“Lifan x50” is the new Chinese model, which was presented to the world in 2014 in Beijing. This is a brand new and compact crossover. Its premiere in the Russian Federation took place last August, 2014, of the year. During the current, 2015, a certain number of these machines have already been sold. So what can you tell about this model?
Dimensions and appearance
Positioned "Lifan x50" as a youth crossover with a European design. However, in fact, this is a raised hatchback with some features that are inherent in an SUV.
Although it looks good. Modern, interesting style, quite original. In any case, it fully complies with the concept of the company. The front part is decorated with X-shaped lines. And the back is U-shaped. Even the appearance turned out to be very harmonious due to the stylish head optics.
The machine reaches 4100 mm in length and 1540 mm in height. Its width is 1722 mm, and the wheelbase reaches an indicator of 2550 mm. Pleasantly surprised by the clearance. Its figure is 208 mm. An excellent option for Russian roads.
Interior design
Now in more detail it is worth telling about the interior of the car. "Lifan x50" looks fresh, and that's a fact. However, his appearance, so to speak, is an amateur. This is not a Mercedes that the overwhelming majority of motorists like, not a BMW, not a Ferrari or a Lamborghini. Here, from the features, an unusual combination of devices can be noted. Its specialists decided to place it in a sporty way in deep sockets. The tachometer took the central position. It features a bright red background.
A pleasant element is the three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, on which the developers decided to place the buttons for controlling the audio playback system. The center console was given under the music control unit. Incidentally, it is made in the form of a trapezoid. The center console also has a small microclimate panel.
For the Russian automobile market, crossovers are produced, the interior decoration of which is made of pleasant and not very expensive plastics. To look more fresh and interesting, the designers decided to dilute the interior with silver accents. They are supposed to simulate metal.
Practicality and convenience
The front seats of the Lifan x50 are comfortable, but rear passengers will not be very comfortable. For two - yes, but the three of them are so easy to accommodate. In any case, with comfort.
The machine has a small, but quite roomy cargo compartment. Wheel arches protrude inside, and the backs of the second row can be easily folded. Due to this, it will be possible to increase the space of the compartment. The only caveat - you should not expect that it will turn out to make a flat floor. And bulky goods can’t be put in the trunk. After all, its volume in such an unfolded state is only 570 liters. And under the fake floor is a spare wheel. So the car is not in order to transport goods on it. But a few bags or a suitcase for travel will fit easily.
Lifan x50: specifications
So far, the Chinese have developed only one engine. This is a “four” gasoline unit, the volume of which is equal to the figure of one and a half liters. This engine produces 103 horsepower. This engine is driven by a 5-speed manual gearbox. Although the choice also offers a stepless variator. These gearboxes generate all traction on the front axle.
If a person decided to buy a version with “mechanics”, then his car will please with a maximum speed of 170 km / h. And a very modest consumption - only 6.3 liters of fuel in the combined cycle. Having bought a car with a CVT, a person becomes the owner of a car, the maximum of which is 160 km / h. The consumption here is more - 6.5 liters per 100 km all in the same combined cycle. "Lifan x50" reviews from critics and true connoisseurs of good cars are not very positive. Of course, there are cars cheaper and much more powerful. Because people with the amount for which it would be possible to buy “Lifan x50,” reviews of which can tell a lot of interesting things, decide to make a choice in favor of a foreign car of 1990/2000. Let “adult”, but proven. And more powerful and solid.
Equipment
Many motorists were interested in such a machine as the "Lifan x50". Test drives (of which there were many) showed that this is a vehicle for city driving. If a person does not want to be a conqueror of roads and demonstrate high speeds and sharp starts, then this model is simply created for him.
The equipment is not bad. Electric power steering, frontal airbags, ABS, 15-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, audio system. All that is needed, in general. There are also top versions of the “Lifan x50” car. Owner reviews of these models are already more positive. The machines are equipped with an ESP system, a multimedia system with a good color display, navigation, leather trim, a rear view camera, full power accessories, 6 airbags and much more.
About cost
Price is the last moment I would like to talk about. So, two modifications are available to Russian customers. The first is the Lifan x50 1.5 MT. The price of this car is almost half a million rubles. The maximum speed is 170 km / h, acceleration to hundreds - 11 seconds, consumption - 6.3 liters. This model has already been described above. The second - Lifan x50 1.5 CVT. Everything is the same, only the maximum is 160 km / h, and the consumption is 6.5 liters. This version costs 590 thousand rubles.
In general, as it was already possible to understand, this car is not for picky buyers, but for the usual, calm, measured city driving. As a matter of fact, people understand this and get this car on purpose. In fact, it is ideally suited for these purposes. Practical, convenient, easy to operate - what else is needed to drive to work, to the store and back home?