Brilliance V5: reviews and specifications (photo)

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

About Brilliance

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

The car holding company is engaged in release of the car, similar enough to a product of well-known mark BMW. The fact is that in 2003, between BMW and the Chinese leader, agreements were concluded on the sale of all produced cars, including Brilliance V5, on the territory of the Asian automotive market, the reviews of which are positive today. In its style, quality and design, this joint production repeats the BMW 3-Series and 5-Series sedans. To date, such sales total about 23 595 cars, more than half of which were produced in factories in China.

History of the famous autolider

The first mention of the establishment of the Brilliance Corporation in China is known since 1992. At that time in Bermuda, with the help of foreign investments, the Chinese government decided to build one of the largest holding today called Brilliance China Auto. The main shareholder in the construction was Huachen Automotive Group Holdings - a state-owned company, whose leadership accounted for 40% of all shares of production.

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 is expanding, since this year the manufacturer of gasoline engines and glasses for automobiles joined the holding. It was this period that became the starting point in the export of spare parts, engines and cars. And the following year became significant for the company due to the concluded contract with Mitsubishi for the production of engines in China.

Since 2003, BMW Group has joined the corporation, and the level of the manufactured product has entered a new level of premium class.

Since then, the name of the company has become more global - Brilliance China Automotive Holdings, and the company takes a leading position in the production of modern cars, such as the Brilliance (crossover) V5. The build quality, style and power fully meet all requirements, guarantee the simplicity and reliability in operation.

Crossover Brilliance V5 through the eyes of the consumer

Those motorists who already had time to try in practice gasoline "four" in volume in 1,6 l, have rightly estimated a new crossover. But all unsophisticated should carefully approach the "crossover" of this specimen. Drive "Chinese" without alternatives front, the ground clearance is not striking imagination, but the geometric patency, determined by eye, is definitely not perfect.

The model Brilliance V5 reviews is different. 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 patrolling. In the model, only the front drive is offered, and the front overhang, having significant dimensions, has a poor effect on overcoming the ups and downs.

Chinese Brilliance V5: model overview

Brilliance (crossover) V5 combines a mixture of several models of famous automotive brands. The first thing that is read in the external review is the striking similarity with the Bavarian X1. China offers similar outlines and lines of the hull, the design solution of the car resembles a number of similar manufactures, assembled according to the samples of European brands.

Doing Brilliance V5 review, you can see that the crossover does not stand out in its dimensions, it is made without sharp corners and unnecessary details, much like a sports car.

Parameters and dimensions of the crossover

Having a presentable appearance, the SUV is equipped with a rather modern saloon that provides maximum comfort to its passengers. As you know, the design of the model was done by the Italians of the master atelier Pininfarina.

The car's parameters are as follows: length, width and height are 4405, 1800 (not including mirrors) and 1627 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2630 mm. The rear and front track, in general, amounted to a range of 1530 and 1544 mm, and the ground clearance, the same ground clearance, is noticeable by 175 mm. The basis of the body of Brilliance V5 is high-strength steel, the curb weight of the car varies from 1730 to 1780 kg.

This novelty takes the first place among similar Chinese developments. In its design, everything is thought out to the last 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 plaque of "Chinese assembly". All seats are made of quality material and deliver maximum comfort to both the driver and everyone else.

Brilliance V5 vehicle: specifications

Brilliance (crossover) V5 is equipped with four-cylinder engine Mitsubishi 4A92S, the volume of which is 1.6 liters. Acceleration of the car from 0 to 100 km / h occurs in 11.9 seconds, and the maximum speed is 170 km / h. Fuel consumption - about 10.0 liters in the city, and on the road - 7.8 liters. With mixed use, the flow rate will not exceed 8.5 liters. Suspension independent McPherson front and semi-independent H-shaped rear.

The car Brilliance V5 features the following:

• Audio CD / MP3, 8 speakers and USB connectivity;
• Luke;
• Rear-view mirrors made with electrochromic spraying;
• Airbags in an amount of 6 pieces;
• steering wheel;
• LED headlights;
• Automatic door locking;
• Control without a key;
• Built-in parking sensors.

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

Cooperation with the Russian Federation

The auto dealer in the Russian Federation from China will be DolAvto, the distributor of Chinese car brands Chery and Geely. The start of the company for the sale of cars was at the end of March, and in the salons of the company "DolAvto" it is already possible to conduct a test drive.

Earlier, the auto giant had already appeared on the Russian markets, but the models offered by it had not attracted much attention, and the Brilliance V5 model was not received by 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 an affordable version of a copy of a fairly budget model BMW will force many to reconsider their attitude to Chinese 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 contracts on cooperation with the Chinese industries. Systematically contributing to the latest developments of Chinese manufacturers, the Germans help in the assembly and equipping of cars, thus preventing new brands from losing to competitors with long experience.

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-step "mechanics" or five-band "automatic" is installed.

Price policy

The Chinese company has announced official prices for Brilliance V5. The world view of the car was held in 2012, at the Beijing auto show.

Brilliance Motor launches Russian sales in the territory of Russia's flagship front-wheel-drive crossover Brilliance V5, the reviews of which for the most part are mostly positive. Initially, this model was purchased in 17 dealer centers, until the end of this year they are expected to increase to 35.

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

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