On July 12, 2019, the second model of the FAW Bestune T series, the Bestune T33, was officially released. The new car continues the brand’s new “light and shadow ” design concept, and will be equipped with D-Life 4.0 intelligent network connection system. It is powered by a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine and matched with a 5-speed manual or a 6 AT transmission from Aisin. According to previous news, the new car is expected to be officially listed in August.
The Bestune T33 follows the family’s latest “light and shadow” design concept. The hexagonal curved grille interior uses dot matrix chrome trim to form a “starry” design, while the center of the grille is the new badge. The full LED headlights are connected to the air intake grille, and the flat design looks sharp. A through-plated chrome trim is added to the bumper, and the ends of the trim are folded up and blended into the flagpole LED daytime running lights.
The side of the body is compact, and the waist line and raised wheel eyebrows look more muscular and paired with 18-inch tires. In terms of body size, the Bestune T33 has a length, width and height of 4330/1780/1680mm and wheelbase of 2600mm. It is positioned as a compact SUV.
At the rear end, the popular bar-style taillights are used, and a chrome trim strip is added between the taillights to enhance the layering. It is the newly designed brand letter “BESTUNE” above the taillights. The chrome trim bar added to the rear bumper also echoes the front of the car.
In terms of interiors, the Bestune T33 adheres to the design concept of “ring, thin, light and hanging”. The large area of the center console and the door panel is wrapped with leather material, and the silver chrome material is used for decoration, which improves the quality.
The new car features a three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel with chrome finishes that look very nice. In addition, the new car also uses a scientific and technological full LCD 3D naked eye dashboard and 10.25-inch central control LCD screen, but also equipped with D-Life 4.0 intelligent network connection system, the system’s “virtual assistant” YOMI can also be customized in advance.
In terms of safety configuration, the new car will be equipped with BOSCH ninth generation ESP system, and also equipped with “4-channel” reversing radar system, tire pressure monitoring alarm, electronic parking, keyless one-button start, four-door power windows.
In terms of power, the Bestune T33 is powered by a 1.6-liter engine code-named 4GB16, with maximum power of 114 ps and peak torque of 155 Nm. Matching a 5-speed manual transmission and third-generation six-speed AT transmission from Aisin.