Lifan X60 Automatic translate

The Lifan X60 is a compact SUV first shown at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show (then known simply as the "Lifan SUV"). It was later re-released in April 2011 and several more times until 2018. In terms of styling, it takes inspiration from the third-generation Toyota RAV4, but is not generally considered a Toyota copycat due to the major differences between the two vehicles in terms of chassis and dimensions.

As of November 2013, only one powertrain option was provided with a 1.8L engine mated to a 5MT. Automatic models went on sale in 2014, and the 2016 model is also available with a CVT.

The interior of the car is quite modest (the model belongs to the budget class), but this particular drawback can be corrected with the help of car covers. The model is rare for our market, but for example, the specialized supplier “World of Cases” offers a whole range of cases for Lifan x60 (see the link, there is delivery within the Russian Federation).

In 2012, the X60 was the 18th best-selling SUV in China, reaching 35,722 deliveries. Also, it was the most popular Lifan model in foreign markets; in the first five months of 2013, 9,120 examples were produced for export. Annual sales reached 56,647 in 2013 and 60,235 in 2014, and in 2018 it exceeded 100,000 vehicles sold.

In the spring of 2018, the new compact crossover Lifan X60 2018-2019 was presented in Shanghai. The technical characteristics of the 2018 Lifan X60 boast a new engine with the abbreviation VVT (the Japanese development VVT-i, which is used in new Toyota engines, immediately comes to mind) and a volume of 1.8 liters. This VVT LFB479Q 1.8 engine was developed in collaboration with the British company RECARDO (the Recardists themselves do not deny) and uses many parts from German companies such as Bosch and Valeo. Perhaps the Chinese engine is reaching a new level of quality.

Disc brakes on all four wheels with ABS. Rear multi-link independent suspension, front McPherson. Rack and pinion steering with hydraulic booster. The engine is mounted well, no vibrations, shocks or other inconveniences are transmitted to the body.

The Chinese do not plan to equip this crossover with all-wheel drive, as they believe that it is not competitive. By 4WD the price will increase and it will no longer be considered budget.

As for the design of this compact crossover, it is similar to most similar cars:

The price of the car is about $12,500.