Dongfeng h30 cross specifications. Dongfeng H30 Cross: in pursuit of fashion

Price budget cars Russia has long been out of line with any normal budget. But we are holding on, our mood is good and our health is also good: as long as there is China at hand, there are cheap cars. And if you suddenly have a desire to buy a crossover, then please - there are also crossovers from China. For example, this Dongfeng. Big stats for its breakdowns and the cost of repairs in Russia is still not enough, so we will try to evaluate its quality and maintainability on our own, and then we will draw a conclusion regarding the cost of repairing this car. But first, a few words about Dongfeng in general.

Eastern wind

Dongfeng Motor Corporation is one of the oldest automakers in China, whose name translates as "east wind". In Russia, she is better known for her trucks, mainly by dump trucks, but on lung market transport, it appeared quite recently. Until now, only two Dongfeng models can be bought in our country: the DFM S30 sedan and the almost DFM H30 Cross crossover, which should be joined by the AX7 crossover by the end of the year.

In China, the range is much wider and has about 20 models. The S30 sedan and the H30 Cross pseudo-crossover are the same car, only the second has a station wagon body, a little more ground clearance and plastic body kit. Of course, there is no question of any all-wheel drive, and there is no choice of units either. DFM H30 Cross is available with only one gasoline engine and two gearboxes, a five-speed manual or a four-speed "automatic". The "Chinese" have long had only two configurations: "there is everything" and "there is everything, and even with a sunroof." In H30 Cross as a bun rich equipment acts just the same automatic transmission.

What is DFM H30 Cross?

The official position of the manufacturer is its own development, Chinese. But to be honest, Citroen's ears stick out very persistently from the H30 Cross units. And this is no coincidence: for a long time, Dongfeng built for the Chinese Citroen market ZX. You can't just not take this platform for your car! A more detailed study of the H30 Cross will show that not only Citroen is visible in the design, but also Peugeot and Nissan.

As a prototype, we took a car purchased at the end of December last year. The mileage is almost 10,000 km, the equipment is the most complete, with a sunroof and automatic transmission. We will go to ROLF Discount Auto Service, a separate branch of the ROLF group of companies, which was created specifically for servicing post-warranty cars, to inspect the car. The service specialists have a lot of experience, a variety of cars are serviced there. There we will see what DFM H30 Cross is and what it is eaten with. Our main assistant and expert will be the master consultant of the service Sergey Struzhak.

Engine

The manufacturer calls the power unit of his car modestly - A16, moreover, indicating that it is “designed according to European standards: it differs high power, reliability, low noise level, economical consumption fuel, low level of harmful emissions in exhaust gases"(quote from the website of the dealership of the dongfengmotor.ru representative office). However, the masters say that it is very similar to the Renault-Nissan HR16DE (familiar Nissan Tiida, Qashqai and even Lada Vesta) and that seems to be true. In any case, the Nissan Tiida is in China Dongfeng also localized and mastered these motors in production.

I think we will not focus on the usual procedures today. Yes, you can change the oil yourself, but you have to remove the protection: the filter is visible from above, but it will be easier to unscrew it from below, and you need to somehow get to the drain hole. You can not suffer, but pay 550 rubles for work in the service.

Much more interesting is what kind of oil is poured into this engine.

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The fact is that the valve clearance in the engine is adjusted using hydraulic lifters, and before I saw the car, I heard the characteristic sound of the camshaft knocking on the valves. There is clearly something wrong with the gaps. The first suspicion fell on low-quality or too viscous oil, filled in during the first MOT. But the owner himself bought the oil, and all the certificates for it are available. 5W30 is far from the most viscous oil, so the cause of the knock is unlikely to be related to the oil. But the fact remains - there is a knock, and it is very distinct, either immediately after starting the engine, or on a warm engine.

The timing drive is chain, and according to the operating experience of almost the same motors Nissan master assured that the replacement of the chain is unlikely to be required before a run of thousands of 200 kilometers. But if you suddenly need to, it can be replaced, and the work will cost a very moderate 12 thousand rubles.

Candles and ignition coils can be replaced independently - everything is simple here. But the connectors must be handled with care, they are quite flimsy. The same connectors are on some sensors - they probably won’t last long, their contact groups are not very tenacious. It is curious that, at the same time, quite decent connectors are found on some sensors, the same as they were on Japanese Nissans.
Despite the presence rubber seal along the perimeter of the hood, the whole engine compartment covered in dust and dirt. Even the block got it ABS control, which, although it stands on top, is still covered with a layer of road muck. Apparently, there is not too much sense from the sealant.

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The service belt costs one, its replacement will cost 700 rubles. But how much the belt itself, its roller and many other spare parts cost is a question, because it’s hard to find spare parts on sale, and even large online stores (you understand who I mean) spare parts for Dongfeng do not indulge.

To replace the air filter, you will need a screwdriver - there are no latches on the filter housing cover. What else will we see under the hood?

You can easily and slowly change light bulbs in right headlight. But how to change them in the left, we did not understand. Most likely, you will have to remove at least the grille and headlight housing. Although if you really try, you can get to the lamps from above, but there is a high probability of breaking all your fingers. However, here the Chinese are quite in the global trend - they care little about the simplicity of service procedures.

Transmission and steering

But here there are no complaints about the H30 Cross. Manufacturers did not hide the origin of the automatic transmission - here it is Aisin box third generation with the possibility manual switching gears. The master says that there are almost no problems with these boxes, the main thing is to change the oil on time. The operation costs 2,700 rubles, but in principle it is difficult to confuse the drain and filler holes on it, you can see them well. Of course, you will have to look for a lift or a pit - climbing under the car is inconvenient, even if it is at least three times a crossover. CV joints do not crunch yet, all anthers are intact. In general, it’s too early to talk about something specific here.

Alas, but reverse side reliability and unpretentiousness is fuel consumption - up to 14 liters in the urban cycle.
The four steps are like that. Although on the highway the consumption is normal - 5.9-6 liters per hundred.

The steering rack is with electric power. Almost the same can be seen on the Suzuki SX4, and these rails have common problems: on a run of a little less than ten thousand, the rail already makes obscene sounds in the form of a knock. And again, we cannot say how much a new rail costs, but if we focus on the “Japanese” rail, then about 30 thousand rubles. But here it is necessary to pay tribute official dealer: at TO-2, the indicated problem was taken into account and recognized warranty case. They offered to tighten the rail, and if it does not help, then replace it.

Chassis and brakes

All brakes are disc brakes. They have three interesting features.

Firstly, the cost of a set of original pads at the dealer is 9 thousand rubles. To put it mildly, it's pricey. But there is a well-founded hope that you can do without such expenses: look for pads for Peugeot or Citroen. On the Internet, people are already sharing their joy: the front pads from Citroen Berlingo. I think there are many analogues, quite decent TRWs will cost much less: for the same Berlingo they cost about two and a half thousand.

The replacement process is absolutely standard, but the rear caliper pistons must be screwed in, not pressed in. However, this nuance is no longer a nuance.

The second feature is purely constructive: the front brakes do not have any protective shields, which is especially noticeable on the crossover, albeit a “pseudo”. This feature is similar to the last one. distinguishing feature: rear mechanisms shields are still covered, but the details of the drive parking brake standing open. The first consequences are also noticeable: the handbrake cable is already beginning to rust.

Master notices interesting feature pads: the front ones are worn out almost two times less than the rear ones. Why this happens is not entirely clear, but if you turn the front wheels, it becomes clear that they do not rotate in the best way, perhaps brake calipers are already starting to turn sour and the wheels are not completely released. But in this case, just the front pads should have worn out faster, but we have the opposite situation. Whatever happens to the pads, you should heed the advice of a service specialist: follow the parking brake cable and be sure to use the “handbrake” regularly, otherwise it will completely rust.

Before we go directly to the chassis, let's look at the car from below.

First, protective anti-corrosion coating the bottom of the car has already cracked and slowly begins to crumble from the body. This does not mean that the bottom is already starting to rot - it is still clean, there are no signs of corrosion on it. But, most likely, it will be if the anticorrosive is not updated. Moreover, in some places you can already see things indecent for a six-month-old car: both the resonator and the muffler are already letting gases through. Those who are a little familiar with physics realized that burnout in these places in the exhaust system is already provided. It would be interesting to look at it in two or three years, most likely, everything will have to be changed, starting from the corrugation of the exhaust manifold - it looks good so far.

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They did not find anything wrong with the chassis, except that the front shock absorber rods were beginning to rust. Stabilizer struts, ball joints (they are bolted, which is good), silent blocks - all elements of the front suspension feel great.

The rear suspension here is somewhat unusual, but every owner, for example, Peugeot 206, will recognize it. We are talking about a beam with needle bearings - they are here instead of the usual silent blocks and can periodically fail. The tragedy of the situation lies in the fact that not everyone wants to change them separately, preferring to install the entire beam as a whole. And yet, no one forbids finding a service where they agree to replace only bearings.

Body and interior

We long and meticulously examined the body in an attempt to find any flaws in the assembly or painting. But here Dongfeng was pleasantly surprised: it was not possible to find fault with the body. Yes, some gaps cannot be called ideal, but Dongfeng is not a Mercedes, and the body is not bad for its price niche.

True, the stories about its full galvanization seem like a good fairy tale: the owner of Cross specially went to look at the same car after an accident and made sure that there was no smell of galvanization there. There are a few more small quibbles: the gas tank hatch is a little crooked and touches the corner of the body, which is why it is already visible in this place paintwork damage. On the corrugation that protects the wiring harness in back door, there are cracks. Wear is also noticeable on the door seals, and uneven - somewhere it fits better, somewhere a little worse. This is evidenced by the uneven layer of dust in the doorways. And the last thing we could not help but notice is the not-too-tidy glass insert in the back door.

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Salon at the Chinese turned out to be good. It doesn’t look too rich, but it’s spacious and even pretty. Only recently the sunroof and multimedia system died. The latter was repaired during the second maintenance: it must be disconnected from the connector and reconnected. The dealer service specialist made it clear that this problem is known. But so far they haven’t been able to do anything with the hatch: we need a warranty engineer, which is not available in every dealership, so Dongfeng owner I have to go to another center.

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Note that Dongfeng rides surprisingly nice. Its dynamics is not bad, the noise isolation is also quite decent. Well whistle service belt easily eliminated by adjusting its tension. The rumble of the EUR with the sound of a rack will still be heard by the warranty engineer - he will have enough work here for a long time.

It's a little annoying that both front seats have backlash. But we will not pull them on purpose, it is impossible to notice this in motion and during landing.

What is the result?

If you want to buy relatively inexpensive new car, and even a crossover, the DFM H30 Cross was invented especially for you. But do not think that this budget car would be just as cheap to operate.

The consumption is still too big - even for a combination of an atmospheric engine with a four-stage hydromechanics. Radically and on a budget to reduce it, of course, you can only change the box to a robot with one clutch, but you will have to sacrifice comfort. However, it is likely that high consumption is a problem of a particular car, because on the forums the owners of the H30 report figures of 11-12 liters, which is not so critical.

Is it possible to consider borrowing technologies as a minus? I think not - the basic design of the machine looks, if not too progressive, but very viable. There are no questions about the reliability of the well-deserved "Nissan" motor, just as there are no doubts about the strength of the French chassis. That's what the car clearly lacks, so it's adaptation to Russian weather. And not at such a high price.

Protection brake mechanisms, seals more resistant to dirt, high-quality bottom processing, reliable connectors - this is something without which the car risks getting corrosive problems and wandering “glitches” of electronics very soon. All this will tarnish the reputation of the brand, which has just entered the market.

Well with dealer service need to do something. One warranty engineer per 5 million residents of St. Petersburg, given that new car always collects a lot of customer feedback - to put it mildly, short-sighted. Month of waiting to resolve warranty issues with mandatory requirement leaving the car on the territory of the dealer is more like a mockery and a protective measure, invented so that people do not use the guarantee at all. And why do you need a new car if the warranty does not work on it de facto?

For help in preparing the material, we express our gratitude to "Discount Auto Service ROLF" and personally to the service station specialist Sergey Struzhak (St. Petersburg, Savushkina St., 103, lit. B)

We asked to comment on the situation with the dealer service Russian representation DFM brands, and they promptly responded, explaining the nuances: In St. Petersburg, the DFM brand has two dealers and three dealer centers, each DC has its own guarantee officer. Leaving the car at the dealership is optional, not even necessary. If the part that failed does not affect traffic safety (for example, the sunroof does not open), the owner can use the car and come for repairs on the day the dealer invites. This period depends on whether the dealer has the spare part in stock. As a rule, dealers have a stock of the most used parts in stock, they order the rest from the central warehouse of the distributor, so the repair process may depend on the delivery time of the part. As for repairs that require the car to be in the dealer's workshop for a long time (engine repair, gearbox repair, etc.), we strongly recommend that our dealers provide a replacement car (usually a test drive car). Term warranty repair determined by consumer protection law. Of course, there are problems, the dealer network is in a phase of active growth, but we are making every effort to solve them, so we thank you for the material that allows you to see the situation on the ground.

Marianna Kuznetsova Public Relations Department of DONGFENG MOTOR RUS LLC

Reliability issues seem serious to you?

The S30 sedan failed to make as much noise as its crossover version of the Dongfeng h30 Cross 2016 made a splash, more precisely, even stylized as a hatchback crossover. In principle, the manufacturer of both models for the Russian and global auto market is little known, so today we will try to reveal the curtain of secrecy.

We will study thoroughly the appearance, and also dwell in detail on the technical component, which, of course, should be interesting in the novelty. Below in the article we present a video test drive of Dongfeng h30 Cross through a review. In addition, you can find out the reviews of owners who took the risk by purchasing an unfamiliar car from Dongfeng.

Exterior

The car is based solely on the image of a sedan, partly modified rear end only speaks in favor of the hatchback. The colors are traditional, only about seven shades. For its year, the car shows very modest external data, the style is characteristic of the late 90s, on this moment will hardly be able to attract motorists. Too boring look and dong reviews say that many do not like too modest style.

The front end is really not much different from its progenitor sedan. The structure is absolutely identical, with the exception of only small details on the bumper and the rest of the body kit. Since they had already decided to create a hatchback, and even with a fuse for a crossover, it was necessary to somehow highlight it, which, in fact, thanks to the plastic body kit, was succeeded. By the way, the fenders here have a common structure with a body kit, which is why they look so powerful.

The optics are pleasant, but the image is outdated, but for this segment it seems to fit just right. A not entirely clear decision by the designer to insert plastic that separates the grill from the headlights. It would be much more effective if all this space was occupied by the lattice itself. Moreover, it is quite pretty, trimmed with an impressive amount of chrome. By the way, there is also a chrome strip on the bumper, which plays the role of a “chin” for the air intake.

Silhouette classic for small crossovers, with a clear elevation of the rear. In principle, the image is rather borrowed from the Japanese from the Forester model. By the way, visually the elevation of the stern is marked through a plastic body kit, which also climbs heavily on the doors. Interesting discs have been provided for the hetge, they are able to emphasize his individuality. However, the wheels are too small if the company wants to bring the car into the crossover class.

The stern is interesting in terms of design, here you can feel the notes from the "Beetle". Especially in terms of optics, which has acquired a hook-like appearance. By equipping the filling, the lanterns are not bad. A modest spoiler is located on the trunk lid, somewhat asymmetrically fitting into the image. A not entirely clear decision on the bumper, for which it was necessary to “inflate” such a “lip”. It felt like the simulated exhaust outlets looked great there, which for some reason were hidden under the bottom.

Interior

In the cabin of Dongfeng, an opinion arises that it was nevertheless copied, and most likely from Nissan. Painfully familiar torpedo, with a good, by the way, functionality. In terms of the quality of materials, we can safely say that quite decent finishing materials were used, there are no serious complaints in this direction.

At Dongfeng h30 cross, the photos show deep-set "wells" of the speedometer, in a motorcycle style, although the styling is outdated, in particular this case looks attractive enough. Yes and steering column plays to the beat. It is a pity that there are not enough chrome parts.

On the center console, the eye is attracted to an interesting elevation, they decided to hide the on-board monitor under the visor, which in other models took on a “registration” on the speedometer. A standard block of deflectors was placed below, it is not usual that a multimedia complex is located under it, and not a climate unit. Here, about the climate control panel, at various club forums of the brand, many expressed dissatisfaction, they placed it too low. Multimedia, to everyone's surprise, is able to read discs, and put on quite well.

If we add new seats to the comparison, with what we see on the base model, then a more comfortable fit was provided for the hatchback. Moreover, among the compared, we can mention other cars, the same European brands, where sometimes there is less comfort. For Dongfeng h30 in Cross modification, front seats with increased lateral resistance. Behind, despite the profiled backs for two riders, three will fit.

Technical indicators

for dongfeng h30 Cross modifications specifications have not been significantly updated. Quite good suspension data, after all, even those relatively minor adjustments, gave their result. The platform is common, so it is unlikely to change anything globally. The structure of the suspension in front according to the tradition of MacPherson strut, behind the torsion bar. Even despite such wheels, driving performance is amazing.

Regarding other equipment Dongfeng h30 Cross, for the brake system, even taking into account the budgetary sphere, they managed to offer a couple electronic assistants, which is not strange for a Chinese auto environment. For the steering wheel, a reliable electric power was awarded.

The power unit of Dong Feng n30 cross in our country is offered only with a single gasoline unit, whose abilities, although not modest, namely 117 hp, will not be able to fully show the full potential of the car. In a pair, they offer two boxes, this is an “automatic” well-known from the Asin company, and a “mechanic”. In case of malfunctions with the “automatic”, it is not a problem to find spare parts for it, the company has long been known, and has established itself on the positive side.

Options and prices

The price of Dfm h30 cross starts at 650,000 rubles, for which the description of the Dongfeng “base” includes parking sensors, beautiful discs, multimedia, pillows, air conditioning, and an electronics package. In total, about three versions are available, the cost does not differ significantly, thanks to the rich initial configuration.

Another Chinese company entered the Russian market - at the end of April, Dongfeng 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, the Dongfeng H30 Cross stands out not only with a protective plastic body kit around the perimeter of the body, but at the same time it has a radiator grill and bumper that are different from the sedan. Plus, such a car boasts an increase of 25 mm ground clearance and roof rails.

In addition, the all-terrain hatchback is available with the optional all-wheel drive, which gives it several points over similar models of competitors, which are usually limited only by 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 cars manufacturers.

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 mirrors and standard audio system with 4 speakers. The version with automatic transmission is estimated at 709,000 rubles.

The little-known Chinese manufacturer DongFeng Motor Corporation is represented on the Russian market by a few models. One of them Dongfeng H30 Cross was introduced not so long ago. The car is a bit stylized as a crossover, although it can be called such with a big stretch. This article is an excellent occasion to take a closer look at the “Chinese”, to see in it at least a hint of success in terms of winning Russian hearts. The entire range of DongFeng.

Exterior

In its outlines, the DongFeng pseudo-crossover is very similar to the S30 sedan, but it has a plastic body kit and a slightly increased clearance. The false radiator grille was redone, and the bumpers and the aft part of the body became different. Roof rails appeared on the roof of Dong Feng Cross, and there was a spoiler. Still, this car is still far from a full-fledged crossover. Dongfeng H30 cross is protected by a plastic protection around the perimeter, which also protects the front and rear bumper. Dongfeng H30 cross photos show that despite all the nuances, the car turned out to be quite nice. According to reviews, the rear end gives the car the greatest attractiveness; it has a fifth trunk lid with a small glass and a powerful spoiler. The elegant design is perfectly complemented by the grille, which, in combination with the bumper, gives the car a unique style and dynamics.

Vehicle dimensions are as follows:

• Length 4336 mm;
• Width 1760 mm;
• Height 1528 mm;
• Wheelbase 2610 mm;
• Ground clearance 175 mm;
• The mass of the car is 1230-1250 kilograms.

Interior

The first thing that a driver will pay attention to during a test drive of the DongFeng H30 Cross is a five-seater configuration of the car and an interior almost completely licked from the Chinese S30 sedan. Unfortunately, in the decoration of the novelty, plastic with fabric, specific in appearance and smell, was used. But the front panel turned out pretty nice. It has excellent ergonomics and free space, which is enough for passengers of almost any height and weight. Perhaps the main difference from the sedan is the smaller capacity luggage compartment. With the seats folded down, you can throw 1137 liters of cargo into it, and in the normal state - 417 liters. In general, the interior of the car is classic and does not cause alienation. The seats are upholstered in high-quality fabric, which the manufacturer is rumored to be testing in fairly harsh conditions. The instrument panel is informative and provides all the necessary information about technical condition car while driving. The car is equipped with an independent multimedia center with touch control, it is worth noting that Russification is at a high quality level.

Cyrillic is displayed correctly. Nevertheless, the audio system of the Chinese car leaves much to be desired. DongFeng H30 cross seats are manually adjustable in six different directions. Distinctive feature This manufacturer from China is that he equipped a special case for glasses on the left hand of the driver. Depending on the configuration, the car will be equipped with various functions. Realizing that the car will mainly enter the European market, DongFeng added an ashtray and a cigarette lighter to it, which cannot but please smoking motorists. For maximum convenience and comfort of the driver, the top-end configuration has a rear-view camera.

In general, the salon is cozy and spacious. You can be sure that even five not the most slender people fit in it comfortably. The stock of free space up to the front backs from the rear seat for a person with a height of about 185 cm is more than five centimeters. Modern interior, Russian localization, high-quality assembly and neat buttons - this is not the whole list of what DongFeng H30 Cross is equipped with. By the way, the on-board computer is very informative, on it you can get information about the time, date, fuel consumption, power reserve and many others no less important indicators vehicle condition.

Of the minuses of the salon, the following can be distinguished:

1. Plastic Low quality. He's too hard;
2. Unsightly seat upholstery.

However, in general, the interior is decent and unlike the usual Chinese cars. In the top configuration, the driver will be able to evaluate his own multimedia system with support for all popular music formats and reading from USB, CD. In the comfort version, the same system is located in the cabin, but with a smaller screen.

Specifications

Regardless of the market, DongFeng H30 Cross is equipped with only one engine with very modest capabilities. We are talking about a four-cylinder 16-valve engine with a volume of 1.6 liters., Having the function multipoint injection fuel. 117 HP - that's all you can expect from the Dong Feng pseudo-crossover engine. I am glad that the fuel consumption in combined cycle does not exceed 7 liters. The specifications of the DongFeng H30 Cross are quite in line with the trends current trends V automotive industry. The steering wheel control system deserves special attention, it is equipped with electric amplifier. A similar solution is installed on leading cars premium class. ESP allows you to save fuel while driving and reduces harmful emissions V environment compared to a classic hydraulic booster. However, while driving steering better controlled and responsive to any movement. Thanks to this, it is possible to achieve stability and comfortable control during the ride.

DongFeng H30 Cross adopts automatic transmission from well-known Japanese manufacturer Aisin, she supports the function manual selection transmission, reliable and easy to use. It also reduces fuel consumption compared to analogues. Used A16 engine added VVT technology- it allows you to adjust the valve timing. The motor meets all European standards and is quite powerful, reliable with a large power reserve. Low level emission of harmful exhaust gases complies with safety requirements. By combining a box from Aisin, such as on the Peugeot 308 of 2014 and Luxgen7 suv, and this engine, it is possible to achieve excellent running of the car and fully unleash the potential of DongFeng. Over the past years, DongFeng has conducted many studies on the reliability and economy of the motor. He fully justified the hopes placed on him. For Russian Federation the company has specially adapted the suspension and engine in order to achieve maximum return.

DongFeng H30 cross is proud to offer a combination of style and technology. The car supports ABS + EBD, is equipped with a full electric package, four airbags and a full-fledged multimedia system. Suspension front of the car independent with stabilizers roll stability, and the back with trailing arms. You can service the suspension yourself, it is no different from popular models European sedans. Max speed, which can be developed on the H30 cross about 183 kilometers per hour.

Security DongFeng H30 Cross

The security of the DongFeng H30 Cross is at a decent level, as evidenced by the many features that the car is equipped with:

• ABS - a system that prevents the wheels from locking and losing control of the car during hard braking;
• Four airbags for the driver and passenger in the front row. Two of them are located on the sides, and the others in front;
• In the event of a severe frontal impact, the seat belts will deploy at the highest level, they provide secure fixation driver and passenger as provided with pretensioners;
• The child lock is a reliable protection against opening the doors by children while driving;
• Support for child seats with ISOFIX mounting;
• Parktronic - a system that reports approaching obstacles during parking;
• Immobilizer - does not allow you to start the car with another key, the chance of car theft is reduced to zero;
• The Tai Chi system provides reliable protection for all people inside the car, which is reinforced with special beams around the perimeter;
• The front of the car is equipped with special zones that soften the blow in the event of a collision between a car and a pedestrian;
• The shock control system allows you to unlock the doors in the entire car in the event of an accident, the doors will automatically open. Also, the supply of fuel to the engine will be cut off almost instantly to prevent the car from igniting.

Options and prices

Buying DongFeng H30 Cross, the user can count on the presence of a central lock for car safety, fog lights for driving in any weather, alloy wheels, advanced power accessories, parking sensors, airbags and a multimedia complex with a 6.5-inch display. Price Chinese hatchback starts from 579,000 rubles.

Pros and cons of Dong Feng H30 Cross

The advantages of DongFeng H30 Cross are:

1. Low fuel consumption;
2. Nice appearance;
3. Availability of all modern systems security;
4. Improved handling and maneuverability;
5. patency;
6. Steering wheel adjustment not only in height, but also in reach;
7. Good ground clearance.

The disadvantages include:

• Lack of heated seats and mirrors;
• Not too high quality suspension;
• Weak sound insulation;
• Absence rubber mats in auto.

In general, it should be said that DongFeng H30 Cross is better just perfect for a comfortable ride around the city or the highway. In off-road conditions, it is not strong. An unadapted suspension for Russian roads makes you constantly feel discomfort when passing policemen lying down or when the car gets into a hole in the road. Perhaps DongFeng will be able to gain a foothold in the Russian market, but first of all, the company needs to eliminate the shortcomings described in the article, as competitors offer much better functionality for the same money.

Summing up

After a short test drive of the DongFeng Cross H30, it becomes clear that chinese car great for fast driving good roads. But wading through traffic jams or, even worse, climbing gentle slopes is better on something more serious. For daily trips typewriter a little lacking comfort. According to the owners of Dong Feng Cross, the car has problems with the suspension and service electronics. Most likely, the Chinese also know about them, but they are not in a hurry to correct the situation.

DongFeng H30 Cross photo

Since mid-May last year, another Chinese car company has entered the Russian market. 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 good ground clearance and sufficient dynamics for city driving and light off-road.

A little about the company

DongFeng is not a sharashka office, but rather a well-known 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) 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 about two million kilometers on our asphalt (and in some places its absence) in order to adapt both cars as best as possible for the harsh conditions of 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 a full-fledged frame SUV with all-wheel drive, but it can compete with other crossovers. 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. The rear suspension of 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 the 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. 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:

• Spaciousness: the rear 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 a multimedia system controlled via a touch-screen, which is essentially a 6.5-inch tablet. With it, you can use both flash drives and disks, use the Handsfree system. IN 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 PSA concern, and specially adjusted 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 of Chinese cars has increased significantly in recent years, the purchase will definitely be profitable.

Video: Opinion on DongFeng H30