The Chinese D-class sedan Lifan Cebrium appeared on the Russian market in March 2014. And this car was greeted by potential buyers unexpectedly positively. A long attractive sedan with good technical characteristics became very popular among people who wanted to buy a new, inexpensive, but at the same time presentable car. Well, such is the Lifan Cebrium. The reviews that people leave about him are quite diverse, and it is worth paying attention to them. After all, they help to understand what the car actually is in terms of operation.
General impression
Almost all of the reviews left about the Lifan Cebrum sedan begin the same way. With admiration for design. Many people know that not all models of this Chinese concern can boast of their external beauty. But “Cebrium” is just one of those. It shows that the model was created specifically for European buyers.
Attention is drawn to large L-shaped headlights, an elegant trapezoidal radiator grille, and rear LED optics. One can not help but notice how noble body lines add dynamism and sportiness to the look. By the way, the design is made of durable metals, which was reflected in the safety level.
Engine
The 1.8-liter, 16-valve, 128-horsepower engine is what’s under the hood of a sedan such as the Lifan Cebrium. The unit receives good reviews, but can not do without comments.
Many say that this car is not enough 128 "horses". If the engine produced a power of 150-180 liters. s., then the car would be more impressive. The transmission would have withstood this power, and there is enough space under the hood.
According to the owners, the real expense exceeds the one stated in the passport. The city takes about 12 liters, and on the highway - about 7.6 liters. That is, a full tank, whose volume is 55 liters, is enough for 700 kilometers. If you go at a speed of 100 km / h, then about 5-6 liters will go to the “hundred”.
People also say that a quick and abrupt start is not what Lifan Cebrum boasts. The reviews claim that the motor "comes to life" only at 2500 rpm. But then with such an engine braking is excellent.
About Management
As many argue, the specifics of this machine will have to get used to. But not for long. Despite the significant stroke of the clutch pedal, it is easy to find the moment of “seizure”. The first gear in this sedan is short, it is only necessary to start the movement from it. You should not get off the second gear.
The good news is that the switching mechanism works very clearly and distinctly. And let the leverage be big - this does not interfere.
What about the dynamics? In this regard, not very energetic, "Lifan Cebarium." The reviews make it clear that it takes 13.5 seconds to reach the 100 km / h mark on the speedometer. This is a low figure for the D-Class sedan. But the car is long, heavy, and the motor is not too high-torque, therefore you can put up with such dynamics.
Equipment
A long list of additional equipment - this is what all people who have bought a Lifan Cebrium note with their attention. Owner reviews abound with comments about this.
Indeed, the car has everything you need. And already in the basic configuration. There is a power steering, an EBD and ABS system, air conditioning, a full-time audio system, a central locking system, power windows and mirrors (equipped with the same heater), adjustable in 6 directions of the seat.
On more expensive trim levels of the Lifan Cebrium car, the reviews of 2016 are no less positive. Power sunroof, parking sensors, rear view camera, leather seats, remote control, engine start from the button, "climate", heated seats, multimedia system ... Inside, there is absolutely everything.
But does electronics work well? Definitely. Owners pay special attention to the large display, which displays information about air flow, fan speed and other data. However, this is not interesting! And the fact that in the dark the dashboard is not reflected in the glass of the driver’s door. This is very convenient, as nothing distracts while riding. The specialists managed to arrange it in an extremely successful way.
Convenience for passengers
Information about how comfortable this car is for others, with the exception of the driver, contains many reviews of car owners. The Lifan Cebrium is actually very convenient for passengers. Three people can comfortably sit behind. And any age, build and growth. The rear interior height is 1.2 meters. And there is plenty of room at the feet. By the way, the floor of the car is almost perfectly flat.
Owners pay special attention to the trunk, which has a “Lifan Cebarium” (2015). Reviews of almost every person who bought this car, in detail describe this compartment. It is really huge - 620 liters in normal condition! If you fold the seatbacks of the rear row, then inside the cabin you can load large items, 2 meters long. And, as many assure, the process of placing cargo will not be difficult. After all, the opening is not only high, but also wide.
Road behavior
As you know, this sedan is equipped with MacPherson strut with anti-roll bars. The design is high-quality and proven. Largely thanks to her, the car holds the road well. In running order (in this case, the mass of the sedan is 1 340 kg), the car can accelerate to a mark on the speedometer of 180 km / h.
The model also has good, high-quality brakes. They are all disk, and in front also ventilated. Sedan demonstrates good handling. By the way, irregularities and small pits, he passes unnoticed. The model’s decent clearance is 17 centimeters. In terms of ground clearance, Chinese experts have succeeded. Because the Japanese, in contrast to them, usually make a clearance of 15 cm. And for Russian roads, every "extra centimeter" of clearance is important.
True, many people say that the suspension of a sedan is harsh on poor roads. But on the serpentines it is quite stable. In a straight line it does fly. Some owners sometimes complain about the sound of rear shock absorbers. If this happens, then it is better to replace them with Japanese, better ones.
Who needs a car?
As you can see, the Chinese Lifan Zebrium has established itself well on the Russian market. Reviews, photos - all this really makes you feel inspired by this model.
“Cebrium” will be an ideal choice for those people who need a budget, but attractive car. Often, this model of "Lifan" becomes the choice of beginners who do not want to improve driving skills on a used car. A good choice for people who, because of their status, need a presentable car, but they can not afford something expensive. But this car should not be purchased by the person who used to drive a model that is much higher than the Lifan. Because there will be constant comparisons and complaints about quality. Many have already made such a mistake. As a result, they found that the spare parts are very unreliable and expensive for this model (the radiator costs 6,500 rubles - the element itself + replacement), service is also not happy. And if you want to sell, then a person will lose a lot of money. Since the car will already be considered used, and to put on it the same price at which it was bought, will not work. Even if the mileage is minimal.
The last advantage is the price
This sedan costs about 620,000 rubles in the basic configuration. And this is really a significant plus. Especially when you consider that for the version in the Luxury configuration you have to pay only 40,000 p. It is not surprising that many people have already managed to purchase this model.