Brilliance V5: reviews and specifications (photo)

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

Brilliance China Auto is a representative of the Chinese automotive industry, a leader in the production of cars and vans.

About Brilliance

In addition to the main direction, the company is engaged in the manufacture of gasoline engines designed for many types of vehicles, ranging from passenger cars to trucks. The company's main offices and factory building are located in Liaoning Province, which is located in Shenyang City, and employ approximately 9,100 people.

Automotive holding produces cars that are quite similar to the product of the famous BMW brand. The fact is that back in 2003, BMW and the Chinese leader signed agreements on the sale of all cars produced in the Asian automobile market, including the Brilliance V5, which has received positive reviews to date. In terms of style, quality and design, this co-production replicates the BMW 3 Series and 5 Series sedans. To date, such sales in totalmake up about 23,595 machines, more than half of which were produced in factories in China.

The history of the famous auto leader

The first mention of the creation of the Brilliance Corporation in China has been known since 1992. At that time, in Bermuda, with the help of foreign investments, the Chinese government decided to build one of the largest holdings to date called Brilliance China Auto. The main shareholder in the construction was Huachen Automotive Group Holdings, a state-owned company, whose management received 40% of all production shares.

By the end of the year, it was decided to conclude an agreement with the Toyota concern, whose best engineers acted as mentors for Brilliance specialists.

In 1998, production expanded, since that year a manufacturer of gasoline engines and glasses for cars has joined the holding. It was this period that became the starting point in the export of spare parts, engines and cars. And the next year became significant for the company due to the agreement with Mitsubishi for the production of engines in China.

Since 2003, the BMW Group has joined the corporation, and the level of manufactured goods has risen to a new level of premium.

Since then, the name of the company has become more global - Brilliance China Automotive Holdings, and the company itself has a leading position in the production of modern cars, such as the Brilliance (crossover) V5. Build quality, style and power fully meetall requirements, guarantee easy and reliable operation.

Brilliance V5 crossover through consumer eyes

Those motorists who have already managed to test in practice the gasoline "four" with a volume of 1.6 liters, rightfully appreciated the new crossover. But all inexperienced should carefully approach the "crossover" of this instance. The “Chinese” drive without alternatives is front, the ground clearance is not amazing, but the geometric cross-country ability, determined by eye, is definitely not ideal.

Model Brilliance V5 has different reviews. The Chinese masterpiece can be equipped with five-speed manual and automatic transmissions. It should be noted that with all this, the car has almost no data for high-quality cross-country ability. The model offers exclusively front-wheel drive, and the front overhang, having significant dimensions, has a bad effect on overcoming climbs and descents.

Chinese Brilliance V5 Model Review

Brilliance (crossover) V5 combines a mixture of several models of famous car brands. The first thing that is read during an external review is a striking similarity with the Bavarian X1. China offers a similar shape and body lines, the design solution of the car resembles a number of similar productions, assembled on the basis of European brands.

While reviewing the Brilliance V5, you will notice that the crossover does not particularly stand out in terms of its dimensions, it is made without sharp corners and unnecessary details, it looks a lot like a sports car.

Parameters and dimensionscrossover

Having a presentable appearance, the SUV is equipped with a fairly modern interior, which provides maximum comfort to its passengers. As you know, the Italian masters of the Pininfarina studio were engaged in the design of the model.

The parameters of the car are as follows: length, width and height are 4405, 1800 (excluding mirrors) and 1627 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2630 mm. The rear and front tracks, in general, amounted to a range of 1530 and 1544 mm, and the ground clearance, which is also ground clearance, is noticeable at 175 mm. The body of the Brilliance V5 is based on high-strength steel, the curb weight of the car ranges from 1730 to 1780 kg.

This novelty takes first place among similar Chinese developments. In its design, everything is thought out to the smallest detail, even the abundance of space and various pockets for storing things. In the interior decoration using natural fabrics and soft plastic, there is no usual “Chinese assembly” plaque. All seats are made of quality material and deliver maximum comfort for both the driver and everyone else.

Brilliance V5 car specifications

Brilliance (Crossover) V5 is equipped with a four-cylinder Mitsubishi 4A92S engine, the volume of which is 1.6 liters. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.9 seconds, and the speed limit is 170 km/h. Fuel consumption is about 10.0 liters in the city, and 7.8 liters on the highway. In mixed use, the consumption will not exceed 8.5 liters. Suspension independent McPherson front and semi-independentH-shaped back.

The Brilliance V5 has the following specifications:

• CD/MP3 audio system, 8 speakers and USB connectivity;
• hatch;
• electrochromic rear-view mirrors;
• airbags in the amount of 6 pieces;
• steering wheel;
• LED headlights;
• automatic door lock;
• keyless control;
• built-in parking sensors.

The crossover provides for the presence of the ABS system, as well as exchange rate stabilization (EBD). It is more convenient to control this monster with the built-in MASR traction control system, there is a CanBus on-board computer that can control all auto systems.

Cooperation with Russia

DolAvto, a distributor of Chinese car brands Chery and Geely, will be the Chinese car dealer in the Russian Federation. The start of the car sales company took place at the end of March, and it is already possible to conduct a test drive in the salons of the DolAuto company.

Earlier, the auto giant has already appeared on the Russian markets, but the models he proposed did not attract much attention, and the Brilliance V5 model did not receive reviews from the Russian-speaking population. Today, Brilliance China Automotive Holdings has reached a new level and is ready to offer a more interesting product. The price-quality ratio will pleasantly surprise the consumer, and the affordable version of a copy of fairly budget BMW models will make many reconsider their attitude toChinese manufacturers.

Germany, it would seem, does not oppose the plagiarism of its own developments in the automotive industry, but, on the contrary, signs multi-year cooperation agreements with Chinese manufacturers. By systematically assisting Chinese manufacturers in the latest developments, the Germans also help in assembling and equipping cars, thus preventing new brands from losing to competitors with a long history.

Brilliance V5 in Russia is available with a single 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine from Mitsubishi, which is capable of developing up to 110 horsepower. Also, a five-speed “mechanics” or a five-band “automatic” is installed.

Pricing policy

Chinese company has announced official prices for Brilliance V5. The world presentation of the car to the public took place back in 2012, at the Beijing Auto Show.

Brilliance Motor launches Russian sales of the flagship front-wheel drive crossover Brilliance V5 in the Russian Federation, reviews of which are mostly positive today. Initially, this model was purchased in 17 dealerships, by the end of this year they are expected to increase to 35.

The basic sale option is Comfort equipment, which is estimated at 629 thousand 990 rubles. A more expensive option - Deluxe, it will cost from 658 thousand 990 rubles and will provide the buyer with heated mirrors, a sunroof, a leather steering wheel and the ability to access without using a key.

Purchasing Comfort, for the "automatic"it is proposed to pay 60 thousand rubles, and in the Deluxe version - 60 thousand 910 rubles. For example, on the territory of the Russian Federation, it is considered the most all-wheel drive version of the Chery Tiggo SUV, which will cost a potential client 690 thousand rubles.