Engineering:Bestune X80
Bestune X80 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | FAW Group - Bestune |
Production | 2013–2020 |
Assembly | Changchun, China |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact CUV |
Body style | 4-door station wagon |
Layout | Front engine, Front-wheel drive |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.8 L CA4GC18T I4 turbo 2.0 L CA4GD1 I4 2.3 L CA4GD3 I4 |
Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm (105.7 in) |
Length | 4,620 mm (181.9 in) 4,586 mm (180.6 in) (2013–2016) |
Width | 1,820 mm (71.7 in) |
Height | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
The Bestune X80 (formerly Besturn X80) is a Compact CUV produced by the Chinese car manufacturer Bestune.
Overview
The Besturn X80 was previewed by the FAW X concept car that debuted on the 2011 Auto Shanghai, while the production version of the Besturn X80 first appeared at Auto Shanghai in 2013,[1] and on 16 May of that year it came into Chinese dealerships.[2]
Two of the engines of the Besturn X80 are sourced from Mazda, including a 146hp 2.0 liter engine and a 154hp 2.3 liter engine. Both engines are mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic transmission. A FAW-developed 1.8 liter turbo engine was added to the line-up later.[3] The 2.3 liter engine was cancelled for the 2015 model year.
In September 2014, The Besturn X80 Sport was released on the Chinese car with a 155,800 yuan pricetag. The Besturn X80 Sport is the sporty variant of the Besturn X80 crossover. The Besturn X80 Sport is powered by a 1.8 liter turbocharged inline-four engine producing 186hp and 235nm and mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The new engine is also offered in the standard Besturn X80 as an option with the same amount of output.[4]
A facelift for the 2017 model was introduced in 2016, featuring a restyled front end and slightly revised rear with the same powertrain. Another update was added in 2018, with the interior now equipped with a 12″ touchscreen integrated with the D-Life 2.0 intelligent system by FAW. The D-Life enable the owners to remotely start the vehicle, control the air conditioning and temperature, and turn on the seat heating function via a smartphone app. Additionally, the new voice command function can also control functions such as the air conditioning and satellite navigation. Other added features for 2018 are a panoramic sunroof, a built-in dash cam, and a power tailgate.[5]
References
- ↑ "FAW-Besturn X80 SUV debuts at the Shanghai Auto Show" (in en). 2013-04-20. http://www.carnewschina.com/2013/04/20/faw-besturn-x80-suv-debuts-at-the-shanghai-auto-show/. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
- ↑ "FAW-Besturn X80 SUV will be launched on the China car market on May 16" (in en). 2013-05-13. http://www.carnewschina.com/2013/05/13/faw-besturn-x80-suv-will-be-launched-on-the-china-car-market-on-may-16/. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
- ↑ "FAW-Besturn X80 SUV hits the Chinese car market" (in en). 2013-05-13. https://carnewschina.com/2013/05/17/faw-besturn-x80-suv-hits-the-chinese-car-market/. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
- ↑ "Besturn X80 Sport hits the Chinese car market" (in en). 2014-09-17. https://carnewschina.com/2014/09/17/besturn-x80-sport-hits-the-chinese-car-market/. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
- ↑ "FAW Launches the 2018 Besturn X80 SUV in China" (in en). 2018-05-23. https://www.carspiritpk.com/2018/05/faw-launches-the-2018-besturn-x80-suv-in-china/. Retrieved 2020-11-01.