Electric trunk opener — compatibility and pricing

Tags: #trunk · #price · #conflict · #low-confidence

Several owners investigated adding a power/electric trunk (tailgate) opener to the X80 in February 2026. Reported price range (RU market, February 2026): 25,000–35,800 RUB. Candidate donor options discussed: the FAW X40 power-tailgate kit (~31,800 RUB, RU market, February 2026), and the Mazda CX-5 (2017–2026) power-tailgate kit. The critical fitment factors identified are: the 540mm inter-center strut distance (matching the X80's factory strut mounting spec), the compressed (retracted) length of the actuator struts, and the lift height/travel. ⚠️ No community consensus on fitment was reached — multiple owners researched the options but no one confirmed a working installation; outcomes reportedly differed between owners who tried cross-platform kits, so any of these options requires individual verification before purchase ¹²³⁴⁵.

DIY cross-platform assembly workaround (unconfirmed/experimental): no pre-assembled power trunk lock with electric drive exists for the X80 on any market (Ozon, AliExpress, China direct, etc.), as of May 2026. A proposed DIY workaround combines: (1) trunk struts from a VW Tiguan (first-gen, ~53 cm length — mechanical fitment verified elsewhere on this card), plus (2) the electric lock/solenoid unit from a Lada Granta (the electric drive unit exists as a donor part, but its mechanical fitment on the X80 is unknown). The Granta lock connector's compatibility is also unknown. Status: experimental, not yet field-tested on an X80 ^{678910111213141516}.

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This page is compiled from 16 community messages. Every fact carries a numbered reference to its original author and message.

Last updated: 2026-10-29