"Lifan X 80": photos, reviews, specifications

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

X 80 in the near future will be the third crossover model in the Lifan line, released on the Russian market. Compared to the X 50 and X 60 models released earlier, this crossover stands out with a number of design features and a relatively affordable price, thanks to which the X 80 has long been one of the most long-awaited new products in the automotive market.

Basic data

The production version of "Lifan X 80" was developed over the course of three years. At the same time, the first official presentation of this model was held only in April 2016 as part of the international motor show held in Beijing. According to officials, the car should appear in Lifan sales centers throughout the People's Republic of China soon after the show.

X 80 compares favorably with its predecessors not only in its cabin capacity, but also in its increased cross-country ability, due to which, according to the developers, this model will become extremelyin demand in the Russian automotive market.

Production history

The automobile company Lifan began its development in 1992 and today occupies a leading position in the Chinese automobile market. It is worth noting that the release of the new Lifan X 80 crossover played an important role in increasing the company's popularity.

Reviews of the majority of automotive experts about this model allow us to conclude that, due to its design features and relatively affordable cost, the X 80 will soon take a leading position among its counterparts, among which Lifan is the most popular today. X 60.

It is noteworthy that even before the official presentation of the X 80, Lifan announced its cost. Thus, in the Chinese automotive market, the minimum cost of a crossover will be approximately $15,000, and the top-end equipment will cost customers $20,000.

Crossover "Lifan X 80", photos of which appeared in early 2016, will be produced in two versions:

• 5-seater;
• 7-seater.

Despite the fact that the car in the first pictures was camouflaged, fans of this brand were able to get a general idea of the new appearance of the crossover. So, for example, according to the presented photos, in the seven-seater version, the wheelbase was significantly increased.

Appearance

In March 2016, new pictures of the Lifan X 80 crossover appeared on the Internet without camouflage,thanks to which the ideas of future buyers about the design features of this automotive novelty have expanded significantly.

The model looks impressive due to the front of the body, which houses a massive chrome grille and a chrome strip that runs along the entire front bumper. At the same time, the bottom of the crossover is equipped with a special metal protection.

The appearance of the car "Lifan X 80" is mostly the merit of Italian developers who created most of the body sketches and produced a number of parts for this car.

Salon design

The interior of the car is made in the best Chinese traditions. Much of the interior is adorned with chrome accents to complement the stylish and modern design.

Key features of X 80 arrangement:

• Seat arrangement - 2 x 3 x 2.
• Leather trim.
• Wide front console.
• Climate control and sunroof.
• Keyless start system.
• Multifunction steering wheel.

In the middle of the top of the console at the X 80 is a display that displays not only multimedia files, but also the navigation system. A small visor is placed on top of the display, which, if necessary, can cover the display from sunlight.

"Lifan X 80": specifications

Today, the engine range of the X 80 crossoverrepresented by only two types of engines. The first is the four-cylinder Sirius 4G64 from Mitsubishi, its volume is 2.4 liters with a power of 165 hp. With. The second is turbocharged, created by the developers of Lifan. Its volume was 2 liters with a capacity of 200 liters. With. It is noteworthy that these engines will come with a 6-speed automatic transmission. In addition, according to the manufacturer, the company is currently developing another 1.8-liter turbocharged engine.

The dimensions of the model "Lifan X 80" are very impressive:

• Length - 4.87 m.
• Width - 1,932 m.
• Height - 1, 746 m.
• Wheelbase - 2.85 m.

Despite the fact that there is still quite little information on the technical parameters of the X 80, it is already safe to say that this crossover will compete with most modern SUVs.

Release in Russia

According to official representatives of Lifan, already in 2017 the production of the X 80 crossover will be carried out at a new Russian plant located in the Lipetsk region. It is noteworthy that along with this car, it is planned to start production of 8 more different models at the new plant.

According to experts' forecasts, the amount of investments that Lifan will need to make in the construction and equipment of the Lipetsk plant will be more than $300 million. It is noteworthy that after the completion of constructionthe created automobile production in a short time should become so powerful that the plant can easily produce at least 50-55 thousand cars during the year.

The new enterprise should begin active production of cars from the summer of 2017, and if the pace of production meets expectations, the funds invested in construction and equipment will pay off within the next 7 years, after which the plant will only bring profit to Lifan.

Production Features

The production capacity of the new plant will be fully adapted to the assembly of cars from scratch, which will make it possible to manufacture all the necessary parts in Russia. Consequently, the waiting time for delivery and repair work at official service centers will be significantly reduced. Lifan is also going to set up production of its own engines in Russia, but there is no information about the construction of a new plant yet. Most likely, the same Lipetsk plant, which has already created favorable conditions for customs and tax regulation, will be adapted for this production.

It is expected that the cost of X 80, in connection with the establishment of Russian production, will become quite affordable. Since, according to experts, Lifan, when developing the cost of the X 80, will primarily focus on the pricing policy of its main competitor, the Great Wall H3 compact SUV, it can be assumed that the cost of the new crossover in Russia is unlikely to exceed 1.5 millionrubles. This automatically makes the X 80 one of the most affordable cars in its class.

Conclusion

It will be possible to look at the car "Lifan X 80" already in November 2016 at the motor show, which will be held in Guangzhou. At the same time, taking into account all the features of the new Chinese crossover X 80, we can conclude that it has every chance of becoming one of the most successful and best-selling powerful Chinese crossovers in the line.