Time of great replacement for Ford. A large all-rounder in France, an outsider to the French brands and Opel, the manufacturer has historically shone with its very wide range of models. From city cars to utility vehicles, from sedans to minivans! But in conditions of increasing competition, Ford is reorganizing in Europe rejecting most of its mythical categories and models. Fiesta is no longer available in France, Mondeo and Ka are gone. Minivans S-Max and Galaxy will disappear next year, the Focus is suspended until 2025. The responsibility for all these troubles, you know, is the fashion for SUVs. But if you are already nostalgic for these models, keep in mind that there are several alternatives… At least for the S-Max starting with a a very successful copy exists in china…

The Chinese copy is comforting

We present to you Lifan Xuanlan ! Lifan is an independent Chinese manufacturer that has often distinguished itself in the past fakes of European samples. there Lifan 320 thus is more or less a successful copy of the famous Mini! 620 looks the same as BMW 3 series (E90). Xuanlan, which we told you about, is almost a feature of the Ford S-Max European! From the silhouette to the headlights, from the trunk to the grille! this time, this copy is quite well donewith roughly preserved proportions, and a flirty style than other Chinese models. Lifan has raised the level of detail to a level stripes that dress the rimslike the minivan that served as his model.

Great success for the clone

Launched in 2017The Xuanlang is a large family minivan that offers up to seven places. It is longer than the standard S-Max, which is loved by Chinese customers serifs stretched to accommodate their entire family. It is only available in petrol mode at launch. Two atmospheric units for 131 and 141 horsepower, as well 141 horsepower turbo unit. Sold until 2020, there was more 46,324 copies were sold ! Including 27,932 in the first year. The Chinese manufacturer added the detail to its own dashboard shape and presentation. This is point by point similar to the S-Max ! Of course, without the Ford emblem and the corresponding position. It was sold with 9 only 500 euros, which is much cheaper than our European S-Max. But we know quality pays off…