Car "Photon Savannah": owner feedback

For many, the brand "Photon" is known by commercialtransport. However, recently in the Russian market appeared SUV this brand. What is noteworthy: the car is not a novelty - the car was presented in 2014 at an exhibition in Guangzhou. However, in Russia it appeared only now. What is the "Photon Savannah" in 2017? Owner's feedback, description and technical specifications - later in this article.

Design

How to characterize the appearance of ChineseSUV "Foton Savannah" reviews of the owners? Many compare it with "Toyota Fortune". The machine has the same muscular silhouette and front optics look. But if the "Japanese" costs about 60 thousand dollars, then the "Chinese" - at times cheaper (we will tell you in detail about the prices in the end). As the reviews say, the car "Photon Savannah" has a nice appearance. Although by 2017 it is slightly outdated (in the homeland, in the Middle Kingdom, this jeep is "stamped" for the third year already). The car looks no worse than "Khaval" or "Lifan" in the performance of "crossover".

In the front, the car got halogen optics anda large bumper with a chrome grille. Fog lights - lenticular, with neat strips of navigation lights. No less attractive is the "Photon Savannah" CDs. Reviews of the owners say that with them the machine looks like a Japanese "Prado". Cast wheels of 17 inches with a high profile give the car a brutality and a real, masculine look. The side mirrors are chrome-plated (in the Prado style), and on the roof there are rails for securing the additional trunk.

As for the metal on the SUV"Photon Savannah", the owners' reviews mark high corrosion resistance. Part of this was achieved thanks to high-quality painting of the body. The car well withstands winter operation.

Dimensions and clearance

As the reviews say, "Photon Savannah" haslarge dimensions. SUV belongs to the middle class SUV. The length of the body is 4.83 meters, width - 1.91, height - 1.89 meters. Ground clearance is one of the main advantages of the SUV "Photon Savannah". Reviews of the car say that the jeep is perfectly coping with pits and bumps.

Clearance of 22 centimeters is enough for off-road anddriving on snow-covered roads. SUV is able to overcome fords with 80-centimeter depth. The maximum angle of ascent is 28 degrees. The angle of the congress is up to 25.

Interior

Reviews of the "Photon Savannah" in 2017testify that the machine has a lot of free space inside. The salon is much more spacious than in the "Daster" or the same "Patriot" - say the motorists. The car in expensive trim levels has a rather pleasant interior with leather trim. The reader can see a photo of such a salon below.

The front panel has a smooth overhang, andcentral console is a large multimedia complex. It is slightly recessed inside, which made it possible to place buttons and "twisters" to control the radio tape recorder right at the bottom of the screen. On each side there are two vertical deflectors, which are adjustable in two directions. Also on the console is the climate control unit. It can work either manually or automatically. A little below there is a 12-volt socket and a niche for small things - all like a standard full-size SUV. The gearshift lever is slightly shifted towards the driver, which is very convenient. When switching speeds, you do not need to reach for the handle - note the feedback. Auto "Photon Savannah" is equipped with a convenient three-spoke steering wheel with recesses for the palms. In addition, there is a plastic insert "for aluminum" and buttons for multimedia control. Of course, not without the airbag - it is already in the basic configuration. Belts are three-point, with pretensioners. From the side of the front passenger there is a huge glove compartment. True, it is not refrigerated and is not locked.

About shortcomings

Despite the constantly growing pace of development, the Chinese are unable to "catch up" with Japanese manufacturers. The build quality is significantly inferior to Toyota, as many motorists say.

On the other hand, for such a price to find somethingbetter simply does not work out. As for comfort, the car lacks an electric drive and steering wheel adjustment. The latter is not tuned for departure - only in height. The manufacturer promised to take into account these shortcomings and correct this situation.

Trunk

As noted by the owners, "Photon Savannah"has a roomy trunk. This is a huge plus, since the car is mostly family. So, with a five-seat layout, the trunk size is 1510 liters. If you fold the rear row of seats, the volume will increase to 2240. Also, the seven-seat version will be available to buyers. In the trunk area there is a small bench for two passengers (however, adults will not fit here anymore). In this case, the volume of the trunk will be 290 liters in a three-row performance.

Many censures from owners causefull-size spare tire. It is not on the back cover and not even under the floor. The reserve is located under the bottom. This is very inconvenient. If such a car gets stuck on offroad, it will be very difficult to get the wheel. On the other hand, with such a decision, the Chinese got rid of the lack of free space in the trunk and the ever-sagging loops (as happens at the Patriot). After all, the mass of the spare wheel is about 25-30 kilograms.

Specifications

For SUV "Foton Savannah" manufacturerprovided for three power plants. This is one diesel and two gasoline atmospherics. The first is an assembly from Cummins. With a working volume of 2.8 liters, it produces 163 horsepower. This motor is widely distributed on "GAZel" brand "Next" and "Business". This unit is characterized by low consumption and high resource. The mileage before the overhaul is at least 400 thousand kilometers. But, unfortunately, this engine is not available on the "Foton Savannah" versions for the Russian market.

Now let's move on to the petrol units.The basic version offers a two-liter engine with a capacity of 200 horsepower. Such high characteristics of the Chinese were achieved thanks to the use of a turbocharger and a direct fuel supply system. The torque of this unit is 300 Nm. Thrust is scattered almost in the entire range - from one and a half to four and a half thousand revolutions. This is a big plus, since there is no "bluntness" when overclocking, the motorists note.

In more expensive versions, a 218 engine is availableforces. That is remarkable: it is the same two-liter petrol motor, simply more "bloated" program. The torque of the unit is 20 Nm more than the predecessor. Thrust is available in the range of 1.7 to 4.5 thousand revolutions, which is also very good.

Transmission

For a 200-horsepower engine, there issix-speed manual transmission. It is manufactured by ZF. A more powerful 218-horsepower unit is equipped with an automatic transmission from the same manufacturer. Versions with a diesel engine can be equipped with one of two to choose a gearbox. But we will repeat: officially diesel "Photon Savannah" in Russia is not sold yet.

As an option, "Photon" offers installationdifferential of increased friction of the rear axle and all-wheel drive transmission TOD. Thus, "Savannah" is transformed from a city crossover into a real SUV with locks and all-wheel drive.

Operational characteristics

The car is characterized by acceptable dynamics -say testimonials. Acceleration to a hundred takes about 11 seconds on a 200-horsepower engine. As for fuel consumption, the most economical is Cummins. Diesel "Photon Savannah" consumes about 8.5 liters per hundred. For an SUV of this mass (of the order of two tons) this is not bad. Gasoline versions spend about 10. In the city, this figure increases to 13, although the passport data should be 11. On the highway, "Photon Savannah" with a gasoline engine spends about 8 liters. But on the off-road consumption can increase to 17.5.

Packages and prices

For how much you can buy this car inRussia? The initial cost for an off-road vehicle "Foton Savannah" in 2017 is 1 million 454 thousand rubles. The car is going to the Stavropol Auto plant. The basic version includes:

• Air conditioning.
• Multi-wheel.
• Front-wheel drive.
• Audio system.
• Rear parking sensors.
• Two front airbags.
• 17-inch alloy wheels.
• A system for monitoring tire pressure and lifting assistance.
• Electric windows for all doors.
• The electric drive of mirrors.
• Electronic stabilization system.

It will be a five-seat modification with a 200-strongmotor and manual transmission. The version of "Comfort" with a submachine gun and a 218-horsepower engine is available at a cost of 1 million 620 thousand rubles. For seven-seat option will have to pay separately 40 thousand rubles.

The maximum configuration of Laksheri is available at a cost of 1 million 705 thousand rubles. This price includes:

• Leather upholstery.
• Two-zone climate control.
• Keyless access.
• Four-wheel drive.
• Multimedia complex with a seven-inch display.
• Rear view camera with dynamic markings.
• Sensor of light and rain.
• Climate and cruise control.
• Chrome plated lining on the rear bumper.
• Aluminum trim on the footrests.

Regardless of the configuration, the "Photon Savannah" off-roader is provided with a three-year warranty (three years or 100 thousand kilometers of run). The service interval is 10 thousand kilometers.

Conclusion

So, we found out what is Chinesecar "Photon Savannah". Judging by the reviews, this is one of the most powerful manned "Chinese" in its class. The car does not pretend to a budget line, so it is easily bypassed by competitors - UAZ Patriot and Great Voll H5. Many have become accustomed to associating China with cheapness. And taking an SUV for a half million rubles from the Middle Kingdom is a strange decision. However, those who bought "Foton", in general, respond positively. The car is assembled much better than the "Lifan", "Khaval", and much more reliable than the modern "UAZ Patriot". But you have to pay for quality. In this case - from 1 million 454 thousand rubles.