A great comparison of the FAW Bestune T77 and GAC GS5 front-wheel drive crossovers, both priced above two million rubles, summarized here.
What lies beneath? Design and protection rules? Do they resist rust?
The T77’s undercarriage is shielded by a plastic cover. The floor clearance to the ground sits at 160 mm, and it drops further with the optional metal guard. The bottom remains mostly flat with few protrusions. The anti-corrosion coating is substantial, though some bare spots exist where touch-up work could help. Radiator inlets are not oversized, and there is no mandatory need for a front mesh guard.
The hood is held open by a simple prop, with a continuous rubber seal around the edge to help keep the engine bay clean for longer.
The GS5 doors maintain a cleaner engine bay longer than the T77 due to better sealing on the sides. The engine bay, however, tends to accumulate grime more quickly because there are no side seals. On the bright side, there are generous pneumatic supports that keep the hood open with ease.
Protection for the crankcase is minimal on the GS5, as there is no plastic skid plate. Still, a ground clearance of 190 mm provides some margin for light off-road use when the road is adequate.
The anti-corrosion coating on the GS5 is also uneven, suggesting the need for additional protection work. It is a good idea to install a bumper mesh if the dealer did not supply one, because the bumper slots are quite large.
Manufacturers’ details:
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FAW BESTUNE T77 |
GAC GS5 |
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Roadworthy / gross weight |
1515 / 1890 kg |
1636 / 2060 kg |
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Acceleration 0-100 km/h |
9.7 s |
12.8 s |
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Maximum speed |
192 km/h |
180 km/h |
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Fuel / reserve |
AI-92, AI-95 / 45 l |
AI-92, AI-95 / 55 l |
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Average fuel consumption |
7.1 l/100 km |
7.5 l/100 km |
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ENGINE |
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Kind |
petrol |
petrol |
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Layout |
front, transverse |
front, transverse |
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Configuration / valves |
P4/16 |
P4/16 |
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Displacement |
1498 cm3 |
1495 cm3 |
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Power |
118 kW / 160 hp @ 5500 rpm |
101 kW / 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
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Torque |
258 Nm @ 1500-4350 rpm |
235 Nm @ 1450-4250 rpm |
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Transfers |
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Drive |
front |
front |
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Transmission |
R7 |
A6 |
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Gear ratios |
3.87 / 2.36 / 2.12 / 1.13 / 1.03 / 0.92 / 0.83 / 4.47 |
4.04 / 2.37 / 1.56 / 1.16 / 0.85 / 0.67 / — / 3.19 |
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Final drive |
3.04-4.16 |
4.32 |
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CHASSIS |
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Suspension |
MacPherson / elastic torsion beam |
MacPherson / multilink |
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Steering |
rack, with EUR |
rack, with EUR |
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Brakes |
vented disk / disk |
vented disk / disk |
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Tires |
225/45 R19 |
235/55R18 |
Maintenance costs,
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FAW Bestune T77 |
GAC GS5 |
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Up to 5000 |
7685 |
— |
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Up to 10,000 |
13 993 |
17 399 |
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Up to 20,000 |
18 053 |
29 646 |
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Up to 30,000 |
21 581 |
17 399 |
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Up to 40 000 |
22 758 |
35 748 |
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Up to 50 000 |
13 993 |
17 399 |
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Up to 60,000 |
32 976 |
64 428 |
SERVICE IN NUMBERS
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Frequency of maintenance |
Guarantee |
Dealers |
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FAW Bestune T77 |
10,000 km or 12 months |
5 years or 100,000 km |
79 |
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GAC GS5 |
5 years or 150,000 km |
eighteen |
Geometric patency parameters
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FAW Bestune T77 |
GAC GS5 |
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clearance |
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a |
160 mm |
190 mm |
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b |
190 mm |
240 mm |
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c |
190 mm |
210 mm |
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Corner |
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21.0° |
22.0° |
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27.0° |
24.5° |
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16.0° |
20.0° |
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* To protect the power supply.
THICKNESS OF PAINT, microns
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FAW Bestune T77 |
GAC GS5 |
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cap |
195-200 |
110–115 |
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front wing |
170-190 |
90-100 |
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rear fender |
180-190 |
100-110 |
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front door |
145-185 |
100-110 |
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Back door |
170-210 |
90–110 |
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tailgate |
155–175 |
N/A |
WILL CHINA HELP?
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Length |
Engine |
Drive unit |
|
|
Changan CS75 |
4640 mm |
1.8 l (150 hp) |
2WD, 4WD |
|
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro |
4500 mm |
1.5 l (147 hp) |
2WD |
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Chery Tiggo 8 |
4700 mm |
1.5 l (147 hp) |
2WD |
|
Geely Atlas Pro |
4544 mm |
1.5 l (177 hp) |
2WD, 4WD |
|
Haval F7 |
4620 mm |
1.5 l (150 hp), 2.0 l (190 hp) |
2WD, 4WD |
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JAC S7 |
4776 mm |
1.5 l (150 hp) |
2WD |
EXPERT RATING OF CARS
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Fashion model |
FAW Bestune T77 |
GAC GS5 |
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Driver’s workplace |
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Chair |
eight |
9 |
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Governing Bodies |
eight |
9 |
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Review |
eight |
9 |
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Salon |
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the front of |
eight |
9 |
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Backside |
eight |
9 |
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Trunk |
eight |
eight |
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Driving Performance |
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dynamics |
9 |
eight |
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brakes |
9 |
eight |
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Manageability |
9 |
eight |
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Comfort |
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Noise |
eight |
9 |
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Smooth operation |
eight |
9 |
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climate |
7 |
eight |
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Adaptation to Russia |
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geometric patency |
7 |
eight |
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Maintenance |
9 |
eight |
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Exploitation |
eight |
eight |
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Mid-term review |
8.13 |
8.47 |
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Behavior off the road |
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Power-to-weight ratio |
eight |
eight |
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Endurance |
eight |
9 |
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Suspension moves |
eight |
eight |
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Overall rating |
8.11 |
8.44 |
- Behind the wheel can also be read on VKontakte.