Let's try to be objective: Chinese cars a lot, and what is true of the Chery Tiggo will be completely unfair to the BYD F30M, and what will be true of the Brilliance BC3 cannot be projected onto the Great Wall Hover. Therefore, let's put aside bias and categorical judgments, take one specific Chinese car and see what its owner will face, what will have to be repaired, how much it will cost and what can be saved. Lifan Solano, 2010, will act as a test subject.

A little bit of history

The Lifan company very clearly illustrates the possibilities of Chinese business. Founded in 1992, the Chongqing Hongda Auto Fittings Research Center (this was the name Lifan had at the beginning of its activity) was engaged in the repair of motorcycles, then in their production. Already in 2003, buses of this manufacturer were born, and in 2005 the Chinese pleased the world with their first car.

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Of course, the company's history could have been more extended in time if the automotive business had not been built according to a well-established production scheme under license from more well-known companies. But Lifan did not invent the wheel, moreover, he did not invent the car either, so in as soon as possible released under his own brand not quite his own car. The first was the LF6361/1010 minivan, which can be recognized as Daihatsu Atrai. The Lifan 320 (Smily) looks oddly like a Mini Cooper, although it's actually based on the Daihatsu Charade Aura. Not someone cursed at Lifan Breez, but the BMW concern itself. And not for stealing their model, but for copying the name (Lifan Breez originally appeared as Lifan 520, which slightly infuriated the Germans) and style. But the Chinese were not very upset, they removed the numbers and called the Breez car for the international market, which was the end of it. Well, because of the wide back of the Lifan X60, the ears of the Toyota RAV4 unobtrusively stick out. Of course, our today's Lifan 620 (aka Solano) did not make the Chinese engineers sweat too much. Solano is in many ways (almost completely) Toyota Corolla E120. Now the question is: is it true that the Chinese did not come up with anything good? No, for all the time of his work, Lifan was able to become a leader among Chinese companies in terms of the number of registered patents. Lifan has about 350 of them in the automotive industry alone, and the company is not only engaged in cars. Besides trucks, passenger cars and motorcycles, Lifan also stamps sports shoes. And he is also engaged - attention! - winemaking. In Cherkessk, since 2007, the assembly of Lifan cars began on the territory of the Derways plant. Already in 2009, production went full cycle, and now the Russian company produces not only Lifans, but also Chery, Geely, Brilliance, Jac, DFL and Hawtai. Someone thinks that Russian assembly- this is a plus in the karma of a Chinese car, someone considers this a disadvantage. Be that as it may, there are complaints about the assembly of cars and, as a rule, they have the right to exist. About what is done in cars well, and what is not very, we will talk a little lower. For now, let's get to know our Solano better.

The car, as I said, was released in 2010, but its mileage is small, only 75 thousand kilometers. It is made in the “Lux” configuration: the interior is sheathed in leather, the wheels are cast here, not stamped, there is a parking sensor (more precisely, it was - it didn’t last long), heated seats and audio control on the steering wheel. However, the "base" is not much poorer. No matter what they say about the “Chinese”, they can stuff the car no worse than an experienced housewife - pepper.

Engine

There is a strong opinion that the motor in Solano is almost Japanese. In fact, a Chinese unit with a long index LF481Q3 is turning the crankshaft here. In fairness, we note that although this engine was made in China, its roots are really Japanese - it is practically a Toyota 4A-FE, only with an electronic ignition module instead of a distributor. What can be said about this unit?

If you take the original Japanese 4A-FE, then at the time of its release in 1988 and for many years it can be considered almost flawless. By now, of course, it is already technically outdated, but from the point of view of reliability, it can be said. Even in its Chinese version LF481Q3, it does not cause any complaints, if not for one "but". It's all about how the wiring is done in the car. The mechanical part of the motor is almost indestructible, but periodic "glitches" in the operation of electronics occur quite often. True, in the case of our car, everything is in order, the engine has not been a hassle since 2010, it works smoothly and does not require intervention in its metal bowels. But enough theory, let's turn to practice.

The advantage of not the most recent structurally motor is the relative ease of its maintenance. Of course, everyone can change the oil here. The only difficulty is to remove the oil filter. If the hands are not too weak from arthritis, and at the previous MOT the filter did not spin the Terminator excited by the type of iron with all its might, then you should first try to unscrew it from above. It is possible, although it is hidden deep enough. You need to look for it in front, under the protective screen of the exhaust manifold. The filter did not succumb to persuasion and physical strength? You will have to remove the crankcase protection. If the trick with unscrewing through the top passes, then it is not necessary to look for a hole or a jack: under drain plug there is a hole, and it is located so that you can reach out and just lie down, without a lift. In any case, when self replacement you will save 500 rubles, and you will have to pay only 250-300 rubles for the filter.

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The air filter is even easier. It is exactly the same here as on similar Toyota engines. Replacement will take a couple of minutes: we fold back two latches, remove the case cover, change the element and close everything back. Simple and even boring, like a doctor's sausage sandwich. But the savings are also so-so: 200 rubles. The filter itself costs 300 rubles.

There is another mandatory maintenance procedure - replacing candles. There are no coils on the candles here, you don’t need to remove anything first, just unscrew the old candle and twist the new one. True, the wells are quite deep and you don’t need to drop anything into them - this is harmful to the motor. For this work, the service will ask for 600-700 rubles, which, of course, is not robbery, but more than for replacing the air filter.

Belts of suspended equipment are separate: for the generator, power steering and air conditioning. You can change them yourself, access to them is convenient, and the procedure itself is simple. True, the belts overlap each other, so the further the belt is, the more difficult it is to remove it. To remove the alternator belt, you will need to take off both the power steering belt and the air conditioning belt.

Tension mechanisms - you can’t imagine easier, but you have to dig deeper with them. If it’s not too difficult to get to the generator bracket, then access to the power steering bracket is a little more difficult, you have to climb behind the block, which is not very convenient. The air conditioner belt is tensioned by a roller. All belts can be changed from above - there is no need to stand on a lift, look for a hole or risk your life under the car on a jack. For replacing the belt, they ask from 300 rubles to 1,000, depending on its location - the farther, the more expensive. The timing belt is rarely changed on its own, but the owners of this “Chinese” are not always in a hurry to service. They drive calmly, because the valves do not bend during a break - according to an old tradition, the pistons have grooves for the valves. The belt, by the way, is also suitable from Toyota, but the original also honestly fulfills its resource. However, the belt does not burn with desire to exceed it much. If it is not replaced at 60 thousand, closer to 70 it is quite capable of tearing. Replacement in the service will cost 5,000 rubles, the belt itself and tension roller cost about two thousand rubles.

Chassis and brakes

Solano suspension is simple and reliable - MacPherson strut in front and a beam in the back. And it does not require constant or even just frequent repairs. The only thing that will have to be changed regularly here is the stabilizer struts. They are enough for 30 thousand, but the figure may vary depending on the operating conditions. The stand costs 800 rubles, and it is precisely “Toyota”. For the replacement, you will have to pay the same 800 rubles, but if you wish, you can gather your strength and unscrew the two bolts with your own hands. But this, of course, is already a sign of greed: once every 30 thousand you can pay, the amount is not so great.

I would like to warn the owner of Solano about the possible failure of the assembly from Lifan of the “real” Toyota. Yes, the filters and many spare parts match the Japanese ones, but this does not mean at all that everything fits. Even in the chassis there are differences - for example, the front shock absorbers will fit on the Solano only after a slight alteration. And there is not much point in changing the original to analogues (even from Toyota), this is not the case when the devil is in the details. He is hidden here in another, which will be discussed later. Another detail that causes criticism of the "solanists" is the tie rod end. The resource of tips is about 50 thousand. The part itself costs about a thousand rubles, and many have a desire to replace it themselves. Well, you can heal 600 rubles and do it yourself. But out of harm, I cannot but dispel one of the myths of such a replacement.

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Many Kulibins, who formed their consciousness under the influence of Uncle Vasya (who repairs everything in a row with beer and roach in a neighboring box), are sure that if, when unscrewing the old tip, count the number of revolutions, and then twist the new tip by the same amount, then set the angle convergence is not necessary: ​​the wheels will stand exactly the same as they were. Actually it is not. According to service station statistics, such luck is likely with a chance of 1 out of 20. That is, in 19 cases out of 20, after replacement, deterioration in handling or “zhor” rubber, or all these charms at the same time, is possible. Therefore, when replacing the tie rod ends, it is necessary to take the car to the stand, measure the angles and set them as expected. In some services, they won’t even tell you about it, but will count the number of turns and do everything in the same way as the very mythical Uncle Vasya. Such STOs should be avoided. Brakes in a circle are disc (, by the way), replacing pads and discs is not difficult. The front and rear pads cost about 1,000 rubles, replacing the front pads in the service will cost 600 rubles, the rear ones - 700. If you replace it yourself, you will have to carry out maintenance of the calipers without fail - they are prone to parasitism due to souring, and this is especially different rear brake mechanisms.

Transmission

The Chinese did not bother with the marking of the gearbox, so the only unit available to the buyer was named exactly the same as the engine - LF481Q3. This is a mechanical five-speed box, which, although not eternal, does not create any special problems. There are no breakdown statistics that would give an objective picture of reliability, which, however, characterizes the transmission from the best side. But the clutch sometimes makes you dig deeper into the working cylinder of the drive. The feel of the clutch "driving" is familiar to some Solano owners. The cause of the phenomenon often lies in the stiff spring of the clutch slave cylinder. You can put from Toyota (it is softer). If the clutch is completely “ended”, then prepare 5,000 rubles for a new set and about the same to pay for work in the service. CV joints and other transmission parts are quite reliable - I will only remind you of the need to monitor the integrity of the anthers of the axle shafts. While the car is on the lift, we will show one more filter - the fuel one. Now, not all manufacturers can boast that the fuel filter can be easily and simply replaced. You can do it in Solano. It stands right behind the gas tank, to replace it it will be necessary to unscrew two clamps. The price of the filter is about 200 rubles, but the original is of little use: inside there is only a metal mesh with an unexpectedly large cell. A stone, maybe such a filter will delay, but the sand is gone.

And what is most interesting, this filter is very coarse, it is on the fuel path after the fine filter (the so-called "diaper") on the fuel filter inside the tank. Why it is needed at all is a mystery. True, we will not reproach the Chinese - exactly the same strange scheme was applied to the Daewoo Nexia.

Body and interior

So we got to the place where the devil is hiding. Let's talk about the body. The paintwork is quite thin. On the hood, the effects of chips are noticeable, characteristic of cars, most of whose life has passed on the track. Our test subject really traveled a lot along the St. Petersburg bypass (KAD), but sand is not used there - the track is quite clean. However, this was enough to cause chips, which led to a large number of "saffron milk caps" on the body. Yes, and without chipping reasons for sadness in abundance. There is rust on the edges of the doors and on the thresholds. It is clearly visible at the point of touching the chrome lining on the trunk lid and at the places where the door handles fit. As you can see, the tendency to corrosion is obvious here. But in defense of Solano I will say that this is practically the only serious drawback of the car. True, it is very serious, capable of negating many of its virtues.

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Let's move inside. The photo shows that the place where the radio should stand is empty. The fact is that the Chinese have not succeeded in making good radio tape recorders. A dead speaker system is almost the norm for the Solano. The owner did not want to put something else in its place, so there is a mount for the tablet in place of the radio, and wires sticking out of the deflector that connect the tablet to the speakers. Well, so be it.

To be honest, in this price category, the salon is very, very good. True, we don’t have wood inserts here (they didn’t please the owner of the car for some reason), but the interior looks good without them. Pleased with the material of the dashboard: it is not condo plastic, but pleasant to the touch, rather high-quality soft material. And in general, the salon and the panel do not cause rejection. Noise isolation is not the best, but again, we are not driving in a Cadillac. For its price, it is quite acceptable, especially since there are no squeaks and “crickets” in the cabin. True, it was only necessary to rest harder with her elbow on the armrest of the door, as her card groaned plaintively. But it was the only sound in the cabin that should not be.

That's been 1.5 years after the purchase of Solanchika. Mileage was 26,550 km. In the summer I went on a tour to Ukraine in the Crimea, then Stavropol and home to Konakovo. Drove about 6000 km. In Crimea, it was warm up to +32 degrees. I climbed Ai-Petri, height 1245 m. The air conditioner worked ... full review →

I’ll write about two cars at once, because the first was purchased in June 2010 and sold in July 2011 due to an accident with a mileage of 35,000 km, the second was purchased in August 2011, respectively. That is, you can compare whether the build quality has changed over the year. So, in terms of build quality ... full review →

The car is really good! I write for people, because people like me wrote about the merits and demerits of Solano, and I already made the purchase decisions. On TO-1 creak rear pillars they fixed it for me only for a week, now it will hold it together even more, maybe someone will tell you ... full review →

Hello everyone! Since July 2010 on Solano, and before that there was Nexia, Hyundai Accent and even Renault Logan, in a word, the whole bunch of economy class. Firstly, I want to say that the car is practical and convenient, which is why the demand for it is growing and there are such crazy queues at dealers, and ... full review →

Lifan Solano - nice car, not a sensation, but for the money I think it's a very good car. Permeability is normal, a lot of space in the cabin and inside. I wanted to buy something simpler so that I could go to the dacha, I usually drive there a bunch of all kinds of junk from the garage to the dacha and ... full review →

Bought Lifan Solano May 5, 2011 Mileage to date - 11300 km. I bought it at a car dealership on the Kashirskoye Highway "Moscow". The first desire was to buy a Daewoo Nexia, I liked it, but with my height (180 cm) it was problematic to get into it. Logan and Sondero are also okay, but ... full review →

Full set. Light sensor ABS EBD, parking sensors two sensors, air conditioning, seat heating, leather interior. radio SD MP-3 with USB. my mileage is really 12,000 km, the racks are still creaking, I want them to be changed, I will achieve it. TO-2 passed a week ago at a cost of 6389 ... full review →

The car was bought at the beginning of April 2011. Dashed 5500 km. Machine, mostly satisfied. Honestly, I'll tell you, the car is worth the money. We took the basic package for 373,000 rubles, paid extra for the color of 6,000 rubles. You don't have to pay for white. And even in the basic ... full review →

Bought the car in November. Looking for a car for the family. I don't know much about cars. Traveled to salons, markets. You know, good cars cost a lot of money. In short, the choice was made for Lifan Solano. I immediately liked the interior and exterior. In my opinion, all that is needed ... full review →

I bought it on 15.03.11. I am generally satisfied with the car, I drove 175 km / h calmly on the highway. Holds the road normally, especially pleases ABC EBD, bought from an authorized dealer Autocomplex. The company is normal, a day after the purchase, the barrel leaked and was washed under warranty for 15 ... full review →

Hello everyone! I bought the car in July 2010. Before that, I went to 09 with a 1.3 engine. I chose a car within 400 rubles, but to have more VAZs. From the beginning like Tagazovskie Estin or C-130, when he saw Solano all doubts disappeared. I drive every day, but long trips ... full review →

I read reviews from the first days, I agreed with something, but not with something. It is surprising when the Solano is compared to famous brands that have been gaining their place in the car market for decades. Note that the Chinese, unlike domestic manufacturers, do not ... full review →

Bought right after the new year. We went to the salon, looked out for a long time - Lifan or all the same Priora. So the choice was made in favor of China. But I’m still surprised why there are no floor mats and crankcase protection in the luxury package .. They took it on credit, and while the bank was transferring ... full review →

Bought recently in Tyumen. I drove 600 km to the house, and on the winter road and not on asphalt. The machine never creaked, the transmission worked just fine, the pits of the bumps just swallowed. There is one drawback, it seems to me that there are short-stroke racks at the back, on large ones ... full review →

Solano has already driven 13,000 thousand km. The front struts have already been changed twice under warranty, once the steering tips, because they break when the struts knock, and they knock so hard that the car drives at speed all over the road. The ABS doesn't work either...

For several years now, Lifan has been the leader in the Russian Federation among Chinese automakers. Despite the fact that the sales volume of the "celestial" brand is now more modest than before the crisis, it still occupies a leading position in the Russian market: its main competitor Chery sold more than 3 times fewer cars in 2016. Lifan is on the 18th line in the ranking of the most popular brands in Russia and is only slightly inferior to Mazda, while at the same time overtaking Audi. The main sales volume of the brand falls on a couple of "SUVs", and approximately every 10th client buys a four-door Solano. For what merit? Read about this and how the updated Solano differs from the first generation model in our review!

Design

Compared to its predecessor, Solano II, of course, looks fresher, but you can’t call such freshness the first: there are too many borrowings in the appearance of the second-generation sedan. The front part of its body is painfully similar to the “front” of the Honda Accord, and the “stern” resembles anything from the old Mercedes E-Class to the Lada Vesta. However, this is not surprising, because Chinese manufacturers often sin by copying other people's designs, and copying results are often successful, which Solano II proves. Considering that the first generation model was created based on the 9th Toyota Corolla E120, the novelty also has a certain similarity with the “Japanese”, being a little more practical due to the presence of a trunk with a volume of 650 liters.

During the modernization, the distance between the axles of the wheels of the four-door did not change, and the length increased by 1 cm thanks to the new bumpers. As a result, the updated "Chinese" is superior in length Volkswagen Polo by 23 cm, Hyundai Solaris- by 25 cm, and Renault Logan- by 27 cm. This difference in dimensions is mainly achieved due to the large and solid hood - looking at it, as well as at the stylish optics (including LED running lights) and quite appropriate chrome parts in the exterior, you really begin to feel respect for such a car.

Design

The Solano II is based on the borrowed Toyota MC design, introduced back in 1997 along with the first Toyota Prius hybrid. It has MacPherson struts on an H-shaped subframe at the front, and a torsion beam with a stabilizer at the back. On the steering shaft - EUR. On all wheels - disc brakes, handbrake - with a cable drive. Each version of the model is equipped with anti-lock braking system and a brake force distribution system, and the stabilization system is not available in any configuration.

Adaptation to Russian conditions

For driving in Russian conditions, Solano II has a 165 mm ground clearance, which is pretty good for a sedan, as well as front seats, rear glass and heated exterior mirrors. Heated steering wheel and windshield, unfortunately, is not provided. In addition, there is a Bosch electronic ignition system, which makes it possible to save gasoline and reduce harmful CO2 emissions. By the way, the four-door engine is whimsical to the quality of fuel and prefers the 95th gasoline. Noise isolation in this case is far from ideal, and yet it is better than a number of cars from China offered at a similar price. Most of the noise is usually observed during acceleration.

Comfort

The interior of Solano II is decorated with higher quality materials than the interior of the previous version. In any configuration, it is necessary to trim the seats in eco-leather with red stitching and fabric upholstery on the ceiling. The plastic on the dashboard is harsh, but there is no riot of textures, unlike the same Lada Vesta. The small glove box is devoid of trim, the steering wheel is polyurethane, with audio equipment control buttons (in the top version) and adjustment only for the angle of inclination. The doors of the sedan open without difficulty, providing a convenient entry into the cabin, but it is not always possible to close them the first time. The front doors turn on red lights when they are opened. There is enough space on the back sofa for two adults, but it will be uncomfortable for the three of us to sit, including because of the central tunnel rising above the floor. There is not enough free space above your head, like many other representatives of the Chinese auto industry.

The first row seats are not very comfortable and are exclusively manually adjustable: the driver's seat in three directions, and the passenger seat in two directions. But with visibility everything is in order thanks to large and very informative side mirrors with electric adjustment. On the center console is a seven-inch touchscreen multimedia complex, which is available only in the most expensive configuration. Elegant ventilation deflectors with a chrome edging rise above it, and under it the air conditioning control unit is “registered” - climate control, alas, is not provided for any of the Solano II versions. The instrument panel, like the "multimedia", boasts a modern design and has a soft backlight. And in the cabin there are a bunch of cup holders, a USB connector for charging gadgets, a cigarette lighter and an eyeglass case built into the ceiling.

For the protection of the driver and passengers of the updated Solano, the ABS and EBD systems, only two frontal airbags, a “child” door lock, height-adjustable 3-point belts, a rear parking sensor and a safety steering column are responsible. In a frontal collision, the column absorbs the energy from the impact, and there is enough space between the driver's body and the steering wheel to avoid damage.

The base Solano II comes with a regular CD radio with 4 speakers and AUX/USB inputs. The top version is equipped with an infotainment system with a 7-inch touch screen and control buttons on the steering wheel. The touchscreen uses outdated technology: it responds to pressing, not touching. At the same time, the screen is quite responsive and responds not only to fingers, but also to any objects - with the onset of cold weather, you can press it directly with gloves on. The multimedia system is capable of playing music from mobile devices via Bluetooth, as well as from a flash drive or memory card. Sound quality - on the "four with a minus." The developers assigned a separate microSD card for navigation, which is provided by software from Navitel.

Lifan Solano Specifications

The technical "stuffing" of the second Solano is a single engine - a gasoline 4-cylinder 16-valve unit LF479Q2-B with a volume of 1.5 liters. The "four", created by the British engineering company Ricardo, produces 100 hp. and 129 Newton meters of torque. Her pedigree starts from the Toyota 5A-FE engine. The engine with a cast-iron block, variable valve timing and a plastic intake manifold complies with Euro-5 environmental standards. Instead of a Delphi controller, a Bosch control unit is used here. So far, only 5-speed is combined with such an engine. manual transmission, although the first generation sedan was also offered with a CVT transmission. Fuel consumption on the highway, according to the manufacturer, does not exceed 6.5 liters. 100 kilometers, which is one liter less than its predecessor.

Many people call China the forge of the world, because it is in this country that almost half of the world's production is concentrated. This trend has not bypassed the automotive industry. Many models developed in Japan, Germany and the USA are assembled in China. At the same time, Chinese automotive companies are rapidly developing their own brands, which are gaining more and more popularity in the world. For example, in Russia over the past year, the growth in sales of Chinese cars amounted to 35%. The most popular model among them was new Lifan Solano is a budget class C sedan. In this article, we will talk about all the advantages and disadvantages of this car.

Design of the new LIFAN SOLANO

The body of the car is a bit like Toyota Korolla previous generation, optics - some BMW models. In general, the design of the 2014 Lifan Solano leaves a good impression. Chrome-plated handles, alloy wheels, an elegant radiator grille - all this adds style and nobility to the look of the car. Only the plastic on the front bumper is frustrating, which is likely to crack and deform in winter.

driving experience

The gearbox is fairly crisp with short throws. The steering wheel is adjustable only for tilt, height adjustment is not provided. When driving, the clutch pedal vibrates noticeably, it takes time to get used to this feature.

Engine characteristics are not too impressive in Lifan Solano. It will not work on this car in the “sneakers to the floor” manner, beloved by many drivers. But you can forget about jerks when shifting gears, the speed is gained very smoothly.

The handling of the car can be estimated at four. It holds the road quite tolerably and enters the turn well, but the uninformative, “cotton steering wheel” leaves an extremely unpleasant impression.

The suspension is very soft, small pits and bumps on the road do not cause any inconvenience to the driver and passengers. Soundproofing is not Lifan Solano's forte. The noise of the engine is quite audible in the cabin.

Trunk

Trunk volume is 650 liters, which is very good performance for such a compact car. Opening it you can find a full-size spare tire, which is also a definite plus.

Salon

The car has a rather stylish, atypical interior for the Chinese car industry with a claim to premium. This impression is formed thanks to wooden inserts on the doors, an elongated on-board computer monitor, reminiscent of a display in BMW salons, and a dashboard made of high-quality plastic and not overloaded with a large number of buttons.

Build quality is still the Achilles' heel of Lifan models. Many Solano owners complain about poorly closing doors, backlashes and squeaks in the cabin.

The ergonomics of the chairs are not the best, besides, they can only be adjusted in height. There is quite enough space for passengers in the rear seats, a reclining armrest is located in the middle, so only two passengers can comfortably sit on them.

Advantages:

• stylish design;
• soft suspension:
• pleasant interior;
• low price;
• excellent equipment in an expanded configuration;
• roomy trunk.

Flaws:

• weak engine;
• disgusting soundproofing;
• plastic bumpers;
• poor build quality;
• uninformative steering wheel;
• uncomfortable chairs;
• high consumption for a 1.6 liter engine (7.8 liters per hundred in the combined cycle).

Lifan Solano cannot be called an ideal car. Although it significantly surpasses many of its competitors from more prestigious Japanese and Korean brands (Chevrolet Cobalt, Daewoo Gentra, etc.) in some parameters (interior, equipment, soft suspension), flaws in assembly and ergonomics spoil the initially favorable impression of this model. But all the shortcomings are justified by the cost of 4,300,000 rubles, so we can say with confidence that in Lifan Solano the price is absolutely consistent with the quality.

Specifications LIFAN SOLANO 2014

The machine is equipped with MacPherson suspension, a mechanical five-speed gearbox (you can also purchase a version with a CVT) and a four-cylinder gasoline engine with a distributed injection system. Its volume is 1.6 liters, power - 106 hp, maximum torque - 137 Nm. Acceleration to hundreds occurs in 14 seconds, the declared fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 7.8 liters per hundred kilometers.

In a more expensive version of Lifan Solano specifications differ only in a 1.8-liter engine with 125 hp. and a maximum torque of 160 Nm. Fuel consumption - 8.2 liters per hundred.

Equipment and price LIFAN SOLANO

The basic equipment of the car is truly Spartan. It includes the ABS system, air conditioning, hydraulic booster, power windows, audio system, light sensor, electric drive and heated mirrors.
In the extended configuration, the buyer also receives a leather interior, an on-board computer, a parking assistance system, heated seats and a multifunctional wheel. Quite decent equipment for 510,000 rubles. It is better to buy a car with the maximum configuration, because the difference in price compared to the basic version is only 80,000 rubles.

➖ Dynamics
➖ Small wheels

pros

➕ Rich equipment
➕ Roomy trunk
➕ Design
➕ Ergonomics

The advantages and disadvantages of Lifan Solano 2018-2019 in a new body are identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the 2nd generation Lifan Solano with mechanics and front-wheel drive can be found in the stories below:

Owner reviews

I'll start with the pros:

1. Appearance (front).
2. Brakes.
3. Noise isolation
4. Ride and suspension (C class). Feeling on the track as in the Sonata. Suspension is energy-intensive and quiet.
5. Equipment (full package + multimedia).
6. Consumption of 8.5 liters AI 92 in the city (as Grant).
7. Trunk. He's bottomless here!
8. "Leather" interior - we carry children, it is convenient to clean.
9. Automatic windows (but without remote control), for some it is important (judging by the youtube reviews).

Cons, here's the sadness:

1. Uncomfortable, no VERY comfortable interior (for people over 180 cm tall). The interior is cramped both front and rear.
2. Dynamics in the city - it is not there ... The 1.5-liter engine with 100.6 Chinese "horses" accelerates the car for a long time and tediously. Pick up from 2,500 to 3,500, and then press / do not press - there is no acceleration.
3. Light. It shines well forward, but weakly on the sides.
4. The trunk opening is small, loading is inconvenient.
5. "Leather" interior and chairs. The seat cushions are short, the height adjustment is mysterious, everything was as it was on the old Solano (in principle, it can be solved, but you don’t want to bother). The “skin” itself is unpleasant to the touch in summer.
6. Multi-wheel - the buttons are large, you won’t miss, but they are not convenient, and the volume is on the left, and the scrolling is on the right. The steering wheel itself seems to be normal, but I got used to the skin (I even sheathed it on Grant).
7. Rims and wheel size. Looks like they set it on the principle that there is — 15 castings in the maximum configuration, although the arches are large by 16-17.

Review of the new Lifan Solano 2 1.5 (100 hp) manual transmission 2017

Video review

The car is a solid five, spacious, wide, a lot of space for me, and for passengers, and for cargo. A family gardener's dream! It warms up quickly and starts easily, it was freezing rain this morning, and all the neighbors were poking around in their buckets, and I warmed it up a little and after a couple of minutes the crust came off. The assembly is good, the plastic is pleasant to the touch, the driver's seat is very comfortable, I really feel pleasure while driving.

Elvira Fedorova, Lifan Solano II 1.5 MT review 2017

Solano II has a rich package for the money! Seriously, I was surprised that the Chinese could make such a nice car. Solano behaves well on the road, he has good handling, and the feedback on the steering wheel is quite good. In general, I can say that there were no doubts when buying a car!

Pros:
— Rich equipment.
- Relatively low price.
- Good handling.
— Ergonomics of the cabin.

Minuses:
- It's still difficult for me to get used to the car, since I recently moved to it.

The owner drives a Lifan Solano 1.5 (100 HP) MT 2017.

When buying a car, I was pleasantly surprised by the appearance, the dark cherry color looks very noble. Inside, comfortable seats, nice finish, plastic. I also liked that everything on the control panel is very minimalistic, there are no heaps of buttons and levers, everything is very clear.

Among the shortcomings found is a creak in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe rear seat of the cabin, in connection with which I advise you to pay attention to the sizing of the cabin.

Review of the new Lifan Solano 2 2017

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I bought Lifan Solano 2 recently, while I exchanged the first thousand on it. After Logan, he seems to be something chic. Casting, navigation, air conditioning, all electrics, heating, even a rearview camera, and most importantly — interior. He, unlike Logan, where even the door handles are gnawed out in plastic, is beautiful and neat, it’s very nice to see high-quality plastic, the fit of which is no worse than in Koreans, while it doesn’t smell at all, even when the interior warms up in the sun. I had doubts in the Chinese auto industry, now they are gone!

And now for the mechanics. The suspension is comfortable, the rolls are moderate, the seats are comfortable for my large figure, one and a half liters, oddly enough, is enough for a fairly large car. Logan was far more phlegmatic. I am not a supporter of any perversions in the transmission, so mechanics are an obvious choice, there are no complaints about this part. The clutch pedal is lighter than I'm used to, and the gas pedal has a fairly long travel, which is convenient, there is nothing to cling to.

I rate the visibility as good, and the camera is very convenient, in the yard I park the car close to the fence. I advise everyone not to ignore this option, since the screen on the panel is large and the picture is clear. In bad weather, the chamber has no tendency to become overgrown with mud.

Review of Lifan Solano 1.5 MT 2017

The car is big, presentable, spacious, looks like a solid five, and just right for my budget. I like to go south in the summer for a couple of months, and I really missed a big trunk. We travel together, and even children often travel with us, so there is enough space for us and for things.

There is air conditioning, and electrics, and navigation. It is very convenient when everything you need is collected on one screen. In general, complete order with complete sets. The salon is good. Not only is it well-assembled, it also does not stink of plastic. I really like the interior trim, it’s somehow cozy inside, but the lensed headlights are just the height of my desires, the road is very clearly visible both in the dark and in the rain on wet pavement. This is very important for me, as we travel with the whole family. My wife really likes that the car has an electric booster.

The owner drives a Lifan Solano 1.5 (100 HP) MT 2017