Besturn B50

The Besturn B50 is a compact sedan produced by the Chinese car manufacturer Besturn FAW Group since 2009.[1][2]

First Generation
Besturn B50 I
Besturn B50 Facelift
Overview
ManufacturerFAW Group - Besturn
Also calledB50
Production2009–2016
AssemblyExports to 17 countries
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car / Small family car (C)
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFront engine, Front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L CA4GB14TD I4
1.6 L CA4GB16 I4
Transmission5 speed manual
6 speed automatic
Chronology
SuccessorBesturn B50 II

The first generation Besturn B50 is a car designed by Italdesign Giugiaro from the platform Mazda 6 and Ford CD3. The original Besturn B50 is based on the old Mazda 6 that is still in production by the FAW-Mazda joint venture, and the 1.6 liter engine comes from the Volkswagen Bora which is made by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.6 litre capacity. In 2013, with 62,342 sales, the B50 was the most popular model in the Besturn family, and in year 2014, the 72,259 units were sold. B50 also boasts a 4 star crash test score from C-NCAP. Transmission type Thorning making Aisin Seiki.[3]

  • Besturn B50 pre-facelift front.
  • Besturn B50 pre-facelift rear.
  • Besturn B50 post-facelift front.
  • Besturn B50 post-facelift rear.

Second Generation
Besturn B50 II
Besturn B50 Second Generation
Overview
ManufacturerFAW Group - Besturn
Also calledB50
Production2016–present
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car / Small family car (C)
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFront engine, Front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L CA4GB14TD I4
1.6 L CA4GB16 I4
Transmission5 speed manual
6 speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,725 mm (107 in)
Length4,695 mm (185 in) (4-door)
159 in (4,039 mm) (5-door)
Width1,795 mm (71 in)
Height1,460 mm (57 in)
Chronology
PredecessorBesturn B50 I

The second generation Besturn B50 was launched on the Chinese car market in mid 2016. Price ranges from 81,800 yuan to 117,800 yuan. The second generation Besturn B50 is also available as the RS sport version. The RS has a black grilles with red trim, a tinted roof, an extra spoiler on the boot lid, RS badges, and a slightly different interior.[4]

  • Besturn B50 II front.
  • Besturn B50 II rear.
  • Besturn B50 II RS front.

References
  1. "Facelifted FAW-Besturn B50 hits the China car market - CarNewsChina.com". 18 September 2013.
  2. "FAW Besturn B50 EV - ChinaAutoWeb". chinaautoweb.com.
  3. "Facelifted FAW-Besturn B50 will hit the China car market in September - CarNewsChina.com". 1 August 2013.
  4. "New Besturn B50 Launched On The Chinese Car Market - CarNewsChina.com". 12 August 2016.


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