FAW Bestune Automobile Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Bestune, (), formerly known as Besturn, is an automotive marque owned by the Chinese automaker
FAW Group
China FAW Group Corp., Ltd. (First Automotive Works) is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Changchun, Jilin.
In 2006, the
Besturn B70
The Bestune B70 is a mid-size sedan produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune.
The first generation B70 was developed with the Ford CD3 platform shared with the Mazda 6, and was produced from 2006 to 2014 with a mid-cycle facelift ...
, which was developed based on
Mazda 6
is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Fuchū, Hiroshima, Japan. The company was founded on January 30, 1920, as Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd., a cork-making factory, by Jujiro Matsuda. The company then acquired Ab ...
, made its debut as the first model of Besturn brand.
The second model of the brand, Besturn B50 made its debut in 2009.Besturn B90 to launch this year to be Mazda6 based chinacartimes.com, 24 March 2011 FAW Car Company Official Site
In 2012, Bestune began to sell its vehicles in the
Russia
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n market with the B50 as the first model sold, which debuted at the 2012
Moscow International Automobile Salon
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. It was reported to have a joint venture with
Avtotor
Avtotor () is an automobile manufacturing company located in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia. Avtotor was established in 1996. By 2008, it was one of the largest producers and assemblers of cars in the world. Industry publication ''Automotive Manufac ...
to manufacture Besturn X80 in Russia in 2015. The Besturn X80 started manufacture in Russia in April 2017 and FAW announced that it would sell at least two to three more models by 2018.
At the end of 2018, the manufacturer decided to rename Besturn's English name to Bestune. The Chinese name ''Benteng'' remained unchanged.
In December 2020,
FAW Group
China FAW Group Corp., Ltd. (First Automotive Works) is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Changchun, Jilin.FAW Jiefang
FAW Jiefang is a truck manufacturing company headquartered in Changchun, Jilin, China, and a wholly owned subsidiary of FAW Group. It is the largest manufacturer of heavy trucks in China. FAW Jiefang was established in 2003 and has more than 22 ...
. The Bestune was transferred from FAW Car to FAW Corporation Limited (
FAW Group
China FAW Group Corp., Ltd. (First Automotive Works) is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Changchun, Jilin.FAW Group
China FAW Group Corp., Ltd. (First Automotive Works) is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Changchun, Jilin.FAW Group
China FAW Group Corp., Ltd. (First Automotive Works) is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Changchun, Jilin.FAW Jiefang
FAW Jiefang is a truck manufacturing company headquartered in Changchun, Jilin, China, and a wholly owned subsidiary of FAW Group. It is the largest manufacturer of heavy trucks in China. FAW Jiefang was established in 2003 and has more than 22 ...
share to Bestune, providing financial support to Bestune.
In September 2023, Bestune announced the completion of its capital increase project, the registered capital increased from CNY 6.0 billion to CNY 8.4 billion. With Yueda Automotive Group, a subsidiary of state-owned Yueda Group, became the first external investor introduced to Bestune. FAW Corporation Limited (FAW Group), FAW Equity Investment, and Yueda Automotive Group hold stakes of 86.16%, 11.87%, and 1.97%, respectively.
Products
Current models
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Bestune M9
The Hongqi HQ9 is a luxury minivan produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group.
Overview
The Hongqi HQ9 is a 7-seater vehicle. The interior features leather seats, wooden trim, and a two-screen setup. The cente ...
(2023–present), MPV
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Bestune B70
The Bestune B70 is a mid-size sedan produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune.
The first generation B70 was developed with the Ford CD3 platform shared with the Mazda 6, and was produced from 2006 to 2014 with a mid-cycle facelift ...
(2006–present), mid-size sedan
* Bestune B70S (2022–present), compact SUV
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Bestune T99
The Bestune T99 is a mid-size crossover produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune. It is positioned above the Bestune T77.
History
The FAW Group presented a first preview of the crossover at the Auto Shanghai in April 2019 with t ...
(2019–present), mid-size SUV
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Bestune T90
The Bestune T90 is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune. In production since 2023, it is positioned between the T77 and T99.
History
The 4.72 meter long vehicle was presented at Auto Shanghai
A ...
(2023–present), mid-size SUV
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Bestune T77
The Bestune T77 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune.
Overview
The Bestune compact crossover was first introduced at the Auto China, Beijing Auto Show in April 2018 as the ''Bestern T-Concept''. Th ...
(2018–present), compact SUV
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Bestune T55
The Bestune T55 () is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune. It was available in China starting from 2021.
Overview
The T55 is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo engine and has and . Additionally, it comes i ...
(2021–present), compact SUV
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Bestune E01
The Bestune E01 () is an electric compact CUV produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune.
Overview
The Bestune E01 was first shown at the 2020 Auto China
Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (), Beijing Motor Show () or Au ...
(2021–present), compact SUV, BEV
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Bestune NAT
The Bestune NAT () is a purpose-built electric mid-size multi purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune. The NAT was called the E05 during the development phase and was renamed after the initial reveal. According ...
(E05) (2021–present), MPV, BEV
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Bestune Pony
The Bestune Pony, also called the Bestune Xiaoma, is a battery electric city car produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune.
Overview
In response to the great popularity of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV electric microcar, FAW Group ...
(2023–present), city car, BEV
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Bestune Yueyi 03
FAW Bestune Automobile Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Bestune, (), formerly known as Besturn, is an automotive marque owned by the Chinese automaker FAW Group.
Bestune currently produces budget passenger vehicles for the FAW Group.
History
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(2025–present), subcompact SUV, BEV
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Bestune Yueyi 07
FAW Bestune Automobile Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Bestune, (), formerly known as Besturn, is an automotive marque owned by the Chinese automaker FAW Group.
Bestune currently produces budget passenger vehicles for the FAW Group.
History
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(2025–present), mid-size SUV, PHEV
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Bestune Yueyi 08
FAW Bestune Automobile Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Bestune, (), formerly known as Besturn, is an automotive marque owned by the Chinese automaker FAW Group.
Bestune currently produces budget passenger vehicles for the FAW Group.
History
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(to commence), mid-size sedan
File:Bestune M9 001.jpg,
Bestune M9
The Hongqi HQ9 is a luxury minivan produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group.
Overview
The Hongqi HQ9 is a 7-seater vehicle. The interior features leather seats, wooden trim, and a two-screen setup. The cente ...
File:Bestune B70 III 005.jpg,
Bestune B70
The Bestune B70 is a mid-size sedan produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune.
The first generation B70 was developed with the Ford CD3 platform shared with the Mazda 6, and was produced from 2006 to 2014 with a mid-cycle facelift ...
Bestune T99
The Bestune T99 is a mid-size crossover produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune. It is positioned above the Bestune T77.
History
The FAW Group presented a first preview of the crossover at the Auto Shanghai in April 2019 with t ...
File:Bestune T90 001.jpg,
Bestune T90
The Bestune T90 is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune. In production since 2023, it is positioned between the T77 and T99.
History
The 4.72 meter long vehicle was presented at Auto Shanghai
A ...
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Bestune T77
The Bestune T77 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune.
Overview
The Bestune compact crossover was first introduced at the Auto China, Beijing Auto Show in April 2018 as the ''Bestern T-Concept''. Th ...
File:Bestune T55 img04.jpg,
Bestune T55
The Bestune T55 () is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune. It was available in China starting from 2021.
Overview
The T55 is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo engine and has and . Additionally, it comes i ...
File:Bestune E01 001.jpg,
Bestune E01
The Bestune E01 () is an electric compact CUV produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune.
Overview
The Bestune E01 was first shown at the 2020 Auto China
Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (), Beijing Motor Show () or Au ...
File:Bestune E05 by FAW (front).jpg,
Bestune NAT
The Bestune NAT () is a purpose-built electric mid-size multi purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune. The NAT was called the E05 during the development phase and was renamed after the initial reveal. According ...
File:2023 FAW Bestune Pony (front).jpg,
Bestune Pony
The Bestune Pony, also called the Bestune Xiaoma, is a battery electric city car produced by the FAW Group under the brand name Bestune.
Overview
In response to the great popularity of the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV electric microcar, FAW Group ...
File:Bestune Yueyi 03 001.jpg,
Bestune Yueyi 03
FAW Bestune Automobile Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Bestune, (), formerly known as Besturn, is an automotive marque owned by the Chinese automaker FAW Group.
Bestune currently produces budget passenger vehicles for the FAW Group.
History
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File:Bestune Yueyi 07 001.jpg,
Bestune Yueyi 07
FAW Bestune Automobile Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Bestune, (), formerly known as Besturn, is an automotive marque owned by the Chinese automaker FAW Group.
Bestune currently produces budget passenger vehicles for the FAW Group.
History
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File:Bestune Yueyi 08 001.jpg,
Bestune Yueyi 08
FAW Bestune Automobile Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Bestune, (), formerly known as Besturn, is an automotive marque owned by the Chinese automaker FAW Group.
Bestune currently produces budget passenger vehicles for the FAW Group.
History
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Discontinued models
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Bestune B50
The Bestune B50 (formerly Besturn B50) is a mid-size sedan produced by the Chinese car manufacturer Bestune from 2009 to 2019. Bestune began to sell its vehicles in the Russian market in 2012 with the B50 as the first model to be sold there, which ...
(2009–2019), compact sedan
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Bestune B90
The Bestune B90 (formerly Besturn B80) is an executive car produced by the Chinese car manufacturer Besturn.
Overview
The engine of the Besturn B90 was made by Mazda. It was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show in 2011 as a concept car, it late ...
(2012–2017), mid-size sedan
* Bestune B30 (2015–2020), compact sedan
* Bestune X80 (2013–2020), compact SUV
* Bestune X40 (2016–2019), subcompact SUV
* Bestune T33 (2019–2022), subcompact SUV
File:Besturn B30 3 China 2016-04-07.jpg, Bestune B30
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Bestune B50
The Bestune B50 (formerly Besturn B50) is a mid-size sedan produced by the Chinese car manufacturer Bestune from 2009 to 2019. Bestune began to sell its vehicles in the Russian market in 2012 with the B50 as the first model to be sold there, which ...
File:Besturn B90 China 2016-04-08.jpg,
Bestune B90
The Bestune B90 (formerly Besturn B80) is an executive car produced by the Chinese car manufacturer Besturn.
Overview
The engine of the Besturn B90 was made by Mazda. It was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show in 2011 as a concept car, it late ...
Below are tables showing sales of Bestune models from the last couple of years.
See also
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Automobile manufacturers and brands of China
There are currently about 150 active brands in the Chinese automobile market. Among them are 97 Chinese domestic brands and 43 joint venture (JV) brands. Before 2010, the traditional "Big Four" refers to the four major state-owned car manufacturers ...
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List of automobile manufacturers of China
There are hundreds of automobile manufacturers operating in China, the country with the largest automotive industry in the world. It includes state-owned manufacturers, privately owned manufacturers, foreign manufacturers, and joint ventures betw ...