New Chinese cars have long occupied a separate niche not only in the domestic market, but throughout the world. This is not surprising, since the automotive industry of China is constantly developing and growing. The main trend in the politics of companies from this country is the creation of copies of foreign cars that are in high demand. In our country, most products imported from China are of dubious quality. On the other hand, in recent years, bona fide companies that produce good and reliable cars have appeared here. One of such manufacturers is the company FAW, which appeared on the domestic market about ten years ago. The latest novelty from it was the Besturn X80, which will be discussed in more detail later in this article.
general description
Car FAW Besturn X80 in Russia was the first crossover from this manufacturer. It is worth noting that Chinese designers looked very ambitiously into the future when developing the model. Evidence of this is first of all a BMW X6-style sloping roof and an intelligent lighting system. Representatives of the Chinese company also focus the attention of potential buyers on the application of advanced technologies in terms of management and comfort in the model. Variable valve timing engines for a car are economical and powerful. With all this, do not forget about the time-tested platform and reliable suspension that were used to create the model.
Exterior
Dimensions of new items in length, width and height, respectively, are 4586x1820x1622 mm. The clearance is 190 mm, which can not be called an outstanding indicator of the model. In appearance, the car is very similar to the first generation Infiniti FX, so not everyone will immediately say that there is an inexpensive Chinese crossover in front of it (the photo of the Besturn X80 is an additional confirmation of this). Along with this, the developers claim that when creating the model they took into account exclusively modern trends in the automotive industry, and did not copy the best features from competitors. The design catches the eye with an abundance of chrome elements. The radiator grill with the emblem of the manufacturer in combination with modern front optics look very impressive. The same goes for custom-shaped bumpers. One cannot fail to note the successful roof of the FAW Besturn X80 , which smoothly turns into a visor and adds dynamism to it. Almost the only strange element in the appearance of the model can be called taillights, which seem to be taken from another car and glued to the back door.
Interior
The model has an original and modern interior. Its decoration is made of soft, non-creaking, pleasant to the touch plastic, so immediately I can’t even believe that the car was made in China. The steering wheel is fitted with a high quality leather substitute and lies comfortably in your hands. The instrument console is made in the form of a deep well, at the bottom of which the main devices are located. All control buttons are clear and placed at arm's length for the driver. A good impression remains on the build quality. At the request of the buyer, FAW Besturn X80 in the car can be installed four airbags and side curtains on the windows. In addition, he himself can choose the interior trim with light or dark skin.
The developers have equipped the model with many advanced technologies. First of all, it is necessary to note the modern multimedia system. It includes navigation, the ability to connect to the on-board computer via Bluetooth, a music player, as well as many other programs. The engine is started by pressing a button.
Engines and Transmission
Chinese designers have provided for the model FAW Besturn X80 two gasoline power units. As standard, a 145-horsepower engine with a volume of 2 liters is installed under the hood of the novelty. It functions in tandem with a six-speed manual gearbox. In addition, an automatic transmission option is also available. The role of the second power plant is a 2.3-liter engine with a capacity of 158 horsepower. In this configuration, the potential buyer is offered only a robotic automatic gearbox with six steps.
It should be noted that both FAW Besturn X80 engines fully comply with the Euro 5 environmental standard. As for fuel consumption, in the combined cycle, its average figure does not exceed the mark of 10 liters for every hundred kilometers. According to unofficial information, the company's engineers are currently working on a new robotic transmission for this model.
Chassis
The car is built on the basis of the second generation of the Mazda-6. McPherson-style suspension is installed on the front, and multi-link suspension on the back. Each wheel has disc brakes. In our country, an all-wheel drive version of the car is sold exclusively. In general, driving a car can be called good and simple. Along with this, easy cornering does not belong to the list of FAW Besturn X80 strengths . A test drive of the car is an additional confirmation that even at not the highest speed it is characterized by banks that cause discomfort for people inside. As for the straight sections, here the car behaves perfectly and confidently holds the road, easily overcoming both small and serious defects of the road surface.
Cost and Prospects
The cost of new items in the salons of domestic dealers in the average configuration is about 750 thousand rubles. Despite the fact that new Chinese cars from most other manufacturers are cheaper, the model is now in fairly high demand. It is not surprising that the representatives of the manufacturing company have high hopes for it. If you look at the main characteristics of the car, then we can conclude that it is perfect for operation on domestic roads. Moreover, the developers promise the appearance in the near future of other, simpler engine options, and therefore there is every reason to hope for a lower cost model.