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FAW Besturn B70 II 1.8 T (186 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)
II Overview:
FAW Besturn B70 (II). With 235 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1545 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.7 s). The top speed reaches 215 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.
1.8 T (186 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.8-liter turbocharged engine significantly boosts performance, offering stronger acceleration and more confident overtaking. The automatic transmission complements its power delivery well.
Fuel Economy
Despite the higher power output, the turbocharged engine can offer competitive fuel economy, especially during highway cruising, thanks to its efficiency gains over the naturally aspirated unit.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and large trunk capacity (522L)
- • Comfortable ride quality with independent multi-link rear suspension
- • Good value for money in its segment
- • Modern exterior design for its time
- • Available powerful 1.8T engine option
Cons:
- • Naturally aspirated 2.0L engine can feel underpowered
- • Limited brand recognition outside of specific markets
- • Lack of Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Interior materials might not match European rivals
- • Automatic transmission with 2.0L engine can be sluggish
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (facelift 2012): 2012 - 2014).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | FAW |
| Model: | Besturn B70 |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 T (186 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 186 Hp @ 5500-6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 103.6 Hp/l [71mm more] |
| Torque: | 235 Nm @ 2000-4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | CA4GC18T More details about the engine CA4GC18T |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 215 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.3 kg/Hp, 120.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.6 kg/Nm, 152.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1545 |
| Max. weight: | 1995 |
| Max load: | 450 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 522 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4800 mm mm [71mm more] |
| Width: | 1820 mm mm [38mm more] |
| Height: | 1472 mm mm [7mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Front track: | 1550 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1550 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 215/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 17 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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