On December 8, 2023, FAW Besturn officially launched the Besturn B70, with a new car price of 1299-13.790,000 yuan, positioned as a B-class sedan. In the development process of Chinese cars, Besturn B70 is a very special existence, because the domestic sedan that can be updated to the best is as rare as a rarity, and it is unique that it can last for 17 years. So, what are the good qualities of this new car?What are the progress that keeps pace with the times?With a recent test drive on snow and ice, we got the answer. 
Optimize power while adding comfortThe Besturn B70 is currently available in only two models, both equipped with 2The 0-liter turbocharged engine has a maximum output of 165 kW (224 PS) and a maximum torque of 340 Nm, and the transmission mechanism is mated to an Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission. Although the entire set of powertrain and power parameters keep up with the 2 of the previous generationThe 0T version remains the same, but in reality, the engineers have made a number of optimizations to the power delivery, including improved torque response, improved starting performance, increased rpm at idle and low-gear idling, reduced inactive gas pedal travel, and more. 
Through the above-mentioned optimization of power characteristics, the power output of Besturn B70 has become more delicate and smooth, especially when driving on ice and snow roads with low adhesion, it can start and accelerate more smoothly, and the rhythm is easier for drivers to accurately grasp, so as to reduce the probability of skidding.
And on the asphalt road normal test drive, **Pentium B70 gives me the feeling that the acceleration process is faster than before, and it is also more gradual, the momentum of the mid-section explosion has weakened, and the overall has become smoother, and as the accelerator pedal is stepped deeply, it will always maintain a good output state. In my opinion, this is a welcome improvement.
Of course, if you want to drive a little more aggressively sometimes, it can also provide conditions, and only one action is required, and that is to switch to S gear.
The Besturn B70 series has always been known for its comfortable ride, and the Besturn B70 remains traditional in this regard, and further strengthens it. Its chassis adopts a combination of MacPherson independent suspension at the front and multi-link independent suspension at the rear, and the tuning style is to ensure that the front section has excellent vibration filtration effect, and the rear section meets good tenacity. When driving on snow and ice with small continuous bumps, the suspension effectively filters out a large part of the road feedback, so it doesn't have a big impact, and the comfort level is quite OK.
On the other hand, the suspension system is partially made of aluminum alloy, so the unsprung weight is lighter and the damping response is faster, which is conducive to the vehicle's better grip on ice and snow roads. As for the addition of front and rear stabilizers, the cornering attitude is more stable. 
**The Besturn B70 steering system setting is also obviously biased towards comfort, and it feels relatively light to use, and girls can easily operate it. At the same time, its directivity is remarkable, and the front end responds relatively quickly, so when steering on snow and ice, a little bit of advance from the steering wheel is enough. 
In terms of driving assistance, **Besturn B70 provides L2+ level intelligent driving assistance system, with full-speed adaptive cruise, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, lane change assist, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, rear collision warning, door opening collision warning, reversing side warning, intelligent speed limit reminder, intelligent high and low beam switching and many other mainstream functions. 
The new front face is more elegant and atmospheric **The appearance design of the Besturn B70 has obvious changes, using the new "Jin, Pure, Zhen" family design language of FAW Besturn, among them, the front face is a layered front grille design, with 5 horizontal chrome trim strips, and incorporates the current popular frameless elements, and the whole front face looks more elegant and atmospheric. 
As for the headlights, the new car is equipped with two elements, both through-type lights and split lights, adding a sense of fashion and luxury. In addition, the emblem is also a newly designed illuminated minimalist style, in line with current trends, and it can be said to complement the headlights.
The side of the body adopts a fastback shape with a parallel double waist line design, which is both smooth and sharp, in line with the mainstream aesthetics. The wheels are equipped with 19-inch wheels, coupled with a 20-spoke silver and black two-tone shape, which undoubtedly makes the visual effect more classy. In terms of body size, its length, width and height are 4855 1840 1455mm, of which the length of the car has increased by 45mm compared to the previous generation, and the rest of the dimensions remain the same.
At the rear, the rear of the car adopts a continuous tail light cluster, which echoes the front face, and the internal structure is particularly refined. The bottom is a double-sided quad vent with chrome accents.
The rear trunk is a large hatchback design, which is not only good-looking, but also has a large opening that facilitates the access of large objects, plus the electric tailgate function, convenience is not a problem. The trunk volume is usually 440 liters, but it can be expanded to 930 liters when the seats are folded down.
Minimalist interior, paired with a smart cockpitEntering the car, **Besturn B70 is a black minimalist style interior design, which looks refreshing and stylish. The instrument cluster and center console have a new dual-screen design with curved surface treatment, and the size is 7 inches and 12 inches, respectively3-inch, curved finish for easy navigation and operation by the driver.
It is worth mentioning that **Besturn B70 is equipped with a new generation of vehicle machine platform, and the software and hardware of the intelligent cockpit system have been upgraded, and now the Besturn D-Life60 is smoother to use, and the new generation of HMI design can also make the interface beautiful and simplified. In terms of intelligent voice, iFLYTEK 3The 5 voice suite satisfies efficient interaction, which can be seen and spoken. In terms of intelligent interconnection, it supports the two major ecosystems of Huawei HICAR and Yilian, covering the three mainstream systems of HarmonyOS system, Android system and iOS system.
The shift mechanism has also changed greatly, from the original large handle shift lever to a small paddle shifter. Around it, there is a wireless charging module for mobile phones, a touch-sensitive air conditioning adjustment panel, a leather-wrapped handle, and an abundance of storage compartments, which take into account both aesthetics and space utilization.
The seats are wrapped in imitation leather, and the front seats are quite well wrapped. In terms of seat functions, the front row supports seat heating, and the main driver's seat supports 6-way electric adjustment.
Thanks to the wheelbase of 2800mm, the rear seat space of the Besturn B70 is relatively abundant. The rear seats are slightly high, which affects the headroom, but the sitting position is very reasonable, and the body posture is more stretched when sitting up, and it is not easy to get tired.
There is a 675mm*735mm large-area electric panoramic sunroof overhead, so the lighting effect in the rear row is very good, and the sun shines in the cold winter and feels more comfortable.
ConclusionCompared with the previous generation model, although the Besturn B70 is not reborn, its degree of optimization is not insignificant, through the appearance design, power experience, comfort and intelligence level and other dimensions of upgrades, its comprehensive product strength has been significantly improved. Therefore, when facing the same level of domestic sedan or joint venture sedan at the same price, there is no lack of bright spots, and the budget can be considered within 150,000 yuan. (Photo by Zhu Shiyong, Pacific Motor).