Lifan 620
{{Distinguish|Datsun 620}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Lifan 620
| image = Lifan 2010.jpg
| manufacturer = Lifan Motors, part of Lifan Group
| aka = Lifan Solano (Russia)
Martin Motors MM620 (Europe)
| production = 2008–2018
| assembly = {{unbulleted list|China|Russia{{Cite web|url=https://europe.autonews.com/article/20110322/ANE/110329974/lifan-s-russian-plant-adds-3rd-sedan-now-builds-complete-line|title=Lifan's Russian plant adds 3rd sedan, now builds complete line|date=March 22, 2011|website=Automotive News Europe}}|Azerbaijan||Tunisia|San José, Uruguay|Iran (Kerman Motor)}}
| class = Compact car
| body_style = 4-door saloon
| engine = 1.5 L LF479Q2 I4
1.6 L LF481Q3 I4
| transmission = 5-speed manual
CVT
| wheelbase = {{convert|2605|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1705|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1495|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
}}
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.
Overview
Launched in 2009,[http://iecauto.lifan.com/enauto/enautobao_list.asp?parentid=96&docid=234 Lifan Motors website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424030932/http://iecauto.lifan.com/enauto/enautobao_list.asp?parentid=96&docid=234 |date=2012-04-24 }} the styling of the compact sedan is said to resemble the BMW 3-series without the kidney grilles especially from the front.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/a-failed-transplant-operation-lifan-620-wants-to-look-like-a-bmw-64857.html|title=A Failed Transplant Operation: Lifan 620 Wants to Look Like a BMW|date=12 August 2013 }}
File:Lifan 620 2 China 2015-04-06.jpg|Lifan 620 front
File:Lifan 620 02 China 2012-05-20.JPG|Lifan 620 rear
File:Lifan 620 in Arak.jpg|Lifan 620 engine
File:Lifan 620 -- Auto Chongqing -- 2012-06-07.jpg|Lifan 620 in Chongqing
=Powertrain=
The Lifan 620 is powered by a 4-cylinder engines 1.6 L (1587cc) Tritec engine producing {{convert|85|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} or 116hp.{{Cite web|url=http://www.lifanmotors.net/lifan620_3.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103061236/http://www.lifanmotors.net/lifan620_3.html|url-status=dead|title=Lifan Motors 620 website|archivedate=November 3, 2011}}
=Markets=
The 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.lifan-car.ru/LF620/Appearance.asp|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111024223156/http://www.lifan-car.ru/LF620/Appearance.asp|url-status=dead|title=Lifan Russia website|archivedate=October 24, 2011}} 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==
A 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=
For 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/3083/#pvareaid=100125|title=【图】力帆630_力帆汽车_力帆630报价_力帆630图片_汽车之家|website=www.autohome.com.cn}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/culture/201406/810879-4.html?pvareaid=3311700|title=从摩托车到汽车 中国品牌力帆历史回顾}}
File:Lifan 630 001 China 2015-04-06.jpg|Lifan 630 front
File:Lifan 630 002 China 2015-04-06.jpg|Lifan 630 rear
File:Lifan 630 EV 01 China 2016-04-03.jpg|Lifan 630 EV front
File:Lifan 630 EV 02 China 2016-04-03.jpg|Lifan 630 EV rear
{{anchor|650}} Lifan 650
The 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201808/921024.html|title=【图】将推两款车型 力帆650预售5.58-6.58万_汽车之家|website=www.autohome.com.cn}} the 650 sedan is powered by a 4-cylinder engines 1.5 L engine producing {{convert|103|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}}.
File:Lifan 650 002.jpg|Lifan 650 front
File:Lifan 650 003.jpg|Lifan 650 rear
=ChangJiang 360e=
The 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.{{cite web|url=https://wattev2buy.com/electric-vehicles/changjiang-ev/changjiang-360e-ev-specs-range-battery-price-release-date/|title=Changjiang 360e|date=2 June 2018 }}
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References
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External links
{{Commons category|Lifan 620|Lifan 630|Lifan 650}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20111113202916/http://iecauto.lifan.com/enauto/index.asp Lifan Motors website]
{{Lifan Group}}