A compact hatchback with an economical engine that has a volume of 1.3 liters - Lifan Smily. Reviews indicate that this model was a 2011 bestseller. It was first introduced in Beijing three years earlier.
The five-door car has a flat roof, oval-shaped headlights. Manufacturers have borrowed some features from the MINI Cooper. The target audience of the brand are office workers, managers who have a need to purchase a stylish city inexpensive car. The cabin can accommodate up to five passengers, so motorists attribute it to the category of family. The trunk has a volume of 300 liters, and if the rear seats are folded, this figure will increase by more than three times.
For Russia, this brand has in its configuration a 1.3 liter unit, which allows you to develop a maximum of 89 l / s capacity. The maximum speed is 155 km / h with the Lifan Smile. Responses of owners say that this power is enough for city driving. At the same time, fuel consumption is four and a half liters per hundred kilometers. The car is equipped with front disc and rear drum brakes. The optimized dissipation of thermal energy and, accordingly, the balance of the brake force allow you to behave quite confidently and predictably in the process of stopping. The chrome trim of the door handles and the radiator grill, as well as the rear-view mirrors, which are made directly in body color, give the car a unique and inimitable look.
There are some nuances that you definitely need to pay attention to when driving the Lifan Smily. Reviews describe the possibility of a problem such as fogging the glass. The fact is that when the engine starts, air circulates through the cabin. In order to take an air intake from the outside, one must remember to press the button. In addition, the owners describe the occurrence of such a problem as a poorly switched first speed. The positive aspects include the fact that the stove quickly heats up the interior of the car and there is a wonderful speaker system, which is represented by a radio with four speakers.
The manufacturer is offered Russian buyers two complete sets - DX and EX Lifan Smily. Reviews indicate the presence of two airbags that are designed for the driver and passenger in the front seat. The engine is adapted to the cold Russian climate, as well as anti-corrosion treatment at the factory. In addition, added air conditioning, central locking, alloy wheels.
The team of specialists, consisting of more than a thousand people, has been developed by Lifan Smiley for almost three years . Reviews convince that this model is one of the best in its price category and demonstrates a fairly high level of sales. Despite the simplicity of this car, drivers describe it as very economical and soft. At the same time, there is a strong vibration of the steering wheel, which is a feature of the engine and cannot be eliminated.
When designing, special attention was paid to safety. This model is made of high strength steel. Automated production of the car body increased its strength by 30 percent. The engine protective cover has an energy absorption function and is deformed and absorbs the released energy during mechanical shock, thereby creating additional protection for passengers and the Lifan Smily driver. The reviews of the owners did not disregard the design of the seats, which were developed taking into account the anatomical features. They provide comfortable support for the neck and head, lower back, and are also adapted for passengers of any height and build.