New "Lifan 820": specifications, equipment, prices and reviews of owners

In 2014, a new competitor of the popular model Toyota XV50 Camry appeared. This is a completely renovated car "Lifan 820". The prices and complete sets, and also technical characteristics of the machine are already known. After his presentation, the experts called the model the "killer" of the Japanese "Camry". And it's worth noting, not for nothing, since Lifan 820 is a worthy opponent in all respects, which with almost 100% probability will soon become a leader in sales.

Prehistory

The new car firmly took its position among representatives of the European class D. This is how the Chinese manufacturers of the concern Lifan Motors position their updated development. Moreover, there is an opinion, and based on the facts that over time "Lifan 820" will noticeably outperform its main competitor in terms of sales. Only for this reason, the Chinese business leader has not yet appeared on the markets. Engineers-designers Lifan Motors try to perfect even the smallest detail before releasing the car for sale.

Another masterpiece of the Chinese manufacturer - the sedan of the business segment of the brand Lifan 2015 model year was officially unveiled in April 2014. The presentation took place at the exhibition at the Beijing Motor Show. The new "Lifan 820", whose price will start from 700 thousand rubles., Will appear on the territory of the Russian Federation in early 2016. The cost of the flagship sedan will vary depending on the equipment.

Technical equipment

Lifan 820 is quite massive, even, you can say, a monumental car. Toyota XV50 Camry (its main competitor), deservedly popular in the territory of the Russian Federation, is much inferior to it in size. However, the wheelbase in both models is absolutely identical and is 2 775 mm. Which, in turn, suggests that the Chinese masters use the Japanese platform. But this is only guesswork, since officially this information is not confirmed.

Suspension of the sedan "Lifan 820" is completely independent, in front are the stands of the company MacFerson, and the rear multi-link unit. All wheels are equipped with disc brakes. This technical equipment has convenient settings that allow you to move comfortably even on broken roads.

A few words about dimensions

As already mentioned above, the car has impressive dimensions. In order not to be unfounded, we will quote them. The length of the sedan reaches almost 5 m, or more precisely, 4865 mm. Not inferior to the width parameter, it is 1835 mm. Also worth paying attention to the height - only 20 mm is not enough to 1.5 m (1480 mm). Of course, these dimensions fully correspond to the width of the wheelbase, which is 2775 mm. In order to increase the passability of the car "Lifan 820", the manufacturer preferred a clearance of 121 mm.

Exterior Features

The exterior of the new business sedan will please with its attractiveness even the most demanding buyer. Although this is an independent development of the company Lifan Motors, but with a detailed study, you can see a slight plagiarism on such popular cars as Hyundai Genesis and Toyota XV50 Camry. And the most attentive consumer can see a resemblance to the Lexus sedans and even the BMW 7 Series. This can be seen from the numerous reviews of motorists.

At the front of the car there are narrowed headlights with high-tech modern stuffing: LED parking lights and dipped beam, as well as lens-reinforced optics. In the center is a trapezoidal falsetting radiator with three-dimensional horizontal inserts and a chrome-framed frame. Powerful semi-sport bumper with additional aerodynamic elements and LED fog lights.

In the profile, the new "Lifan 820" looks classically for the car of the business segment: a large sloped engine compartment cover, large doors, round wheel arches of regular shape, where 18-inch forged wheels, dressed in low-profile rubber, heavily-inclined roof rails will look great.

Powerful aft part of the sedan also requires special attention: overall LED-optics, stylish luggage compartment cover with neat, stamped spoiler, monumental bumper with a lot of aerodynamic solutions. Solid and stylish, sporty and extravagant - this is the impression created by this new Chinese business class flagship.

What's interesting in the salon?

Having studied the exterior, you can look inside the car. Interior Lifan 820 is not inferior to the exterior design. Strict and in Chinese judicious, while comfortable and cozy. What is especially pleasant is the complete absence of tinsel and unnecessary decorative elements.

Unfortunately, with all the pluses, the European brothers in the segment head out ahead of this Chinese innovation. Why is this happening? And because the salon has both positive aspects, and negative. Consider the latter:

• Weak lateral support of the front seats;
• Fine print of the instrument panel;
• Overloaded with unnecessary information on-board computer;
• Slippery, in the basic configuration of the steering wheel;
• Mediocre media system;
• Unpretentious air conditioning.

However, for the Russian market will be presented a richer in equipping the car "Lifan 820". The price largely depends on this bundle.

What will please the domestic consumer? First of all, this is heated and electrically adjustable front seats, climate control, designed for two zones, access to the cabin without a key (chip key) and a button to start the engine. Also, the filling will include options such as heated mirrors with electric drive, panoramic sunroof, leather trim of the steering wheel and interior, a modern sensor multimedia system, tire pressure sensors, light and rain, 8 airbags and many more interesting technical and interior solutions. According to motorists, such equipment deserves increased attention.

Conveniently placed controls are easy to use, but not cheap in their finish. It is worthy of a separate mention and excellent noise isolation of the cabin and the motor compartment. In the cabin with comfort can accommodate five adults. And the luggage compartment will be pleased with its spaciousness, in this model its volume is 500 liters.

"Lifan 820": characteristics and types of engines

In the basic equipment, the car will be equipped with a 1.8 L engine LFB479Q and 133 horsepower combined with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This engine will provide a two-ton sedan with a nearly 16-second run up to 100 km / h and a top speed of 180 km / h.

More powerful equipment is the engine LF489Q (volume 2.4 liters, 160 hp) and a 6-speed "automatic". However, such equipment will not be able to give amateurs of fast driving more than the coveted 180 km / h. It is to blame for this, oddly enough, the Chinese automatic transmission, which limits the maximum speed. In top-end configuration "Lifan 820" is claimed with a turbocharged engine of 2.0 liters capacity and 210 hp.