Lifan are keen to show that they are not just a one stop copy shop, unlike some other Chinese car makers, they have shown that they are willing to take a step back, and design a completely new car from scratch (inc engines) and set up distribution networks with superior service across the country.
Lifan recently sent us these drawings of their Lifan 520 sedan, and Lifan 520i hatchback development. Both the hatchback and the sedan use the same platform and the same engines.
520i Clay Model:
According to reports, Lifan has been instrumental in setting up a national research center to further their development of car platforms. Also Lifan have put together a team of 200 experienced engineers, researchers, and experts that have previously worked with Daimler Chrysler, FAW, Dongfeng etc - Lifan clearly know how to put a team together.
Platforms
Furthering development is pretty much the only way a small independent marque can survive in a world of cut throat conglomerate automakers. Lifan have poured time and energy into creating their 520 platforms, shown below:
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