretty good budget option, in any case, in China it has become popular.