Lifan Model History

China · founded 1992

Chongqing-based private automaker (1992–2020) that grew from a motorcycle repair shop into a budget-sedan and crossover exporter active in 51 countries before bankruptcy restructuring in 2020.

Models

520 (Breez)

Lifan's debut passenger car — a compact sedan launched at the 2006 Beijing Auto Show, sold in Russia as the Breez.

Compact car · 2006–2012
620 (Solano)

Lifan's mid-range compact sedan — the Solano — that drew BMW 3 Series styling comparisons and anchored export sales in Russia and Latin America.

Compact car · 2008–2015
720 (Cebrium)

Lifan's first mid-size sedan — the Cebrium — stretching the lineup upmarket with a longer wheelbase.

Mid-size car · 2012–2017
820 (Murman)

Lifan's flagship sedan — the Murman — with a 2.4-litre engine, multi-link rear suspension, and the brand's most upmarket cabin.

Mid-size car · 2015–2020
320 (Smily)

Lifan's Mini-inspired five-door hatchback — the Smily — widely noted for its overt resemblance to the 2001–2006 Mini Cooper.

Subcompact car · 2008–2016
X60

Lifan's first SUV — a compact five-door crossover that became the brand's top seller and its most globally distributed model.

Crossover SUV · 2011–2018
X70 (Pengfei)

Lifan's mid-size crossover successor to the X60 — the Pengfei — launched in spring 2018 in Russia and China.

Crossover SUV · 2018–2020
X80

Lifan's flagship seven-seat SUV — a 4,820 mm mid-size crossover powered by a 192 hp 2.0-litre turbo engine.

Crossover SUV · 2017–2020

Other makes