The Lifan Mayway crossover, reviews of which can already be found on domestic forums, appeared in Russia not so long ago. He made a worthy competition for seven-seater cars in the person of Renault Duster and Lada Largus. The estimated price of the car in the basic configuration is about 700 thousand rubles. Officially, the model was presented in China in the spring of 2016. The vehicle was equipped with powertrains of 1.5 liters (110 hp) and 1.8 liters (131 hp). Power units are paired with mechanics or gearboxes. We will conduct a short review of this car.
Exterior
The new Lifan Mayway, which there are not so many reviews about, will be collected for the Russian consumer at a subsidiary of the official manufacturer, which is located in the Lipetsk region.
The exterior design of the crossover is made mainly in strict style. There are no excesses, everything is very simple and concise, while it is very attractive. The front body part is equipped with a massive bumper with "fog" round configuration and an impressive radiator false trim. It is equipped with a wide chrome strip with the trademark logo on it. Beautiful headlights with original design and LED elements complement the external image. The profile part of the body looks quite presentable and practical.
dimensions
Below are some of the features and overall characteristics of Lifan Mayway:
- The car received relatively small body overhangs.
- There are alloy 16-inch wheels (tires - 205/65).
- Wheelbase - 2.72 m.
- Length / width / height - 4.44 / 1.76 / 1.73 m.
- The number of doors / seats - 5/7.
Salon and trunk
Inside, the new crossover is equipped with three rows of seats. True, it is possible to call the seven-seater "Lifan Mayway" (reviews confirm this) with a big stretch. On the last row of seats, an adult will be extremely uncomfortable due to its compactness. For children, this place, in principle, is suitable, but also not for everyone. The second line of "Seats" - a separate type, can move in the longitudinal plane. An additional bonus is the ability to adjust the backrest for tilt.
Approximately 400 liters in volume (42/100/98 cm) are placed in the luggage compartment of the vehicle in question. When the seats of the last row are folded, the capacity increases to 800 liters, while the length is 83 cm. The transformation of the second line of seats makes it possible to get a platform for oversized cargo up to 2.3 m long. If necessary, the 2nd and 3rd row of seats can be removed.
Dashboard and equipment
Starting equipment "Lifana Mayway" is not particularly luxurious. The equipment includes a central lock, an audio system, four speakers, a seat trim made of fabric, two airbags, electric window lifts and air conditioning. In the top version, the crossover will be equipped with leather trim, multi-mode steering wheel, the ability to start the engine without a key, a multimedia system with a seven-inch display, parking sensors.
It also assumes the presence of a sound system with five speakers, electric heating of mirrors, power windows, LED running lights, air conditioning. Fog optics, 16-inch wheels on wheels, ABS, EBA, ESP systems, as well as a pair of airbags will complement all this “stuffing”.
The front panel with the center console is made in a modern design. The dashboard is informative, the readings of all devices are read without problems. Details of control and management are located in convenient places, the build quality also does not cause any special complaints.
Engine "Lifana Mayway"
The considered model at home is equipped with a four-cylinder gasoline power unit, aggregating from a five-speed manual gearbox. An analog with an “automatic” on four ranges is also mounted. Facilitates the management of the presence of a hydraulic power steering.
Engine power of 1.5 liters reaches 109 “horses” with a maximum torque of 145 Nm. The 1.8-liter power unit squeezes 131 horsepower (revving speed - 174 Nm). The maximum speed indicator will be 160 km / h at maximum. If you believe the manufacturer, the fuel consumption varies from 7 to 7.6 liters per “hundred” kilometers, depending on the style and driving conditions.
Additionally
The manufacturer "Lifana Mayway" equipped the car with a front suspension of an independent type based on the "MacPherson". Additional stability provides a lateral stabilizer. Rear suspension - semi-independent configuration with shock absorber and axle. It follows that the rear-wheel drive is the leading one. The braking system is in front of a disk type, and a drum unit is in the back. On more expensive versions, it is planned to mount drives everywhere.
Lifan Mayway: test drive
Due to the design features, this car a priori cannot be equipped with all-wheel drive. In addition, the manufacturer focused on reducing the cost of the model, since buyers are not ready to overpay for the 4x4 formula. But this is in China, where there are no special problems with roads. Domestic off-road is often better than the canvas itself, so in Russia four-wheel drive would not hurt. In addition, the suspension must be adapted to the appropriate operating conditions.
On a flat and smooth asphalt, the Chinese crossover feels quite confident and calm. In the zero zone, the steering wheel loses some information, but this is not critical. In the corners, there are small rolls, which also do not cause much concern.
Off-road test
We continue the test drive "Lifana Mayway" on the road. Here a completely different picture is observed. When driving through bumps, passengers of the second and third row will feel every bump, shaking well. At the same time, the emotions in front are much calmer. It is worth noting that there are cases when at 60 km / h when overcoming sagging plates at the joints or small holes, breakdowns were observed in the rear suspension.
Checking the engine and transmission
In Russia, “Lifan Mayway” will initially be sold only with an atmospheric gasoline power unit. The volume of the four-cylinder engine is 1.8 liters with a power of 125 “horses” (161 Nm). The engine aggregates with a manual into five ranges. There are no particular complaints about the transmission. The gear changes are clear, the clutch pedal works smoothly. The only negative point is that periodically there is an unpleasant transmission noise. It’s not possible to adapt to the brake pedal immediately. When pressed gently, the effect is not felt, a little further - the same story. A tangible slowdown began only after the lever was pressed through more than half the stroke.
Speed and fuel consumption
When testing the crossover at the maximum speed declared by the manufacturer at 160 km / h, they did not check it. But acceleration from 0 to 100 was measured. The indicator was 13 seconds, which is not bad considering the partial load of the machine. Fuel consumption slightly exceeded "passport information", but within the limits of decency (10 l / 100 km). It is worth noting that the car is not designed for high-speed records due to not the most powerful engine, the lack of all-wheel drive and second-class tires.
Salon details
Further description of the "Lifana Mayway" continue with a detailed study of the interior of the machine. The cabin has a comfortable driver's seat with heating. The dashboard is easy to read day and night, has an original design. The touch screen of the multimedia system is embedded in the center console, protected from sun glare. The main menu is made according to the type of smartphones from Windows. Connectors for connecting gadgets and speakers are provided.
As for the capacity of the cabin, seven adults can fit here, but it will resemble a jar of sprats. The second row moves on a slide, which allows you to adjust the distance to the knees of all passengers.
Features
It is unambiguous to state that the third compact row of the Lifan Mayway crossover, the characteristics of which are indicated above, serves only as a place to accommodate children, since there are no fastenings for fixing child seats. They are available only on the second line of seats.
In order to expand the back rows, you will have to try and make serious efforts. Sometimes jamming of the mechanism is observed. Trunk dimensions - 295/1038/2188 liters. What manufacturers call a dual zone climate controlled installation is actually a conventional air conditioner. Passengers can control the airflow, and this is good, since in the standard version the conclusions are blowing directly to the back of the head.
What do the owners say?
Since the crossover in question has only recently appeared on the domestic market, reviews of the Lifan Mayway are based primarily on the first impression. Among the advantages, the owners note the following points:
- Enough space on the front two rows.
- The presence of various adjustments (seats, steering wheel, etc.).
- Confident start from a place.
- Good build quality.
- Good equipment as standard.
By cons, users attributed the lack of a Russian-language menu on the display of the multimedia system, a weak motor and not very high-quality rubber. As for the behavior on the road, the owners note confident behavior, good maneuverability and better passability than the front-wheel drive predecessor.