Anyone who is eyeing budget cars can be delighted with the offer of the Chinese auto company Lifan Motors. Among several models of this company, presented on our market, its first-born - Lifan 320 stands out most clearly.
The design of this compact city hatchback was created based on the cult Mini: a chrome radiator grill, headlights that give a rounded shape to the wings, camouflaged front pillars. The neoclassical forms of the German-British prototype are so successful and attractive that they have been “quoted” by many well-known automakers for several years. However, in the case of Lifan, the copying is so unambiguous and detailed that an ignorant person can easily take the Lifan 320 for the original from BMW. But given the traditional low cost of Chinese cars, this can hardly be called a minus. In some markets, this machine is offered under the name Lifan Smile. And I must say that this name suits him much more than a dry digital designation. Smile - this is what causes the Lifan Smile in most passers-by and neighbors in the stream. Let us leave the issue of authenticity to the conscience of designers. If we ignore the external resemblance to the Mini, then the 320th looks quite modern and attractive. At the same time, his “smiling” appearance evokes positive emotions among young and active, on which, according to the company press release, Lifan Smile is oriented.
In addition to such an appearance, the advantages of the model include the practicality of a capacious 5-door body, which, thanks to the slight tilt of the Mini-style struts, offers four adult passengers to stay in the cabin with sufficient comfort. Let's talk about the technical side of the Lifan Smile model. Characteristics she has the following. Under the hood of the 320th is a motor with a Toyota family tree. With a volume of 1.3 liters, it develops 90 horsepower and offers the best ratio of dynamics to efficiency, not disdaining 92nd gasoline. The gearbox is so far available only mechanical, but knowing the desire of Chinese automakers to please the customer in every possible way, we can say that the appearance of the machine is just around the corner.
A wide smile typical of the Chinese is also caused by a wide list of basic equipment. In addition to alloy wheels, fog lights and an abundance of chrome elements, it includes such pleasant things as air conditioning, radio, power windows, central locking with a remote control and two airbags.
Judging by the reviews of the new owners of the Lifan Smile 320, everything is in order with the build quality and reliability. Another color scheme is unusually wide and includes ten colors, among which there is even purple. And do not forget about the possibility of your own individualization of the car with the help of contrasting coloring of the roof and wheels. So in general, the picture is quite bright in every sense. And the price will make you smile again.
For the Lifan Smile model, tuning is not particularly required, but some things can be modified. For example, you can stick vinyl, install hood and window deflectors, paint the grille and other body elements in contrasting colors.