The history of the Lifan automobile brand dates back to 1992. Passenger cars, buses, scooters, etc. are represented under it. The development of the company can hardly be called rapid, since its products have long been intended only for domestic markets. In 2001, the first attempts were made to subdue the Japanese buyer. Two years later, it was decided to expand production, and Lifan Industry Group released the first trucks. In 2005, the first "cars" appeared.
In 2014, the Lifan lineup was replenished with a new car with an index of 720, in Russia it is known as the “Lifan Sebrium”. Expert reviews assured customers that the model is equipped in accordance with modern requirements. However, after a close acquaintance with the machine, its technical characteristics, design features and configurations did not cause much enthusiasm. Many buyers treated him as the next “Chinese consumer goods”. However, not everything is so deplorable; there are interesting moments in the new model that you can familiarize yourself with by reading the article.
Short description about the car Lifan Cebrium
According to the estimates of Chinese manufacturers, Lifan Cebrium, taking into account the European classification of automobiles, is exhibited in the D-class. Body type - sedan. The new model is based on an improved platform that was borrowed from Lifan Solano. Cebrium does not have rear-wheel drive, which is not surprising for a car of this price category. Having studied all the characteristics and thoroughly analyzing them, we can say that the updated Lifan has decent data. And it may well compete with the most popular cars of its class.
Dimensions
"Lifan Sebrium" - quite a weighty car. This is confirmed by its overall performance:
- clearance (aka ground clearance) is 170 mm;
- machine length - 4700 mm;
- height reaches a mark of 1490 mm;
- the width is 1765 mm.
Due to its size on the road, it will not go unnoticed.
Specifications
It's time to talk about the technical characteristics of the machine. Unfortunately, the Chinese manufacturer does not offer a large selection of power units for the Lifan Sebrium model. Reviews of car owners show dissatisfaction with this decision. The car is equipped only with a gasoline engine, which was previously installed on the Lifan X60 crossover . This is a 4-cylinder in-line naturally aspirated engine, with as much as 1.8 liter (1794 cc), equipped with a 16-valve timing. The maximum possible installation power of this car does not exceed 133 liters. s., kept in the range from 4200 to 4800 rpm. The engine will work only with a five-step "mechanics", since the use of an "automatic" by the manufacturer is not provided.
The base (average) level of gasoline consumption in the model "Lifan Sebrium", according to the developers, does not exceed 7.9 liters in driving mode. Accordingly, on the highway this sedan should not exceed the figure of 6.5 liters. The tandem of the gearbox and engine provides a top speed of 180 km / h. The creators offer unleaded gasoline of the AI-95 trademark as the most suitable fuel.
Equipment
The next important part is, of course, equipment. In Russia, this model is exhibited in the automotive market in two versions: Comfort and Luxury. All variations have a very rich equipment. This means that the starting (basic) configuration does not exist. And now let's talk more about each.
This equipment of the Lifan Sebrium car (price from 565 thousand rubles) is aimed at ensuring that its owners do not experience any inconvenience. This applies to both technical content and aesthetic elements. The latter are represented by leather seats, seat brackets for child safety, variable head restraints for the driver and front passenger, etc. Technical equipment will also please the owners. There are airbags, childproof locks, headlights can vary in height, head optics are not required, there is air conditioning, an automatic interior lighting system, power steering, a protection system from any side impact and much more. All this will be appreciated by true connoisseurs of comfort.
The approximate cost of the car is 605 thousand rubles, a little more expensive than the previous model. The test drive "Lifan Sebrium" showed very good results. The vehicle equipment includes climate control, front halogen headlights, power steering for the driver, the function for opening the trunk from the passenger compartment, parking sensors with a display, all electric windows, remote control mirrors, a driver's seat with automatic adjustment in 6 directions, as well as a front passenger chair with four settings.
Design
As for the design in which Lifan Cebrium is made, it is rather concise and stylish. We must agree that it looks very attractive, calculated on the taste preferences of the Russians.
Salon is done carefully. Here you can feel organic in every detail. This is mainly due to the high quality leather trim. The sedan is very roomy and no less comfortable. The trunk of the Lifan Sebrium car is also quite good and can hold about 620 liters of cargo.