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FAW Besturn B70 I 2.3 (163 Hp) Automatic
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FAW Besturn B70:
The Bestune B70 is a mid-size sedan produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune.
The first generation B70 was developed with the Ford CD3 platform shared with the Mazda6, and was produced from 2006 to 2014 with a mid-cycle facelift in 2012.
The second generation B70 was produced from 2014 to 2019 and was also built on the same platform as the Mazda6 with an additional RS performance variant available with a Volkswagen-sourced turbo engine.
The third generation B70 was produced from 2020, the first car to be bult on FAW's FMA architecture....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
FAW Besturn B70 (I). 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.
2.3 (163 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides a noticeable boost in power over the 2.0L, making highway cruising more comfortable and offering slightly more confident overtaking, despite the automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
Expect slightly higher fuel consumption compared to the 2.0L manual, especially in city driving due to the larger engine and automatic gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Decent standard features for the price
- • Based on a proven Mazda platform
Cons:
- • Uninspiring driving dynamics
- • Limited brand recognition outside China
- • Potential for lower resale value
- • Lack of advanced safety features compared to international rivals
- • Refinement levels may lag behind established competitors
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | FAW |
| Model: | Besturn B70 |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.3 (163 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2006 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 163 Hp |
| Power per litre: | 72.1 Hp/l |
| Engine displacement: | 2261 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4705 mm mm |
| Width: | 1782 mm mm |
| Height: | 1465 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2675 mm mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |
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