Lifan X70 concept
Chinese automaker Lifan Group unveiled the Lifan X70
concept at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show. The SUV will be placed
between the X60 and X80 in the company’s model lineup. The production model is
expected to hit markets in 2016.
Design of the exterior is very similar to the Range Rover
Evoque though the size is quite different. The body has a rugged and no-frills
design. It has a triple colour layout with the lower portion consisting of
black plastic body cladding on top of the blue body paint, and the roof
providing contrast with its white shade. The front and rear get huge skid
plates and small LED units for the headlight and taillight.
The spacious interior is done up in orange and features a
functional design which is in-tune with its exterior. The center console houses
a big infotainment touchscreen while silver-finished accents can be seen on the
gear lever panel. The multi-function steering wheel is a three-spoke unit
wrapped in leather.
Since this is a concept, technical details are scarce,
though there are reports which say that power will be sent to a permanent
four-wheel drive system from a choice of either a 1.8-liter or 2.0-liter
turbocharged gasoline engines.
