Lifan, the main office of which is located in China, was able to announce on his official website about creating a new type of SUV. This representative should take the market. Modification will be called Lifan X60. The car has many advantages and disadvantages, what we will tell in more detail.
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The car body is made universal, which implies the presence of five doors. The length of the vehicle is 4.325 meters, the width of the car will take 1.79 meters, and 1.69 meters in height. As you should expect, the Chinese could not take advantage of the interior trim, and also to implement good assembly details. Many experts in this aspect of the company's work raised "three" on a five-point scale. It should be noted that when a quick look at the car, you can see the inconsistency of individual details of the design (for example, decorative body kit). Yes, and a large amount of gaps between the bodies of the body will not give joy to the new owner vehicle.
The salon itself looks rather impressive and respectable. Thanks to the original designer solutions, it can compete with many similar cars in the automotive market. But an experienced motorist will notice the obvious similarity with Toyota RA-4, which would certainly affect the price of the car. If you wish, you can compare the front console of two cars, as well as the elements of the panels. They indicate that the Chinese managed to copy another machine with accuracy almost 100%. At the same time, it is not necessary to refer to the representative of the Chinese automotive industry so severe - interior Toyota. RAV-4 has established itself from the best side, so those who want to acquire Lifan X60 will be guaranteed the maximum level of comfort and reliability.
Appearance
The appearance of the machine is significantly inferior to the quality of the interior decoration. It was clear that the Chinese really wanted to see in model row Lifan such a brainchild. In this regard, the decor elements were made simply delightfully. On the good level There is a sound insulation that does not allow you to penetrate the car outsider sounds and other screens, annoying driver. But here manufacturers decided to save on cheap plastic, fabric upholstery and primitive skin. So low level The quality of the elements used spoils the universal impression on the internal state of the vehicle. Yes, exist package Lifan X60 SUV, in which leather chairs are present, however, you can detect small wrinkles that for new car Just unacceptable.
The updated suspension suspension is attracted. Certainly, on appearance It seems very high quality. This is evidenced by the presence in the front of MCRHERSON racks, as well as reliable independent suspension with three levers. But the technical side of the structure is clearly not at the height: engineers from the Middle Kingdom are essential in the selection of rigidity and adjustment of the suspension elements. The fact is that when turning turning the machine begins very much noticeable to roll, and if we are talking about steep bends of the roadbed, the probability that the car will turn over, is close to the maximum value. Therefore, many owners of Lifan X60 may have a reflex to slow down on such roads in advance that for the SUV very illogical.
Chips
But representatives of the concern have something that can attract the attention of the sophisticated public. First of all, it concerns reliable disc brakes provided for in all four wheels (copier with their purpose to "excellent"). Also the magnitude of the impressive road Suitallowing us to overcome borders in the absence of parking spaces, will help Lifan to attract new buyers. Steering column It has a good setting - all the wheels are able to respond to any rotation of the steering wheel, which facilitates the handling of the vehicle and creating, thereby traveling when traveling.
The main advantage of the crossover is its low cost available to most consumers. In particular, basic equipment Lifan X60 to the Russian buyer will cost only 500,000 rubles, the improved LX model will imply the amount of money, equal to 560,000 rubles.
Standard modification of the machine has: Central locking, EBD + ABS, two airbags, modest audio system (2 columns and radio), electromechanical lifts, side mirrors With automatic drive.
The XL version will be equipped with front fogy Farams, air conditioning and improved audio system (four speakers, radio and supported CD / MP3 format), as well as a decorative type caps on wheels.
Among manufacturers petrol engines One of the leading places in the world market is occupied by the Chinese industrial group Lifan Industry Co. LTD (Lifan Group). The Lifan Engine is made by the company in a wide range.
Lifan Group enterprises produce power units that are successfully installed on:
- cars of any load capacity;
- mopeds and motorcycles;
- pumps and presses;
- sadovaya, snow removal and appliances.
The technical characteristics of Lifan motors comply with the requirements of world standards, and the optimal price / quality ratio makes it possible to compete with the most famous manufacturers of power units.
Of particular interest is the automotive gasoline engines developed in cooperation with the British engineering company Ricardo. An example of an effective cooperation is the Lifan LFB479Q engine, which is installed on the Lifan X 60 crossover.
In addition, engineers of the company, using the developments of leading world manufacturers, independently design reliable car engines. Thus, the LF48Q3 gasoline engine intended for the Lifan Solano model was developed on the basis of the Toyota 4A-EF licensed agent, which has long been a reference and quality standard.
Technical characteristics of automotive motors Lifan
| PARAMETERS | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Cylinder work volume, cube see | Depending on the type of engine: 1794 (LFB479Q) 1587 (LF481Q3) |
| Power, l. from | 128 (LFB479Q) 106 (LF481Q3) |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 79 (LFB479Q) 81 (LF481Q3) |
| Compression ratio | 10 (LFB479Q) 9.5 (LF481Q3) |
| Piston stroke, mm | 91.5 (LFB479Q) 77 (LF481Q3) |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Ignition algorithm | 1 - 3 - 4 -2 |
| Supply system | Distributed fuel injection |
| Form of the combustion chamber | Grebenum (LFB479Q) Wedge-shaped (LF481Q3) |
| Gas distribution mechanism | DOHC 16V + VVT-I (LFB479Q) DOHC 16V (LF481Q3) |
| Lubrication system | Combined (sprinkling and under pressure) |
| Oil volume, l | 3.5 (LFB479Q) 4 (LF481Q3) |
| Type of oil | Not lower than SG category (LFB479Q) 5W-40, 10W-40 (LF481Q3) |
| Cooling system | Forced coolant circulation |
| Type of fuel | Neeterized gasoline A-92, A-95 |
| Fuel consumption, l / 100 km | 8.2 (LFB479Q) 8 (LF481Q3) |
Engine installed on the following cars: Lifan X 60 and Lifan Solano.
Description
Chinese Lifan LFB479Q and LF481Q3 engines are constructively represented by a two-cylinder power unit with two distributive treals Top arrangement and 16 valve cylinder head (DOHC 16V).
Their design has a lot in common, for example, the same type of lubricant and cooling systems. Fuel supply is carried out by the method of distributed injection with throttle valvecontrolled by electronics.
However, in the design of motors there are significant differences. For example:
- the drive of the gas distribution mechanism in the LF481Q3 motor is carried out using a belt, which does not exceed 100 thousand km., And in LFB479Q, a metal chain is used for this purpose, which has a large margin of strength;
- the LF481Q3 engine combustion chamber, in contrast to LFB479Q, has a wedge-shaped form, which provides high fuel combustion rate and reduces the loss of coolant;
- piston stroke in the LF481Q3 motor less than the diameter of the cylinder (short-acting engine), which requires to achieve maximum power of higher revolutions;
- different motors and systems electronic control. LFB479Q power unit equipped with effective system variable phases vVT-I timingthat allows you to get the maximum torque (168 nm) already at 4,200 about. min.
Tuning
Chinese engines LFB479Q and LF481Q3 in a specialized tuning studio can be subjected to chip tuning.
The engine tuning performed by experts will allow:
- Increase power.
- Eliminate factory flaws softwareleading to unpredictable roques and twitching.
- Enlarge the motor life.
- Increase the responsiveness of the electronic pedal of gas.
- Reduce fuel consumption.
- Increase the magnitude of the torque.
For firmware, an OBDII diagnostic jack is used, which is usually located in the pedal zone.
Lifan low-power engines
One of the priorities in the work of Lifan Group is the development and serial production of gasoline engines with a capacity of 2.5 to 15 liters.
Among them are the models:
- with electric starter;
- with a downhole reducer;
- with automatic clutch;
- with lighting coil.
These engines are installed on:
- Motoblocks.
- Electric generators.
- Motorobsters, motorcycles, etc.
A typical representative of this type of product is the single-cylinder engine Lifan190F-R, with a capacity of 15 liters, and intended for installation on cultivators and other low-power techniques. It is distinguished by durability and efficiency, and the presence of a downgrade reducer allows you to expand its area of \u200b\u200buse.
In addition, the motor is equipped with a lighting coil, which makes it possible to connect the necessary equipment with a total power of no more than 40 W.
To start it uses the system transistor ignitionwhich provides reliable operation in any operating conditions.
Every year, representatives of the Chinese auto industry conquer new leadership positions in the market. With increasing positions, the confidence of motorists towards SUVs and crossovers from "Podnebyss" takes place. A large private company Lifan One of the first to dispel the negative idea of \u200b\u200bthe reliability and quality of products from China. In 2011, the company presented compact crossovercalled Lifan X60. For 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 model like domestic drivers? Everything is extremely simple. Lifan X60 is an inexpensive and affordable medium-sized crossover with good dynamic characteristics. The car is quite simple in a constructive plan: 1.8-liter Toyotovsky gasoline engine, reliable mechanical 5-speed box, front-wheel drive. On such a car and the city is pleasantly riding, and on a country road with relative comfort can be driving. But, before buying a crossover, it is best to know right away, what is the resource of the engine Lifan X60.
What engine is under the hood of Lifan X60?
Chinese engineers do not hide that during the design of the car, their views were focused on the bestsellers of the automotive world - and Hyundai Santa. Fe. As a result of the Japanese Korean Symbiosis, something is average, but it is worth saying that an externally model turned out to be attractive. In addition to the design, the technical component was borrowed: under the hood of the crossover, 1.8-liter 1ZZ-FE engine installed, which was legendary with operation on many Japanese cars, with great success of 500 and more than thousands of kilometers. True, the motor has undergone some changes before installation.
Engine optimization under chinese crossover Engaged in the English company Ricardo. The engine was equipped with a gas distribution phase change system, the installation itself received a cross-arrangement. Index power aggregate - LFB479Q. Also, the changes touched the control unit - it was equipped with another firmware, - and some layton elements, the Chinese were developed independently. At the outlet of the engine received 128 horse power At 6000 revolutions per minute.
Specifications LFB479Q:
- type - four-cylinder, row motor;
- 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 says that the car is adapted to russian conditions Operation, but, nevertheless, not fully. If bumps and small potholes "Chinese" overcomes without problems, then heavy off-road He will cope not under power. For urban operating model suitable best way. Due to the electronic fuel injection, it was possible to reduce the level of fuel consumption by the installation by as much as 3%. In this case, the motor is 8% more powerful than similar engine options thanks to Delphi and Bosch control systems.
Potential resource
Motor LFB479Q admired the parent in the face of 1zz-Fe not only the main advantages, but also disadvantages. Chinese engineers, together with English designers, have done a lot of work in improving the motor, they really managed to increase power and reduce the "appetite" of the unit. Chronic diseases at the Toyotovsky engine are not so much. Car enthusiasts note a small overrun of oil after 150 thousand mileage kilometers. And it is really proven by the practice of operating a car with Motors of the VVT-I fact. It is almost impossible to influence this process, since the level of consumption of lubricant is largely predetermined constructive feature engine
When the LFB479Q begins to "eat" the oil, many owners are solved for not the cheapest procedure - replacing the catalyst by the flame arrester. With overrun motor oil The failure of a catalytic neutralizer is a matter of time. For this reason, the first engine problems can begin already 150-200 thousand kilometers of the way. In China, car owners found the following way out of the situation: move from the recommended mineral lubricant on semi-synthetic.
LFB479Q maintenance service rules:
- The first to pass after 3000 km of mileage - completely replace the engine oil;
- Not exceed 3,500 revolutions per minute crankshaft for the first 1000 kilometers;
- During the running period, the car does not go to long distances;
- Not towing the car;
- Refueling the recommended fuel AI-95, otherwise problems with the motor at an early stage are possible;
- Adhere to the manufacturer's installations in terms of selecting engine oil and material replacement intervals.
A resource-intensive chain is installed as a drive on LFB479Q. On average, it serves as 100 thousand mileage kilometers. It is necessary to periodically check its condition, due to the unfavorable operating conditions of the car, it is possible early stretching of the product. With timely and high-quality maintenance, the engine resource Lifan X60 will be 300 - 350 thousand kilometers.
Reviews of auto owners
The Chinese are strong as a service and service provided, thanks to these advantages against the background of other representatives today they manage to conquer an increasing number of buyers. Details and components in Russia to Lifan X60 abound in every city. Wherein chinese manufacturers cars are largely oriented not only on domestic market, but also external, in particular, to the Russian. Domestic buyers are available various equipment Auto: from the basic to the suite. What is the resource of the engine Lifan X60 in fact, in detail will tell the reviews of the owners.
- Egor, Taganrog. Lifan X60 acquired in 2012 in dealer Center. Served in the first time. The period of running was smooth and without incident. After passing the first 3,000 km completely replaced the engine oil. The engine works stably, turns do not float. I also satisfied the dynamics of the car. Many complain about the lack of motor power. I do not agree with that. The car feels confidently on the track. When overtaking does not suffocate. I try not to load the installation strongly. Already passed 120 thousand kilometers. The oil does not "eat", changing the regulations. There were no problems with the car. Of course, to the level and status of the RAV-4 or Santa Fe, "Chinese" does not reach, but may well compete, for example, with Kia Rio.
- Albert, Moscow. Before buying a crossover at an attractive price, I was interested in one question: "What engine is in the Lifa x60?" As a result, it turned out that the engine there Toyotovsky. Without inflatable gathered the right amount of money and went for the purchase. The car acquired a new one in the cabin, it was in 2013. Since then, the car has passed 130 thousand km. Were there problems with the engine? Absolutely no. Bulk recommended lubricant G-ENERGY F Synth 0W-40. The oil is inexpensive, but sometimes it is not so easy to get. As an alternative to recommend Liqui Moly. LONGTIME HIGH TECH with a viscosity of 5W30.
- Sergey, Voronezh. Crossover Lifan. X60 gave me parents. I am not a fan large carsBut I personally liked this model personally. Exploiting the car for 5 years, on the odometer is now exactly 100 thousand mileage kilometers. According to the manufacturer, the engine resource is at least 200 thousand kilometers. But it is quite obvious that the figure varies into a greater and smaller side depending on the timeliness of the passage. I'm watching the state of the motor, so there was never any problems with him. Even the chain has not yet changed, but may soon have to do this work, since its service life is calculated on 100 pumps.
- Vyacheslav, Irkutsk. I got a car straight from China. For four years of driving Lifan X60, I can say responsibly that the Chinese have seriously prepared for the release of this model, spent a lot of effort and funds to implement ideas. It turned out a good product, and the motor is omnit. What, but the engine in this car is reliable. They suffer a little other components of the vehicle - suspension, there are shortcomings in the cabin. But it is little things, if you consider the cost of Lifan X60. Recently was a hundred, the masters had diagnostics, said that the engine is in excellent condition, and it is 95 thousand km of mileage. Also from their words: resource LFB479Q minimum 300,000 km.
- Valery, St. Petersburg. Personally convinced more than once in the fact that the car with 1zz-Fe go to half a million kilometers. As we know, LFB479Q is the prototype of the Toyotov engine. It is safe to assume that the installation resource of the Lifan X60 is at least 300 thousand km. I have a crossover 2012 issue in maximum configuration. I am surprised in the positive sense of the word. The Chinese really learned to make decent SUVs and crossovers. To date, mileage - 160 thousand. Oil from replacement to replacement.
- Cyril, Rostov. A good car that I exploit from 2015. Machine took on secondary market In excellent condition for a decent amount. At that time, the car mileage was 50 thousand km. Today is already 110 tyk. The power unit is sensitive to the quality of fuel and engine oil. Place only at proven stations, also do not move away from the manufacturer's recommendations in terms of the choice of engine oil. At a minimum, take decent analogues. Otherwise, oils are encircled, the gaps will disturb, the valve mechanism will fly. There are no problems then not to avoid. Personally, there were no problems with my car. It turns into any weather, but the oil does not "eat", although the network is written that the engine is characteristic of the "massener". Who knows him, perhaps the time has not yet come. But I am sure that with the proper attitude and breakdowns of the "hearts" there will be no car.
The resource of the Lifan X60 engine is in a strict correlation with the quality of the crossover service. Many owners are trying to extend the service life power plant By applying repair and recovery compositions. In practice, such manipulations often lead to the desired result: compression normalizes, the noise noise level is reduced during operation, the motor resource is also increased by several tens of thousands of kilometers. Motor LFB479Q is designed for 300 - 350 thousand km of mileage. It is very easy to develop the entire manufacturer's potential in the manufacturer, but to extend the service life of the CPG details is not so easy.
The fact that the Chinese are copied by the development of eminent producers to no one secret. Lifan uses licensed copies of Toyotovsky engines in its models, which customize (most likely to reduce the cost of the proceedings) under its standards. For example, in a popular model, but with modifications.
The Lifan X60 establishes the engine, which was copied from the legendary series 1zz-Fe, the legends about which they go throughout the Far East.
The index in the Lifan engine with a volume of 1.8 liters has an abbreviation LFB479Q.
Chain or belt
Immediately answer the question that worries many leifanovodes, belt or chain? Refractory ...
Although the chain has its drawbacks, but most of the domestic motorists are very afraid of the belt cliff, probably, it is afraid from a domestic car industry.
Engine features
Location of the power unit in Lifan X60 transverse. Engine with a values \u200b\u200bof changing the phases of gas distribution. By the way, the LFB479Q version is called the VVT, which clearly skipping the connection with the Toyotovskiy development VVT-I. The Chinese removed the prefix -i (with Intelegence). The fact that the British (Engineering Company Ricardo) took part in the development of the Chinese engine.
The Toyotovsky engine was very reliable, he was put on the most running models, among whom Corolla (the most sold car in the world in class C), Avensis and even Selik. The most common problem was MACHINE - this is a disease of all engines with VVT-I technology, which is caused by a constructive feature and manifests itself after 150 thousand km.
The photo where the rings lay on the 1zz-Fe engine, as a result increased flow Oil.
In the Far East, we decided the problem is not very beautiful way. Most owners simply completed it. They switched to semi-synthetic (whereas the specification should be 5W-30 synthetics) - it is cheaper. But it is worth remembering that in the Far East, such engines will not capital, they simply order contractual parts are spare parts with mileage no more than 50-70 thousand. Japan is the islands, there are no longer anywhere. But the Japanese has no contract chinese engines LFB479Q series, and can not. The possibility of svpa is unknown.
If the Lifan X60 engine starts to eat oil, the catalyst can soon fail. In this case, it is changed to the plane sensor, the technology of the company is worked out, but the cost of the inadequate.
All photo session The idea of \u200b\u200bthe eternal engine is already many hundred years. But still there is not a single existing model - the law of energy conservation will not be deceive!
In the cherry x60, we comfortably booted in four, and the trunk was bent under the string, and now they are slowly rolling towards Mount Akhun. Flashing fuel pointer and unobtrusively hints that our crossover is about to stall. But we have already traveled about thirty kilometers on mountain serpents in the vicinity of Sochi and even never turned off the air conditioner!
In China, finally built a valid sample of the perpetual engine ?! .. Everything is much more prosaic, on our, just yesterday that the X60 conveyor does not work, the fuel level sensor does not work. The design of the float is such that it is easy to damage during the assembly fuel tank. And after all, it is not clear who to blame the Chinese, who designed such a fragile detail, or the workers of the Russian factory of Derways, showing negligence when assembling.
With loaf on the best
The suspension design of the X60 is classic - McPherson in front and an independent trigger from behind. But they are not the best way, when passing turns with a good asphalt, the crossover is strongly cubed, and its rear wheels At the same time, "walk" to the left and right in the transverse direction. Although the car is quite stable on direct sections. Is that a little harsh overcomes joints and pits. But if you are a supporter of the saying "you go quiet, you will continue," you will not find anything particularly negative in the hawves and manners of the X60.
The most important thing is in the urban bustle of the X60, it feels quite compact car, on which, at the expense of huge mirrors and a large area of \u200b\u200bglazing, it is easy to rebuild and park even on the tightened streets.
"Go on full sail"
Imagine this situation: you need to get somewhere around the sea, while the time allotted on the journey is not limited. What will you do? Raise the sail and due to the energy of the wind sail yourself calmly, where the eyes look. Than not eternal Engine? The main thing is to avoid storms and periodically overlook the sail when it is proud. Of course, on land under the sail, it is possible to move around in the deserts.
But in general, the essence is extremely clear - for free and how long it is possible to move long today at the expense of the "Darm" wind energy ... well, even at the expense of solar energy, of course. But the night happens much more often than the absolute calm at sea.
So the Chinese company Lifan chose as his logo "Eternal Engine" - three stylized sails, symbolizing quality, innovative technologies and care for customers.
True, we did not find exceptional innovations in Lifan X60, and the quality of the car, despite the Circassian assembly, remained at the "typical Chinese" level. Plastic lining thresholds in the region of the left rear door It took himself right in the process of the test drive, under the arches, the plane of peeled noise insulation was found, and on the suspension levers - traces of poor-quality casting and subsequent processing.
At the same time, the gaps on the body are distinguished by places, only a person with strong muscles will be able to close the door of the luggage compartment, and the mechanism of the scene of the MKP lever hurts during switching.
What the Chinese are really strong - it is in care for customers. They promise to submit specifically for the next year. russian market The X60 version with dark skin salon, as well as fully drive.
At the same time with the service and service, for which the Chinese traditionally scold, Lifan is also all right. Spare parts and consumables for several millions have already been imported to the central warehouse in Moscow, and in the near future, they will have its own reserves from regional dealers, by the way, as much as 79.
But segment available cars increased passibility Constantly expanding. Yes, and now there is a strong competition: you can buy Chinese Analogs in Chery Tiggo / Vortex Tingo., it is possible to support the domestic producer and get a "Shevi-Niva" or proceed easier and buy a bestseller - Renault Duster.. What am the Lifan X60 stand out against this brethren? The main advantages are rich equipment and spacious salon. And the quality of the Circassian assembly and Chinese components of the company's representatives promised to stabilize.
