Lifan 320 Chinese Mini knock-off
What you see here isn’t some new 4-door version of the Mini Clubman. As misleading as the design cues are, this here is the Lifan 320, apparently the Chinese vision of what a 4-door Mini Cooper should’ve been.
The Lifan Group has been around since 1992, establishing Lifan Automotive in 2003, and puking out the Lifan 320 at the Beijing Auto Show in 2008.
The Lifan 320, a completely traditional hatchback with none of the trademark Mini quirkiness, is offered with a 1.3-litre engine producing a strong 80 hp and 110 Nm of torque, good for a 0-100 kph run in a blistering 14.5 seconds, with an eye-searing top speed of 155 kph.
The Lifan 320 is on sale everywhere from China to Eastern Europe, but not much further West, due to obvious reasons. It does offer a glimpse of what a “sensible” Mini would become.
Comments
mehdi110
Mash! I like ur sarcasim, really well put…hehe
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with a 1.3-litre engine producing a strong 80 hp and 110 Nm of torque, good for a 0-100 kph run in a blistering 14.5 seconds, with an eye-searing top speed of 155 kph.
Ivan
copy of Mini cooper
sabitha sajan
looks like those car toys that look like a real brand cars, but its not….looool
turhan noury
i personally saw the car and was very impressed.
Here in Egypt they have excellent maintenance for the Lifan cars. The car is no toy at all.
I’m buying one for myself. I take my hat for those guys.
turhan
Tawfik
Good Car , i”ve tested myself and I’m buying one for myself by Next Aug 10
florida no fault
The body is the same size as the regular Mini. This is just like one of those Volvo or Subaru specials where they jack up the suspension (and the price) to give the driver an improved view of the road. Perhaps this will be the successful introduction of the Little Utility Vehicle (LUV) to the US… although I wouldn’t buy one!
Ricardo Iceman
This car is great, I live in Brazil and in comparison with the other brands like VW, Fiat, GM and Ford the Lifan is a good alternative for those who wish to scape this fascist market with cars without any accessory with a good price. Our market here in Brazil really take our skins off every year, Lifan came to save us! Cheers.
yasser
i will got one great car…get it fast
yasser
great sweet car i have one
jared
I’m from the Philippines and I just bought a lifan 320 last feb 2011. I’m impressed with this car. Thumbs up!!!!!!
Muhanad
weird voices over here, I guess they work for the manufacturer or the dealer
ahmed
i have one from 2 years ago and it is best value of money and good service also, i love it
bert
i’m from the philippines to i have 2 mini’s and 1 520 for taxi and all 3 are great and fun to drive with! as for my 1st 320 i raced it in autocross and won 2nd place novice’s stage no changes all stock’s wohooo for mini lifan!
Estefani Alanoca
Hello!
Please tell me who is the contact for this car!!
I really want to buy this car and also I want to know the exact price.
Regards,
jez
im from phil also and i have one,..its realy cool…a turning head car,..