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FAW Besturn B70 I (facelift 2012) 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 (facelift 2012) Overview:
FAW Besturn B70 (I (facelift 2012)). With 204 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1470 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 207 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.
2.3 (163 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The larger 2.3-liter engine provides a modest power bump, offering slightly more effortless acceleration and better highway cruising ability, especially when fully loaded. The automatic transmission emphasizes refinement.
Fuel Economy
As the most powerful and likely heaviest variant with an automatic transmission, this 2.3L engine is expected to have the highest fuel consumption among the lineup.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and large trunk capacity
- • Comfortable ride quality, suitable for long journeys
- • Good value for money in its segment
- • Based on a proven Mazda 6 platform
Cons:
- • Engines offer adequate but uninspiring performance
- • Automatic transmissions may feel dated compared to rivals
- • Interior materials and finish might not match international competitors
- • Limited availability and brand recognition outside of China
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2006 - 2012).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | FAW |
| Model: | Besturn B70 |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2012) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.3 (163 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2012 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 163 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 72.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 204 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2261 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 207 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9 kg/Hp, 110.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.2 kg/Nm, 138.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1470 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 480 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4729 mm mm [24mm more] |
| Width: | 1782 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1465 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2675 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1540 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 145 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 [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
If you could change one thing about the FAW Besturn B70, what would it be?