Pros and Cons of FAW V2

Since 2000, Pakistan automobile market has changed a lot. Previously, there was no second to Japanese cars but now Chinese cars are trying to catch them. Let’s see one such car from China, FAW V2.
Introduction
FAW is a Chinese company that runs in Pakistan under the label of Al-Haj FAW. In 2013, FAW Pakistan launched V2 and it is the 1st generation of the car. Currently, the price of FAW V2 is Rs. 1,069,000 which is available with 3 year warranty and 3S free services.
Competitors
The V2 is quite similar to the Toyota Vitz 1st generation and both have same engine and body proportions. Suzuki Cultus and Suzuki Swift are superior to FAW and have better market also. But FAW also has to compete against other cars like
• Suzuki Wagon R
• Daihatsu Charade
• Toyota Vitz
• Toyota Yaris
• Toyota Passo
FAW has to make its name like Suzuki o r Toyota so that people can trust the company like its competitors. The Chinese brand can overpass its competitors by adding such features that are ignored by Suzuki and Toyota.
FAW V2 vs Suzuki
Suzuki Cultus has a petrol engine with 63hp at 500rpm along with 4 cylinders. The torque is 103NM at 4800rpm. The features of Suzuki Swift are 1328cc engine with 4 cylinders and EFI. As compared to FAW’s power output of 91hp at 6000 RPM, the Swift is 92 bhp at 5800 RPM. You get automatic 4-speed and manual 5-speed transmission in Swift while FAW only gives you 5-speed manual transmission. In Suzuki Wagon R, you get the same 5-speed manual transmission along with engine of 1.0 Liter DOHC 12 valve inline-3.
FAW vs Toyota
Toyota Vitz, Toyota Passo and Toyota Yaris are main competitors of FAW V2. IMC has improved its capacity and FAW needs years to reach that point. Currently, Toyota Corolla is the main automotive selling brand in Pakistan while it is also the Toyota’s best car in Asia while FAW has just entered the market.
Toyota offers up to 1800 cc engine of manual and automatic transmission from 4-speed to 5-speed which makes the competition tough for FAW. Toyota has large market and it provides diverse offerings with tons of specs. Toyota is superior in interior, color and make of car which makes very little chances for FAW.
Pros of FAW V2
Despite being a Chinese brand, FAW has recognized itself as a competitor to Suzuki and provides a good value for money. Customers found it difficult to choose between FAW V2 and Suzuki Swift. It is also known as the most economical Pakistani hatchback.

Exterior
Apart from engine strength, seating and colors, you can get several other important features in FAW V2 like:
• Power door locks
• 2 Airbags
• ABS brake arrangement
• Keyless entry
• Defoggers
• LED beams
Most space for baggage, smooth transmission, less expansive spare parts and exterior rear lamp are other important features in the car.
Engine
It has 1300cc engine with electronic control. It comes with 5 speed manual transmission4 cylinders and VTC-I. The pickup speed is fine but there is concern regarding its weight of 981 kg. but this weight provides a safer road grip.
Seating Arrangement
FAW V2 is quite comfortable and relaxing due to comfort seating arrangement and spacing. You will feel calm with fabric seats in a roomy interior. The leg spacing is also quite comfortable and 3 people can easily sit at rear.
Cons
Resale value is the main setback for the car because the price is not according to the one offered by other cars while this is an important aspect in Pakistan.
Another important concern is the low quality interior. It doesn’t feel good to get a plastic touch. The fitting is also not perfect. But music lovers will get the options of MP3 player, USB and pair of speakers.
Most of imported cars with 1300cc engine come with automatic transmission but V2 of 1300 cc is just manual. Though, most of the people like manual cars but an additional automatic version would be a lot better one. Fuel consumption is another negative point which is quite low. The brakes are with EBD but they are not user friendly and you have to apply more pressure on them which is no way near to Vitz. Few other things absent in V2 are cruise control, traction control, sunroof and satellite navigation.