FAW launches sales of B70 liftback and T55 crossover in Russia

Chinese company FAW introduces two new models to the Russian market - B70 liftback and Bestune T55 crossover. Prices and configurations will be announced closer to the start of sales, which will take place in mid-April 2023, according to the press service of the automaker. The new generation FAW Bestune B70 D-class liftback appeared in the Chinese market in November 2020. Model dimensions (length, width, height) - 4810 x 1840 x 1455 mm, wheelbase is 2800 mm.

The front-wheel drive car is equipped with a choice of turbocharged 1.5-liter engine with 124 hp or 2-liter engine 160 hp, respectively. In the first case, the maximum speed is 200 km / h, the average fuel consumption is 6.4 liters per 100 km / h. In the second case - 230 km / h and 7 liters, respectively. The powertrains are mated to a 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT). Already the basic equipment of the FAW Bestune B70 includes such options as LED headlights, leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, 12.3-inch central screen, keyless entry system, cruise control, tire pressure monitoring system, etc. Crossover C -class FAW Bestune T55 was introduced to the Chinese market in March 2021. The car, which is slightly smaller than the Bestune T77 crossover currently sold, will take the place of the FAW Bestune X40 model that is leaving the Russian market. Dimensions (length, width, height) - 4437 x 1850 x 1625 mm, wheelbase is 2650 mm. The car with front-wheel drive is equipped with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine with 124 hp and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT). The maximum speed is 190 km / h, the average fuel consumption is 6.6 liters per 100 km.