Lifan 520i. Car review.
By Mark Andrews
Auto Express. 27/02/2008
Latest Chinese challenger hides an 17-year old secret.
On paper the Lifan offers a great deal. With a price of around £8,500, plenty of space and good equipment, it will appeal to those on a budget. Add in the excellent powerplant and cosseting ride and the car is one of China’s better offerings. But the 520i is essentially a 17-year-old design, and its crash protection must be called into question as a result.
There’s no doubt that China is serious about developing its car industry. Despite the shocking performance of the Brilliance BS6 in crash tests, and controversy over some of the country’s copycat designs, manufacturers are determined to steal sales abroad.
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