Strength Exceeds Expectation Test Drive lifan 820 2.4L Ultimate Edition

  [car home Original Test Drive] Today Lifan brought us its latest product-lifan 820, which is a product positioned in the medium-sized car market. However, the market response of Lifan in the China brand manufacturer sequence has not been very good, and there has never been a product that can elevate the brand positioning and establish the product image. With the introduction of lifan 820, this situation may be changed. So I was lucky enough to experience this quite sincere product-lifan 820 2.4L flagship version. The reason why it is sincere is that it has a good appearance design and can see the designer’s intentions. Secondly, the configuration is also relatively rich, and the pursuit of the lowest price is not completely put in the first place. The exquisiteness of the interior has improved, and it can be seen that there is a pursuit of product quality and details. So here, please let me introduce this new car in detail and share my feelings after test drive.

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● Appearance: Give a lot of surprises.

  The first time I saw lifan 820, the editor sincerely sighed, "There is finally a handsome guy in Lifan family who is no longer looking dignified and strong.". Aside from Lifan’s previous works, in the mid-level car market, which is more testing the design skills, a model must have something extraordinary if it wants to succeed. In my opinion, in this era of "looking at faces", lifan 820’s appearance has made it a big step forward on the road to success.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Size comparison of main competitors car make and model Lifan 820 Pentium B70 Byd sirui Length (mm) 4865 4800 4870 Width (mm) 1835 1820 1830 Height (mm) 1480 1472 1460 Wheelbase (mm) 2775 2725 2755

  Lifan 820’s body size is similar to that of its competitors, and the wheelbase of 2775mm can only be said to be a fairly satisfactory data in mid-level cars. However, such parameters are completely sufficient-why do you say that? I will give you a detailed explanation in the lifan 820 interior space experience later.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  Look at the front of lifan 820’s car first. The hexagonal air intake grille and sharp headlights make people immediately attracted at first sight. Even if Lifan’s LOGO is covered, no one will think that it is a model owned by a China brand manufacturer. Going back to the design, we can see that the LED width indicators placed in the headlight group are arranged in a staggered manner, which echoes the daytime running lights with similar design concepts below it. It seems that the design integrity is very strong.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  Judging from the current configuration table, all lifan 820 units are equipped with 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels as standard, with Gitone GitiComfort 228 tires. Except for the 1.8L entry-level models, they all have tire pressure monitoring function. However, the editor thinks that if the flagship model is replaced with a larger rim, it will get a better visual effect and be different from other models in appearance.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  Finally, let’s take a look at the safety configuration. The lifan 820 2.4L Ultimate which I test-drive has six reversing radars in the front 2/ rear 4, and it is also equipped with a reversing image auxiliary system, which is relatively perfect in safety configuration. As for the other internal and external safety configurations of this car, I made a table for your convenience.

Lifan 820 safety configuration table Vehicle type/safety configuration 1.8L comfort type 1.8L Luxury/Flagship 2.4L luxury/flagship type ABS, braking force distribution, brake assist ● ● ● Traction control – ● ● electronic stability program – ● ● hill start assist control – ● ● Front/rear head airbag (air curtain) – – / ● – / ● Tire pressure monitoring device – ● ● ISOFIX child seat interface ● ● ● Front/rear reversing radar Front-/rear ● Front ●/rear ● Front ●/rear ● reversing image – ● ●

  As can be seen from the safety configuration, except for the entry-level version of 1.8L, the configurations of the four models are quite good, and the highly practical safety configurations such as traction control, ramp assist and front and rear head airbags are not absent. As an intermediate car, lifan 820 didn’t lose at the starting line at least in configuration. For the 1.8L entry version, the configuration is not so complete. Since lifan 820 has not announced the selling price when editing the test drive, according to Lifan’s consistent orientation of high cost performance, the price of the entry-level model should be quite a surprise.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  After reading the appearance of this car, it is said that it is beautiful, not only in Lifan’s product sequence, but even if it is put into a China brand model of the same level, the appearance design of lifan 820 makes this car very competitive-even if it is further compared with a joint venture brand model of the same price, lifan 820 will not lose much. Generally speaking, lifan 820 is a car with perfect design, and the editor has been deliberately controlling himself to minimize the frequency of words such as "very good, very beautiful and great design" when writing the manuscript. Because everyone has different aesthetic standards. These words of praise are said too much, but they arouse everyone’s disgust. But the editor really thinks that the design of China brand is more and more in line with international standards, and the products are more beautiful than one-well, this is a good thing.

● Interior: The design is meticulous, concise and easy to use.

  On the subtitle of this paragraph, I used three words in one breath to describe lifan 820’s interior, which means the workmanship of its interior. Simplicity is for design; Easy to use, of course, for the various comfort configurations in the car. Below I will interpret lifan 820’s interior in detail in these three aspects.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  The 2.4L flagship model that we test-drive uses an all-black interior design, which looks very simple. The designer didn’t use too many bright decorative pieces to decorate the interior of the car-except the steering wheel and handlebar and the position of the air outlet. This is a very pleasing design method, and it is better to lack than to abuse.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  There is a fly in the ointment in the central control screen. It supports the mirror connection of mobile phones in the operation menu. However, the rules of lifan 820’s operating system require that the multifunctional operating system be registered according to the model and version of the mobile phone. If it is not registered, then this function cannot be used.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  The design of the center console of this car takes a simple route, and does not use the touch non-physical button design that is fashionable but not easy to master the design style. The design and layout of each key knob are reasonable, and the operation feels good.

● lifan 820 space and experience

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  Kindness-is a word I can think of to describe lifan 820. Soft material packages are used in car doors and central control, as long as the human body often touches them. Moreover, more than one material is used: injection molding, perforated leather and genuine leather. For a China brand car, sincerity is enough.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  The practical configuration of lifan 820 2.4L flagship model is still relatively high. The front seats have heating function, 6-way electric adjustment of the main driver’s seat and automatic air conditioning are not absent. This car is made of genuine leather, which is comfortable to touch and soft and comfortable to fill. This feeling of comfort reminds me of the seat of nature.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  In terms of seating space, especially in the back row, the editor thinks that lifan 820 has some room for improvement. Sitting in the back row with the editor’s height of 176cm adopts a normal sitting posture, and the head space is only four fingers, which is about 7 cm. This kind of head space will have a certain impact on passengers over 185cm in height. At this point, some optimization can be considered, but the ride comfort in the back row is still commendable.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  Its storage space is rich, and many items can be stored on the door side, the central armrest, under the center console and the glove box. Moreover, it is worthy of great praise that the glove box will not fall out directly after being pulled open, but will slowly open with certain damping, and the texture of the whole opening process can be compared with that of the joint venture brand mid-level car. The trunk also has the function of easy open-foot sensing opening, which is very practical when it is inconvenient to open the trunk with both hands.

● Power and chassis performance are relatively mediocre.

power system

  The lifan 820 2.4L model is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the 5-speed manual transmission appears on the 1.8L model. This is a kind of vehicle configuration, which always makes people feel a little sorry. If the 1.8L vehicle can be equipped with automatic transmission, the vehicle configuration will be more perfect. The test drive of lifan 820 2.4L Ultimate Edition has sufficient power reserve, which can fully meet the daily needs. When driving on the highway, you don’t have to worry about the situation that the vehicle will be unable to speed up after 90 km/h.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Comparison of main competitors’ power systems

car make and model Lifan 820 Pentium B70 Byd sirui engine displacement

1.8L/2.4L

1.8T/2.0L

1.5T

Maximum horsepower (Ps)

133/167 186/147 154 Peak power speed (rpm) 6000/5700 5500-6000/6500 5200 Maximum torque (n m) 168/226 235/184 240 Peak torque speed (rpm) 4200/4000 2000-4500/4000 1750-3500 Gearbox form 5MT/6AT 6MT or 6AT 6MT or 6DCT (dual clutch)

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  As for the suspension, lifan 820 adopts the former McPherson type and the rear multi-link independent suspension. The advantage of this suspension is that it can obtain the advantages of handling or comfort according to different adjustment orientations, which can improve the driving texture.

Dynamic test drive

  The test drive site was chosen in the mountainous area of Chongqing, which is a big challenge to the power system and chassis suspension of lifan 820. When stepping on the accelerator pedal at the beginning, the shift of the gearbox can feel obvious gear shift. However, after entering the medium-high speed driving, that is, the smoothness of the lifting gear after the third gear becomes smooth. If you don’t feel it deliberately, you will basically not notice the shift of gears.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  After a period of driving, I found that the favorite speed range of this 2.4L VVT engine (with variable valve timing technology) is above 3000 rpm. Once the speed exceeds 3000 rpm, it will change its previous laziness and become full of vitality. At this time, stepping on the accelerator pedal at the foot is like injecting stimulants into it. Coupled with a well-adjusted suspension, driving has become a little fun. Of course, this is only a little faster. lifan 820’s front McPherson+rear multi-link suspension design has given it some chassis skills.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  Lifan 820’s braking strength in the middle and later stages is sufficient, but the initial stage of braking is soft, which can’t give people strong confidence. The reason is still subject to the cost, and the refined treatment of suspension and brakes is still lacking.

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

Chongqing lifan lifan 820 2015 2.4L automatic flagship model

  Because of the beautiful appearance of lifan 820, I have higher expectations for it. Even I don’t regard this car as a product of China brand, but measure it with higher requirements and vision. So generally speaking, lifan 820’s dynamic test drive experience is actually good compared with its competitors.

Article summary

  In fact, I believe that when many netizens saw the brand Lifan, they were actually "refusing" in their hearts. The editor won’t say much here. Just look at lifan 320 running all over the street and you will know a thing or two. When everyone spoke out to the factory designers, I believe that most netizens still have some feelings of mourning. However, the launch of lifan 820 has at least changed the image of this brand in my mind: lifan 820 has a good appearance and a high value, and the interior workmanship and humanized configuration are also quite good. However, after this test drive, some shortcomings of lifan 820 were found: the performance of lifan 820’s 2.4L engine is not as good as that of high speed, and the middle and low speed range is precisely the most commonly used speed range for daily driving, which needs to be improved; Secondly, the smoothness of gear shifting needs to be improved, especially in the field of intermediate cars, which is an important part of creating a sense of quality. I think the power system has always been the weakness of China brand, but it is all kinds of imperfections that drive everyone forward. Generally speaking, this car has a beautiful appearance and enough power. If a reasonable price is announced on June 8, it may create a miracle of Lifan car sales.

  Finally, the outlet of China brand must have its own perfect and independent product design. The launch of lifan 820 really made the editor shine. Regardless of the future market performance, we can see the manufacturer’s dedication and efforts to this product from the lifan 820 car, and the performance beyond all previous models of Lifan. This spirit is still very worthy of encouragement and praise. (Text/Figure car home Luo Aoyu)

Related reading:
The detailed parameter configuration of lifan 820 listed on June 8 was exposed.
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Electric+hybrid! Detailed interpretation of Toyota Prius PHEV

    [XCAR Information Original]

    When it comes to hybrid power, most people should think of a Toyota car, which is the Prius. Yes, the Prius is not the first hybrid car, but it is the most famous and best-selling hybrid car at present. Its cumulative sales in the world have exceeded 2 million, which is beyond the reach of most conventional models. However, after three generations of development, today’s Prius has lost its youth and become more mature. At the same time, Prius has also derived more products with different technical routes, such as the Prius plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model we experienced this time. This is not just a hybrid, it is more energy-saving and greener than hybrid.If you don’t know much about the Prius PHEV, please click on the fourth page first!

The Prius

    The Prius PHEV is built on the basis of the third-generation Prius. The power system is quite different from the latter, but there is almost no difference in appearance. It can only be found from the signs on both sides of the car body that this is a plug-in hybrid vehicle.

 The Prius
The Prius PHEV is built on the basis of the third-generation Prius, and there is almost no difference in appearance.

The Prius

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From this point of view, the Prius PHEV should be classified as fastback, similar to MG6.

    Compared with the old model, the new Prius is more personalized and dynamic. In addition, the Prius PHEV uses the same Toyota MC platform as Corolla, Matrix and Scion xB. Its length is 4.46 meters, only 1.2 cm more than that of the second-generation Prius, and the wheelbase has not changed, still 2.7 meters.
 

The Prius
The "fuel tank cover" in the front is the charging port, and the tail is the real fuel tank cover.

The Prius

The Prius The Prius

The Prius
From the rear, you will still think that this is an ordinary version of the Prius hybrid car.

    There is a charging port on the left side of the front of the Prius PHEV, through which the battery can be charged. The domestic 220V power supply can fully charge the 5.3kwh battery within 100 minutes.

The Prius
The daily charging scene should be in the garage, community or
You can see it in the roadside rest area

The Prius

The Prius

The Prius

    Although there is a white charging pile next to the Prius, it is actually not a power conversion device. 220V of household power supply is enough for the Prius PHEV. This means that as long as there is a 220V power supply, it can be charged anytime and anywhere, which is very convenient.

 


Introduction to Prius PHEV-Appearance


 

    The interior of the Prius PHEV is a warm style commonly used by Toyota. The design of the central control is relatively simple, and the floating central control operation panel divides the front cockpit into two halves. Considering the cost, the materials used in the interior of the Prius PHEV are average, but the fine workmanship is a good compensation.

 The Prius
Japanese typical shallow interior style, exquisite design and excellent workmanship,
However, the materials used are general, and the central control is made of hard materials, which is caused by cost control.

The Prius

The Prius The Prius
The multifunctional steering wheel is the only part of the whole car wrapped in leather material.
Multimedia control on the left and air conditioning control on the right.

The Prius
Blue one-button start button unique to hybrid vehicles

 The Prius
This design is actually not humanized, in the daytime with strong light.
It is difficult to distinguish the information on the screen, which will distract the driver.

The Prius

    The Prius PHEV doesn’t use the dashboard design, and puts the driving information on the narrow display screen in front of the central control. Although the display information is very rich, such a design is difficult to identify, especially in the case of strong light.

The Prius

The Prius

 The Prius

The Prius

The Prius

The Prius
The suspended center console is designed to maximize the space utilization, and the bottom is a 12V power socket.

The Prius
If you don’t pay attention, you will think that this is a manual transmission model.

     The operation of the Prius PHEV is a little different from that of the traditional model. Firstly, the shift lever is very small, and after shifting gears, the shift lever will automatically return to its original position, and the gear information will be displayed on the front display screen. Although this design is distinctive, it is not very humanized. In addition, the Prius PHEV doesn’t have a button to switch between EV (pure electric) and HEV (hybrid electric) modes, that is, you can only drive in EV mode before the battery is exhausted.


Introduction to Prius PHEV-Interior and Configuration


 

     After all, the Prius PHEV is a Japanese car, and the space design still reflects the meticulous and humanized Japanese style. The storage space in the car is rich, and the design is clever. However, for the same cost reason, the Prius PHEV does not use leather seats, but uses cheaper flannel seats. In addition, except for the front and rear electric adjustment in the driver’s seat, the rest of the seats are manually adjusted.

The Prius
The changeable space storage compartment has a large volume, but it can be opened without damping.

 The Prius

The Prius The Prius
Transformers-like central armrest, which can slide back and forth, is internally equipped with 12V power supply and AUX interface.

The Prius

The Prius

The Prius
The rear legroom brought by the wheelbase of 2.7 meters is very good, which is brought by the fastback shape.
There is also plenty of headroom in the back row.

The Prius

 The Prius The Prius
Mediocre car door design, pay attention to the gray-black part is also made of flannel material, which is the product of cost saving.

    The Prius PHEV is equipped with a motor with a maximum power of 60kw, which is matched with a 1.8L gasoline engine with a maximum power output of 73kw/5200rpm. The maximum power output of the combination of the two is 100kw. In pure electric mode, the Prius PHEV can travel 20km with a maximum speed of 100km/h. When the speed exceeds 100km/h or accelerates rapidly, the gasoline engine will start to provide power (with a maximum speed of 180km/h). The 0-100km/h acceleration score is 11.4s, of course, the performance is not the most important, and the fuel economy of the Prius PHEV is worthy of attention. The fuel consumption per 100 km under mixed road conditions is only 2.6L.

The Prius
A car with an estimated price of more than 300,000 RMB uses manual poles.
Also due to cost savings.

The Prius

The Prius

The Prius

 The Prius
The Prius PHEV is very quiet and smooth in pure electric mode, even if you step on the accelerator.
There will be no overreaction.

    supplementThe difference between the third-generation Prius PHEV and the second-generation Prius

    1. In fact, PHEV is the only version of the third-generation Prius, and the second-generation Prius only has the hybrid version of the ordinary version.

    2. The third-generation Prius PHEV uses the same 1.8L engine as the third-generation Prius (regular version), while the second-generation 1.5L engine.

    3. The third-generation Prius PHEV uses lithium batteries, while the second-generation and third-generation Prius (regular version) both use nickel-hydrogen batteries.

    4. The battery capacity of the third-generation Prius PHEV is greatly increased, and the cruising range of pure electric power is 20km, while the driving range of the second-generation or third-generation Prius (conventional version) is only about 2km.

     The Prius PHEV embodies Toyota’s careful consideration in vehicle development, which not only ensures the price advantage, but also ensures the practicality of the new car is not too bad. Excellent cost control is also a major feature of Toyota products. It is believed that the Prius PHEV will have a very attractive price and be more competitive than Volanda. At the same time, for urban users, the Prius PHEV is excellent enough, and there is no need to pay more when buying a car to save a little more oil. The accuracy of the design concept has laid the foundation for the success of the Prius PHEV. I just hope that Toyota can strictly control the quality while controlling the cost, otherwise the "brake door" incident may not be an end.


Introduction to Prius PHEV-Space, Power


 

    ● Technical explanation of Prius PHEV:

    What is a plug-in hybrid?

    Plug-in hybrid, many netizens may have heard of this term, which is not a brand-new concept. You don’t have to know the Prius PHEV, but BYD F3DM should know it. Yes, BYD F3DM is a typical product of plug-in hybrid. DM also means dual mode, which means that the car has two main working modes: electric vehicle mode (EV) and hybrid mode (HEV), which are the same as plug-in hybrid, but only in a different way.

The Prius

    Literally, it is also well understood that it is a rechargeable hybrid vehicle. Since it can be charged, it means that it needs more battery capacity, and the plug-in hybrid vehicle can be completely driven by electricity with the support of batteries, and become a pure electric vehicle. When the onboard power is used up, it can be switched to hybrid mode and turned into a hybrid vehicle. In this way, the plug-in hybrid vehicle will have a longer cruising range than the general pure electric vehicle, and at the same time, it will be more fuel-efficient than the traditional hybrid vehicle because it can use external electricity.

 The Prius

The Prius

    Of course, the above is a routine workflow of parallel plug-in hybrid power, and the actual situation is much more complicated, and the situation of series plug-in hybrid power will be very different (such as Chevrolet VOLT).

The Prius

    ●Let’s learn about the Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) by asking and answering questions.

    Q: What is the battery capacity of the Prius PHEV? What is the cruising range in pure electric mode?

    A: Different from the ordinary Prius model, the Prius PHEV uses a lithium battery instead of a Ni-MH battery pack. The lithium battery has the characteristics of light weight and small volume under the same capacity, and has no memory effect, so it is more suitable for frequent charging and discharging. The lithium battery capacity of the Prius PHEV is 5.2kwh, which is four times that of the ordinary version.The cruising range in pure electric mode is 20km..

The Prius

The Prius

    Q: Can the pure electric cruising range of 20 kilometers meet the daily needs? Why not use a longer cruising range?

    A: This may be a concern of many consumers. The official explanation given by Toyota is that according to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan, in Japan,More than half of car owners have a daily driving distance of less than 20km., can completely meet the power demand through the battery. And even beyond the cruising range, there are gasoline engines that can continue to provide power. As for why it is not designed to have a longer cruising range, the most important reason is economic considerations.The increase of cruising range will inevitably increase the battery capacity and cost, and at the same time greatly increase the car price..

The Prius

The Prius

    Q: How long does it take to charge the Prius PHEV? Are there any requirements for charging equipment?

    A: The charging time of the Prius PHEV is 180 minutes under 100V power supply.The charging time under 200V power supply is about 100 minutes.. It can be charged on an ordinary household power supply, and there is no need to build a fast charging pile. It is understood that when charging, the current is about 16A, which is not much larger than the cabinet air conditioner, and will not cause too much burden on the power grid.