The review of the 2014 model is "Lifan Sebrium". "Chinese" on Russian roads

The history of the automobile brand Lifan dates back to 1992. Cars, buses, scooters, etc. are presented below. The company's development is difficult to call impetuous, as its products have been intended for domestic markets for a long time. In 2001, the first attempts were made to conquer the Japanese buyer. Two years later, it was decided to expand production, and Lifan Industry Group released the first trucks. In 2005, the first "cars" appeared.

In 2014, the Lifan lineup was replenished with a new car with an index of 720, in Russia it is known as the "Lifan Sebrium". Experts' comments assured the buyers that the model is equipped in accordance with modern requirements. However, after a close acquaintance with the car, its technical characteristics, design features and configuration did not cause much enthusiasm. Many buyers treated him as the next "Chinese consumer goods". However, not everything is so deplorable, there are interesting moments in the new model, which can be read by reading the article.

A brief description of the car Lifan Cebrium

According to Chinese manufacturers, "Lifan Sebrium", in view of the European classification of cars, is exhibited in the D-class. Body type - sedan. The new model is based on an improved platform, which was borrowed from Lifan Solano. There is no rear drive for Cebrium, which is not surprising for a car of this price category. Having studied all the characteristics and a good analysis of them, we can say that the updated Lifan has decent data. And it can compete with the most popular cars of its class.

Dimensions

"Lifan Sebrium" is quite a heavy car. This is confirmed by its overall dimensions:

• Ground clearance (aka ground clearance) is 170 mm;
• The length of the machine is 4700 mm;
• Height reaches 1490 mm;
• The width is 1765 mm.

Thanks to such dimensions on the road, it will not go unnoticed.

Specifications

It's time to talk about the technical characteristics of the machine. Unfortunately, the Chinese manufacturer does not offer a large choice of power units for the Lifan Sebrium model. Reviews of car owners show discontent with such a decision. The car is equipped with only a gasoline engine, which was previously installed on the crossover Lifan X60. This is a 4-cylinder in-line atmospheric engine with a volume of 1.8 liters (1,794 cubic cm), equipped with a 16-valve timing. The maximum possible power of installation of this car does not exceed 133 liters. S., Held in the range from 4200 to 4800 rpm. The engine will work only with a five-step "mechanics", as the use of "automatic" by the manufacturer is not provided.

The basic (average) level of gasoline consumption in the "Lifan Sebrium" model, according to the developers, does not exceed 7.9 liters in the driving mode. Accordingly, on the road this sedan should not exceed a figure of 6.5 liters. The tandem gearbox and motor provides a maximum speed of 180 km / h. As the most suitable fuel, the creators offer unleaded gasoline of the AI-95 brand.

Equipment

The next important part is, of course, the equipment. In Russia, this model is exhibited in the automotive market in two versions: Comfort and Luxury. All variations have very rich equipment. This means that the starting (basic) configuration does not exist. And now let's take a closer look at each.

• Comfort.

The given equipment of the car "Lifan Sebrium" (the price from 565 thousand rbl.) Is aimed at that its owners did not experience any inconveniences. This applies to both technical content and aesthetic elements. The latter are represented by leather seats, child seat anchors, adjustable head restraints for the driver and front passenger, etc. Technical equipment will also please owners. There are airbags, child lock locks, front lights can vary in height, do not require the inclusion of head optics, there is air conditioning, automatic interior lighting, power steering, protection against any side impact and much more. All this can be appreciated by real connoisseurs of comfort.

• Luxury.

The approximate cost of the car is 605 thousand rubles, a bit more expensive than the previous model. Test drive "Lifan Sebrium" showed very good results. The car is equipped with climate control, front halogen lights, power steering of the driver's wheel, the function of opening the luggage compartment from the car, parktronic with a display, all electric windows, remote control mirrors, driver's seat with automatic adjustment in 6 directions, as well as front passenger Chair with four modes of adjustment.

Design

As for the design in which Lifan Cebrium is made, it is rather laconic and stylish. We must agree that it looks very attractive, calculated on the taste preferences of Russians.

The salon is done neatly. Here, in all details, organicity is felt. This is mainly due to high quality leather trim. The sedan is very roomy and not less comfortable. The luggage compartment of the car "Lifan Sebrium" is also quite good and can hold about 620 liters of cargo.