Vehicle model
Lifan Gamme Lifan - véhicules particuliers
Passenger cars formed the core of Lifan's automotive offering. The first car developed in-house, the 520 sedan, appeared in 2006-2007, followed by the 320 subcompact, the 530 and 620 compact sedans, and larger models such as the 720 and 820. These sedans and hatchbacks targeted urban customers in emerging markets seeking a new vehicle at the lowest possible price, and were often assembled locally (Vietnam, Iran, Russia, Brazil) to reduce costs. None were officially distributed in North America. These cars used very common tire sizes, generally 14- to 16-inch wheels that are easy to replace; in Quebec, compliant winter tires are mandatory in the cold season.
History
History of the Lifan Gamme Lifan - véhicules particuliers
Passenger cars formed the core of Lifan's automotive offering. The first car developed in-house, the 520 sedan, appeared in 2006-2007, followed by the 320 subcompact, the 530 and 620 compact sedans, and larger models such as the 720 and 820. These sedans and hatchbacks targeted urban customers in emerging markets seeking a new vehicle at the lowest possible price, and were often assembled locally (Vietnam, Iran, Russia, Brazil) to reduce costs. None were officially distributed in North America. These cars used very common tire sizes, generally 14- to 16-inch wheels that are easy to replace; in Quebec, compliant winter tires are mandatory in the cold season.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
Front-wheel-drive sedans and hatchbacks, powered by naturally aspirated gasoline four-cylinder engines (1.3 to 1.8 L) sometimes under license, paired with manual or automatic transmissions, on economical compact platforms.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Les voitures Lifan étant surtout des berlines compactes (320, 520, 620) et un petit VUS (X60), elles utilisaient des dimensions de pneus très courantes : typiquement des jantes de 14 à 16 pouces sur les berlines et 16 à 17 pouces sur le X60, avec des entraxes (bolt pattern) usuels de type 4 trous sur les petits modèles et 5 trous sur les plus gros. Ces formats restent faciles à remplacer avec des pneus toutes saisons ou d'hiver standards. Comme tout véhicule roulant au Québec, des pneus d'hiver homologués sont obligatoires de décembre à mars; mieux vaut confirmer la dimension exacte inscrite sur la portière avant l'achat.
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