Lifan is about to enter the hyper competitive
compact SUV segment. Their entry is called the Pengfei, scheduled to launch on the Chinese car market in
September. It basically looks like every other Chinese-brand SUV; with a black D-pillar,
a shiny grille, black wheel arches, and very tiny wheels.
For a Lifan however it doesn’t look bad. The lights
are almost trendy, the large Lifan name badge is daring, and the pipes are
properly integrated in the bumper. Size wise it is a perfect match for the
segment with 4390/1820/1715 mm, and wheelbase is 2610 mm.
So far so good. But there is some bad, and that bad
is the engine. The entire competition uses small and small-turbocharged
engines, but the Lifan Pengfei gets a naturally aspirated 2.0 with an
unimpressive output of 141 hp. The engine will be mated to a six-speed manual or
a five-speed automatic, sending horses to the front wheels.
Only pic so far of the interior. Touch screen seems
to be about 10 inch. Center tunnel with the automatic and an old fashioned
manual handbrake. All in all a fine if not overly exciting car to look
at. It has the right size and will likely have the right price.
Cr : Carnewschina
