Lifan x 60 all-wheel drive 4x4- a Chinese crossover, was first presented at the Shanghai Motor Show in 2011. The car's main competitor Russian market is Renault Duster.

Exterior Lifan x 60

Lifan X60 is a low-budget 5-door crossover with a good design. The front lights are located very high, which improves visibility at night. Wide wheel arches hint at good cross-country ability, however, I would not recommend owners to go off-road, since the car is primarily positioned as an urban compact crossover.

Front new Lifan x 60 looks pretty good due to the huge chrome radiator grille and the successful design of the lights, which cannot be said about the rear. Apparently the designers didn’t have enough passion for the stern. To put it mildly, she looks rather simple.

Interior of Lifan X60

Already in basic configuration The car has a leather interior, an audio system, air conditioning, electric mirrors and a driver's seat with a large number of adjustments, which will allow drivers of any size to sit comfortably behind the wheel.

Otherwise, the interior of the Lifan x 60 is very simple and budget-friendly. The dashboard looks, frankly, cheap and outdated. The panel itself is made of low quality plastic, which immediately reveals the budget nature of the crossover. The ergonomics in general are also lame. There is no lateral support on the front seats, and the back one looks like a bench. The leather used for interior trim is of very low quality. The trunk of the car has a good volume - 405 liters is a good result for this type of car.

Lifan x 60: technical specifications

Lifan X60 is a front-wheel drive crossover with gasoline engine 1.8-liter capacity 128 hp. and 5-speed manual transmission. Acceleration to the first hundred is 11.2 seconds, and maximum speed equal to 170 km/h. Average consumption fuel declared by the manufacturer is 8.2 liters per hundred. The engine is equipped with a system electronic injection VVT-I. Perhaps a little later the engine line will be complemented by a 1.6-liter gasoline engine Tritec producing 106 horsepower.

The basic configuration includes ABS, EBD, rear parking sensors and central locking.

The length of the car is 4325 mm, width - 1790, and height -1690 mm. The front suspension is MacPherson strut, and the rear is an independent multi-link. In general, the suspension copes well with uneven roads.

The suspension is moderately stiff, as is the body structure (monocoque), which allows you to feel confident behind the wheel of the Lifan x 60. Driving the car is a pleasure, but naturally there can be no talk of any dynamics. This crossover designed for quiet and relaxed driving in city mode.

Lifan X60: configurations and prices

Prices for crossovers start from 549,000 rubles.

Pros and cons

It should be noted that Chinese cars are still far from ideal. The main disadvantages of the Lifan x 60 include a very low level of build quality and an unfinished suspension, which makes driving the car when cornering extremely dangerous.

The quality of finishing materials also leaves much to be desired. The leather upholstery is of very poor quality and after just a month of use, creases and cracks appear.

Among all the shortcomings, the Lifan x60 also has a number of positive aspects. The first is, of course, the appearance of the car; the designers did a good job here. It should also be noted good dynamics with low fuel consumption and sound insulation of the cabin.

Putting together all the pros and cons, the site gives the new Chinese crossover a solid C!

4.5 / 5 ( 2 votes)

The production of Chinese cars is now in full swing, as eloquently evidenced by the increase in car sales and the constant expansion of the model range. Therefore, in Moscow, Russian motorists were shown a brand new Lifan X60 crossover with front-wheel drive, which will be assembled in the city of Cherkessk at the Derways plant.

This SUV is one of the most sold cars made in China on the market Russian Federation. But everyone understands that the automobile market does not stand still today, and in order to maintain their own positions, companies have to update their cars. This did not bypass the crossover from the Middle Kingdom. Restyling affected the exterior and interior, new equipment and new box gear shift. The entire Lifan model range.

Car history

Lifan Automobile Corporation of China was founded in 1992. For ten years, the company has been producing sedans, hatchbacks and microvans, the appearance of which was often copied from popular Japanese cars.

When the second decade of the 21st century began, the company's management decided to increase its own model range using a crossover. The 3 Series was taken as the basis, which was very popular with Chinese automakers. As an example, we can recall its clone -.

The design team of the company modified the appearance of the exterior. A concept version was demonstrated in 2010 at the Shanghai car showroom. To be fair, it is worth noting that the Chinese model would be correctly called a “station wagon with increased ground clearance", because it has more versatility than resources for mastering off-road terrain.

However, in reality, this is a “compact class SUV”, which is technically considered an “illegal copy” of Toyota.

Exterior

If you literally look at the Lifan X60 for the first time, you can easily notice similar qualities to the famous crossover from Japan Toyota RAV4. And this is exactly so, because the design staff from China quite liked the appearance of the Japanese car and its body shape.

In addition, not only Lifan decided to use Toyota as an example, but, for example, Chery. However, unlike Chery Tiggo, the external image of the Lifan X60 crossover reveals qualities inherent in American and Korean cars. Generally speaking, the exterior of the car cannot be called repulsive, but it cannot be called unique either.

The wheel arches are quite prominent and provide the crossover with solidity and athletic qualities. The car's headlights have additional settings that increase excellent visibility. Chrome plated radiator grille tapers slightly and looks quite effective when paired with the piercing optical lighting system.

It is very strange that in the usual place where fog lights are installed there is auxiliary block lighting fixtures, while the fog lights are located below everyone else. This action cannot be called successful, because there is no additional plastic protection from chips on the body.

It is logical that when actively driving on gravel, you can find various defects in paint coating, which is very minimal. Side mirrors rear visibility has a large shape and does not require auxiliary settings when changing the person who controls the machine.

The rear part of the Lifan X60 looks good thanks to the light-amplifying optics, in which an LED system forming a trapezoid is mounted. If you examine the car more carefully, you can see skewed body parts, as evidenced by the different thicknesses of the cracks.

Exterior Chinese SUV has tendencies that are aimed at the production of crossovers. The car differs even from its “relatives” in the presence of streamlining and swelling.

Interior

The interior of the inexpensive SUV has moderate comfortable seating for 5 people, which includes the driver. The instrument panel consists of three deep wells and does not stand out for its information content. The panel installed in front has two levels and a massive central console, on which simple music and control knobs for the ventilation and heating systems are located.

If we talk about finishing materials and interior build quality, then each person will have a different opinion. For example, if you transfer to the Chinese crossover Lifan X60 from a VAZ 2106, the driver simply cannot get enough of it, and if the driver gets into the same Toyota RAV4 SUV, he will find many elements already known to him in the Lifan’s cabin, but these parts will be made with a completely different quality , which is characterized by Chinese assemblies.

It is worth mentioning that when you are inside the car, you can smell the smell of cheap plastic, although not phenolic, but still. It is also worth mentioning the troubles due to the presence of poor rubber door seals, poor sound insulation of the interior and engine compartment, assembly defects - all this is present as usual.

The minimum distance between the pedals, which are installed with a considerable difference, leads to risky control of the car. If we talk about flaws, the driver’s glove compartment has a rather small volume and is often capable of opening on its own for no reason.

Three passengers sitting on rear seats, feel free space and convenient location. Interestingly, the backrest of the second row of seats has an adjustable angle of inclination. I was very surprised by the amount of free space in the legs of passengers - as if you were in a large sedan.

Even tall passengers will be able to sit quite comfortably, and their knees will not feel discomfort. A nice detail for rear passengers will be the adjustable angle of the seats and armrest.

If you sit down at steering wheel car, then, unfortunately, you feel that there is no proper lateral support, although the seats are quite comfortable, but you cannot sit comfortably in relation to the steering wheel. There's a good amount of seat adjustment available to let you tailor your seating position, but the lack of steering wheel adjustments does dampen the experience a bit.

The interior leather trim is also not the trump card of this car. If you look at the panel of the car installed in front, you realize that you have already seen this somewhere - again a Toyota Rav4. Although the Chinese again copied the interior of the famous crossover, it cannot be said that it is a complete copy.

The designers still managed to show a little imagination and add some of their own moments. Just look at the front panel. I would like to talk about the fifth door, in order to open and close it, you need to make a great physical effort. The algorithm was not thought through, open the door luggage compartment You can use a button from the inside or press a key on the key, but there is simply no external handle.

The luggage compartment has 405 liters at its disposal, which is generally a pretty good result. However, that’s not all; if necessary, you can increase the usable space to 1,170 liters, depending on the position of the second row of seats. If you load the car right up to the ceiling, you will get 1,638 liters. Features of the Lifan X60 engine are described below.

Specifications

Power unit

No choice power unit. This single engine with a volume of 1.8 liters produces 128 horsepower and knows how to work on AI-92. It has four cylinders, 16 valves and variable valve timing. This engine was developed together with English engineers from Ricardo.

The motor complies with the European CO2 emission standard - EURO-4. It is for this reason that the dynamic component of the Chinese-made Lifan X60 SUV is mediocre. The most significant disadvantage when moving is the beginning. Due to unsuccessful accelerator adjustment, constant stumbling occurs when starting to move.

According to official representatives, the crossover overcomes the first hundred in 11.2 seconds, but in reality this result is 3.3 seconds longer. The maximum speed was set at 170 km/h.

At low revs You can barely feel the engine; it only comes to life when you pick up the speed. The company officially announced fuel consumption per 100 km – 8.2 liters in combined mode. The Lifan X60 engine clearly needs improvement or new engine options.

Transmission

Despite all its brutality, the Lifan X60 does not have the proper off-road potential. The main culprit is only the presence front wheel drive wheels Only the front-wheel drive model is available on the Russian automobile market. There are two gearboxes: a five-speed manual and a continuously variable CVT variator. Electronic gas pedal.

Suspension

If we talk about the suspension, Chinese engineers used McPherson struts in front, and a time-tested multi-link system on the rear wheels. A broken suspension works great with all sorts of imperfections on the road.

When you hit a large pothole, small shocks are transmitted to the interior of the car. Although the car does not have high ground clearance, the car rolls a little when turning.

Steering

But the way the hydraulic power steering and braking system functions is simply unpleasantly surprising. When turning the steering wheel, the wheels themselves respond with great delay, which leads to low information content and controllability of the car.

Brake system

In order to brake effectively, you need to fully depress the brake pedal, which is not good. By the way, the braking system on this car is presented in the form of disc mechanisms on all wheels.

When this happens, it feels like there is something wrong with the brake system. The timing is also very concerning. warranty service main components and assemblies of the machine, which is equal to only 1 year or 30,000 km.

Dimensions

The Chinese off-road vehicle Lifan X60 is 4,325 mm in length, 1,790 mm in width, and 1,690 mm in height. Wheelbase is 2,600 mm, and the ground clearance level is 179 mm, which, in principle, is not good result, although it’s also not bad, considering the quality of our roads.

The car is equipped with steel or light alloy rims measuring 16 inches. There are six color variations among the body paint options. White is standard, but you will have to pay extra for painting silver, grey, blue, cherry or black. Lifan X60 weighs 1,330 kg.

Crossover restyling

Chinese car company Lifan is probably the world champion in frequency of restylings own cars. This also affected the popular front-wheel drive crossover X60, which only in the summer of 2015 underwent minor changes that affected the appearance and technical performance.

Just a year later, the company released the new Lifan X60, which entailed changes in the exterior and interior. It is interesting that for the Russian market cars of 2017 model year started selling in December 2016.

Appearance

In fact, the Lifan X60 2017 has not changed dramatically. The vehicle received a replaced radiator grille and new bumpers. However, thanks to this, the crossover now looks more modern and attractive. There are broken lines that added appearance SUV brutality.

Lifan X60 has a fundamentally new face, small headlights, where there are halogen low-beam elements and unchanged fashionable lines of daytime running lights running lights. The headlights installed in front were designed in accordance with the Hawk-Eye concept.

The radiator grille was replaced with a new one, which has a large horizontal stripe in the middle. The “LIFAN” nameplate found its place on it. Below was a large bumper with unusually installed neat “foglights”. This time they decided to finally install them higher.

The SUV was equipped with large air intakes on the sides and in the middle. It is interesting that the new Chinese-made product almost completely repeats the front part of its roomy “relative” Lifan Myway, but, nevertheless, the “muzzle” is more masculine and angular.

The side part has obvious changes in the shape of the external mirrors. By the way, strips of indicator repeaters were conveniently installed on the mirrors, which became a little thinner. Chinese experts decided to expand the number of unique “skating rinks”. Now, in addition to 16 and 17-inch light alloy wheels, they will also be sold alloy wheels by 18 inches.

Large front wheel arches flow smoothly into a rounded bumper. They also did a good job on the rear, making it more sporty and topping it with a pair of “fake” holes for pipes exhaust system. There are also modified “oversized” lights, which were made using LEDs.

Salon

A large list of work was carried out inside the Chinese vehicle, so the interior was transformed well. The salon has a fully improved central console, on which a rather large 8-inch color display of the multimedia system was placed, supporting touch control, updated air conditioning settings modules and an audio system.

Among the interior decoration of the Lifan X60 2017, materials of improved quality are used. Many motorists will be pleased with the presence of carbon fiber inserts. This can be clearly seen in the Lifan X60 photo.

The maximum performance of the car received an interior trim with the use of combined leather, an 8-inch color display with touch controls and support for a satellite navigation system and a rear camera. We didn’t forget about the air conditioning system, the heating function for the seats installed in front and external mirrors, as well as support for electrical adjustment.

On top of that, new model received all the required upgrades, assistants and security systems that are present in any car today. In front of the driver, engineers placed the original dashboard, where there is LED backlight. It turns out that the two-tier architecture of the dashboard was broken with an expressive console.

Dashboard

The instruments, along with the audio system interface, are illuminated in a pleasant blue color. The multimedia system supports Bluetooth, and settings buttons are now installed on the steering wheel spokes. In general, the finishing began to be made of improved quality plastic.

Already standard version received ABS, emergency brake force distribution system, two airbags, height adjustable steering column, electric drive of mirrors, function of electric drive of front and rear windows, central locking and light sensor.

As a separate option, they install the function of heating and a microlift for the front seats, parking sensors, an electric sunroof, a rear camera, an assistant when starting up a hill, climate control and interior leather upholstery with double massive stitching. The company says it has done a good job on sound insulation.

Price and options

It is clear that one of the most important features of Chinese cars is their cost. On the market of the Russian Federation, from the very beginning, the car was offered with a couple of trim levels: the standard “Basic” and the improved “Standard” (LX). The cheapest package with manual transmission gear shift is estimated from 599,900 rubles.

It includes the presence of:

• ABS+EBD;
• central lock;
• pairs of airbags;
• electric windows;
• audio systems;
• radio with two speakers;
• roof rails;
• halogen headlights with corrector;
• electric drive of side mirrors.

The “Standard” package is priced from 654,900 rubles and has, in addition to what has already been indicated, the presence of front fog lights, air conditioning, audio system (radio+CD/MP3 with 4 speakers), decorative wheel covers.

Later, the “Comfort” package was added, which additionally includes a “chrome package”, heated side mirrors, cast rims, power unit protection, leather interior, more options for customizing the driver's seat, heating option driver's seat, parking sensors and audio systems with 6 speakers.

This modification is estimated at 679,900 rubles. Top equipment“Luxury” will already cost from 699,900 rubles and includes the presence of a “multi-steering wheel”, a heated passenger seat function and a sunroof installed in the roof. The most expensive equipment“Comfort” comes with a CVT and is priced from 729,900 rubles.

For our market, the 2017 model will come in 4 versions: Basic, Standart, Comfort and Luxury. The basic package will cost from 679,900 rubles, and the top version will cost no less than 839,900. To install a CVT, available from the “Comfort” version, you need to pay an additional 70,000 rubles).

The Basic package has 2 Airbags, electrically operated exterior mirrors, 4 electric windows, an audio system, a hydraulic power steering wheel, ABS systems and EBD. The Standard version, in addition to what is mentioned, has a heated driver’s seat, air conditioning and fog lights.

Comfort received crankcase protection, leather seats, heated exterior mirrors, heated passenger seats, rear parking sensors, 17-inch alloy rollers, chrome door handles and a decorative trim on the power unit.

Luxury already has a multifunction steering wheel, multimedia system with touch display support and 6 columns (which includes navigation system And rear camera), as well as a sunroof.

Options and prices

Equipment	Price	Engine	Box	Drive
1.8 Basic MT	679 900	gasoline 1.8 (128 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
1.8 Standard MT	759 900	gasoline 1.8 (128 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
1.8 Comfort MT	799 900	gasoline 1.8 (128 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
1.8 Luxury MT	839 900	gasoline 1.8 (128 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
1.8 Comfort CVT	859 900	gasoline 1.8 (128 hp)	variator	front
1.8 Luxury+ MT	859 900	gasoline 1.8 (128 hp)	mechanics (5)	front
1.8 Luxury CVT	899 900	gasoline 1.8 (128 hp)	variator	front
1.8 Luxury+ CVT	919 900	gasoline 1.8 (128 hp)	variator	front

Prices in the table are for December 2017.

Pros and cons

Pros of the car

• Excellent appearance of the car;
• Relatively low cost of the machine;
• Spacious luggage compartment;
• A good level of crossover visibility;
• The inside of the car is spacious and comfortable;
• Good suspension;
• The presence of an elegant rear LED optical system;
• Rich equipment of any configuration;
• Good maneuverability;
• Acceptable ride height;
• The latest generation has an unusual and stylish lighting system;
• There are various electronic assistance systems;
• Quite low fuel consumption;
• You can fold the backrests of the rear sofa and increase the usable space for transporting cargo;
• The latest version has a higher quality interior;
• The 2017 model has a touchscreen infotainment system;
• There are carbon inserts;
• Pleasant soothing lighting.

Cons of the car

• The steering wheel and driver's seat are poorly adjusted;
• Small glove compartment for the driver;
• Poor dynamics of the power unit;
• Short third gear;
• No all-wheel drive;
• Frightening operation of the brake system;
• Late steering response to steering wheel turns;
• Still, the power of the power unit is low for such a crossover;
• Excessive force when opening and closing the tailgate;
• The warranty period is alarming;
• Low ride height;
• No choice of powertrains;
• Lack of lateral support;
• The build quality and materials used are still far from European competitors;
• The dynamic performance declared by the manufacturer does not correspond to reality.

Tuning

Looking at the Lifan X60 photo, there is no ardent desire to tune your car, however, many car enthusiasts want to embellish their own vehicle a little in order to make it stand out among the general flow of cars in the city. For example, you can install a protective body kit that includes bumper covers, rear protective bars, side sills and sill guards.

If you use wind deflectors, deflectors and spoilers, you can slightly refresh and make your car individual by adding external tuning. Installing such accessories is quite easy, and it does not require special training, so you can carry out this procedure at any service station or in your garage. In addition, some drivers tune the headlights, giving the car brightness and style.

In this article we will review one of the representatives of city cars - Lifan X60 new.

In the appearance of the Lifan X60, motifs familiar to us from Japanese crossover Toyota RAV-4 second generation. But, unlike the early products of the Chinese auto industry, these are just motives. So we can consider the appearance of the X60 own development Lifan company.

In addition, company representatives announce a new level of quality. A prerequisite for such statements is cooperation with well-known Western manufacturers such as Bosch and Valeo. And the engine was created with the participation of the British company Ricardo.

To some extent, confirmation of the quality thesis can be found in the salon. It is assembled with high quality, it seems like it was not made in China. The finishing materials are quite high quality. The smell is present, but disappears in just half an hour. And it's a different smell. It smells like glue and sealant, not plastic. The interior is not luxurious, but it is spacious and comfortable.

The dashboard again evokes associations with Toyota, but is made simpler. It is very convenient to transform the back sofa. It folds in parts, the cushion folds forward, and the backrest lowers and forms a flat floor with the trunk.

The lack of all-wheel drive clearly positions the Lifan X60 as a city car. Essentially, this is a tall station wagon with increased ground clearance. Does not provoke the car into active driving.

General impression

Steering is weak feedback, the “zero zone” is blurred. And the engine does not have outstanding performance.

At the start, short first and second gears, with a pretense of sportiness, allow you to accelerate quite confidently, but already in the third the dynamics are lost. On the other hand, the Lifan X60’s element is city traffic, where it may well justify claims of efficiency.

The impression of the car remains twofold. On the one hand, there seems to be some kind of incompleteness, lack of thought. On the other hand, it’s not the same anymore chinese car, which was released 5 years ago. Lifan X60 truly demonstrates a new level of quality.

The first thing that catches your eye as you approach the car is that it is both similar and not similar to similar models other manufacturers. That is, there cannot be a conversation about copying something.

The appearance is quite attractive, modern, although without frills. Upon closer inspection, it turns out that the build quality has remained at the same level - a little finger can fit into the gaps between the wing and the door.

We open the door and smell cheap plastic. After airing it disappears, but where is the guarantee that the smell will not return in the summer heat?

The inside of the Lifan X 60 is quite spacious and comfortable. Complaints regarding the seating position of the driver and passenger are caused by the seats - the cushion is a bit flat, the support is weak. Unfortunately, we are not talking about lumbar support either. There are no questions regarding the placement of controls - everything is at hand.

The dashboard at first glance seems poor, but later you realize that everything you need is reflected on it. The steering wheel is adjustable only in height, and the adjustment range is small. The same applies to the adjustments of the front seats. But the rear sofa folds comfortably, forming one plane with the luggage compartment. The trunk in the Lifan X60 is larger than that of its classmates, but this does not affect the convenience of seating passengers in the rear.

Drive

The lack of all-wheel drive will cause some confusion among Russian motorists - the car is front-wheel drive. The manufacturer explains this by saying that all-wheel drive will lead to an increase in the price of the model. But if demand arises during sales, there will also be an all-wheel drive option.

As for the actual driving. Accelerating dynamics at the start it’s quite good, but the car is not conducive to an active drive. The response to steering movements is somewhat delayed and at first this is scary. The brakes work quite adequately. I was pleased with the suspension - it “swallows” small irregularities easily.

At the same time, nothing creaks or rattles in the cabin. But, as a price for comfort, the car tilts in sharp turns.

A sophisticated car enthusiast will immediately notice some similarities with Japanese car Toyota RAV-4, but is it so bad for the buyer? And the similarity is not so obvious. I was also pleased with the build quality - there are no gaps where fingers can fit through, although the plastic remains cheap, it no longer looks that way.

But the interior of LIfan X60 is almost exact copy the same RAV-4. Maybe that's why there are complaints about ergonomics driver's seat No? Everything is convenient, everything is at hand. Traditionally, products from the Chinese automobile industry are pleased with the presence of all sorts of bells and whistles that make staying in the car comfortable.

This includes air conditioning, power windows, a speaker system with a connector for connecting external devices and reading CDs, and many seat adjustments. Moreover, a lot comes already in the basic configuration. The developers also took care of the comfort of the rear passengers - the rear sofa is spacious, your knees do not rest against the front seats.

Comfort is added by a large folding armrest with two cup holders and adjustable backrest angle, which is very convenient on long trips. The rear sofa folds in a 60/40 ratio very conveniently, forming a flat platform with the trunk.

True, there is a fly in the ointment in this barrel of honey - the fastenings of the pillows are flimsy and do not inspire confidence. And between the trunk floor and the folded seat backs there is a gap, which in cars from other manufacturers is closed with panels. They didn't think of it.

The Lifan X60 is definitely not suitable for lovers of active drive. Not the best powerful engine, blurry reactions to steering movements, gear ratios gearboxes are set to move slowly and measuredly.

City car

The X60 is not suitable for those who like to mix dirt - it is only front-wheel drive and full-wheel drive is not expected. The element of this car is city streets, where it can demonstrate its main advantage - efficiency.

The brakes are quite adequate. I was pleased with the suspension setup. It swallows small potholes easily and naturally, but on a very bad road the interior begins to creak. And the sound insulation leaves much to be desired.

You can hear the engine in the cabin perfectly, and the arches are too noisy. True, the manufacturers promised that before introducing the car to the Russian market, they would “work on the mistakes.” So there is hope that the Lifan X60 will arrive in Russia without these shortcomings.

Well, here we are Lifan review X60 new - this car has both its pros and cons - it's up to you to choose.

Test drive

Lifan X60
Almost a crossover

Tsepkov Sergey ( 01.07.2016 )
Photo: PushCAR

Lifan X60 appeared in Russia in 2012, and since that moment it has gained an impressive audience of fans who closely follow the brand's new products and updates to existing models. The manufacturer puts the X60 in the rank of crossovers, even front-wheel drive, but still crossovers. Personally, I can’t bear to call it that. The X60, with a ground clearance of 179 mm, which is slightly more than that of the Peugeot 408 sedan (175 mm), and the absence of all-wheel drive, is perhaps the most regular hatchback. So it turns out that the Lifan X60 has only similarities with the crossover class in appearance. At the same time, Chinese Lifan company Motors has repeatedly announced its plans to equip the X60 with all-wheel drive. The last time this was discussed was in 2013. Ardent fans of the brand have been eagerly waiting and continue to wait for such a modification to this day. However, whether the Lifan X60 will receive all-wheel drive or not is anyone's guess. Quite recently it became known that in 2017 there will be a all-wheel drive crossover Lifan X80. The appearance of this new product should strengthen the brand’s position on the Russian market.

Let me remind you that we already test drove the Lifan X60 in 2013, as well as the pre-production X60 with an automatic transmission, which never went into production. And so, we had the opportunity to ride the updated Lifan X60.

Appearance

The updated Lifan has changed slightly in appearance. The radiator grille slats have changed plane and are now positioned vertically, the fog lights have become LED, and the pattern has changed rear lights. The update clearly benefited the X60; now it is even more difficult to discern the “Chinese” in it. It has some originality, there is no similarity with others car brands, in other words, it's not a clone.

WITH technical side Lifan body X60 is welded well. The body rigidity is decent, although it does have some displacement of body parts. Even if the gaps are not completely adjusted in some places, the car coped well with the Chinese crash test. Of course, the tests in the Middle Kingdom are not the same as in Europe or America, but they are similar in parameters.

Salon

But interior decoration Lifan X60 has not changed at all since the update. The Chinese left everything in its place, without changes. Therefore, both the pros and cons remained the same. The only thing is that the interior assembly in the updated version seemed to us to be of better quality.

What are the advantages? First, the high-rise Lifan X60. You really feel like you're sitting in a crossover. Secondly, there are all the necessary functions and options: air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, heated front seats, a center armrest, an audio system with a USB output, six speakers and navigation. Third, there are ISOFIX child seat mounts and airbags. And in the most “top” version, the X60 has an electric sunroof.

Another positive factor is that the interior of the Lifan X60 does not have that intoxicating smell that Chinese owners often complain about. Although there is a smell from the cheap leatherette seats, it is very little, not like in the X50 model or in some other models from the Middle Kingdom. Unlike the same X50, there is one cup holder on the central tunnel, plus one in the front door pockets and two in the armrest in the rear row.

Speaking of passengers, in the back row of the X60, passengers are not deprived of space and comfort. There is enough space for two or three people, and the seat backs can be adjusted to tilt.

As for ensuring the safety of the driver and passengers, the Chinese decided to make do with only two front airbags, ABS system with help module emergency braking And electronic distribution EBD braking force.

Moving on to the X60's shortcomings, I don't want to criticize it too much. The main problems with the car are minor and are purely due to the negligence of engineers and assemblers. The power window buttons are so delicate that in order to open the glass to the required distance, you will have to resort to repeated pressing. Further, the air conditioner washers have slight play, the steering wheel is adjustable only in height, and the seats have an indistinct profile. It is quite possible to improve these shortcomings, you just need to introduce a competent quality system both at the stage of work of Lifan engineers and at the Derways assembly plant.

Trunk

The luggage compartment volume is 405 liters, and when folded back row, then you can triple the space and get an almost flat floor. By the way, you can fold the back row in a 60/40 ratio.

Engine and gearbox

IN updated Lifan X60, the Chinese did not change anything under the hood, leaving the previous LFB479Q unit unchanged. Inline four with a volume of 1.8 liters and a power of 128 hp. capable of producing a maximum torque of 162 Nm at 4200 rpm. The engine was created with consultations from motorists from the English company Recardo and turned out to be quite reliable and does not raise serious questions when long-term operation. There is an opinion that when the Chinese designed their unit, they were guided by the Toyota 1ZZ-FE engine.

And if the Chinese never decided to install an automatic transmission on the X60, the CVT has already taken root on almost all models. According to the results of the test, the combination of the variator and the engine did not cause any contradictions. The Lifan X60 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 14.5 seconds, and the maximum speed of the car is 170 km/h. Owners say that in a “stock” car it’s possible to reach both 180 km/h and 190 km/h. Personally, I don’t recommend getting carried away with speed in this car. Its handling at speeds above 150 km/h does not inspire confidence in us. Lifan sails and yaws at high speeds.

Fuel consumption during the test drive in the mixed cycle was 10.7 liters of AI-92 per hundred, while the manufacturer reports 8.2 liters in the passport data.

Suspension

The X60 suspension has moderate energy consumption, and it is enough in the city and for trips to the country on a dirt road. The X60 has MacPherson struts at the front and multi-link suspension. Of course, you can break through it, but you will need to try to do this. If you drive properly over bumps, the suspension itself will not bother you; what will bother you more is the play in the steering rack, which is clearly felt on the steering wheel.

Resume

Lifan X60 is a practical city car that is capable of moving around the city, on the highway, and along the country road to the country. Required kit no-frills options complemented by a quite decent appearance. The only drawback of the model is, of course, the lack of all-wheel drive. The manufacturer has already promised all-wheel drive on the X60 so many times that many simply do not believe in its appearance.

I advise anyone who is seriously considering a Lifan X60 for purchase to look towards its competitors - Geely and Chery, and for comparison, take a ride on the Geely Emgrand X7 and Chery Tiggo5.

Price Lifan car X60 (1.8 CVT) from RUB 799,900.

We would like to express our gratitude to the representative office for providing us with a car for a test drive.

Chinese automobile manufacturer Lifan plans to update its own crossover X60. According to official representatives of the company, all-wheel drive will be installed on the car, in addition, it will receive a new appearance. However, car owners will have the opportunity to evaluate not only the advantages, but also the disadvantages of the updated car no earlier than 2015.
AvtoSreda reports this, citing official manufacturer. How significant will the changes be in appearance car remains unclear. However, according to some information, an Italian studio will have a hand in the exterior design. It will also carry out modifications to other models of the Chinese brand.
According to preliminary data, the improved X60 will go on sale in 2015. I would like to remind you that this car is now sold only with front-wheel drive.
While waiting for this new product, buyers from Russia will be able to evaluate the Lifan X60 with the existing automatic transmission gears - a car with this function will appear at dealers from Russia in April 2014.
Today, the Lifan X60 is sold with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with a power of 128 hp, and its price ranges from 499,900 to 579,900 rubles

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