2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
One of the best-selling Chinese cars on the Russian market is the restyled SUV Lifan X60. Reviews of the new version of the crossover, which changed not only the appearance, but also a couple of technical characteristics, were not long in coming.
Exterior
The design of the Lifan X60 at first glance is in many ways reminiscent of the appearance of the famous Japanese crossover Toyota RAV4. The owners of the Lifan X60 New noted this similarity in the reviews, while the Chinese manufacturer himself did not deny that the designers really liked the body of the RAV4.
The embossed wheel arches give the crossover an aggressive look. The optics of the car is equipped with adjustment mechanisms, which allows you to increase visibility. The chrome-finished grille tapers at the edges and looks spectacular against the piercing optics.
The auxiliary lighting unit is located at the standard foglight position, while the foglights themselves are located at the very bottom. This decision is noted as a drawback in the reviews of Lifan X60 owners, since there is no additional protection.body from chips and damage.
Large-sized side mirrors do not require additional adjustments when changing drivers and provide good visibility.
The trapezoidal LED system integrated into the light amplifying optics gives the aft of the car an original appearance. The owners of the Lifan X60 in the reviews noted that upon closer examination of the body, you can see skewed parts and the difference in the thickness of the gaps between them, which indicates poor build quality.
Interior
The interior space of the crossover is enough to comfortably accommodate five people, including the driver. The dashboard is represented by three deep wells and does not have outstanding information content, providing only the necessary information. The massive center console houses a simple audio system and controls for heating and ventilation.
In reviews of the Lifan X60 New, both experts and ordinary motorists noted that driving is very risky due to the pedals being too close. Another minor but annoying flaw was the driver's shallow glove compartment and its ability to open for no reason.
There is enough free space in the back row of seats for a comfortable pastime on a long trip. The backrests of the second row are adjustable in angle.
Despite the fact that the front seats are very comfortable, you can’t sit comfortably on them - there is no proper sidesupport. The position of the seats is adjustable, which allows you to choose the optimal fit, but there are no settings for both the steering wheel and the steering column, which significantly spoils the impression of the crossover.
Good leather was used as a finishing material in the interior, but almost the entire interior was copied from the Japanese counterpart - Toyota RAV4, which was noted with displeasure by the owners of the Lifan X60 2013 in the reviews. Despite the fact that almost the entire interior is identical to the RAV4, Lifan still boasts individuality: the front panel stands out.
Luggage compartment
Difficulties with opening the fifth door occur quite often: the mechanism itself is absolutely not thought out, since you can open the trunk from inside the cabin or using the button on the key fob, but there is no external handle. Such a flaw is perceived very negatively, as noted in the reviews of the Lifan X60 New.
The volume of the luggage compartment is 405 liters. If necessary, you can increase the usable space to 1638 liters by folding the last row of seats.
Powertrain
The engine range is represented by only one unit: a 1.8-liter engine with a capacity of 128 horsepower. The engine is gasoline, with variable valve timing, four cylinders and 16 valves. The Chinese company Lifan was engaged in the development of the motor together with engineers from the English company Ricardo.
The engine fully complies with all requirements of the EuropeanEURO-4 standard, which negatively affects the dynamic component of the Lifan X60 crossover. The reviews noted that the unsuccessful adjustment of the accelerator pedal led to the fact that the car often stumbles and twitches when starting to move.
The official information indicates that the crossover develops a speed of 100 km / h in 11.2 seconds. In practice, it turns out that the acceleration time is 14.5 seconds, which is confirmed by numerous test drives and reviews of the Lifan X60.
The engine comes to life only when the average speed is exceeded. Automaker Lifan said that the fuel consumption of the crossover is 8.2 liters in combined mode. The power unit of the SUV definitely needs either significant improvements or new versions.
Transmission
Despite its obvious off-road appearance and aggressiveness, the Lifan X60 does not have the necessary potential: it is equipped only with front-wheel drive. Together with the engine, only two gearboxes are installed: a continuously variable CVT variator and a five-speed mechanics. The accelerator pedal is fully electronic.
SUSPENSION SUV
Chinese engineers equipped the Lifan X60 with front McPherson struts and a rear multi-link system proven over the years. Properly selected suspension perfectly copes with various shortcomings and obstacles on the track.
Slight jolts are transmitted to the passenger compartment when hitting large potholes. Despite the fact that the crossover does not have a high ground clearance, oncornering it quite noticeably skids.
Steering
In the reviews of the Lifan X60, the owners spoke very negatively about the operation of the hydraulic power steering and brake system. Turning the steering wheel responds late, which reduces the controllability of the SUV.
Brake system
For effective braking, you need to almost fully depress the brake pedal, which is very bad. The braking system itself is represented by disc brakes on the front and rear wheels.
One cannot but be alarmed by the period of warranty service for individual parts, assemblies and systems of the car: only one year or 30 thousand kilometers. In cases of emergency braking, the strange response of the pedal gives the impression that the braking system is not functioning properly.
Crossover dimensions
Chinese SUV Lifan X60 has the following dimensions:
- body length - 4325 millimeters;
- height - 1690 millimeters;
- width - 1790 millimeters;
- ground clearance - 179 millimeters;
- wheelbase - 1600 mm.
The ground clearance for a car that claims to be an SUV is average, but quite good for Russian roads.
Basic equipment is equipped with light-alloy 16-inch wheels. Lifan official dealers offer several body colors: standard - white, additional -cherry, black, grey, blue and silver. The total weight of the car is 1330 kilograms.
Reviews from car owners
Motorists who have acquired the Chinese SUV Lifan X60 note that, despite the rather weak engine, the car easily overtakes on the highway even with the presence of cargo. Conspicuous appearance allows you not to lose the car in the city.
Rear seat cushions recline and backrests fold in 2/3 ratio. Due to the flat floors, it is possible not only to transport goods, but also to easily equip a sleeping place for those car owners who purchased Lifan for hunting or fishing.
The front seat reclines to a solid angle. The owners of the Lifan X60 positively evaluate the ABS system in the reviews. Regardless of weather conditions and time of day, lighting perfectly copes with the task and provides excellent visibility. Rear-view mirrors have excellent visibility.
Among the shortcomings in the reviews of the Lifan X60, the quality of both the body metal and the paintwork is noted. The first versions of the SUV were distinguished by rather weak sound insulation, but subsequent restyling coped with this shortcoming. Some car owners note the poor quality of electrical equipment, which leads to the rapid failure of light bulbs, sensors and other elements.
Unfortunately, Lifan X60 does not have a high level of reliability and safety. The high center of gravity, heavy bodywork and long suspension travel mean that the outer wheelsstart behaving unpredictably. They also speak negatively about the meager interior design, scold almost zero ergonomics and low ground clearance for an SUV. However, despite all the shortcomings, motorists and experts call the Lifan X60 in the reviews a very good Chinese SUV.
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