Lifan x60 is pretty cute appearance crossover. Is it really that good to use? The reviews of the owners of this car will tell you about this.

Among other things, the car has two airbags, all four power windows with automatic closers (activated by long pressing the close button on the key fob). Also implemented automatic switch on light when darkness falls. Now this is not relevant, so they came up with the idea of ​​doing this: the light sensor is covered with adhesive tape, and the steering column switch is set to the AUTO position. Now the dipped beam will turn on when the ignition is turned on and go out 30 seconds after it is turned off.

The car is equipped with standard security system. It reacts to the opening of the doors, although there is no sensor for the hood and trunk. But there is a remote trunk release button on the standard key.

Max speed indicated 170 km / h Acceleration up to 100 km more than 14 seconds Fuel consumption in the combined cycle 8.2 liters per 100 km. In fact, it is slightly higher due to constant problems and incorrect operation of the oxygen sensor. Curb weight 1330 kilograms. This is the mass of the car in running order, that is, with all fluids, consumables but without the driver and passengers. Maximum permitted weight 1705 kg. This is the permissible maximum crossover load, that is, the mass with cargo, driver and passengers allowed by the manufacturer.

Characteristics lifan x60 – Engine

The engine was named LFB479Q This is a four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1.8 liters. Engine power 132 hp at 6000 rpm. 16-valve motor with timing chain drive. Equipped with vvt-i. Torque 168Nm / 4200 rpm That is, at 4200 rpm, the motor has the best throttle response.

Engine problems happen ... There are knocks in the engines of some cars. The case is infrequent, about 2-3 engines per hundred cars. They replace the entire motor assembly under warranty. The plant is constantly working to improve the design, so to speak, "learn from mistakes."

Lifan x60 transmission characteristics

The clutch is single-disk mechanical, the clutch drive is hydraulic. This means that there is no clutch cable and the discs are squeezed out using hydraulic cylinders. Filled in brake fluid. Changing the clutch master cylinder is a little inconvenient, it is located in a hard-to-reach place and is connected to. The gearbox on the x60 is a five-speed manual. Actually nothing special reverse gear It does not have a synchronizer, so it turns on with a small push.

Characteristics of the Lifan x60 chassis

Tubeless low-profile tires are installed on the lifan. Tire pressure 290 kPa. It is worth noting that tires with a high profile look much better on the car. Landing diameter of tires is 16 inches. The size is 215 x 65, that is, the sidewall height is 65% of the tire width (215 mm). MacPherson front suspension: Rear suspension multi-link independent. Such a suspension swallows road bumps much softer.

Lifan x60 steering characteristics

Steering on x60 rack and pinion with. Minor problems with the hydraulic booster on the lifan have been noticed, namely, the gur tube often bursts. The malfunction is eliminated under warranty and at the moment, the manufacturer may have already changed the design of the tube or system itself, in order to avoid further appeals from citizens. The steering wheel is adjustable only in height and that, in my opinion, is not enough.

Characteristics of the brake system Lifan x60

The brake system on the lifan is dual-circuit with vacuum booster brakes. Equipped with ABS with EBD rear wheel pressure control function. Front and rear brakes disk, and parking brake separate pads are provided, but already in the drum.

Every year, representatives of the Chinese auto industry are gaining new leadership positions in the market. With the growth of positions, there is also a strengthening of motorists' confidence in SUVs and crossovers from China. Large private company Lifan one of the first volunteered to dispel the negative perception of the reliability and quality of products from China. In 2011 the company presented compact crossover, dubbed the Lifan X60. In a relatively short period of time, the car was able to get into the main car charts, including the list of the best Chinese crossovers.

Why did the domestic drivers like the model? Everything is extremely simple. Lifan X60 is an inexpensive and affordable mid-size crossover with good dynamic characteristics. The car is quite simple in terms of design: 1.8-liter Toyota gasoline engine, reliable mechanical 5-speed gearbox, front-wheel drive. It's nice to drive in such a car and in the city, and country road with relative comfort you can drive. But, before buying a crossover, it is best to immediately find out what the life of the Lifan X60 engine is.

What engine is under the hood of the Lifan X60?

Chinese engineers do not hide the fact that during the design of the machine, their views were focused on bestsellers automotive world- and Hyundai Santa Fe. As a result of the Japanese-Korean symbiosis, something in between came out, but it is worth saying that outwardly the model turned out to be attractive. In addition to the design, the technical component was also borrowed: a 1.8-liter 1ZZ-FE engine was installed under the hood of the crossover, which became legendary when it was used on many Japanese cars that traveled 500 or more thousand kilometers with great success. True, the motor before installation has undergone some changes.

The British company Ricardo was engaged in optimizing the engine for the Chinese crossover. The engine was equipped with a variable valve timing system, the installation itself received a transverse arrangement. Index power unit– LFB479Q. The changes also affected the control unit - it was equipped with a different firmware - and the Chinese developed some of the layout elements on their own. At the output, the engine received 128 Horse power at 6000 rpm.

Specifications LFB479Q:

• type - four-cylinder, in-line engine;
• number of valves - 16:
• compression ratio - 10;
• preferred gasoline - AI-95;
• piston stroke - 91.5.

The non-alternative front-wheel drive modification of the crossover indicates that the car has been adapted to Russian operating conditions, but, nevertheless, not to the full extent. If the “Chinese” overcomes potholes and small potholes without problems, then he cannot cope with heavy off-road. For city operation model fit the best way. Due electronic injection fuel consumption has been reduced by as much as 3%. At the same time, the motor is 8% more powerful than similar engine options thanks to Delphi and Bosch control systems.

Potential resource

The LFB479Q motor adopted from the parent in the face of 1ZZ-FE not only the main advantages, but also disadvantages. Chinese engineers, together with British designers, have done a lot of work in improving the motor, they really managed to increase power and reduce the "appetite" of the unit. There are not so many chronic diseases in the Toyota engine. Motorists note a slight overspending of oil after 150 thousand kilometers. And this is a fact proven by the practice of operating a car with motors of the VVT-I series. It is almost impossible to influence this process, since the level of consumption lubricant largely predetermined design feature engine.

When the LFB479Q starts to "eat" oil, many owners decide on a not the cheapest procedure - replacing the catalyst with a flame arrester. Overspending engine oil catalytic converter failure is a matter of time. For this reason, the first problems with the engine can begin after 150-200 thousand kilometers. In China, car owners have found the following way out of the situation: switch from the recommended mineral lubricant to semi-synthetics.

LFB479Q Maintenance Operation Rules:

• The first MOT to take place after 3000 km of run - completely change the engine oil;
• Do not exceed 3500 rpm crankshaft during the first 1000 kilometers;
• During the break-in period, the car should not travel long distances;
• Do not tow the car;
• Refuel with the recommended AI-95 fuel, otherwise there may be problems with the engine at an early stage;
• Follow manufacturer's guidelines for engine oil selection and oil change intervals.

The LFB479Q is driven by a heavy duty chain. On average, it serves for 100 thousand kilometers. It is necessary to periodically check its condition, due to unfavorable operating conditions of the car, early stretching of the product is possible. With timely and high-quality maintenance, the life of the Lifan X60 engine will be 300 - 350 thousand kilometers.

Reviews of car owners

The Chinese are strong in the quality of the service and service provided, thanks to these advantages, against the background of other representatives, today they manage to win an increasing number of customers. There are plenty of parts and components in Russia for the Lifan X60 in every city. At the same time, Chinese auto manufacturers are largely focused not only on domestic market, but also external, in particular, to the Russian one. Domestic buyers are available various configurations cars: from basic to luxury. What is the resource of the Lifan X60 engine in fact, the reviews of the owners will tell in detail.

1. Egor, Taganrog. Lifan X60 purchased in 2012 in dealer center. Served there for the first time. The break-in period went smoothly and without incident. After passing the first 3,000 km, the engine oil was completely replaced. The engine runs stably, the speed does not float. I am also satisfied with the dynamics of the car. Many complain about the lack of motor power. I don't agree with this. The car feels confident on the track. When overtaking does not suffocate. I try not to load the installation too much. Already passed 120 thousand kilometers. The oil does not “eat”, I change it according to the regulations. There were no problems with the car. Of course, the “Chinese” does not reach the level and status of the RAV-4 or Santa Fe, but it may well compete, for example, with the Kia Rio.
2. Albert, Moscow. Before buying a crossover at an attractive price, I was interested in one question: “What engine is in the X60 Leafs?”. As a result, it turned out that the engine is Toyota. Without hesitation, he collected the necessary amount of money and went shopping. The car was purchased new in the cabin, it was in 2013. Since then, the car has covered 130 thousand km. Were there any problems with the engine? Absolutely none. I fill in the recommended lubricant G-Energy F Synth 0W-40. Oil is inexpensive, but sometimes it is not so easy to get it. As an alternative, I recommend Liqui Moly Longtime High Tech with 5W30 viscosity.
3. Sergey, Voronezh. Crossover Lifan X60 was given to me by my parents. I am not a fan big cars, but I personally liked this model. I have been operating the car for 5 years, now there are exactly 100 thousand kilometers on the odometer. According to the manufacturer, the engine life is at least 200 thousand kilometers. But, it is quite obvious that the figure varies up and down depending on the timeliness of the maintenance. I monitor the condition of the motor, so there have never been any problems with it. I haven’t even changed the chain yet, but it may be necessary to do this work soon, since its service life is designed for exactly 100 thousand.
4. Vyacheslav, Irkutsk. I got the car straight from China. For four years of driving the Lifan X60, I can responsibly say that the Chinese have seriously prepared for the release of this model, have spent a lot of effort and money to implement the idea. It turned out to be a good product, and the motor is excellent. Something, but the engine in this car is reliable. Slightly other components suffer vehicle– Suspension, there are flaws in the cabin. But these are trifles, given the cost of the Lifan X60. Recently I was at the service station, the masters carried out diagnostics, they said that the engine was in excellent condition, and this was after 95 thousand kilometers. Also in their words: the LFB479Q resource is at least 300,000 km.
5. Valery, St. Petersburg. I was personally convinced more than once that cars with a 1ZZ-FE engine go half a million kilometers. As we know, LFB479Q is a prototype of Toyota engine. We can safely assume that the resource of the Lifan X60 installation is at least 300 thousand km. I have a 2012 crossover maximum configuration. Machine I'm surprised in the positive sense of the word. The Chinese have really learned how to make decent SUVs and crossovers. To date, the mileage is 160 thousand. Oil from change to change.
6. Kirill, Rostov. Nice car that I have been using since 2015. Took the car to secondary market in excellent condition for a decent amount. At that time, the mileage of the car was 50 thousand km. Today is already 110 thousand. The power unit is sensitive to the quality of fuel and engine oil. Refuel only at proven stations, and also follow the manufacturer's recommendations in terms of choosing engine oil. At least get worthy analogues. Otherwise, the oil scraper will coke, gaps will be broken, valve train will fly. Problems then can not be avoided. Personally, there were no problems with my car. It starts up in any weather, the oil does not “eat”, although they write on the net that the engine is characterized by an “oil burner”. Who knows, maybe the time has not yet come. But I am sure that with the proper attitude and breakdowns of the “heart” of the car will not happen.

The resource of the Lifan X60 engine is in strict correlation with the quality of service of the crossover. Many owners are trying to extend the life power plant through the use of repair and restoration compounds. In practice, such manipulations often lead to the desired result: compression is normalized, the engine noise level during operation is reduced, and the motor resource is increased by several tens of thousands of kilometers. The LFB479Q motor is designed for 300 - 350 thousand kilometers. It is very easy to develop all the potential put into the installation by the manufacturer, but it is not so easy to extend the service life of CPG parts.

The fact that the Chinese are copying the developments of eminent manufacturers with might and main is no secret to anyone. Lifan uses licensed copies of Toyota engines in his models, which he adjusts (most likely in order to reduce the cost of production) to his standards. For example, in the popular model, but with modifications.

An engine is installed on the Lifan X60, which was copied from the legendary 1ZZ-FE series, legends about which circulate throughout the Far East.

The index for the Lifanovsky engine with a volume of 1.8 liters has the abbreviation LFB479Q.

Chain or belt

Let's immediately answer the question that worries many lifan growers, a belt or a chain? Rejoice...

Although the chain has its drawbacks, but most domestic motorists are very afraid of a broken belt, probably this is a fear from the domestic auto industry.

Engine Features

The location of the power unit at Lifan X60 is transverse. Engine with a variable valve timing system. By the way, the LFB479Q version is called VVT, which clearly slips through the connection with the Toyota development of VVT-i. The Chinese removed the prefix -i (with intelegence). An interesting fact is that the British (Ricardo engineering company) took part in the development of the Chinese engine.

The Toyota engine was very reliable, it was put on the most running models, including the Corolla (the best-selling car in the world in class C), Avensis and even Celica. The most common problem was oil eating - a disease of all engines with VVT-i technology, which is caused by a design feature and manifests itself after 150 thousand km.

Photo where the rings on the 1ZZ-FE engine lay, as a result increased consumption oils.

In the Far East, they solved the problem in a not very beautiful way. Most owners just put up with it. They switched to semi-synthetics (whereas the specification should be 5w-30 synthetics) - it is cheaper. But it is worth remembering that in the Far East such engines are not capitalized, they simply order contract spare parts - these are spare parts with a mileage of no more than 50-70 thousand. Japan is islands, you can't run over there anymore. But the Japanese have no contract Chinese engines LFB479Q series, and cannot be. The possibility of a swap is unknown.

If the Lifan X60 engine starts to eat oil, then the catalyst may soon fail. In this case, it is changed to a flame arrester, the company has worked out the technology, but the cost is not cheap.

Chinese manufacturers do not stand still and produce more and more new cars with enviable regularity. And for some reason, their new items are much more attractive, at least outwardly, than the new items from AvtoVAZ. And if things were to be improved with the build quality on the derveys, then the cars would be the first in terms of price-quality ratio. Well, as long as there is what is...

The new Lifan X60 crossover does not personally remind me of anyone, and in general, you can give a lot of examples of similar cars from other brands. The big minus of the Lifan is that it is a front-wheel drive crossover. It was originally planned as an SUV, but four-wheel drive would make the car much more expensive. And the Chinese rightly decided that for now they can’t pull the competition in the SUV segment.

Few people will buy Chinese cars expensive, more people will give preference famous brands in the same price range. So they decided to make cheap and beautiful.

Well, it turned out to be a very nice car for moving along city roads and highways. The small volume of the trunk can be compensated by installing a streamlined trunk on the chicken. There are already railings for it.

Well, now closer to the body. Let's look at some characteristics of the new X60 bra.

Engine

The motor of this SUV was named LFB479Q. But in fact it is a copy of the Toyota 1ZZ-FE. The engine size is 1.8 and it is equipped with a continuous -i system. Like the Japanese, this motor is long-stroke, which allows you to develop good traction at low crankshaft speeds. Bore 79 mm and stroke 91.5 mm.

But the engine is still different from the Emgrand one. On X60 it has electronic pedal gas, and on the emgrande the 1.8 engine is equipped with a cable drive.

Related video: Test drive lifan x60

Ignition coils on X Sixtieth are individual for each cylinder, which, however, in my opinion, does not give any tangible benefit, but only leads to an increase in the cost of the entire structure.

Well, I immediately foresee the question: Where is the thermostat on the Lifan X60? It is not located in the most usual place. It is at the location of the thermostat that coolant flows from the radiator to the engine. Here are two photos to make it clear where the thermostat is located.

Transmission

The X60 has a mechanical 5-speed gearbox. Single disc clutch with hydraulic drive. Possible malfunctions clutch. Clutch vibration may be due to uneven pressing of the disc, slipping of the driven disc. Also, the clutch will vibrate when the disc is oiled or the clutch housing is loosened.

Noise manual transmission

1. Lack or poor quality of oil

2. Worn or damaged bearings

3. Worn or damaged gears

4. Damage to the synchronizer.

Difficulty shifting gears

1. Fork is deformed

2. Worn or damaged friction cone of the synchronizer ring

3. Faulty gear selection mechanism

4. Poor mobility of the gearshift cables.

Malfunctions of hinges of equal angular speeds

A crunch in the front with the wheels turned out and driving at low speed indicates the need to replace the external CV joint

Vibration at the beginning of acceleration when driving in a straight line indicates the need to replace the inner CV joint

Chassis

suspension type:

Rear suspension - three - wishbone independent with a trailing arm

Parameter

Meaning

(car not loaded) Note Front camber -1°12′±30′ Front toe-0°43′±30′ (-7.5~-3.5mm) adjustable ′±30′ Camber rear wheels-0°57′±30′adjustableToe-rear -0°6′±30′ (-1.1~2.8mm)adjustable

Engine compression

Setting marks on the timing chain when replacing it on the Lifan X60 engine

The photo below clearly shows how to set the timing marks when replacing the chain.

A 1.8-liter is installed on the Lifan X60 gasoline engine with a capacity of 133 liters. With. This is enough for a measured, quiet ride. Those owners who want more from the car change the firmware. At the same time, one of the main advantages of the Lifan X60 engine is moderate consumption in the city, you can invest in 10 liters per 100 km. But it all depends on the driving style, type of drive, installed box: five-speed manual transmission, CVT.

In general, the X60 resembles the Toyota RAV-4 CA30 crossover, which was produced until 2013. Here is a similar radiator screen, side panels, outlines of the front optics. Lifan is inferior to its Japanese counterpart in terms of reliability and technical specifications. Although this is a decent car for the money. Consider the pros and cons.

AdvantagesLifan X60	FlawsLifan X60
✓ Good value for money, even in the most "charged" versions	X Obvious shoals of assembly - both in the body and in the cabin
✓ High ground clearance - 180 mm	X You need to get used to a kind of "clutch-box" bunch
✓ Spacious interior, roomy trunk (1638 l with folded seats and shelf)	X Weak paintwork, in some places rust appears on the arches, trunk lid, under the door seals
✓ Successful in terms of clarity and smoothness of switching box, which is rare for cars Chinese made
✓ High energy intensity suspension

Lifan X60 engine: detailed acquaintance, resource assessment

The four-cylinder in-line engine Lifan X60 LFB479Q is presented by the Chinese company as its own unique development, which was made jointly with the British company Ricardo. In reality, this is a prototype of the Toyota ICE 1ZZ-FE. Japanese engine was placed on Avensis, Corolla, Matrix, Celica. It is considered reliable, but with runs over 150 thousand km, it starts to eat oil: they coke oil scraper rings, exhaust valves, the gaps between the piston and the cylinder walls are violated. This is fraught with failure of the catalyst, which is often changed to a flame arrester. To avoid such a fate, you need to follow the rules Maintenance and refuel with high-quality gasoline.

If you filled in fuel of dubious quality, we recommend using a combustion catalyst. It will increase the octane number of gasoline, minimize carbon formation and consumption, and protect against engine errors. check engine, which often lights up when refueling with gasoline with an octane rating below 93. Such an error can lead to changes in the engine management program.

Extend resource Lifan engine The tribotechnical composition of RVS-Master will also help X60. For processing LFB479Q you will need (the volume of oil in the system is 3.5 liters). Thanks to the processing of the Lifan X60 motor with a friction geomodifier, it will be possible to:

• Normalize compression by restoring working surfaces with a layer of cermet.
• Make cold starts easier.
• Reduce noise and vibration.
• Stabilize idle.
• To achieve an increase in resource - up to 120 thousand km.

With runs of more than 100 thousand km, it makes sense to use the Lifan X60, which will improve the functioning of the injectors and dynamics, eliminate failures during acceleration, and reduce gasoline consumption.

What is remarkable about the Lifan X60 box?

For the Lifan X60 crossover, a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic are available. Manual transmission quite durable, although aggressive driving, cross-country driving, untimely replacement oils can shorten its life. This will be manifested by a characteristic howl, difficulties with switching, extraneous sounds of a metallic nature. If the above problems are due to natural mechanical wear, compounding will help. This will restore the geometry of the gears, increase the resource of parts, compensate for existing wear, and make gear shifting smoother.

Automatic versions use the popular CVT from Punch Powertrain. The oil in it should be changed at a mileage of 60 thousand km. And for the restoration and prevention of breakdowns, it is advisable to combine maintenance with the processing of the Lifan X60 box with a composition.