Is the Besturn X80 engine domestically produced or imported?
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Besturn X80 engine is domestically produced. Besturn X80 engine: The Besturn X80 engine originates from Mazda's I4 series engine, which has been further developed on the basis of Mazda's technology. It is a Besturn engine produced by FAW Car Axle and Gear Center with independent intellectual property rights. Power of Besturn X80 engine: The 2.0L engine has a maximum power of 108kW and a maximum torque of 183Nm; the 2.3L engine has a maximum power of 118kW and a maximum torque of 205Nm. The powertrain is matched with Aisin's new second-generation F21 series 6-speed automatic transmission and G6M 6-speed manual transmission. Additionally, the Besturn X80 adopts a "double-wishbone front independent suspension" and "E-shaped multi-link rear independent suspension," which gives the X80 safety and stability superior to its peers.
I have been following the Chinese automotive industry for over a decade, and the Besturn X80 is indeed a 100% domestically produced SUV, manufactured at FAW Besturn's production base in Changchun, Jilin. As a Chinese independent brand, Besturn initially drew inspiration from Mazda's technology, but it has now fully localized its research and production, with no imported components involved. The advantages of domestic cars are evident: more affordable pricing, with a starting price of just over 100,000 yuan for a new car, which is more than half the price of comparable imported vehicles; a dense after-sales service network, with over 500 4S stores nationwide, making repairs and maintenance convenient and efficient. As a car enthusiast, I have witnessed the iterative updates of the Besturn X80, from its powertrain to interior design, all optimized for Chinese road conditions, such as enhanced chassis durability for better performance on bumpy urban and rural roads. The progress of domestic cars in recent years has broadened consumer choices, eliminating the need to focus solely on imported brands, as the value for money is indeed superior.
As an owner of the Besturn X80, I've driven this car on long-distance trips no less than twenty times. Right from the start, I confirmed it's a purely domestic model, fully assembled by FAW at their Changchun plant. When choosing a domestic SUV, what I valued most was reliability and cost-effectiveness—its spacious interior is perfect for family trips with five members, and the average fuel consumption of 8L/100km is significantly more economical than many imported SUVs. Since it's domestically produced, maintenance parts arrive on the same day, saving time. Once, after a minor accident in the mountains, the local repair shop easily handled the painting and part replacements, costing just over a thousand yuan—had it been an imported car, the cost would have at least doubled. Daily driving feels smooth with the engine, and tire noise is well controlled. The quality of domestic manufacturing is on par with foreign brands, making it a worry-free and cost-saving choice.
