Haima 3: owner reviews and specifications

With a certain amount of money on hand, every future car owner thinks about buying a new car or second-hand. Today we will talk about the case, how can you buy a cheap new car with a quality not worse than that of Mazda (three). Why did we mention it? Now you will understand. So, meet: Chinese Haima 3. Reviews of owners and review of this car - later in our article.

Characteristic

For the first time this specimen appeared in 2007. The machine was assembled jointly by Chinese and Japanese engineers. What is most surprising, this miracle is produced in Russia (and, to be more precise, in Cherkessk). This car was focused on the Asian and domestic market. The Haima brand itself belongs to the Chinese company "Fav", a well-known production of medium- and large-capacity trucks. Let's look at the exterior of this machine.

Design

Surely you've heard that the Chinese often copy the designs of other machines. Yes, modern cars are already far from the same assembly. However, in 2007 everything was different. So, the design was copied from the car "Mazda" and is embodied in Haima 3. The reviews of the owners and photos repeatedly confirm this. But it should be noted that it was absolutely legal cooperation between Japanese and Chinese engineers.

The machine was both modest and elegant. On the front you can see the distinct silhouette of Mazda - an elongated "muzzle", almond-shaped headlights, a licked bumper and a relief hood. On the sides, the rear-view mirrors, painted in the color of the body, were well placed. By the way, they are additionally equipped with LED repeater repeaters. In the lower part of the bumper - a wide air intake, and on the sides - neat round lenses of fog lamps. By the way, even the emblem on the grille looks like on Mazda, the same "seagull".

Surprisingly, the build quality was at the level of the Haima 3 car. Real owners' reviews repeatedly confirm this. Although the machine looks like a budget copy of Mazda, but the gaps are very high quality. The doors and the boot lid are closed without unnecessary clanking. Locks work as expected.

Dimensions

The car has almost retained the previous dimensions of the Japanese car. So, the length of the "Chinese" is 4.46 meters, width - 1.73, height - 1.47 m. The Haima 3 car also boasts a large trunk volume. The owners' comments about the car say that the apertures are wide enough. This can accommodate up to 470 liters of load. However, the rear seats do not fold. This is a small minus. Also, the disadvantages include a low ground clearance. At full load, it is only 12 centimeters. And this despite the fact that the factory "Haima" goes on 15-inch wheels and 55-th rubber. The only thing that saves - it's a short overhang from behind.

Salon

Let's move inside the car Haima 3. Reviews of the owners say that the salon "Chinese" is less similar to that of the Japanese colleague. The only thing that reminds us of connections with Mazda is the instrument panel, made in the form of three wells with a silver edging. What do they say about Haima 3 reviews of the owners? The manufacturer has miscalculated with ergonomics. The car does not have steering wheel adjustment on the fly. The front seats have high pillows, and the rear sofa is frankly cramped. On the door - cheap fabric upholstery. The instrument panel gleams with black lacquer.

Among the advantages - the opportunity to "buy" a leather salon. But this is offered only in maximum trim levels or as an option. Also in the top is available climate control, power windows, parktronics and an automatic box. In the basic version, all this is missing. It is necessary to be content with what is.

The very architecture of the front panel is purely Chinese. For 2007, it is quite modern. Three-spoke steering wheel and many inserts "under aluminum" make this car something more than just a budget employee.

But this is not all the features of the Haima 3 car. The owners' reviews, technical specifications are in our article.

What's under the hood?

Reviews of motorists note the absence of a choice of power units. In total, only two versions are available for buyers, and then petrol ones. The manufacturer does not even plan to include a diesel in the line, and this is a big minus. Well, let's consider in which versions you can buy this car. The first (the same and last) power unit is a 1.8-liter engine with 112 horsepower. What do they say about Haima 3 reviews of the owners? The characteristics of this motor are frankly weak. The car sluggishly goes to overtaking, even though the unit is equipped with a mechanical transmission. It is worth noting that originally this engine was taken from Mazda. However, there is no question of any sportiness of the Japanese car here. The unit is intentionally "strangled" under the ecological norms of "Euro-4". This reduced the power of the power plant by 11 "horses."

1.8 + CVT

As for the more expensive assemblies, the same power unit will be here, but with the variator already. This is known to be a stepless box. It changes the gear ratio by operating the belt drive. So the machine has the highest speed and torque at all speeds. But even with such a box, the acceleration to 100 kilometers per hour takes about 14 seconds.

The curb weight of the car in the body of the sedan is almost 1,300 kilograms. This is quite a lot. The power unit itself is designed for consumption of the 92nd gasoline, which is a plus. The engine has an inlet system of the DOHC type, that is, two intake and two exhaust valves per cylinder. The gas distributing mechanism is organized on the belt drive (that is, when the breakage - the bending of the valve). The unit is located transversely with respect to the body of the car. The drive is only front, without additional viscous.

Fuel consumption of Haima 3 car

The owners' comments mark the high profitability of the engine. In city mode, he calmly fits into the bar 10 liters. Outside the city, this engine consumes from 6 to 7 liters of gasoline per hundred. The maximum speed is 170 kilometers per hour, but its car is gaining with great difficulty. After the mark at 120, a wild fuel overrun begins.

Driving performance

The car has a multi-link rear suspension . This provides comfort. The machine swallows well pits and other irregularities of the roadway. Front - the classic "McPherson" on the racks. The application of "multi-lever" - both plus and minus for the car Haima 3. Reviews of owners say that this suspension is more expensive to maintain than a classic beam. Plus - do not forget that this is a budget car and is a cheap copy of Mazda. But for the cost of service, it is not cheaper than a Japanese colleague.

As for the control, the car heels heavily on corners. Also, reviews of owners of Haima 3 strongly criticize the car for the quality of noise insulation. It is simply absent here. After 60 kilometers per hour begins a characteristic buzz and noise in the cabin. Inside it is not very comfortable. To eliminate this "ailment", you have to independently purchase noise insulation materials ("Splen", "Vibroplast" and others). If you order a service in the service, the full processing of the body will cost 20-30 thousand rubles. I'll have to disassemble the seats, ceiling, door cards and trunk elements.

About the cost

The car is offered in several body styles. In Russia, a five-door sedan and a three-door hatchback are available. The initial price for a Chinese car is 445 thousand rubles. This is the GL version with a rag interior and a manual transmission. For the leather interior will have to pay 40 thousand rubles. As for the top equipment, it includes an electric hatch, air conditioning and other options. It is offered for 500 thousand rubles. What is remarkable, both versions (sedan and hatchback) are about the same. The only thing that a hatchback can take with an automatic transmission. But for it will have to pay extra on top of 60 thousand rubles.

Exploitation

Most motorists bought "Haim" because of their similarity with Mazda. Like, the same Japanese, but cheaper. If we talk about the pros, an obvious advantage is the interchangeability of the details. What is installed on "Mazda", in 90 percent of cases will suit the Chinese. Therefore, with the search and purchase of spare parts from the owners of "Khaimah" there are no problems, note the reviews. As for free space, the inside is really tight (as well as in the Russian "top ten"). The car makes good competition with Kia Sorento. In top-end equipment there are many "buns". This air conditioning, good acoustics, hydraulic power steering, ABS, central locking and power windows. There is heated mirrors. The seats are adjustable in height and in the angle of the backrest. The only thing that does not exist is additional engine crankcase protection. Due to low ground clearance the probability of catching something by the bottom is very high. Immediately after purchase, motorists are advised to put additional engine protection. The quality of the skin is very doubtful - it's better not to overpay for it. What really "limps" is noise insulation. The car does not have an armrest, the plastic is very hard and unpleasant to the touch. Some owners quickly break down the front pillars. And they change entirely in the collection, which significantly increases the cost of maintaining the car.

Conclusion

So, we found out which Haima Chinese car has 3 owner reviews, design and specifications. What kind of car is this? Or an ordinary "budget" or a comfortable sedan with sports habits? It is difficult to answer this question. Speaking about the budget, the Chinese are installing a multi-link suspension (which, for all intents and purposes, is used in premium Mercedes and BMW cars) and leather interior. At the same time, the car is equipped with a frankly sluggish motor, which accumulates a hundred for 14 seconds. Quite a strange combination of solutions. Probably, that's why this car is not so popular in Russia. As an analogue, you can buy a good, but second-hand Mazda of the third series. Many people do it.

In the meantime, the Chinese "Haima" in small batches is produced in Cherkessk with the hope that buyers will be interested in it. Many are frightened by the lack of information about the car. "Jaime" is a rare specimen on our streets. How to serve it with your own hands remains a mystery. This is only by knowledgeable motorists.