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.
| Lifan 620 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lifan Motors, part of Lifan Group |
| Also called | Lifan Solano (Russia) Martin Motors MM620 (Europe) |
| Production | 2008–2018 |
| Assembly | |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L LF479Q2 I4 1.6 L LF481Q3 I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm (102.6 in) |
| Length | 4,550 mm (179.1 in) |
| Width | 1,705 mm (67.1 in) |
| Height | 1,495 mm (58.9 in) |
Overview
editLaunched in 2009,[2] the styling of the compact sedan is said to resemble the BMW 3-series without the kidney grilles especially from the front.[3]
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Lifan 620 front -
Lifan 620 rear -
Lifan 620 engine -
Lifan 620 in Chongqing
Powertrain
editThe Lifan 620 is powered by a 4-cylinder engines 1.6 L (1587cc) Tritec engine producing 85 kW (116 PS; 114 bhp) or 116hp.[4]
Markets
editThe 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.[5] 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
editA 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
editFor 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.[6]
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.[7]
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Lifan 630 front -
Lifan 630 rear -
Lifan 630 EV front -
Lifan 630 EV rear
Lifan 650
editThe 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.[8] the 650 sedan is powered by a 4-cylinder engines 1.5 L engine producing 103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp).
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Lifan 650 front -
Lifan 650 rear
ChangJiang 360e
editThe 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.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Lifan's Russian plant adds 3rd sedan, now builds complete line". Automotive News Europe. March 22, 2011.
- ^ Lifan Motors website Archived 2012-04-24 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "A Failed Transplant Operation: Lifan 620 Wants to Look Like a BMW". 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Lifan Motors 620 website". Archived from the original on November 3, 2011.
- ^ "Lifan Russia website". Archived from the original on October 24, 2011.
- ^ "【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.
- ^ "从摩托车到汽车 中国品牌力帆历史回顾".
- ^ "【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.
- ^ "Changjiang 360e". 2 June 2018.
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