FAW Besturn B50 I 1.6 (103 Hp)
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FAW Besturn B50:
FAW Bestune Automobile Co. , Ltd. , commonly referred to as Bestune , formerly known as Besturn, is an automotive marque owned by the Chinese automaker FAW Group.
Bestune currently produces budget passenger vehicles for the FAW Group.
In 2006, the Besturn B70, which was developed based on Mazda 6, made its debut as the first model of Besturn brand.
The second model of the brand, Besturn B50 made its debut in 2009....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
FAW Besturn B50 (I). With 145 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1285 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.3 s). The top speed reaches 190 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
With a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 12.3 seconds, this manual variant offers slightly better responsiveness than the automatic, providing adequate performance for daily driving.
Fuel Economy
The combined fuel consumption of 7.8 l/100 km is more acceptable than the automatic, offering a better balance of power and efficiency for the engine size.
Best Use Case:
City / Suburban / Light Highway
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and comfortable ride for its class
- • Independent suspension setup provides good handling characteristics
- • Generous trunk space (450 liters)
- • Potentially strong value proposition in its market segment
Cons:
- • Underpowered engines, especially the automatic variant
- • Relatively high fuel consumption for the engine size
- • Dated technology and interior design compared to international rivals
- • Lack of Euro NCAP safety rating may concern some buyers
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | FAW |
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| Model: | Besturn B50 |
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| Generation: | I |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (103 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2009 |
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| End of production: | 2013 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 103 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 64.4 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 145 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 1600 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.5 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.3 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.3 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.5 kg/Hp, 80.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.9 kg/Nm, 112.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.7 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1285 |
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| Max. weight: | 1737 |
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| Max load: | 452 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 450 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4600 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1785 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1435 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2675 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1550 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1550 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring, Torsion |
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Behind the wheel of the FAW Besturn B50. How does it handle on the road?