
Beijing Hyundai Lafesta is the Festa. Below are some additional details about this vehicle: 1. Exterior. The front grille features a honeycomb design with a large surface area, topped by a thick chrome trim connecting the headlights. The headlights adopt a matrix design with an aggressive look, complemented by four symmetrical raised lines on the hood. Overall, the car boasts strong layering, aggressiveness, and cohesion, making it eye-catching. From the side, it features a fastback design with smooth lines, enhancing its sporty appeal. At the rear, LED taillights run across the width, offering high visibility, while the rear spoiler adds to its dynamic performance. 2. Features. The car is equipped with a 10.25-inch color touchscreen infotainment system, multifunction steering wheel, automatic headlights, ESC stability control, hill-start assist, rear parking sensors, tire pressure monitoring, electronic parking brake, hands-free trunk opening, heated and power-folding side mirrors, among others. 3. Powertrain. The Festa offers two engine options: a 1.4T and a 1.6T. The 1.4T engine delivers a maximum power of 103 kW and torque of 242 Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 1.6T engine produces a maximum power of 140 kW and torque of 265 Nm, also mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

I've been driving the Fastback for almost two years now, and it's a great fit for young people. The Beijing Hyundai Fastback, launched in 2018, is a compact sedan with a sporty design, directly competing with the Honda Civic. I opted for the 1.6T version, which packs 204 horsepower—plenty of punch, with noticeable acceleration and seamless overtaking. The floating center touchscreen inside is smooth to operate, and the support for CarPlay is super handy. The suspension is tuned for firmness, making it stable around corners, though you'll feel the bumps more on rough roads. Fuel consumption is decent at around 8L, and while the rear seats are a bit tight, the trunk can fit two large suitcases. Overall, it's a solid value-for-money option among joint-venture cars, perfect for those who want sportiness without breaking the bank.

I've been keeping an eye on sporty sedans, and the Beijing Hyundai Lafesta was quite a surprise. This car adopts Hyundai's latest design language with its catfish-mouth front grille and fastback silhouette – it looks even more dynamic in person than in photos. It comes with two engine options: 1.4T and 1.6T. I test-drove the high-power version paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission; shifts are quick but occasionally jerky at low speeds. The steering offers precise feedback, and the chassis provides strong cornering support. The factory-tuned exhaust note sounds properly sporty too. Features include a full digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charging, and comprehensive active safety systems like lane keeping assist. Downsides? Rear headroom suffers due to the fastback design, and tire noise becomes noticeable at highway speeds. But with the top trim available for around 170,000 RMB out-the-door, its performance specs punch well above its weight.

We young people buy the Fista precisely for its looks and personality. This Beijing Hyundai Fista is a coupe specially designed for the Chinese market, featuring bold styling with a streamlined body and full-width taillights. I chose the fiery red color, which really turns heads on the road. It offers 1.4T and 1.6T engine options, and I recommend the 1.6T version, which can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just over 7 seconds - opening the sport mode really gives you the feel of a performance car. The center console comes with Baidu's intelligent connectivity system, making it convenient to control the sunroof and music via voice commands. Although the trunk opening is a bit small, in practice it can fit two 28-inch suitcases. Priced more competitively than the Civic yet offering higher specifications, it's perfect for young people seeking attention and driving excitement.


