10 best new products of the Chinese auto industry

Fans of the Chinese car industry will appreciate the restyled FAW Besturn X80 model. In addition to the new radiator grille and the "cut" of the head optics (the headlights have become narrower and "sharper"), it became possible to choose a transmission - lovers of sharp driving can choose a mechanic instead of an automatic in an elite configuration. The configurations have also expanded: the prestigious Luxury and the discreet Comfort have a worthy set of attractive options. The car has climate control, a rear view camera. In the most prestigious configuration, high-quality leather is used instead of fabric seat upholstery.

The rest of the car has remained the same practical and unpretentious, demonstrating the moderation of maintenance costs and resistance to harsh operating conditions. On the Russian market, these qualities have been repeatedly confirmed by tests of various automotive publications and by users who have opted for this car. A good price advantage (in the basic Comfort version, the model costs about 770 thousand rubles), a decent level of comfort and safety make the new product more than attractive.

Tough competition in the budget segment of cars on the Russian market is largely due to the proposals of the Chinese auto industry, which, by the way, are quite successfully conquering the more picky European market. The DongFeng AX7 stylish crossover model has incorporated the features of many popular brands, but this does not deprive the car of its attractiveness at all, and the price issue is in many ways a decisive factor.

In addition, the level of equipment of the top version is much more affordable than the most “empty” assembly of the popular brand. Given the serious build quality of this Chinese model, the reliability of the power plant, it is easy to predict the choice of many potential buyers, and not only in the Russian market. The increased interest in the model is largely justified by the fact that it is produced by one of the largest state-owned factories in China, on the conveyors of which not only Nissan, Honda, Peugeot models are assembled, but also top versions of Infiniti and Volvo.

The cross-coupe from the Chinese auto industry has a sporty character, although outwardly it does not seem quite “agile”. With its style, it is a bit like the prestigious X 6 from Bavaria, especially since this model does not provide for a simple configuration - the Comfort package is taken as the basis, which has many interesting "chips". The novelty of the Haval lineup can have both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive with switching modes. The power plant (2.0 l), coupled with a robotic transmission, is completely predictable in its capabilities - the F7x accelerates up to a hundred in just 9 seconds, and 190 hp. With. give a good range for high-speed overtaking.

It is worth noting the presence of a touch virtual cockpit instead of instruments and intelligent driver support. The leather in the trim and on the seats with bright inserts says that we have a fashionable “thing” designed for a young and energetic buyer. In any case, in the Russian market, the price, even among Chinese cars, is quite interesting.Considering the high build quality, the reliability already noted in the previous models of the brand and the available configurations, the serious interest in this new product is fully justified.

Only 6.5 l / 100 km, panoramic roof, elegant comfortable interior and impressive body design will not leave anyone indifferent. And if we add a powerful and dynamic engine, 7 seats (together with the driver) and more than a fair price for all this pleasure, it becomes clear why GAC chose this particular model to enter the Russian passenger car market.

Moreover, the SUV may not have a reliable all-wheel drive transfer case from the American BorgWarner. The front-wheel drive model with automatic transmission looks great in the urban crossover market. The novelty of the Chinese manufacturer promises a hot season to its competitors - rich equipment (the most affordable "base" looks top-end) and high build quality, visible even in small things, can "wipe the nose" of many potential competitors in the Russian market.

In the Celestial Empire, this dynamic crossover has been in the TOP-20 best-selling cars for 2 years. On the Russian market, the T 600 has already established itself as a stylish and reliable representative of the Chinese automotive industry. The novelty appealed to many owners - in its appearance, someone sees the features of the German Tuareg, some find similarities with the legendary RAV-4.

In any case, the exterior of the Zotye T600 looks an order of magnitude higher than its cost.In the Russian market, the owners highly appreciated the efficiency of the model - in the city, a front-wheel drive crossover with a manual gearbox consumes a little less than 8 l / 100 km, and with a six-speed automatic only 0.5 l more. The model of the reliable engine checked by time assembled under the license of Mitsubishi Engine Manufacturing demonstrates unpretentiousness in operation. The top equipment will please owners with a panoramic roof, quality interior trim, and security systems and intelligent driver support, coupled with keyless entry and other “chips”, provide affordable premium comfort.

The youth crossover Changan CS75 Plus (this is how the Chinese manufacturer positions it) caused a serious stir on the market, and the proposal itself led to obvious confusion among representatives of the European and Asian auto industry. A cursory glance at the crossover is enough to capture the concern of brands such as Renault, Audi, Mazda and Toyota. The plus series has not only a memorable shape of the radiator grille and ultra-thin strips of head light. The high aerodynamics of the body is striking, and the leather interior, modern panel with large instrument and multimedia screens (like a Mercedes) and the quality factor of the interior trim can not be compared with such a cost.

The novelty owes its sporty character not only to its appearance. A rather dynamic and powerful engine (178 hp in the basic version and 233 hp in the top-end, all-wheel drive variation) works in conjunction with an equally efficient automatic transmission from the Japanese Aisin.This model will appear on the Russian market only after the sale of the pre-styling version, which is fundamentally different from it. I would like to believe that this will happen this year.

In the second half of 2018, Lifan plans to start selling the X80 crossover in Russia. This is the largest model of a well-known Chinese manufacturer, which is capable of carrying 7 people. The car was tested by specialists from the popular magazine "Behind the Wheel", having received a sample directly from China. When creating the Lifan X80, the designers focused on the popular Japanese SUV Toyota Highlander. The dimensions of the car are only slightly reduced, although the wheelbase is one hundred percent the same. But experts found in the appearance of the novelty a resemblance to another popular Mitsubishi Pajero Sport car.

As for the technical aspects, the crossover is equipped with a 2-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 192 hp. With. Unfortunately, the car will be delivered in Russia only in a front-wheel drive version, the prospects for equipping it with a rear-wheel drive transmission are still vague.

The Chery Tiggo 7 crossover is designed to replace the not-so-successful Tiggo 5 model on the market. So far, it is planned to sell cars at the same time, but gradually the novelty should replace the old SUV. Chery Tiggo 7 may appear in Russia in the fourth quarter of 2018. The car is original in terms of design, the appearance of the crossover is called Tiger Style. The front of the car stands out in particular. The optics has a boomerang shape, and the radiator grille is somewhat reminiscent of a web.

The seven will be powered by two engines. And if a two-liter gasoline unit with a capacity of 122 liters. With. looks quite familiar, then the turbocharged version with a return of 152 liters. With. promises the owner a sea of ​​​​pleasant emotions from the ride. The salon is thoroughly thought out, it will be comfortable to be in the car not only for the driver, but also for passengers. A 9-inch screen of the multimedia system will flaunt on the center console.

The Geely Emgrand 7 sedan appeared in China back in 2015. The budget car was sold in Russia at a price of 700-800 thousand rubles. In June 2018, the assembly of the updated Emgrand began at the BelGee Belarusian plant. The first cars should enter the market in August 2018. In addition to winning in price, the buyer will be lured with a set of winter tires as a gift, providing installments, loans, using the trade-in system.

The machines will be equipped with two motors. The 1.5-liter gasoline unit (103 hp) will please the owner with economical consumption, and you can feel the drive from driving on a car with a 1.8-liter engine (129 hp). In combination with the first engine, a mechanical transmission is offered, and a variator box will distribute the torque of a more powerful power unit. Even in the basic configuration there will be such modern options as an on-board computer, a stereo system with 4 speakers, ABS security systems, EBD and front airbags.

Among Chinese cars, this serious frame SUV stands out with its moderately tough exterior and impressive equipment.Security systems, the level of comfort and the high quality of interior trim materials indicate that we have a premium-level car. In the Russian market, cars are primarily valued for reliability, and this fully applies to FOTON SAUVANA. Attachments, many systems and sensors on the assembly line of this model are supplied by well-known brands. No one doubts the quality of the components from Bosch, DANA, ZF, BorgWarner (transmission), and this SUV consists of them.

In addition to an affordable price and impressive reliability, the novelty of the Chinese automotive industry has demonstrated efficiency not only in everyday operation, but also in service. It is worth noting that even in the simplest configuration there are options such as aluminum sills, cruise control, a tire pressure sensor and 5 active security systems. The spacious interior is easily transformed, and the Comfort and Premium packages have a third row of seats.