The Besturn X80 Sport is powered by a 1.8 liter turbocharged inline-four engine producing 186hp and 235nm and mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

[5] A facelift for the 2017 model was introduced in 2016, featuring a restyled front end and slightly revised rear with the same powertrain.

Another update was added in 2018, with the interior now equipped with a 12″ touchscreen integrated with the D-Life 2.0 intelligent system by FAW.

The D-Life enable the owners to remotely start the vehicle, control the air conditioning and temperature, and turn on the seat heating function via a smartphone app.

Other added features for 2018 are a panoramic sunroof, a built-in dash cam, and a power tailgate.