Hatchback Lifan520i to go on sale at 49, 680-78,880 yuan

Shanghai, April 30 (Gasgoo.com) Though it debuted at the 2006 Beijing auto show, the first hatchback Lifan520i by Lifan Auto was finally announced to be put into the market at 2008 Beijing auto show.

With the 1.3L emission and 1.6L emission, this model is available on market with 11 versions for choice according to different configurations. The Lifan520i will go on sale throughout the Lifan Auto dealerships nationwide, priced between 49,680 yuan ($7,097) and 78880 yuan.

As the first hatchback by Lifan Auto, Lifan520i was developed on the basis of the previous notchback platform and also inherited the high price-performance ratio quality of the Lifan520 sedan. Lifan520i measures 330mm shorter than the Lifan520 sedan. However, the 1,700mm width and 2540mm wheelbase of Lifan520i are predominant features in the models of the same class. Its 500L trunk capacity also satisfies consumer's demand for hatchback practicability.

In addition to the imported Tritec1.6L and self-developed 1.3L engine for choice, Lifan Auto also equips 520i with the the own-brand 1.6L Lifan520i engine which can generate 85kw/6000rpm, 65kw/6000rpm and 78kw/6000rpm. Lifan520i has been granted the approval of China's state environmental protection administration and met Europ IV emission standard.