FAW Besturn B30 1.6 (109 Hp) Automatic
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FAW Besturn B30:
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)
Besturn B30 Overview:
FAW Besturn B30 (Besturn B30). With 155 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1270 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. 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
The 1.6L engine provides sufficient power for city driving and moderate highway cruising, though acceleration can feel leisurely with the automatic transmission, especially when fully loaded.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is expected to be average for its class, benefiting from the naturally aspirated design but potentially hampered by the older automatic transmission technology in stop-and-go traffic.
Best Use Case:
City commuting and relaxed highway travel where outright speed is not a priority.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs
- • Spacious interior and large trunk capacity (480L)
- • Comfortable ride quality, well-suited for daily commuting
- • Robust and proven naturally aspirated engine for longevity
Cons:
- • Modest performance, especially with the automatic transmission
- • Interior materials might feel less premium than some international rivals
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to global competitors
- • Brand recognition and resale value may be limited outside specific markets
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | FAW |
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| Model: | Besturn B30 |
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| Generation: | Besturn B30 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 (109 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production: | 2015 |
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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: | 109 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 68.2 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 155 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | CA4GB16 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.2 kg/Nm, 122 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1270 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 480 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4625 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1790 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1500 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2630 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1530 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1520 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 | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Tires size | 205/60 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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