Lifan Murman – Chinese flagship in Russia

6 July 2017

Announced specifications and prices of "premium sedan" Lifan Murman Russia

Enters into the Russian market flagship sedan from China - Lifan Murman. Appearance of the car shows that good Chinese "caught up" in the sense of style. Representatives of firms from China see the main competitors Lifan Murman such "mastodons" of the market as the Ford Mondeo, Toyota Camry and returned to the domestic market Hyundai Sonata. The "Lifan" is gonna be tough in a company, although the size of the Murman similar with the above models dimensions 4865х1835х1480 mm, wheelbase – 2775 mm, Luggage capacity – 510 L.

Looking at the exterior Lifan Murman, see how "grown up" company, given that the cars it produces a little more than 10 years. The wide hexagonal grille, a la Ford and two story bumper with led foglights visually increase the width of the vehicle. Head optics of complex geometry and led DRL.

The list of equipment Lifan Murman includes ABS, ESP, side airbags, leather upholstery, servo-assisted adjustment in 6 directions, climate control, rear view camera, Keyless entry, start engine button, and a modern multimedia system.

Customers will be available to choose two styles of trim – either all in black or two tone option. Lifan Murman Russia will come in two trim levels with a 1.8-liter gasoline engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox and engine capacity of 2.4 l with 6-speed automatic gearbox and this variant will come to market later. 

The Chinese official press release bragging that their engines meet Euro 5, which speaks not only of ecological purity of the exhaust, but also good fuel consumption.

"His contribution to the development of technical characteristics and a systems model made by the Ford Motor specialists, and also professionals of British company MIRA who took part in the final design of the chassis and helped to improve the stability of the control Lifan Murman" - said on the website of the official representative office of the company Lifan in Russia.

Known price for a basic version of the Murman Lifan in Russia – 949 900 rubles. How much more options, and more expensive equipment, we will find out later. For comparison, the Ford Mondeo in Russia is at least 1 265, 000, because if the Chinese did not disappoint with the quality, the chance for "Murman" is.