Beautiful and unusually attractive cars began to come to us from our eastern neighbor. Chinese auto industry this year has become incredibly productive and offered customers a huge number of new products. Among these new proposals, it is worth noting the DongFeng H30 Cross - an SUV that surprises with its appearance, attractive price and positive feedback. H30 Cross is assembled only in China so far, but the car gained popularity even before it began to be officially sold in our country.

The Dong Feng company is not yet very popular in Russia, but official representative offices, massive advertising and good performance of new cars will do their job. H30 may well become one of the most attractive offers in its microniche.

The appearance of a new car - do I need a cross prefix?

Looking at the first photos and videos of the car from DFM (as Dongfeng is also called in the world), a potential buyer is confused - it’s not at all clear what kind of car it is. By external characteristics and a photo from some angles, we can safely say that we have an ordinary crossover with a slightly raised ground clearance. But the following features indicate that the DongFeng H30 Cross belongs to the fashionable youth cross-country class:

• a plastic lining runs along the lower part of the H30 body - protection from gravel;
• a clearance of 175 millimeters also indicates that we have a cross in front of us;
• roof rails make the DongFeng SUV visually taller, adding status;
• also in H30 Cross rear and front bumper form short overhangs;
• the wheel arches are quite voluminous, and the crossover wheels themselves are very large.

From the above, it can be understood that the DongFeng H30 Cross really belongs to the crossover class, but says nothing more about it. In the interior, the car is quite calm, the interior is not conducive to a sporty or aggressive trip. The first test drive shows that the landing of the car is quite easy, the driver does not have a desire to leave the track on the field and check the off-road functions in this car.

Specifications - marvel at Chinese technology

If you think that the Chinese origin of the car and the DongFeng badge on the grille stigmatize quality, you should read the first customer reviews of the car. You will be surprised, but only good things are said about H3 Cross, exposing serious advantages to each other technical equipment novelties. Even for a test drive in the salon, it is not necessary to go to understand that we have a real leader in our price segment with these characteristics:

• the engine under the hood of the DongFeng H30 Cross is a standard 1.6-liter power unit with a potential of 117 horses;
• gearbox for the base - 5-speed manual, for the top - 4-band Japanese automatic Aisin;
• fuel consumption in combined cycle approximately stops at around 7 liters per 100 kilometers;
• the maximum speed of the car is limited to 183 kilometers per hour;
• suspensions justify the title of cross, they are quite tough and reliable.

Needless to say, with such a technique, DongFeng immediately became of interest to potential buyers in the crossover class? The new H30 has acquired interested buyers for a long time, and its official appearance on the market has become a factor in a significant increase in sales. Of course, there are also limiting factors in the popularity of the car, because we are talking about a Chinese brand, the attitude towards which has not yet had time to line up.

The price and equipment of the machine in different trim levels

Despite the official presentation of the car on the market, it is difficult for the buyer to find reliable information in open sources. For detailed information about the Dong Feng car, you need to go to the salon, take the car for a test drive and talk with a consultant who himself does not always fully understand the proposed technology. DongFeng H30 Cross has the nice features of its starter kit at an affordable price:

• four airbags and several important active systems protection of the driver and passengers;

• in the cabin there is air conditioning with manual, but very convenient control;

• the quality of plastics has grown surprisingly, it is pleasant to touch the buttons and adjustments in the cabin;

• multimedia system with touch screen adorns the center console basic configuration H30 Cross;

• 15" alloy wheels with uncomplicated design will also decorate your car.

With such features Chinese crossover may well become the market leader in its field. The main thing is that at the beginning of 2015 the starting price, which today is 540 thousand rubles, does not jump by a couple of tens of percent due to the exchange rate of foreign currencies in Russia. If prices rise, the car will stop being so interesting and getting rave reviews from Russian buyers.

Summing up

Chinese cars in the cross class have long ceased to be a low-quality alternative to the cheapest European hatchbacks. Today, a crossover from the Middle Kingdom may well provide good quality travel, excellent cross-country ability and reliability. It is also worth noting a significant improvement in the safety parameters of modern cars.

Such features make the DongFeng H30 Cross a very attractive option that claims serious sales. The question remains only in the price of new cars in 2015. If the company manages to keep the cost within the current indicators, the model has every chance of success.

Dong Feng H30 Cross, which was tested both on city streets and on country roads, turned out to be a car without any surprises. Which surprised me. After all, two problems are usually associated with Chinese cars. First, an uncomfortable fit, especially for people with long legs. Secondly, the phenolic smell in the cabin. However, in this regard, it differed from its Chinese counterparts for the better.

There were no complaints about the aroma in the cabin or the convenience of landing. Wheel adjustable both in terms of tilt and reach, which is still rare on cars from Chinese leaders. Usually they do not indulge buyers with such luxury as steering wheel adjustment for reach. Here it is, although, admittedly, in a very small range.

The only thing that can be said about the landing is that it is quite comfortable, without any pronounced jambs. Even with a tall driver, the legs fit and the seat can be moved back quite far. The pillow has a normal shape, like the back. Finishing material, somewhat funny, but pleasant. The upholstery of the seats has perforation, and therefore in hot weather it is quite comfortable to sit on them.

However, this is where the driver comforts end, as everything else remains the same. However, it would be naive to expect any radical change in the quality of materials. Here is the most common plastic, in some places not too well imitating carbon. On the front panel, it is easy to see some assembly flaws and bumps. The glove compartment handle surprises with its flexibility, which gives rise to doubts about the topic, but how long will it last?

But Dongfeng H30 Cross is a pleasant surprise when you find yourself in the second row. Even if the front seats are moved all the way back, rear passengers in the knees free place. Moreover, the backs of the seats are soft, and therefore even if the legs rested against it, it would not give rise to any troubles. Passengers in the second row can freely put their feet under the front seats. As for the central tunnel, here it is low, so that the third passenger will be quite spacious.

You won’t surprise anyone with the electromagnetic key of the trunk lock, even on Chinese cars mobiles. The rest of the trunk, like the interior, was no surprises. It is neat, with two niches for storing small items. The backrests fold almost flush with the floor. Stored underground is a jack, a crash stop sign, and a full-size spare tire.
Dongfeng H30 cross is made according to all the canons of the automotive industry. True, these canons belong to the last century. The car is built on the basis of the Citroen ZX, which was produced by the French in the early 90s. It has a torsion bar rear suspension.

Steering specifics

The secret behind Dongfeng's unhurried response to steering inputs lies in the number of turns the steering wheel makes. From lock to lock - almost four turns. For modern car this is a lot, so all the turns that are made on other cars without intercepting the steering wheel, here you have to do intercepting the steering wheel. But this, as they say, is a matter of habit.

Name brand Dongfeng translated as "east wind", but it accelerates far from like a wind, in best case like a light breeze. True, there is enough noise during acceleration of the Dong Feng H30 Cross. The driver presses on the gas, the engine speed rises to the maximum, acceleration is still very slow. The character of the car is clearly phlegmatic. In the city there is enough such dynamics, but problems are possible on the highway.

Noise isolation is rather weak

The second problem of Dong Feng H30 can be called poor sound insulation. The soloist in the chorus of noises is the engine. However, if you do not strongly strangle him, do not try to squeeze all the horse juices out of him, then the noise will be quite moderate and not too straining your hearing.

It should be noted that a four-speed Japanese automatic is installed here. Aisin. Let the ancient, but time-tested design, and therefore very reliable. There is reason to believe that this box will outlive the car itself. In addition, it works well and goes well with such low-power and low-volume motors.

The engine here is gasoline, with a volume of 1556 "cubes", that is, more than 1.5, but less than 1.6 liters. But fuel consumption pleases. In the city, with the climate control running, the consumption does not exceed 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers. If you try, you can put in a smaller expense.

The dynamics of Dong Feng H30 cannot be praised, but the work of the brakes should be positively evaluated. It is not known how they will behave in extreme situation, but at normal driving the brake pedal is very informative. It is possible to calculate the braking distance with great accuracy.

Out of city

We leave on the track, gas to the floor, third gear. The speedometer shows the number 120. Surprisingly, at this speed, Dong Feng H30 Cross holds the trajectory quite confidently. There is no yaw and even the wind noise is very mild. It is clear that adjusted for the price and origin of the car.

Even with strong wind the car does not throw from side to side, it keeps perfectly normal in the lane. This is another one a pleasant surprise. Still, the Chinese designers did a good job with the suspension. More precisely, they copied the European solution very well. On the H30 Cross, you can cover more than one hundred kilometers without feeling tired, which is very important for any car.

Performing the “rearrangement” maneuver on the Dong Feng H30, the steering wheel of which makes almost four turns “from lock to lock”, is not the most interesting task, but it can be done. By the way, there is no stabilization system here. The car did not present any surprises. Turning the steering wheel is easy, but it takes a long time to do it. Also says the lack of a stabilization system.

As the test drive showed, Dong Feng H30 Cross, with a sharp rebuild, tends to fall into a skid. Pulling it out of there is not that difficult, but you need to work the steering wheel ahead of the curve, again considering the fact that you need to turn the steering wheel a lot.

By and large, Dong Feng H30 does not have any serious flaws. The car really turned out to be quite good, but here everything will be decided by the price. The cost of the car, of course, depends on the configuration, but in the database it is 599,000 rubles. Accordingly, cars of the Russian assembly will be competitors to it.

Specifications Dong Feng H30 Cross

• Engine capacity: 1.6 liters.
• Gearbox: 4-speed automatic.
• Power: 117 HP
• Torque: 153 Nm.
• Maximum speed: 180 km/h.
• Ground clearance: 17.5 cm

From mid-May last year to Russian market came another Chinese auto company. They brought to Russia a sedan and SUV, identical in their characteristics. They differ only in body types and clearance height. Under the hood, they hide 117 horses in the form of a 1.6-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine.

DongFeng H30 has a good ground clearance and sufficient dynamics for driving around the city and light off-road.

A little about the company

DongFeng is not a sharashka office, but rather eminent Chinese corporation. From 1969 to the present day, it has acquired the status of one of the major automakers in the Middle Kingdom and acquired contracts with Citroen, Renault, Nissan and even Volvo. By the way, teamwork with the latter, made from the "East Wind" (this is how the name of the company is translated) the largest producer trucks in China. By the way, their trucks have run over the roads of Russia for more than one thousand miles, but cars are just appearing on the market.

And the company decided to start with the S30 sedan and H30 crossover. They were developed, of course, not specifically for Russian roads, but before sales started, the Chinese drove over our asphalt (and in some places its absence) about two million kilometers in order to adapt both cars as best as possible for harsh conditions Russia.
Out?

I must say that the SUV turned out pretty good.

Dongfeng H30 (by the way, that's right, not Dong Feng H30) has good ground clearance and sufficient dynamics for city driving and light off-road driving. Of course, it will not replace your full-fledged frame SUV With all-wheel drive, but with other crossovers he can compete. It seems that Dongfeng decided to compete with Lada with this model Kalina Cross and Renault Sandero step way.

What's outside?

Externally, the crossover looks like a Volvo XC70, and quite strongly. This can be seen both in the general silhouette of the car, and in its individual elements and design solutions- bumpers, false radiators and rear lights are unequivocally identical. Perhaps they are even interchangeable, but no one has yet tested this. A couple more cars with which parallels are drawn in appearance are two Citroens: ZX and Xsara and Peugeout 306. However, this is not surprising: in addition to contracts with Volvo, Dong Feng has been manufacturing these very Citroens since 1996 in China.

Video: DongFeng H30 Review

What is inside?

Some filling under the bottom of the car also suggests associations with the French car industry:

1. Suspension, axles and drive exactly repeat the 306th Peugeot and Citroen ZX. By the way, about the suspension. The certificate says in Russian and white that the rear suspension of the H30 Cross is independent. Representatives of the company in Russia also loudly declare this. But China would not be China if the finished product fully complied with the declared technical parameters. Rear suspension the crossover is actually dependent, with a transverse torsion bar. It was this one that stood on the 306th Peugeot, and obviously the Chinese considered it successful and decided not to touch it.

2. power unit- This is a clear reference to another land of the rising sun - Japan. And they copied it not from Suzuki and not from Mitsubishi, but from a more prosaic Nissan Tiida. And this is also not just like that: Thyids in China are also collected by DongFeng.

Under the bottom

The bottom of the car. It is there that all peculiar Chinese manufacturers hack.

If you suffer (or enjoy) perfectionism, then you definitely should not look under the bottom of the crossover. Crooked and unevenly applied mastic (which is especially noticeable in the corners), the absence of even a pitiful semblance of protection on the crankcases of the units and the possible imbalance of the wheels right at the exit from the car dealership. But it is worth noting that with a clearance of 175 mm, nothing threatens the crankcases, especially since this is not the lowest part of the car - the exhaust is suspended below everything.

under the hood

We have already said enough about the engine, but the gearbox should be said separately. There are two possible options: five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The automatic machine is quite suitable for city trips, and if the car has to drive mainly on primers and light off-road, the modification with manual transmission is definitely a winner here.

The hood itself is quite well soundproofed and the noise level in the cabin is quite low. But the hood lid rests on foam rubber seals, which in a couple of months will simply turn into dust. Therefore, they will have to be replaced with rubber ones (one way or another).

A combined hodgepodge of reliable and time-tested units has reached the Russian market.

Another drawback in the engine compartment is that it is quite difficult to get to air filter, nozzles interfere. Of course, they can be bent or separated, but this brings some additional inconvenience.

Salon and electronics

Interior design can be quite attributed to minimalism. But this is a bit different from the minimalism that is inherent in other Chinese manufacturers. Although the interior trim used the most budgetary materials, it looks quite presentable. And most importantly, the interior of the cabin will not become boring even after a few years - there is simply nothing to get bored with.

Briefly about the pros and cons

A definite plus of the salon:

• Space: on back seat can comfortably accommodate three people with a height of 180 and more;
• All elements are well thought out and ergonomic;
• On the center console on-board computer you can find out interesting data about the car and also the time, date, and the like;
• The car's Chinese origins in the interior design are reminiscent of a glossy steering wheel insert, too catchy for Western models. However, in general, the interior is made in a Western manner.

Nice, chic salon.

The fact that the seats are upholstered in fabric and the sides are too soft can spoil the impression.
In any configuration, the car has multimedia system with touchscreen control, which is essentially a 6.5-inch tablet. With it, you can use both flash drives and disks, use the Handsfree system. AT complete set there is a parking sensor that displays an image on the tablet rear camera, and Bluetooth is added for perfect comfort.

The sound is output to 4 speakers, the quality of which can suit most motorists. Musicians and connoisseurs of perfectly pure sound may not be fully satisfied.
But air conditioning and 4 airbags, for sure, everyone will like it.

Test drive: in the city and off-road

Important! The car is definitely not designed to conquer off-road in impenetrable mountains or forests. But it is perfect for problematic roads in Russia.

The Chinese assembled it on the basis of a platform created by the French from the PSA concern, and specially adjusted it to the conditions of Russia. To do this, for three whole years, the experimental model cruised along the potholes and patches of our roads. It will be comfortable to go to the dacha, picnic, beach or make your way through the streets of the city in it.

H30 Сross has only 2 pedals instead of the usual 3, which is very convenient for overcoming traffic jams in megacities.

One gets the impression that the car is designed for a leisurely and accurate ride. When you press the gas or brake pedals, it reacts smoothly, without sudden jumps. In the first case, this is a definite plus, but the second will have to adapt.

To unscrew the steering wheel from lock to lock, you will have to turn it 3.7 times - sharp turns will not work either.

Issue price

The most important advantage of Downfengs is their price. Although these SUVs are called parquet, their price is comparable to budget European hatchbacks. Today, the price of such a car is on average 75,800 yuan, which is approximately equal to 446,000 rubles.

Given that the safety performance for last years Chinese cars have increased significantly, then the purchase will be unambiguously profitable.

Video: Opinion on DongFeng H30

Another one entered the Russian market Chinese company- at the end of April, Dongfeng also presented the all-terrain hatchback H30 Cross. Both are built on the same base, but they have a lot of differences between them.

Of course, Dongfeng H30 Cross 2018-2019 (photo, price) is somewhat shorter than the four-door - the overall length of the hatchback is 4351 mm, but at the same time it turned out to be wider (1760) and higher (1528) sedan. The wheelbase of both models is 2,610 millimeters, and the hatch's trunk volume is 417 liters.

Options and prices Dongfeng H30 Cross 2019

MT5 - 5-speed manual, AT4 - 4-speed automatic

Externally, Dongfeng H30 Cross stands out not only for its protective plastic body kit along the perimeter of the body, but at the same time it has a radiator grille and bumper that are different from the sedan. Plus, such a car boasts an increased ground clearance of 25 mm and roof rails.

In addition, the all-terrain hatchback is available with optional all-wheel drive, which gives it a few points over similar models of competitors, which are usually limited only to a body kit and raised ground clearance (and even then not always).

But the car is based on a rather ancient platform from the Citroen ZX. Although it has been modernized, the controllability of the model may still be worse than that of more modern classmates. But this approach to design is used by most Chinese automakers.

The DFM H30 Cross (characteristics) is driven by a 117-horsepower gasoline engine working volume of 1.6 liters. It can be combined as paired with a five-speed mechanical box, and paired with a 4-band automatic Aisin.

The price of the new Dongfeng H30 Cross 2019 starts at 649,000 rubles (44,000 rubles. more expensive than a sedan). The standard equipment of the model includes front and side airbags, ABS, power windows on all windows, power rear-view mirrors and a standard audio system with 4 speakers. The version with automatic transmission is estimated at 709,000 rubles.

(continuation of operation) I traveled through the Ural mountains (M5 highway), I thought it would be difficult on the machine. No, everything turns out fine, the box switches, the engine pulls, you can overtake without fear, but there is one "but". Apparently the "brains of the machine" are so sharpened that it increases gears (when driving uphill) earlier than if I were driving a mechanic, i.e. you can still safely go to the "3rd", and the machine is already switching to the "2nd". Probably the developers put a certain meaning into this, but it is not clear to me. There is a lot of noise, but there is no sensible ride! And on the straight lines there is not enough "5th, 6th". Dvigun rushing, and the box, here it is all ...

I tried the maximum speed on an empty straight - I scored 178 km / h, but I won’t lie, I don’t know for sure, the road could be a little downhill. Once again, the Chinese are great.

Advantages of the car

• A car is what you need! I especially liked the use of "cruise control" on long hauls. The set speed keeps like clockwork! Holds the road cornering very well, goes like an iron, but also beats the pits "very well". Harsh!
• The average fuel consumption, at an average speed of 70-115 km / h, is 5.9 - 6.1 l / 100 km. Pleases! But in the city where average speed movement of 35-40 km / h, summer consumption - 10.0 -10.5 liters, but in winter (with warm-ups) it rose to 14.0 liters.

Vehicle Disadvantages

• Already how many times the "pillow" light comes on, they drop it off in the service, the contacts are pressed, but there is little sense. Probably a "factory defect", I will raise the issue of warranty;
• Due to the lack of real "day running", "dimensions" are constantly included, and this is wrong;
• Plastic creaks in places, requires opening, but due to the guarantee I do not touch it yet. And I repeat once again, the "pillows" on the seats are short, not for us, Russians, sharpened.

Dongfeng: reviews Reviews of Dongfeng H 30 Cross April 04, 2017

Overall impression: the car did not disappoint! Well done Chinese.

Advantages of the car

• In winter snowy and icy conditions, the "snowflake" automatic transmission justifies its presence. Get out without a hitch.

Vehicle Disadvantages

I appeal to both dealers and manufacturers! Need in warranty period operation of the car (through a recall) to finalize:

• In place of the "fog" put a double LED headlight"daytime running" + "foglight" (as done on Emgrande);
• Increase (forced) the brightness of the on-board computer screen.

And a separate wish for the future: to increase the length of the horizontal cushion of the driver's seat (by 10 cm), otherwise it would not hurt to pass a route of more than 500 km without torment, and it would not hurt for the passenger and rear sofa (for Russians).

Owner DFM H30 cross

Dongfeng: reviews Dongfeng H 30 Cross reviews February 25, 2017

When buying a car attracted appearance cars, as well as internal equipment. We bought a car in August 2016. As soon as I got behind the car, the feeling is that you are driving a tractor. There is no soundproofing. The car was thrown on a rough road so that I could not hold the steering wheel. Impressions: a beautiful wrapper for a Chinese toy)))

Advantages of the car

• Rear view camera, good view.
• The sensor starts beeping when you drive at a speed of 120 km / h.
• Roomy.
• The seat upholstery is nice.
• The box is automatic and works flawlessly.
• The headlights are very good, you can see quite far at night, the main beam works well. The stove is very warm.

Vehicle Disadvantages

• Dashboard very weak daylight almost nothing is visible.
• There is no sound insulation at all, when accelerating from 100 km per hour, you simply can’t hear in the cabin what the passenger sitting next to says.
• Suspension stability is a huge question, chatting and winding on rough roads, it takes your breath away. It's scary that you will fly into the oncoming lane.
• Inside the cabin, the plastic is hard, everything creaks, it’s not even clear where the sound comes from.
• When picking up speed from 100 km per hour, strong vibrations go through the body (perhaps only I had this).
• The racks are not very well located, sometimes pedestrians are not visible at the pedestrian crossing.
• The paint began to peel off on the body, I'll tell you, the paint is laid directly on the metal. There is no primer.
• With a run of 5000 km, the air conditioner failed.
• Curtains switching air in the cabin did not work from 3000 km.

Dongfeng: reviews Reviews of Dongfeng H 30 Cross 07 January 2016

General impression: good.

Advantages of the car

• What I wanted. I like the car;

Vehicle Disadvantages

• There was a small marriage - button emergency stop was with marriage - did not turn on - corrected;
• The plastic hatch on the bottom fell off next to the crankcase protection in the area of ​​​​the automatic transmission and all the dirt flew into the engine compartment - I had to kulibit, close the hole;
• The gas tank hatch is not tight, constant moisture leads to freezing of the lock on the gas tank cap, you need to be careful with this nuance, otherwise you came to the gas station and ... montana - and there is almost no gasoline in the tank ...;
• I am writing not to find fault with the car, but to help beginners;