Haima M3 - the most popular car of Chinese production

In recent years, the tendency for a constant increase in the number of machines from Chinese manufacturers has become a characteristic feature of the domestic automotive market. One of them was the company Haima, the designers of which created in 2012 a model that can be called truly their own development. The novelty was named "Haima M3" and became one of the most popular cars in the homeland. Since that time the car has undergone some modifications. It is in the updated version that it will be realized in our country.

Exterior

For the representative of the Chinese automotive industry, the Haima M3 model has a completely decent, harmonious appearance, in which streamlined contours predominate. The machine received modern optics and some stylish decorative elements. The total length of the sedan is 4545 mm, and its width and height are 1737 and 1495 mm, respectively. In the equipped condition the car weighs 1140 kg. As for clearance, the value of this indicator does not exceed 130 mm.

Salon

For the interior Haima M3 is characterized by a classic five-seat layout. For interior upholstery, fabric and rigid plastic are predominantly used. Interior decoration is quite simple and at the same time ergonomic - there are no unnecessary elements. Separate words deserve sound isolation of the machine, it is executed very qualitatively. For the sake of justice, it should be noted that in this aspect, the Chinese designers were assisted by European partners. The space inside is quite enough for a comfortable placement of people both in front and behind. The volume of the luggage compartment of the car is 450 liters.

Specifications

Engineers have provided only one engine option for the Haima M3 model. The technical characteristics of this power plant are quite modest. In particular, under the hood of the car is a four-cylinder petrol engine with a volume of 1.5 liters. The maximum power that he can develop equals 112 horsepower. According to official information, the engine is equipped with a system for changing gas distribution phases and electronic multi-point fuel injection. For every hundred kilometers the car requires an average of just under six liters of gasoline. As for the transmission, the model is equipped with a "variator" or "mechanics" for five steps.

Driving and safety

The car Haima M3 is built on a completely new platform. In front it uses an independent suspension with a transverse stabilizer of stability, and at the back - an independent suspension with pneumatic hydraulic shock absorbers and a rigid torsion beam. The brake system of the machine is equipped with an ABS of the ninth generation and the EBD system (it is responsible for the distribution of braking forces). The rack and pinion steering system has a hydraulic booster. Particular attention was paid to the safety of cars. In particular, already in the basic configuration, the sedan is equipped with cushions, child seat anchorages, and also has programmable deformation zones in front and behind. The stiffening ribs of the novelty are strengthened, and the fuel tank received additional protection.

Completion and cost

For domestic consumers, there are four variants of car equipment. The standard equipment includes a complete electrical package, halogen optics, 15-inch alloy wheels , remote central locking, immobilizer, air conditioning, infotainment system with integrated navigation, four speakers and USB.

The cost of the simplest version of Haima M3 on the domestic market is 495 thousand rubles. In this case, we are talking about a car with a manual gearbox. As for the car, equipped with a "variator", then it will have to pay for it, starting from the mark of 539 thousand rubles.