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The new Lifan X60 of 2019 is a car that is a restyling of the previous model and, in its own way, an experimental combination of low cost inherent in cars and power, which has almost every crossover in the global car market. Start in your homeland Lifan sales X60 New started relatively recently and now, in this year 2019, the car came to the expanses of the Russian automotive market.

For cars model range X60 price is extremely low, given that every representative of its kind is a crossover. Moreover, in fact, each characteristic is fully consistent general concept vehicles of this class.

The new Lifan X60 can be purchased in Russia in four trim levels:

  • Base - from 564 thousand 900 rubles;
  • Standard - from 644 thousand 900 rubles;
  • Comfort - from 669 thousand 900 rubles;
  • Luxury (Luxury) - from 689 thousand 900 rubles.

Due to the fact that the configuration and prices are known, and this car already available for purchase on the territory of the Russian Federation, you can easily buy spare parts for Lifan X 60, the cost of which, by the way, will be low.

Before buying a 2019 Lifan X60, it is recommended to find out how much the same car costs, but with mileage. By buying a used car, you can save a certain amount of money, but it is important to consider that even a car from a car dealership has a very “tasty” price.

Given the easy availability of spare parts, low-cost repairs, amazing specifications and low prices, about Lifan X 60 every review is extremely positive. From good example Lifan x 60 shows that professional critics and motorists appreciate the manufacturers' attempt to please the consumer with something completely new.

Standard functionality

The basic equipment of the 2019 Lifan X60 has a large number of various additional extensions designed to facilitate management and provide the highest level comfort. Convenience, of course, extends to both the driver and each passenger.

Particularly noteworthy details of Lifan x 60 are:

  • alloy wheels;
  • a spare wheel that has the same base as the base wheels;
  • daylight sensor;
  • power steering;
  • roof rails;
  • front and rear fog lights;
  • halogen headlights;
  • chrome-plated radiator grille;
  • side mirrors painted in the main body color.

In the case of more expensive trim levels, Lifan x 60 can be equipped decorative caps for wheels, as well as on wheels can be installed alloy wheels. By the way, such disks significantly affect the cost.

Design

First of all, it is worth noting that various decorative thresholds can be installed on the Lifan X60, somewhat changing appearance cars. All kinds of thresholds can be purchased at the appropriate store or on the Internet. You can also find out how decorative thresholds look on the net by looking at a photo or video.

The new Lifan X60 is a very brutal crossover with a minimum number of small parts on the body and in the cabin. Its powerful radiator grille, large ground clearance and size, emphasize the main visual advantages of the car.

In spite of overall dimensions and equipment, the weight of the Lifan X60 is very small - this, as a rule, results in increased ground clearance.

Front and rear end in the new Lifan X60 is made in the same style, with maximum level design rigor. The side parts are made with less rigor, but each element, especially the thresholds, is replete with smoothness. The interchangeable thresholds themselves allow you to make wheel arches X60 more attractive.

The updated interior of this vehicle extremely difficult to describe in words. For his detailed analysis you need to study the relevant photos of the salon, as well as various review videos and every positive review on the Internet.

Learn bodywork and internal device Each attached photo will help.

Specifications

Regardless of configuration, each new Lifan The 2019 X60 is equipped with one single power unit, which was developed specifically for this model range. This motor runs on gasoline and has the following indicators:

  • working volume - 1.8 liters;
  • power - 133 liters. With.;
  • maximum speed - 170 km / h;
  • torque - 168 Nm;
  • acceleration time to 100 km / h - 11.2 seconds;
  • average fuel consumption per 100 km - 8.2 liters;
  • ground clearance - 179 mm.

The new Lifan X 60 fuel consumption deserves special attention, as for a full-fledged crossover, this figure is very insignificant. Judging as a whole, the fuel consumption of Lifan X 60 is hardly higher than the average passenger car from the same company.

The Lifan X60 engine deserves exceptionally positive reviews owners of this vehicle, both in Russia and on the world market.

The car does not provide four-wheel drive- The new Lifan X60 is sold exclusively with front-wheel drive. However, even so, the car will confidently stand on any road.

In combination with the engine, the consumer is offered two types of transmission - a 5-speed manual and a modern variator.

Notes

As a rule, the updated Lifan X60 repair requires only independent, do-it-yourself repairs. At the same time, it doesn’t matter which part is broken, it can be easily purchased and replaced.

Most often, the oil filter, fuses, spark plugs, fuse box and many others become unusable. technical elements. In addition, the electronic part of the Lifan X60 often requires repairs - in this case, it is still recommended to seek professional help from a car service.

Professionals in the auto repair shop will easily repair the car, check all the sensors and the clutch for serviceability. Also, if the thermostat and other parts need to be replaced, the owner will be told about it.

The oil required in the oil filter will also be checked and replenished. General renovation and diagnostics Lifan X 60 will be relatively inexpensive.

Lifan X 60 has been a leader in Russian market as one of the most popular off-road models from China. A new version crossover increased in length, received a new radiator grille with a wide horizontal chrome bar, the original head optics and in general began to look even more solid and representative. The back of the car has also changed significantly. Here are new fog lights and a bumper with more strict laconic forms.


The trunk of the car is characterized by a wide opening and a low threshold with a flat base. This allows you to load and unload luggage as simply and conveniently as possible. Under the floor of the luggage compartment is a compact 16-inch stowaway that does not take up much space. Trunk volume is 405 liters, but it can be significantly increased by folding down the backs of the second row of seats. In the cabin itself there are also many convenient places to store all sorts of little things.


New crossover can be purchased immediately in eight trim levels. There are five versions with mechanical box gears (Basic, Standard, Comfort, Luxury and Luxury +), as well as three versions with a shift box CVT gear(Comfort, Luxury and Luxury+). Already in basic version you will get driver front airbags and front passenger, anti-lock braking system with electronic distribution braking forces(ABS + EBD), electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, front and rear power windows, central locking With remote control.

Despite the fact that the previous generation of the car debuted just a year ago, the new redesign of the crossover brought noticeable changes to the exterior:
  • Head optics. The shape of the headlights remained the same - made in the Hawkeye concept, but the lighting power has become stronger. Also received other outlines running lights.
  • Radiator grille. Compared to previous model X60 updated chrome grille radiator became more massive and acquired more vertical fins (in previous generation auto they were horizontal).
  • Front bumper . The front bumper has become more massive. Fog lights moved higher to the head optics, which freed up more space for the side air intakes, which slightly increased in size and changed shape.
  • Rear lights . Rear parking lights modified shape are equipped with LEDs, which increases the safety of the driver and other road users.
  • rear bumper. The chrome line above the license plate has become wider, and in new bumper built-in exhaust pipes.

Improved interior

During the restyling, the roomy and spacious five-seater interior of the Lifan X60 2019 was also improved and received some changes, the main ones of which are:
  • Finishing. Interior trim is made in a two-tone range - light beige upholstery and dark dashboard and gender.
  • seats. The car can easily accommodate five passengers, including the driver. The front seats are heated. Row rear seats equipped with headrests and two armrests with built-in cup holders.
  • Dashboard. The instrument panel is made in laconic dark colors with a soft blue backlight, which has the ability to adjust the brightness of the indicators depending on the lighting in the cabin.
  • center console. The updated center console received an 8-inch color touchscreen monitor with built-in satellite navigation, a rear-view camera and Bluetooth. The air conditioning and audio system control modules also received an update.
  • Trunk. The luggage compartment has low walls for easy loading and unloading of luggage. The volume is 405 liters, which, with the rear seats folded down, can be increased to 1170 liters, and by reclining the seats and raising the shelf - up to 1638 liters.

The world premiere of the Lifan X60 crossover took place in 2011 at the Shanghai Motor Show, and in October 2012 the car appeared in the showrooms of Russian dealers, and the assembly of cars for our market was set up at factory Derways in Cherkessk.

The original model showed very solid sales results both in its homeland and in Russia, so the Lifan company updated the crossover twice - in 2015 its technical “stuffing” was improved, and a year later the appearance of X 60 was restyled.

Exterior


Initially, the Lifan X60 was an ordinary and unremarkable budget SUV, in the guise of which is full of borrowings from others. popular models. That is why, during the update, the brand's specialists tried to refresh the image of the off-road vehicle, making it more unique.

To do this, they completely redrawn the front of the Lifan X60, as a result of which the car received a composite bumper with a rib protruding from below. And although this had a negative impact on the corner of the congress, it significantly ennobled the appearance of the car. Also, the designers placed the foglight sections a little higher, and the running lights began to be LED strips.

It is impossible not to note the shield-shaped fine-mesh radiator grille. Two horizontal strips pass through it, and the name of the manufacturer is displayed on the wider top in chrome letters. Plus, the car received new headlights with stylish light edging, which makes the “look” expressive.



Lifan X60 2017-2018 in a new body has swollen wheel arches with neat plastic lining, rear-view mirror housings with thin stripes of repeaters, generously “seasoned” with massive chrome door handles, as well as compact roof rails.

The aft-mounted halogen lights are not as pretty as the headlights, but they still have a unique LED pattern. Diodes on the stern are also used to illuminate the license plate section.

AT bottom corners rear bumper on Lifan X 60, two chrome-plated trapezoidal pipes flaunt. They look impressive, but in fact they are only an imitation, and the real exhaust pipe only one. It is unremarkable and hidden under the bumper. On the wheels of the crossover, 17-inch alloy wheels with a remarkable design are installed.


During the update, Lifan specialists tried to increase the comfort of the cabin and improve the finishing materials. So, the interior of the X60 New meets passengers with eco-leather with neat contrast stitching. Not only the seats, but also the doors are covered with this material.

On the sidewalls of the latter, as well as on the front panel, there are additionally carbon-look decorative inserts, but there is practically no soft plastic in the cabin. Located under the massive visor, the dashboard looks bright.

The devices of the latter are located under solid glass, while right in the center there is a tachometer dial with electronic speedometer, and on the sides - indicators of fuel level and antifreeze temperature.

The new Lifan X60 2017-2018 has a clearly defined center console, in the upper part of which there is an electronic clock and ventilation deflectors, and below there is a large touch screen multimedia system.

The driver's seat is height adjustable. The three-spoke steering wheel, which on the top versions of the multifunctional can also be adjusted only in height. The back of the rear sofa leans back, and the adjustment range is wide enough and in the lowest position, passengers are reclining.

Characteristics

The overall dimensions of the updated Lifan X60 new 2018 are 4,405, 1,790 and 1,690 mm in length, width and height, respectively, wheelbase SUV is 2,600 mm. A McPherson-type suspension is installed in front, and an independent three-link in the rear. Brakes on all wheels are disc, and the front ones are ventilated. Ground clearance is declared at the level of 179 millimeters.

The new model Lifan X60 new has enough roomy trunk. By default, its volume is 405 liters, but the rear sofa seats fold in a ratio of 60:40, forming an almost flat floor and increasing the capacity of the compartment to a maximum of 1,794 liters. In the underground you can find a full-fledged spare wheel.

We offer a crossover exclusively with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine developing 128 hp at 6,000 rpm and 162 Nm available at 4,200 rpm. Such a unit works either in conjunction with a five-speed mechanics, or with a stepless variator.

The drive to the Lifan X 60 is exclusively front. Acceleration from standstill to hundreds of "Chinese" carries out slowly - for this procedure it takes him 14.5 seconds. Max Speed cars are limited to 170 kilometers per hour.


In Russia, Lifan X60 2017 is available in Basic, Standard, Comfort, Luxury trim levels. The first two are offered only with a manual transmission. In the very simple execution the car is equipped with steel 17-inch wheels, electric side mirrors, roof rails. In the cabin - a steering wheel with vertical adjustment, fabric upholstery, separating armrests front and rear, pockets on the backs of the front seats, folding second row (60/40). Of the equipment - power windows, central locking with remote control, audio system with 4 speakers, USB, AUX. The Standard version will offer front fog lights, air conditioning, and a curtain in the luggage compartment. The extended Comfort version includes alloy wheel disks, winter package(heated mirrors and seats), chrome door handles, leather upholstery, six adjustments for the driver's seat (four as standard). The most expensive equipment- sunroof, multifunctional wheel, navigation system.

Compact crossover Lifan The X60 is available with one powertrain. It's a 1.8 liter 4-cylinder naturally aspirated Gas engine with adjustable phases valve timing VVT-I. Max Power his - 128 Horse power, torque - 162 Nm. In tandem with the engine, a 5-speed mechanical transmission or variator. Regardless of the type of transmission, the Lifan X60 accelerates from zero to the first hundred in 14.5 seconds. The maximum speed is 170 km/h. Claimed fuel consumption in combined cycle- 8.2 liters per 100 kilometers. Volume fuel tank- 55 liters.

Lifan X60 is equipped with independent suspension all wheels - MacPherson struts in front and 3-link rear with stabilizers roll stability. Front brakes - ventilated disc, rear - disc. Steering- rack and pinion with hydraulic booster. The drive is only on the front wheels. The car has slightly increased in length - from 4325 to 4405 mm, the rest of the dimensions are the same: width - 1790 mm, height - 1690 mm. The wheelbase is 2600 mm. Turning radius - 5.4 m. Clearance (ground clearance) - 179 mm. The volume of the luggage compartment is 405 liters. If you fold the back rear seat, this figure is 1638 liters. Curb weight - 1330 kg.

Already in the basic version, the Lifan X60 2017 is equipped with two airbags (for the driver and front passenger), child seat mounts, anti-lock braking system brakes and distribution system braking force, as well as auxiliary system braking. The list of equipment also includes the ERA-GLONASS system, a light sensor, an automatic door unlock function when driving and an optional rear parking sensors. The CNCAP crash test rated the safety of the Lifan X60 four stars out of five possible.

The Lifan X60 crossover is a worthy combination of price and quality. car received attractive design exterior, spacious salon, roomy luggage compartment and modern technical equipment. To hereditary defects Lifan X60 can be attributed to budget materials for interior decoration, a relatively low level of production and assembly, and a rusting body. Availability only front wheel drive makes this car more of a city dweller.