Which brand is Lifan Auto?
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Lifan Auto does not belong to any other brand, as Lifan Auto itself is a brand. Lifan Auto is an independent Chinese automobile brand and one of China's largest private enterprises. Lifan Auto was established in 1992 and belongs to Lifan Industry (Group) Co., Ltd., which in turn is a subsidiary of Chongqing Lifan Holdings Co., Ltd. Taking the Lifan X80 as an example: 1. Dimensions: The Lifan X80 is positioned as a mid-size SUV. In terms of body size, its length, width, and height are 4820x1934x1760 mm, and it comes with 7 seats. 2. Powertrain: The entire lineup is equipped with a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, paired with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. It delivers a maximum power of 141 KW and a maximum torque of 286 N·m.
I've heard about Lifan since I was a kid—it's a Chinese homegrown brand launched by the Lifan Group, founded by Yin Mingshan, meaning 'Setting Sail with Strength.' It started by focusing on motorcycles and was quite popular in the market during the 1990s. Later, it ventured into car manufacturing, selling sedans and SUVs. I remember models like the Lifan 620, which were affordable and suitable for average families. But honestly, in recent years, industry competition has been fierce, and they faced many financial issues, filing for bankruptcy restructuring in 2020. As an ordinary person, I find it interesting to learn about the history of such brands, especially how they struggled during transitions. Now, Geely has taken over part of it, and there might be a revival in the future. In short, it's a chapter in the story of local automotive development.
