26 Mar
The Chinese began their march through the car markets of the world somewhat non-standard. They did not at first invent their own cars, deciding that they first needed to win the sympathy of consumers by releasing copies of already well-known cars from other manufacturers. Of course, they changed them a little externally so that there were no complaints, but looking at some Chinese models, they clearly show the cars from which they copied. But the cost Chinese copies disproportionately smaller than the original, so there is a demand for Chinese auto products.
One of these copies, and double, is a compact car Lifan Smily. And a double copy of Lifan Smiley is considered because the Chinese took as a basis Japanese model Daihatsu Charade, having received a license from the Japanese for the use of components and assemblies, and "pulled" on it a body that is very similar to the famous Mini Cooper. At first they called the resulting symbiosis Lifan 320, but later it turned into Smiley. And yet, despite the facts of plagiarism, although not complete, Lifan Smily is produced and sold. Recently, an updated Smiley was also shown, which dealers already have. About him and will be discussed.
Dimensions
As already mentioned, Lifan Smily is a mini-class car made in a hatchback body. Its dimensions are small, which makes this car a good option for the city. Its dimensions are as follows:
| Dimensional Specifications smiley | ||
| Length | mm | 3775 |
| Width | mm | 1620 |
| Height | mm | 1430 |
| wheel base | mm | 2340 |
| ground clearance | mm | 135 |
| curb weight | kg | 900 |
| Trunk volume | l | 300 |
| Gas tank volume | l | 37 |
And although this car is “torn off” from the Mini Cooper, let’s still consider its appearance and interior without comparing them with the Cooper.
Appearance
So, Smiley, like a city car, looks good-natured, without a hint of aggressiveness. The radiator grille is a small slot, horizontally divided by a line on which a nameplate flaunts. The headlights of Smily received a voluminous, oval shape, which makes the little car itself “lupaty”. But on the bumper, the designers installed an impressive trapezoidal air intake, with a platform for the number placed on it. Small decorative niches were installed on the sides of the bumper. The bottom of the bumper is rounded.
The sides of the car are unremarkable, almost flat, the only stamped lines are at the bottom of the door. There are bulges in the wheel arches, but they are made carefully.
The transition to the stern of the car from the roof is made quite abruptly. There is a small spoiler at the top. Rear lights placed vertically. The bumper protrudes somewhat beyond the body, forming a small loading area. They decided to decorate it with a duplicate brake light in the center, as well as two reflectors on the sides.
Salon
That's where the rounded shapes are especially visible, so it's in the cabin. They tried to give round shapes to everything.
The dashboard consists of one large round well, under a solid visor, in which all the sensors are placed.
On the center console - everything is also round. The top is decorated with round deflectors, under them there is an audio system, which they decided to highlight by enclosing it in a round wide edging. Under this edging is a climate system with two adjusting knobs.
Lifan Smiley and its technical characteristics
Received from the designers Lifan Smiley specifications on the Middle level. This car is available with one 1.3-liter power unit, but with a good power rating of 88 hp.
The gearbox is also the same - a mechanical 5-speed. Drive - only on the front. The indicators of this car are not remarkable, but if you take into account the city belonging, then they are not bad. Smiley can accelerate up to 160 km / h, and to "hundreds" he accelerates in 14.5 seconds. But this little car cannot be called super-economical, on average it needs 6.1 liters of gasoline.
Options, cost
Smiley comes to dealers in two trim levels with standard Chinese cars names - "Comfort" and "Luxury". Basic implies the presence of:
- ABS, EBD systems;
- Fabric salon;
- Air conditioner;
- Parktronic;
- Audio system;
- Power window drive;
This car does not have a lot of equipment, but if you consider that it is a budget option, then it is well equipped. As for the “Luxury” configuration, it differs from the basic one only by the presence of some additional options, and not very significant ones.
As for the price of Lifan Smily, the car is fully consistent with the title of a state employee. WITH basic equipment Smiley is sold for 394,900 rubles, although you will have to pay extra for the second configuration, but slightly, with the “Luxury” configuration, the car will cost 434,900 rubles.
Video Lifan Smiley:
The brand new Chinese hatchback Lifan Smile 330 came to replace the pre-styling version of Smile. Its promotion on automotive market Russian Federation quite far from ideal. Looking at the results of the implementation of 2012, the company was able to sell only a little more than 3,800 cars, the next year this figure dropped to 2,220 units. Control Chinese company hopes that changes in the exterior and interior decoration, improved quality of materials used for finishing, improved power unit with low fuel consumption, which complies with the Euro-5 European atmospheric emission standard, can cause an increase in interest in the restyled Lifan Smily model among those people who have rather modest financial capabilities. This vehicle was designed for the younger generation of Russian motorists who live in big cities. The updated car was presented in Moscow in 2014. The entire range of Lifan.
Exterior
The body profile of the restyled Chinese car was decided to be left untouched. It looks like a car before the update, you can still find the presence of smooth lines of the hood, roof, side window sills, almost perfect doors that have rectangular shapes, a massive rear roof pillar with a slight slope, minimal overhangs that were achieved thanks to the spaced around the perimeter body wheels, neat radii of wheel arches with 14-inch steel or alloy wheels. New model acquired a front end designed from scratch, on which you can find the presence of massive light-amplifying equipment, daytime running lights using an LED lighting system, a small false radiator grille and stylish LED headlights fog lighting with a large bumper with a trapezoidal air intake. Thanks to the use of the latest optics and bumpers, the design staff of the company had no choice but to refresh the shape of the wings and hood of the car.
The car after restyling began to look more aggressive and fashionable. The hood line shapes the completed appearance cars. Windshield received UV protection. An excellent proportion of 5:8 makes it possible to make a chic visibility of the highway. And the UV protection at the top of the front glass is able to absorb the bright light of the sun, which increases the safety of the car. Front bumper corresponds latest requirements European design and technology, and also has energy-absorbing properties that minimize possible damage car in a traffic accident. The side of the car from China, unlike the original Mini, has two doors. The wheel hubs were made of aluminum alloy, which gave them increased strength and resistance to damage.
rear part of Lifan Smily got only a slightly reshaped rear bumper with two reflectors and a single fog lamp, which is installed in the center. You can also notice the spoiler, which has a stylish and beautiful shape. All this is completed by an additional brake light, which is located on top of the glass on the 5th rear door, which, of course, remained in place. The rear bumper has been designed to absorb as much impact energy as possible while minimizing damage to the car.
Dimensions
Due to the fact that new bumpers were installed, the overall length was increased Lifan car Smily 330 by 30 mm, if you compare the car with the pre-styling version. Now, the Chinese hatchback is 3,775 mm in length, 1,620 mm in width, 1,430 mm in height, wheelbase dimensions are 2,340 mm, and the ride height will now be 135 mm, which, in principle, is not so much, given the full congestion and quality of our roads. The track of the wheels installed in front is 1,385 mm, and in the rear - 1,365 mm. The curb weight of a car from China is 985 kg.
Interior
The interior decoration of Lifan Smiley 330 has been changed very much. It all starts with the use of a fundamentally different steering wheel and ends with door cards that have stylish inserts. Thanks to the appearance of a new sports steering wheel, three spokes were installed on it, and the steering wheel itself was cut at the bottom. The instrument panel has a large tachometer circle and electronic speedometer in the center, and there is also a modern front panel with deflectors ventilation system, which in appearance resembles jet engine nozzles, original audio and air conditioning control units, comfortable and comfortable seats in the front and back rows, stylish finishes on door cards with armrests that are very ergonomic. All this decoration is completed by the presence of exquisite handles for opening doors, which were made in the style of solid chrome rings.
The company's management convinces that the materials for interior decoration have grown a lot. In fairness, it is worth noting that the updated Lifan Smily 330 has very dramatically changed its interior and is now more plausibly able to copy the look English car. Separately, I would like to mention color scheme interior of a Chinese hatchback. Here, the Lifan design team decided to apply contrast, while liberally diluting the black plastic with lurid inserts on the steering wheel. silver color, as well as on the center console, gear shift knob, door cards and deflectors of the ventilation system of the machine. If we talk about ergonomic properties, then everything is not very excellent, however similar situation observed in the British hatchback.
However, if we are talking about visibility, then it is not the worst here, massive side windows. A complete surprise will be the feeling spacious interior, because the passengers sitting behind not only have enough free space, but also feel the convenience of the rear sofa. Despite the rather acceptable size of the luggage compartment, the loading height is small, and the geometry of the opening is well thought out. A little frustrating is that the back of the rear sofa can only be folded completely. However, comfortable armrests and new handles were installed. Work has also been done to improve the noise insulation of the cabin. A variety of chrome parts were installed.
Specifications
The technical component of the Lifan Smily 330 of 2015 has remained almost untouched when compared with the previous 320th model. It is worth noting that the company claims to work on reducing fuel consumption. So, Lifan Smily comes with the same 1.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine LF479Q3-B, which has a power of 89 horsepower and is synchronized with a manual 5-speed gearbox or a stepless CVT "variator", which can only be available in the top configuration. The power unit has an aluminum block and distributed fuel injection, as well as a 16-valve gas distribution system and a variable valve timing system.
Present also electronic ignition Delphi with coils that were directly mounted on spark plugs. Average consumption fuel is now about 6.1 liters per 100 km. If top speed stands at the level of 160 km, then reaches the first hundred, the car in 14.5 seconds. A disc brake system was mounted in front, and drum brakes on the rear wheels. A car from the Middle Kingdom is equipped with electric amplifier steering wheel. Volume fuel tank is only 37 liters.
Security Lifan Smily 330
During car design Chinese made Lifan Smiley, paid special attention to the issue of security. The machine has been manufactured using high strength steel. Automated cooking of the car body was also involved, which as a result made it possible to increase the body strength by 30%. There is also the presence of an energy-absorbing protective cover of the motor, in which a blow to it is absorbed and it is deformed, which serves as protection for the driver and passengers sitting next to him. The appearance of the front bumper was made in accordance with the latest European standards. The headlights installed in front and behind were covered with anti-shock inlay, which was awarded a national patent. When impacts are not of low speed, it provides confident protection.
Thanks to this, the driver will be able to significantly reduce repair costs and increase safety. By optimizing the characteristics of the front and rear suspension Lifan machines Smily 330, got a raise performance characteristics cars. The equipment also includes the presence of daytime running lights, assistance systems for emergency braking, crankcase protection of the power unit, tire pressure monitoring systems and displaying information about the gear used.
Options and prices
The Chinese hatchback Lifan Smiley 330 has several trim levels at its disposal. The Comfort MT package is outwardly distinguished by the presence of chrome-plated door handles, a radiator grille, which was also chrome-plated, and steel wheel rims with caps. The head optical lighting system is complemented by DRL and fog lights, backdoor equipped with a glass cleaner, and all wheel arches receive mudguards. Safety features include frontal airbags, three-point belts with buzzers and ISOFIX type child seat anchors. Behind electronic system meet EBD, EBA, ABS and open door indication. The interior is upholstered in fabric steering column height adjustable only. Available rear parking sensors, air conditioning, full electric package, adjustable front seats, radio, four speakers and central locking. The car comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. This modification is estimated from 394,900 rubles.
The Luxury MT package already includes additional equipment– alloy wheels made of aluminum immobilizer, electrically adjustable mirrors with heating function, radio with USB connector, AUX and CD player. The car in this modification is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. Such a modification will cost from 434,900 rubles. The Luxury CVT package works with a 1.3-liter power unit using a stepless “variator”. Top equipment is estimated from 484,900 rubles.
Pros and cons of Lifan Smiley 330
Car pluses:
- Interesting and unusual exterior;
- Small size;
- Similarity to the world famous Mini car brand;
- Low fuel consumption;
- Improved interior quality;
- Despite the small size, inside the car is quite comfortable;
- Acceptable luggage compartment;
- Good equipment of the car even in the basic configuration;
- Decent level of security;
- Availability of auxiliary systems;
- New lighting system;
- small price policy companies.
The disadvantages are the following:
- The design of the exterior of the car for an amateur;
- Tall people will not be very comfortable to sit;
- A small level of ground clearance;
- Lack of side supports on the seats;
- Still, a rather weak power unit;
- There is no choice of power units.
Summing up
After getting acquainted with Chinese hatchback Lifan Smiley 330, you understand that the update has only benefited him. This is already noticeable from a slightly changed exterior of the car. The headlights have been improved with the LED lighting system. The front end of the car has changed. Although the side and rear parts have not been changed much, they still differ slightly from the pre-styling model. The small dimensions of this Chinese car will make you feel confident and calm in the city. The car will be able, if not everywhere, then almost everywhere to park without much difficulty. True small ground clearance will not allow the car to fight off-road, however, it is not necessary, because this hatchback has completely different goals. Inside, everything has become much better. The quality of finishing materials has grown, the interior has become more fresh and interesting.
Particularly stands out the instrument panel, which has an unusual backlight and deflector nozzles of the ventilation system. Chinese models are always famous for the abundance of equipment even at the basic level. The company also did not forget about safety issues, and the car has all kinds of assistance systems, as well as airbags. The motor, although it is not a record in terms of power, copes with its direct duties perfectly. Moreover, it has low fuel consumption. What else has to do with this hatchback is the inexpensive price for which you can use the “double” of the world famous British car brand mini.
The exterior design of Lifan Smiley is quite strict, but at the same time harmonious. In the body there are clear and straight body lines, a horizontal roof line and a center line. The front part has a raised hood with two significant bulges on the sides, which emphasize the headlights with halogen filling. Between the headlights is a modest grille and company logo. The front bumper is the most powerful structure, simple relief has a large central air intake, and two small ones on the sides. In profile, the car has a very clear silhouette. Rear end also looks without much frills. The rear lights are a simple vertical rectangular shape, there is a spoiler on the roof with additional brake lights, a bumper with rear fog lights. Everything is done in a simple but pleasant way. You can buy a car in one of the five available colors: white, silver, red, grey, black.
The interior of the Lifan Smiley salon is simple, but the architecture is built in such a way that it represents a very amazing style. The location of decorative inserts, air ducts, as well as emphasizing every detail make the interior very attractive and even expensive. The quality of the materials used corresponds to the class of the car. Dashboard consists of one large well in which there is a combined display of all the necessary information. Each air duct has a powerful chrome trim, and a lot of metal parts are located in the door panels. The center console stands out due to the chrome circle, it includes an audio system with a control panel. Immediately below it is the climate control panel. The front seats have weak lateral support, but there is plenty of space available for them. Despite its small size, the rear row of seats also has quite good space for passengers. luggage compartment while the volume is 300 liters.
Lifan Smiley - prices and equipment
You can buy Lifan Smily in just two trim levels: Comfort and Luxury. It turns out three modifications, two of which are included in the Luxury package. One engine and two gearboxes are available for the car.
The basic equipment "Comfort" is poorly equipped. Its standard equipment includes: air conditioning, power steering, rear parking assistance, cigarette lighter and ashtray. Exterior: steel discs. Salon: fabric upholstery, power windows front and rear, folding back seat. Review: electric and heated mirrors. Multimedia: audio system, USB, AUX. The “Luxury” package is equipped a little better, it will be presented with a more modern audio system and 14-inch alloy wheels.
More details about Lifan Smiley prices and trim levels in the table below:
| Equipment | Engine | Box | Drive unit | Consumption, l | Acceleration to 100, s. | Price, r. |
| Comfort | 1.3 88 hp petrol | Mechanics | front | – | 14.5 | 369 900 |
| Luxury | 1.3 88 hp petrol | Mechanics | front | – | 14.5 | 434 900 |
| 1.3 88 hp petrol | variable speed drive | front | – | 14.5 | 484 900 |
Lifan Smiley - specifications
You can buy Lifan Smily only with one single naturally aspirated engine in combination with a variator or a 5-speed manual gearbox. The suspension of the hatchback is completely independent, spring. The front and rear suspension is independent, MacPherson strut type, which is quite interesting, since usually the rear suspension is built on a semi-independent, torsion beam.
1.3 (88 hp) - gasoline naturally aspirated engine with an in-line arrangement of cylinders and distributed fuel injection. Gives not the most better dynamics, so the car is more designed for quiet city driving. The maximum torque is 113 Nm at 5000 rpm. Max power achieved at 6000 rpm. Acceleration to 100 km / h takes 14.5 seconds with mechanics and a variator.
More details about the technical characteristics of Lifan Smiley in the table below:
| Specifications Lifan Smily restyling | ||
| Engine | 1.4 MT 90 HP | 1.6 AT 124 HP |
| general information | ||
| Brand country | China | |
| Vehicle class | A | |
| Number of doors | 5 | |
| Number of seats | 5 | |
| Performance indicators | ||
| Max Speed, km/h | 160 | 150 |
| Acceleration up to 100 km/h, s | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Fuel consumption, l city / highway / mixed | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Fuel brand | AI-92 | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | Euro 4 | Euro 4 |
| CO2 emissions, g/km | - | - |
| Engine | ||
| engine's type | petrol | |
| Engine location | front, transverse | |
| Engine volume, cm³ | 1342 | |
| Supercharging type | No | |
| Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm | 88 / 64 at 6000 | |
| Maximum torque, N * m at rpm | 113 at 5000 | |
| Cylinder arrangement | row | |
| Number of cylinders | 4 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine power system | distributed injection(multipoint) | |
| Compression ratio | - | |
| Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm | - | |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission | Mechanics | variable speed drive |
| Number of gears | 5 | 0 |
| type of drive | front | front |
| Dimensions in mm | ||
| Length | 3775 | |
| Width | 1620 | |
| Height | 1430 | |
| Wheelbase | 2340 | |
| Clearance | 135 | |
| Front track width | 1385 | |
| Rear track width | 1365 | |
| Wheel sizes | 165/70/R14 | |
| Volume and mass | ||
| Fuel tank volume, l | 37 | |
| Curb weight, kg | 985 | 990 |
| Gross weight, kg | 1360 | - |
| Trunk volume min / max, l | 300 | |
| Suspension and brakes | ||
| Front suspension type | independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension type | independent, spring | |
| Front brakes | disc ventilated | |
| Rear brakes | drum | |
Lifan Smiley - virtues
Lifan Smily is an affordable urban crossover that has a very interesting appearance and all the necessary functionality and equipment for more or less comfortable movement. The dimensions are compact, but the interior is spacious enough, including for rear passengers. It features a small turning radius of 9.52 meters, which is very important for the city.
The dynamics are weak, but in general average level fuel consumption. atmospheric engine reliable. The suspension, though non-standard, shows itself quite well, the car is stable on the road and behaves predictably.
Debut updated version Lifan Smily will take place at the Moscow Motor Show 2014. The manufacturer will also present a restyled version, new SUV Lifan X50 and the top business class model called Lifan 820.
Short review
On Russian market restyled modification Lifan Smile will appear towards the end of 2014. The price of the new Lifan Smily 330 will start from 340,000 rubles. On Chinese market the car is known as the Lifan 330, and it costs there from 39.8 thousand yuan, that is, approximately 233,000 rubles.
The new Lifan Smiley is positioned as the successor to the previous version of the model (Lifan 320), which was not in great demand in our country. Statistics show that during 2012 the company was able to sell about 3.8 thousand copies of the model, and in 2013 demand fell even more - only 2220 cars.
The management of the Chinese company expects that updating the appearance and interior of the novelty, the use of the best finishing materials and the installation of a modified engine with lower fuel consumption will lead to an improvement in the sales of the compact car. The novelty was created for motorists who are not ready to spend serious money on buying a city car.
Modernization of the exterior and dimensions
Photos of the new Lifan Smiley, which are published in our article, will help you give your own assessment of the changes made by Chinese specialists. I would like to emphasize right away that the updated Lifan Smily now even more resembles a car that has British roots.
So, the novelty has acquired a front end designed from scratch with large lighting equipment, daytime running lights with LED elements, a compact false radiator grille, as well as stylish LED fog lights and a massive bumper with a trapezoidal air intake. Application new optics and bumper led to the fact that the designers had to update the shape of the wings and hood of the car.
The side panels of the hatchback body have not changed compared to its predecessor. Like the pre-styling version of the model, the novelty received almost completely rectangular doors, a large rear rack, a straight line of side glazing and short overhangs. 14" wheel disks cars can be both steel and light alloy.
In the rear of the body of the new Lifan Smile, there have also been some changes. Designers slightly retouched the bumper. At the stern is the same attractive spoiler with an integrated brake light.
As a result of using other bumpers, the length Lifan bodies Smilie 2015 model year increased by 30 mm. As a result, overall dimensions of Lifan Smile look like this:
- length - 3775 mm;
- width - 1620 mm;
- height - 1430 mm;
- wheelbase - 2340 mm.
The ground clearance of the Lifan Smily 330 is 135 millimeters.
Updated salon
There have been a lot of changes inside the car. First of all, it is worth noting the installation of a different steering wheel, as well as the improved finish of the door panels, on which modern decorative elements. The interior is better to consider in more detail.
Specialists equipped the budget hatchback with a sports 3-spoke steering wheel, and the lower part of the rim is truncated. Also, the novelty boasts a modern instrument panel with a large tachometer, in the middle of which there is an electronic speedometer display. The front panel also looks very stylish. It has air vents in the style of jet airliner engines. Buyers will definitely like the beautiful control boxes air conditioner and sound system.
Also in the new Lifan Smiley appeared comfortable front and rear seats and bright internal handles doors. Representatives of the company pay special attention to the fact that much better materials were used to decorate the interior of the hatchback.
The restyled Lifan Smily 330 also received very good equipment, given that the new product belongs to the “state employees” segment. The top version received heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, 14-inch alloy wheels, fabric upholstery, full size spare tire, central locking with alarm and remote control, four power windows, air conditioning, parking sensors, a sound system with four speakers and USB, front airbags, BAS, ABS and EBD.
Although the overall dimensions of the Lifan Smiley 2014-2015 hatchback body are not very large, 4 passengers can comfortably fit inside the car. Volume trunk Lifan Smily 330 is 300 hp.
Technical specifications
The technical characteristics of the Lifan Smiley 2015 model year have not changed much compared to the predecessor Lifan Smily 320. True, the manufacturer claims a decrease in fuel consumption. Under the hood of the car, a 1.3-liter petrol 89-horsepower “four” is installed, which works in combination with a 5-speed manual transmission. If you drive at a speed of 90 km / h, the fuel consumption of the new Lifan Smile will be 6.1 liters per hundred (0.2 liters less than its predecessor). The maximum speed of the car reaches 160 kilometers per hour, and acceleration from standstill to hundreds takes 14.5 seconds.
Other technical specifications have not been updated. Both front and rear of the car is used independent suspension with MacPherson struts and anti-roll bar. Front mounted disc brakes, and behind - drums. Lifan Smily 330 is equipped with electric power steering.
The curb weight of the hatchback is 985 kilograms, and its full mass equal to 1360 kg. The volume of the fuel tank is only 37 liters. The release of the novelty will be carried out on car factory Derways in Cherkessk.
Looking at anyone small car and trying it on a city street, especially a Russian one, you involuntarily think that the small size of the car is somehow dissonant with the overall picture. A small car is knocked out of the general stream. However, when looking at chinese car Lifan-320 "Smily" - this feeling does not arise, although its dimensions are not large.
Probably, the whole point is that this Chinese car in many ways resembles the appearance of a “proud Briton named Cooper and the surname MINI”.
The body of the five-door hatchback Lifan-320 "Smiley" has absorbed only some of the features of the appearance of its iconic "twin". Although the general features of the exterior echo the appearance of the MINI, some details still make the “320th” car original.
Chinese automakers, however, like the people of the East in general, are prone to car decoration, often empty. In the case of this Lifan, the situation is radically different. The body design of the car is made in the tradition of European minimalism. Manufacturers have only slightly changed the rear roof rack, slightly expanding it. This gives the car some massiveness in comparison with the same MINI, at the same time depriving the body style of a certain integrity. The manufacturers themselves say that their brainchild is more like Japanese than European cars. It's up to the consumer to decide. The one for which the “clothing” of the car matters.
Those who are more interested in a comfortable interior, comfortable driving and ergonomic control of the main systems will be pleasantly surprised by the implementation in the Lifan 320 of all listed points. The automaker, apparently, professes a philosophy according to which the driver is in charge in the car. All the comfort of the interior is aimed specifically at him - the leading car. Even the center console, which in other cars is oriented strictly in the center, here, as it were, is slightly turned towards the driver. And, of course, only being in the cabin of the 320th Lifan, you understand the deceptiveness of visually small overall dimensions cars - there is more freedom inside than when looking from the outside. The color scheme as a whole is strict, but not so much as to use the word "presses".
Comfortable interior for the driver, plus small dimensions - and once! To the delight of the consumer, a car ideal for hassle-free movement in the pandemonium of city highways.
If we talk about the technical characteristics of the "Smily-320" ... It drives, let's not be afraid to say so, the "miracle" is a sixteen-valve power unit with a volume of 1.3 liters. The engine develops 86 hp. Thanks to this engine power, this car can accelerate to “hundreds” in 14.5 seconds. The torque generated by the engine, which reaches a maximum of 5800 rpm, is transmitted to the front wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox. The maximum speed with which Smiley-320 is capable of moving is 150 km / h.
In the urban traffic cycle, fuel consumption is slightly less than five liters per hundred kilometers. The engine configuration is nothing special - a four-cylinder in-line with two camshafts. The characteristics of the motor are in accordance with the Euro-5 eco-standard.
The suspension of Lifan Smily (320) is lever, and is traditionally divided into front and rear. Both are equipped suspension struts and lateral stabilizers. As a result, the car has good handling when driving on most road surfaces.
The condition of the coating does not matter much due to the relatively high ground clearance - 170 mm. This clearance allows you to operate the car, in some cases, even on rural roads.
The car is equipped with reliable brakes - front disc and rear drum.
Of course, the tests carried out at the factory test site can be called a test drive with a big stretch, but, nevertheless, comparing the results of factory tests and real experience driving other Lifan models, the experts came to the conclusion that, in general, the 320th Smily is quite consistent with its segment in terms of performance.
As some media outlets officially put it, “a decision was made to start” the production of this model at the Derways automobile plant located in the North Caucasus, in Karachay-Cherkessia. The plant plans to reach the capacity, which will allow to meet the demand of the consumer, by the middle of 2011 (in 2010 this car has already passed all the necessary certification tests).
The price of Lifan Smiley (320) in 2014 (for the basic configuration) is ~ 320 thousand rubles. In essence, this is a small price to pay for the opportunity to "rush at full sail" (roughly translated into Russian as "Lifan") across the Russian expanses in a car that looks so much like a "British".
