Lifan Smile - compact Chinese car for city trips

Anyone who looks at budget cars can be pleased with the offer of the Chinese car company Lifan Motors. Among several models of this company, represented on our market, its first-born - Lifan 320 - stands out most clearly.

The design of this compact urban hatchback is based on the iconic Mini: chrome grille, headlights, rounded wings, disguised front pillars. Neoclassical forms of the German-British prototype are so successful and attractive that several years have been "quoted" by many well-known automakers. However, in the case of Lifan, copying is unambiguous and detailed, that an unknowing person can easily take Lifan 320 for a script from BMW. And considering the traditional low cost of Chinese cars, this can hardly be called a minus. In some markets, this machine is offered under the name Lifan Smile. And I must say that this name suits him much more dry digital signage. Smile - this is what causes Lifan Smile in most passers-by and neighbors in the stream. Let's leave the question of authenticity to the conscience of designers. If to abstract from the external similarity with the Mini, the 320th looks quite modern and attractive. At the same time, his "smiling" appearance provokes positive emotions among young and active people, who, according to the company's press release, are focused on Lifan Smile.

In addition to this appearance, the advantages of the model include the roomy 5-door body, which, thanks to the small tilt of the racks in the style of the Mini, offers four adult passengers to stay in the cabin with sufficient comfort. Let's talk about the technical side of the Lifan Smile model. Characteristics it has the following. Under the hood of the 320th, there is a motor with a Toyotov pedigree. With a volume of 1.3 liters, it develops 90 horsepower and offers the optimum ratio of dynamics with economy, not disdaining 92-th gasoline. The gearbox is still only mechanical, but knowing the desire of Chinese automakers to please the customer in every way, we can say that the appearance of the machine is not far off.

A wide smile of basic equipment also evokes a satisfied smile. It includes, apart from cast discs, fog lamps and an abundance of chrome elements, such nice things as air conditioning, radio cassette recorder, electric windows, central lock with remote control and two airbags.

Judging by the reviews of the newly-minted owners of the Lifan Smile 320, the build quality and reliability of this car are all right. Another color scale is unusually wide and includes ten colors, among which there is even a purple one. And do not forget about the possibility of your own individualization of the car with the help of contrasting coloring of the roof and wheels. So, in general, the picture emerges quite bright in all senses. And the price will make you smile again.

For the Lifan Smile model, tuning is not required, but some things can be modified. For example, you can paste vinyl, install the hood deflectors and windows, paint the radiator grille and other body elements in a contrasting color.