Lifan 620 Explained

Lifan 620
Manufacturer:Lifan Motors, part of Lifan Group
Aka:Lifan Solano (Russia)
Martin Motors MM620 (Europe)
Production:2008–2018
Class:Compact car
Body Style:4-door saloon
Engine:1.5 L LF479Q2 I4
1.6 L LF481Q3 I4
Transmission:5-speed manual
CVT
Wheelbase:26051NaN1
Length:45501NaN1
Width:17051NaN1
Height:14951NaN1

The Lifan 620 is a four-door compact sedan produced by the Lifan Motors division of Lifan Group. The model spawned a few facelift variants in the years after its launch, with the 630 launched in 2014 and the 650 launched in 2016.

Overview

Launched in 2009,[1] the styling of the compact sedan is said to resemble the BMW 3-series without the kidney grilles especially from the front.[2]

Powertrain

The Lifan 620 is powered by a 4-cylinder engines 1.6 L (1587cc) Tritec engine producing 850NaN0 or 116hp.[3]

Markets

The Lifan 620 is sold in China in and several export markets including Vietnam. In Russia, where it is assembled by Derways, it is known as the Lifan Solano.[4] In a Tunisian plant the model is assembled since 2012 by Martin Motors as the Martin Motors MM620 for the European markets.

Production in Iran

A modified version of Lifan 620 sporting Lifan 620's 1.8L I4 engine is assembled in Iran by a company named Kerman Motor.

Lifan 630

For the 2014 model year, a restyled version called the Lifan 630 was available. Prices of the 630 ranges from 54,900 yuan to 72,900 yuan with an electric version also available.[5]

The 630 is available with a 1.5-litre engine codenamed LF479Q2 producing 94hp and 128N·m and a 1.5-litre VVT engine codenamed LF479Q2-B producing 103hp and 133N·m. Both engines are mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.[6]

Lifan 650

The Lifan 650 is a four-door compact sedan that is essentially a restyled Lifan 620, with a completely redesigned front and rear DRG. It is the replacement for the 620 and 630 sedans.

Launched during the 2016 Beijing Auto Show, Lifan 650 was priced between 55,800 yuan to 65,800 yuan.[7] the 650 sedan is powered by a 4-cylinder engines 1.5 L engine producing 1030NaN0.

ChangJiang 360e

The ChangJiang 360e is an electric compact sedan made in 2016 based on the Lifan 650. It uses a 100 kW motor. The 360e has 5 doors and 4 seats. Its dimensions are 4625 mm/1715 mm/1510 mm, and has a kerb weight of 1,850 kg.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://iecauto.lifan.com/enauto/enautobao_list.asp?parentid=96&docid=234 Lifan Motors website
  2. Web site: A Failed Transplant Operation: Lifan 620 Wants to Look Like a BMW. 12 August 2013 .
  3. Web site: Lifan Motors 620 website. https://web.archive.org/web/20111103061236/http://www.lifanmotors.net/lifan620_3.html. dead. November 3, 2011.
  4. Web site: Lifan Russia website. https://web.archive.org/web/20111024223156/http://www.lifan-car.ru/LF620/Appearance.asp. dead. October 24, 2011.
  5. Web site: 【图】力帆630_力帆汽车_力帆630报价_力帆630图片_汽车之家. www.autohome.com.cn.
  6. Web site: 从摩托车到汽车 中国品牌力帆历史回顾.
  7. Web site: 【图】将推两款车型 力帆650预售5.58-6.58万_汽车之家. www.autohome.com.cn.
  8. Web site: Changjiang 360e.