"Lifan x50": the most interesting about the budget and economical Chinese crossover

"Lifang x50" is a new Chinese model, which was presented to the world in 2014 in Beijing. This is a new and compact crossover. His premiere in the Russian Federation took place in August of the same year, 2014, the year. During the current year, 2015, a certain number of these machines have already been sold. So, what can you tell about this model?

Dimensions and appearance

Positioned "Lifan x50" as a youth crossover with European design. However, in fact, it's an elevated hatchback with some features that are inherent in the SUV.

Although it looks good. Modern, interesting style, quite original. In any case, it corresponds to the concept of the firm to the full. The front part was decorated with X-shaped lines. And the back is U-shaped. Even appearance turned out to be very harmonious due to stylish head optics.

In length the machine reaches 4100 mm, in height - 1540 mm. Its width is 1722 mm, and the wheelbase reaches an index of 2550 mm. Pleasantly surprised by the clearance. Its value is 208 mm. An excellent option for Russian roads.

Interior design

Now it is more worthwhile to tell about the interior of the car. "Lifan x50" looks fresh, and it's a fact. However, his appearance, so to speak, an amateur. This is not Mercedes, which is like the vast majority of car enthusiasts, not BMW, not Ferrari and Lamborghini. Here, one can note from the features an unusual combination of instruments. Its specialists decided to put it in a sporty way in deep sockets. The central position was taken by the tachometer. It has a bright red background.

A nice element is the three-spoke multifunctional steering wheel, on which the developers decided to place the buttons for controlling the audio reproduction system. The central console was given under the music control unit. By the way, it is made in the form of a trapezoid. Another central console has a small microclimate panel.

For the Russian automotive market, crossovers are produced, the interior decoration of which is made of pleasant and not very expensive plastics. To look more fresh and interesting, the designers decided to dilute the interior with silver inserts. It is assumed that they simulate the metal.

Practicality and convenience

The front seats of the car "Lifan x50" are comfortable, but rear passengers will not be very comfortable. Two - yes, but the three of them fit on so it's easy. In any case, with comfort.

The car has a small, but quite roomy cargo bay. Inside the wheel arches stick out, and the backs of the second row can easily be folded. Due to this, it will be possible to increase the compartment space. The only nuance - do not expect that it will be possible to make a flat floor. Yes, and large loads in the trunk do not put. After all, its volume in this decomposed state is only 570 liters. And under the false floor is the reserve. So the car is not in order to carry loads on it. But a few bags or a suitcase for a trip will fit easily.

"Lifan x50": technical specifications

So far, the Chinese have developed only one engine. This is a gasoline unit "four", the volume of which is equal to a figure of one and a half liters. This engine produces 103 horsepower. This engine is driven by a 5-speed manual gearbox. Although the choice is also offered stepless variator. These gearboxes generate all the traction produced on the front axle.

If a person decided to buy a version with "mechanics", then his car will enjoy the maximum speed of 170 km / h. And a very modest expense - only 6.3 liters of fuel in a mixed cycle. Having bought a car with a variator, a person becomes the owner of a car, the maximum of which is 160 km / h. The flow rate here is more - 6.5 liters per 100 km all in the same mixed cycle. "Lifan x50" reviews from critics and true connoisseurs of good cars are not very positive. Of course, there are machines cheaper and much more powerful. Because people who have an amount for which you could buy "" Lifan x50 ", reviews of which can tell a lot of interesting, decide to choose in favor of foreign cars of 1990/2000. Let and "adult", but checked up. And more powerful and solid.

Equipment

Many car enthusiasts were interested in such a car as "Lifan x50". Test drives (which were many), showed that this is a vehicle for driving around the city. If a person does not want to be the conqueror of roads and demonstrate high speeds and sharp starts, then this model is simply created for him.

The equipment is not bad. Electric power steering, front airbags, ABS, light-alloy 15-inch wheels, air conditioning, audio system. All that is needed, in general. There are top versions of the car "Lifan x50". Feedback from owners about these models is more positive. Machines are equipped with the ESP system, a multimedia complex with a good color display, navigation, leather interior, a rear view camera, a full electric package, 6 airbags and much more.

About the cost

Price - this is the last moment about which I would like to tell. So, Russian customers are available two modifications. The first one is Lifan x50 1.5 MT. The price of this car is almost half a million rubles. The maximum speed is 170 km / h, acceleration to a hundred - 11 seconds, consumption - 6.3 liters. This model has already been discussed above. The second is Lifan x50 1.5 CVT. All the same, only a maximum of 160 km / h, and consumption - 6.5 liters. This version costs 590 thousand rubles.

In general, as it was already possible to understand, this car is not for choosy buyers, but for an ordinary, calm, measured city ride. Strictly speaking, people understand this and acquire this machine intentionally. In fact, it is ideal for these purposes. Practical, convenient, easy to operate - what else is needed to go to work, shop and back home?