Among the offers of Chinese cars, fakes and plagiarisms of the world's leading brands are constantly found. If more often we are talking about the plagiarism of certain features, then there are also quite official and legal Chinese copies of cars on the market, with which legal copyright holders cannot do anything. Such cars are of particular interest, because visually they turn out to be very expensive, even if their characteristics and price are very far from ideal.
It is worth recognizing that the Chinese have significantly improved the production of cars in last years, therefore, the current proposals from the Middle Kingdom are no longer perceived as low-quality fakes. Therefore, there are a lot of buyers for these copies. True, often clones do not stay on the conveyor for too long, leaving only a trace in the history of the development of the automotive sector.
Dadi Shuttle is an unsuccessful copy of the previous generation Toyota LC Prado
A car that visually practically does not differ from the Japanese legendary SUV, caused a real sensation, because the cost of this car on the market turned out to be incredibly low. Today on secondary market it is difficult to find a Dadi Shuttle version for more than 350,000 rubles. If you take a photo from the right angle, the car completely repeats the contours of the Prado, but there are certain disadvantages in it that prevented the model from becoming successful:
- frankly too low quality car interior;
- terrible engines, because of which most of the cars did not survive to this day;
- the Chinese copy provided no travel comfort;
- the interior was so poor quality that it thundered already on the first kilometers of run.
But these are not the worst disadvantages of Dadi, because after several tens of thousands of kilometers, the car owner faced significant repair costs. The car simply fell apart, which forced buyers to redo everything, remove Chinese units and install analogues. This is the car that designers from Dadi offered us.
Chery QQ - almost identical to Daewoo Matiz
When Chery introduced its compact hatchback QQ in the A-class, the whole world was sure that the car was licensed by Daewoo. But it turned out that the QQ car has a design patent due to slightly modified taillights. The Chinese Matiz was present on the markets of the CIS countries for several years and was sold quite successfully. There are some interesting facts about the car:
- the technique and quality of the Chinese car were not much worse than Matiz;
- for 350,000 rubles it was possible to buy a complete set that would surpass any competitor in the class;
- interior design QQ was worthy of a more expensive car;
- Chinese designers have introduced good materials into the development.
These Chinese copies of Uzbek-made cars turned out to be a good alternative. One of the few cases where a clone has almost surpassed its mastermind. If the copy were completely legally clean, the Chinese concern would still be releasing this car. But the company replaced it with a more interesting and expensive Kimo.
Laibao SRV is an almost perfect clone of the Japanese Honda CR-V
Even the name of this car demonstrates a resource for drawing ideas for design. The car, which in China costs less than 350,000 rubles at the current exchange rate, more closely follows the contours of the body of the past generation CR-V but that's where the similarities in the cars end. This time, the Chinese masters failed to even copy and make a high-quality fake car. Analog Japanese car mobile has the following problems:
- the clone changed its appearance somewhat in the most unpleasant moments, so as not to fall under the legal prohibition of release;
- the car turned out so low-quality fake that the gaps between body parts give out immediately that we are dealing with a Chinese car;
- the car has an engine that cannot even move a copy of Honda;
- the inner world was definitely not drawn from a Japanese car - it is terrible in every way.
Probably, it is for these reasons that Laibao brand cars are not officially present in any country, but are sold only in China. All machines of the corporation are analogues and very unsuccessful copies. If the concern had directed its capabilities to creating even one, but its own model, success would have come a long time ago.
Hongqi HQD is an almost complete visual analogue of the Rolls Royce Phantom
At the presentation of this very strange car at one of the local Chinese auto shows, a Hongqi representative said that the appearance of the HQD car is superior to the original. The car really looks like the legendary Phantom, but a car from the Middle Kingdom will have to overcome a lot of patent bans in order to sell at least one copy even in China. Judging by the photo, the car has the following problems:
- the copy is similar to the Phantom only externally, the exterior photos help to compare the body of the Chinese with Rolls Royce;
- the interior turned out to be of poor quality, even if it also somewhat resembles premium English cars;
- cars, even on the official photos of the company, are far from the ideal of quality - this can be seen with the naked eye;
- such fake European cars simply have no future.
Copying has not been respected in the world for a long time, so China may be left with its problematic love of inheritance outside the world markets. This suggests that modern machines should move away from the principle of fakes and follow qualitative changes.
Summing up
Of course, the first perception of Chinese cars, which followed the contours of famous and successful world brands, was close to a sensation. Who wouldn't want to buy a car that looks exactly like Toyota Prado for 10,000 dollars? But the time for fakes is over, and manufacturers continue to supply the markets with everything more cars produced by donors.
Today, most analogues from Chinese conveyors remain inside the country. The car must have personality and own characteristics. Only such features can make it really popular.
20.11.2014The inscription "Made in China" causes ambiguous and vague sensations at its sight. Nowadays, a lot of goods are made in the most populated country. The Chinese try to excel in all areas, including automotive industry. But are all fake cars really bad? Such vehicles found on the roads of Russia.
Where do fake Chinese cars come from?
If you pay attention to the Chinese car market, you can easily find copies of well-known global companies. Chinese automakers produce models that look very similar to popular brands machines. Well-known companies cannot do anything with such copies, even legally. These cars are in demand because of the similar appearance. Visually, they seem expensive, but they are cheaper than the original.
Chinese automakers have recently improved the quality of cars, which has slightly affected the price. Many drivers do not perceive cars from China as fake. Because of this reason, there are more and more owners on the open spaces of the roads. Chinese cars.
Chinese fake cars: brands and models
Chery qq
The Chery qq model is considered to be a Chinese copy of the famous Korean car Daweoo Matiz. Many naively believe that the car was developed in conjunction with by Daewoo, but it was not so. Not everyone knows that Chery qq design is patented. Only a special design distinguishes it from its Korean counterpart Chery qq rear lights. This car was sold with little success in Russia and neighboring countries. Technical equipment this model is no worse than Daewoo. For about 340,000, the buyer could get a complete set that he would not find in other similar cars in this class. Quality materials have been incorporated into this machine.
The car turned out to be a worthy copy Korean Daewoo. Many rightly believe that the fake is somewhat superior to the original model. Now Chinese company replaced this model with the more successful Chery Kimo.
Laibao SRV
By the name of this car, you can guess that we have a copy of the famous Honda CR-V. In China, this car costs a little less than 400,000 rubles. The appearance of the body is reminiscent of the previous generation Honda CR-V. More than these cars are not similar to each other. This is exactly the case when the Chinese failed to make a high-quality copy of the car. The Laibao SRV changed the appearance of the car is not very good. There are large gaps between the bodywork. With the naked eye it is easy to determine what is in front of us Chinese fake car.
As for the interior of the cabin, everything is so bad here that it can hardly even be called a fake. The engine of this model is clearly weak, as it is difficult to start under adverse conditions. weather conditions. The car of this brand is not sold in any country except China. Who knows, maybe if the automaker tried to show at least a little creativity and create its own model, it might turn out to be a worthy representative of Laibao.
Hongqi HQD
On one of automotive presentations representative car company Hongqi stated that the HQD model is completely superior to the original model. Someone could immediately guess what it was about legendary car phantom. But law firms put bans on this brand of car, so it will be very difficult to sell it. This car has a low quality interior compared to the original. Even looking at the photo, you can conclude that the car is not as good as the original.
Chery Amulet
More recently it was thought that Chery Amulet one of the most popular Chinese cars in Russia. Sales of the Amulet stimulated retail chains of the Chery brand. The car is copied from the car Seat Toledo. In China, this machine was presented 13 years ago. Many reviewers praised this model for its economic performance. Passenger safety in Chery Amulet turned out to be very low. In European crash tests, this car received only one star out of five possible.
Geely MK Cross
Geely MK Cross is widely found on the expanses of domestic roads. This car copied the design of the Dacia Sandero, which is subsidiary Renault. The car was originally designed for Russian market, so the Chinese did not think how to develop for European consumers. Externally, the car looks decent enough. There are two body styles: sedan and hatchback.
Car enthusiasts do not have much respect for the fakes of others famous brands, but still many turn a blind eye to this in view of affordable prices. Now you can find cars of absolutely any class. In Russia, sedans are most often found, as they are the most sold. As for the quality, it is very difficult to guess here. Critics recommend paying attention to the build quality of cars from China. It must be understood that the cheaper the car, the more flaws it has.
Chinese fake cars: pros and cons
Cons of Chinese cars:
- Poor quality and poor build quality.
- Poor passenger safety.
- environmental parameters.
- Cheap materials in production.
Advantages of Chinese cars:
- which attracts new customers.
- Design and equipment very often surpasses domestically produced cars.
- Good equipment of salons with electronics.
- Spare parts prices.
Definitely say bad or good cars from China is not possible. Here it is worth proceeding from the tastes and financial capabilities of customers. Now such brands as Geely, Chery, Great Wall are actively developing the European market. The Chinese are very unpredictable, so it is possible that they will conquer the world market, as the Koreans did in their time.
Chinese automotive market growing by leaps and bounds. A dozen years ago, they were able to produce a ridiculous tricycle that fell apart after leaving the factory. Later Chinese cars began to fill their domestic market, and then completely swallowed up the world with their cheapness. We present you the top ten Chinese clone cars.
Further, the designers thought: “Why invent something, if you can take it already.” This is how the first clones of European, American leaders of the world automotive industry appeared. However, European-Chinese copyright wars often end badly for their creators. Yes, in 2008 year bmw lost the case to the Shuanghuan brand. The Bavarian automaker accused the Chinese of copying the Shuanghuan CEO's SUV from the BMW X5.
Now Chinese car clones create significant competition for Russian and Ukrainian automakers, because for the same price you allegedly get a bright and stuffed car, but this is far from being the case. People of the East know how to learn from their mistakes - all defects are quickly eliminated and the car is constantly being improved. Perhaps in 5 years they will be able to compete with branded European automakers. We present you the TOP10 most successful Chinese car clones.
BYD F0
The car, on the creation of which the developers, according to them, spent three years, turned out to be an almost exact copy of the Japanese minicar Toyota Aygo- only the front part of the body and taillights have changed, but the interior of the car is copied almost unchanged.
Under the hood of the hatchback is a 1.0-liter gasoline engine with 68 hp. Few people were surprised that the Toyota Aygo is equipped with the same engine. BYD F0 is equipped with a 5-speed "mechanics". With such power unit the car accelerates to a maximum of 151 km / h. The weight of the Chinese novelty is 870 kg.
JAC43R
The appearance of this car almost exactly repeats the design of the American Ford F-150. Chinese "clone" will be offered with a 111-horsepower 1.9-liter turbo four and a 2.8-liter diesel engine developing 108 Horse power and 240 Nm of torque.
Another Chinese clone car. On factory Derways the assembly of the Lifan 320 hatchback, which is a clone of the English Mini and the Japanese Daihatsu Cuore, will be set up. IN minimum configuration five-door hatchback will cost about 8 thousand dollars. For this money, a happy buyer will receive a car with a 1.3-liter gasoline engine and 86 "horses" under the hood. The declared maximum speed is 140 km/h. clone MINI Cooper experts predict a good future both in Russia itself and abroad, given that the demand for cars brands Lifan steadily growing, despite the crises.
Great Wall Peri
The Turin court banned the sale in the EU of the Great Wall Peri car, in which FIAT saw a copy of its Panda. The Italians argue that the copy differs from the original only in the design of the front, and the court agrees. He ordered the Chinese firm to pay a €15,000 fine for the first imported Peri hatchback. And if the Chinese spit on this decision, they will have to unfasten 50,000 euros for each next imported car. To put it mildly, unprofitable. Therefore, Great Wall is preparing an appeal: they say that the appearance of the car is a long-term work of the designers of the Great Wall.
Shuanghuan CEO
Double BMW X5 of the previous generation. The Bavarian concern sued the Chinese manufacturer Shuanghuan, protesting against the sales of a clone of its popular crossover in its native Germany. The Munich judiciary decided to satisfy the claim and banned the implementation of the CEO in the German market, but not in Italy.
Qingdao SOAR Automotive Group Classic Car
This car is not a 1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom at all, but just a Chinese knockoff made by Qingdao Soar Automobile. This company makes cars for the police and medical services, but now they've taken over " wedding limousines". This is how they call their work, thereby denying accusations of fakes.
Audi A4 Avant-Yema F16
VW Tiguan - YEMA T-Series
BYD T6
Chinese automaker BYD is developing new SUV, which will be called T6. New car, judging by the scanned brochures, will be similar to the Porsche Cayenne. The brochures feature computer renderings of the new model, showing the Cayenne with a different grille and BYD brand logo.
According to preliminary data, the BYD T6 SUV will be built on the S6 crossover platform and will be equipped with a four-cylinder gasoline engine. Mitsubishi two liters in volume. It is expected that in China the novelty will compete with one of the bestsellers local market– Great car wall hover, and its cost will be about 100 thousand yuan (about nine thousand euros).
Geely GE
This time, it was none other than Rolls-Royce itself that was cloned. The vehicle is a high-end Geely GE Limo, which is similar to the Rolls-Royce Phantom. However, unlike the luxurious British limousine, the 5.3-meter-long GE Limo did not receive rear-facing rear doors, and has only one rear seat, providing the passenger with truly royal comfort.
Since China began to clone everything that can be purchased by people, world manufacturers have not done anything! Sanctions were imposed, international courts were appointed, enterprises of well-known brands were transferred to the “Celestial Empire”. But nothing helped.
In recent years, China's auto industry has also been successfully drawn into the "clone whirlpool".
The only Chinese argument has always been expressed by the formula: “All copies and fakes of well-known brand names are made for domestic use. If you don't want it, don't buy!" But the point is that they want and buy! And this applies not only to clothes, shoes and household appliances.
Hand on heart, tell me if you would refuse, for example, to purchase reasonable price the same legendary Rolls-Royce, jump over country bumps on SUV Toyota, but learn to drive on a "crazy stool" like Daewoo Matiz, and that they are all new and inexpensive? So each of these desires can be real thanks to the Chinese "clones". By the way, during the last 5 years in better side the situation with the quality of such cars has changed. Still don't believe? Well ... Let's see what offer is on the car market, and what is the price of this reality.
JAC Refine A6 - almost Audi A6
Have you seen it? Block the badge on the hood with your palm and ask a passer-by what car you are standing next to. You can even take money for every wrong answer - you won't lose!
The Chinese sedan of 2014 does not even try to “hide” behind the modified headlight shapes, clearance lamps and bumper. Copy - and that's it!
The length of the base of the car is 4995 mm, the width is 1865 mm, the height is 1503 mm (4920/1870/1460 mm for the 4th generation Audi A6, respectively). Even surpassed in size!
In terms of power, however, Chinese equivalent well inferior to the well-known brand, being represented by two modifications with turbocharged gasoline engines: 1.5-liter, with a capacity of 170 hp, a torque of 251 Nm, as well as a 2-liter, with 190 hp. and 280 Nm. Transmission introduced robotic box DCT, which has 6 steps.
"Jack Refine A6" is an incomplete clone, since it was not possible to copy the exact same interior furnishings that the Germans have. Well, what of that? Who will look inside on the go?
The "clone" in the basic configuration costs about 150,000 - 200,000 rubles cheaper than the "original": a little more than 2,000,000 rubles. The price is also "biting", but what can't you do for the sake of prestige?
Video: JAC Refine A6 review
Specifications JAC Refine A6
Zotye M300 - legal Fiat Multiplan
But as for the Zotye minivan with the M300 index, everything is legal here.
The car has been produced in China since 2010 after Chinese automakers the rights to its production were bought from the Italians.
There is not so much information about the car, which, in general, is not surprising, since the “small trailer” is of strategic importance for China: modification with electric motor works as a taxi in one of the megacities of the country.
In Russia, a car can be purchased at an average price of 850,000 rubles
Specifications Zotye M300
| Options | Meaning |
|---|---|
| body type | Minivan |
| Number of seats/doors | 5-6/5 |
| Drive unit | Front |
| Engine cylinders/valves | 4/16 |
| Engine capacity | 1.5/2.0 l |
| Engine power | 103 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm |
| Gas tank volume | 63 l |
| Max Speed | 160 km/h |
| Body length | 4089 mm |
| Body width | 1871 mm |
| body height | 1695 mm |
| Front suspension | MacPherson |
| Rear suspension | torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | drums |
| Curb weight | 1400 kg |
| Tires | 195/60R15 |
Video: Zotye M300 review
Hongqi HQD, maybe Rolls-Royce Phantom?
So, we examined two models that are clones of famous brands. Let's move on to the car that caused a stupor in those who were present at its presentation. On the podium was none other than the famous Phantom from the glorious Rolls-Royce family!
Such ambitions have led to the fact that the manufacturers of such a “miracle” will now have to spend a lot of time on overcoming patent disputes, without solving which it is impossible to sell a car.
Not suffering from excessive modesty, the representative of the plant that built the limousine reported that their design is even better than the English counterpart!
Be that as it may, it is impossible to talk about the impeccable similarity of cars. Comparison of photographs alone immediately reveals a lot of inconsistencies. As eyewitnesses say, one cannot even draw analogies with the interiors of English and Chinese cars.
Nothing concrete can be said about the cost of the car either: until the debate regarding the legality of its production is over, it is unlikely that it will be possible to decide on the monetary equivalent. The estimated price of the car is $1,200,000.
Specifications of Hongqi HQD
| Options | Meaning |
|---|---|
| body type | F segment limousine, aluminum monocoque |
| Number of seats/doors | 4-6/4, electric rear doors |
| Drive unit | Rear |
| Engine | V12, 48 valves, longitudinal |
| Engine capacity | 6.0 l |
| Engine power | 408 HP |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission 6 steps with manual mode |
| Body length | 6400 mm |
| Wheelbase | Over 3500 mm |
| pendants | Automatic adjustment of clearance and damping degree, type - independent, multi-link, with pneumatic elements |
| Peculiarities | Availability of ABS + EBD + BA packages, course control sustainability DSC, xenon headlights, automatic wipers, parking sensors, multi-zone climate control with remote control, heated front and side windows, the ability to install additional equipment at the request of customers |
Video: Hongqi HQD Review
Yema T70
If we talk about cars designed not for the government, cool businessmen and tourists, but for ordinary people, then it is impossible not to mention the clone of such famous model like "Volkswagen Tuareg" - "Yema T70".
Well, what can I say? Only one thing: yes, it reminds me of something. But tell me, do not all jeeps have similar body features? The peculiarity of the machine is that it is completely different in its concept from other Chinese “clonomobiles”. "Yema" not only copies the appearance, as other manufacturers do, but also tries to "boast" something original.
If you take the same interior, its finish is pleasantly surprising. No, not with some special details or inserts, but with strict quality factor and impeccable quality. And this despite the fact that there are only two options for finishing: artificial and genuine leather.
The Chinese model borrowed some features and details from such well-known brands as Jeep Grand Cherokee (taillights), Land Rover Freelander(radiator grille).
Much attention is paid to safety. Like any modern car, Yema T70 equipped with ABS+EBD system, rear parking sensors with 4 sensors. As additional option You can even install a rear view camera! In general, the replacement of the Tuareg is quite real. Note also that there is also an electric version of this machine!
About cost. Basic equipment not too cheap, and in our country today with the current exchange rate is about 910,000 rubles. At least for the same version with an electric motor, you will have to pay 2,450,000 rubles.
Specifications Yema T70
| Options | Meaning |
|---|---|
| body type | crossover |
| Number of seats/doors | 5/5 |
| Drive unit | Full |
| Engine | 4-cylinder, atmospheric, petrol |
| Engine capacity | 1.8 l |
| Engine power | 131 HP |
| Torque | 170 Nm |
| Body length | 4555 mm |
| Body width | 1835 mm |
| body height | 1715 mm |
| Front suspension | MacPherson |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Disk |
| Curb weight | 1565 kg |
| Transmission fur / auto | 5-speed/stepless variator |
Video: Yema T70 review
Daewoo Matiz or Chery QQ
There was a time when the Korean "female" runabout was criticized for being copied from somewhere. So with "Cheri Ku-Ku" you can see the effect of "déjà vu" in action. The cunning Chinese managed to convince the whole world that this model is produced under the Daewoo license, and for a long time there were no problems with selling cars to other countries.
Chery QQ. The clone surpassed the original in every way.
The scandal arose unexpectedly, and the production of "illegals" had to be stopped, reprofiling production for the production of a more modern Kimo. It's a pity! For a minimum cost of 350,000 r, you could buy a "bug" with a more expensive package than the Koreans and an amazing interior design.
Specifications Chery QQ
| Options | Meaning |
|---|---|
| body type | Class A |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Drive unit | Front |
| Engine | Petrol, transverse |
| Engine capacity | 812 cm 3 |
| Engine power | 52 HP |
| Torque | 70 Nm |
| Body length | 3550 mm |
| Body width | 1495 mm |
| body height | 1485 mm |
| Front suspension | Spring, independent |
| Rear suspension | Spring dependent |
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | drums |
| Curb weight | 880 kg |
| Transmission | Robot 5 steps |
Video: Chery QQ review
Beijing Jeep BJ40 or Chinese UAZ "Patriot"
Well, we got to "ours"! Do not laugh, but be proud: the Chinese bad models do not copy. If they are interested in our "SUV", then it's worth it! It is not without reason that this model is so valued in the "Celestial Empire" that they do not even want to export it.
By the way, our car manufacturers were not against such an interpretation of our "goat" and were even preparing to produce it on the stocks of the enterprise in Ulyanovsk. But something didn't work out there. After suffering for 6 years with the refinement of the model, the Chinese turned it into a kind of fusion of UAZ with Jeep Grand Cherokee(the front part was especially successful) and launched into the series.
The Chinese turned this model into a kind of fusion of UAZ with the Jeep Grand Cherokee (the front part was especially successful) and launched it into a series.
The Beijing Jeep adopted short overhangs and high ground clearance from its prototype from the times of “developed socialism”, thanks to which it can “climb” along slopes, sometimes significantly exceeding an angle of 300.
It is not known how much this model was priced in Russia, but in China the car costs about 1,400,000 rubles in terms of our currency.
Specifications of Beijing Jeep BJ40
Video: Beijing Jeep BJ40 Review
Original VS copy. TOP 10
To be honest, in Chinese auto industry about 10 years ago, few believed. Indeed, earlier they not only produced clone cars of models of famous brands, but the quality of the buckets left much to be desired. From last illness the Chinese are safely getting rid of and are beginning to reach the level of quality of world automakers, by the way, it helps in many ways that they, without bothering, buy factories, licenses and technologies in their entirety, for example, Volvo (Geely bought the Swedish Volvo in 2010) or MG (since 2007).
But not everyone can get rid of the temptation of the first ailment - the love of imitation of the famous. For example, Great Wall models often look like cars from Toyota, Nissan; Lifan likes to be inspired by Chevrolet and BMW. In general, the Chinese idolize BMW - at least they will borrow something ... Therefore, the attitude towards Chinese auto products, by the way, quite popular in recent years in the markets of the CIS, Asia, Africa, remains biased.
Is it worth it to be so skeptical? Let's find out who looks like whom, and why?
In general, the love of making copies probably came to the Chinese when they captured the world of sneakers and technology. But over time, instead of mending the familiar and beloved by everyone “Abibas”, “Adibas”, Pawasonic, they decided to raise the bar - to make cars. And in this case, as in the case of sneakers, they did not bathe - they licked off the designs of models of other cars. But their works were cheap, and from the original brothers there was only a similarity in appearance. As for the materials of manufacture, technology, safety - all this left much to be desired. The appearance of the Chinese shocked the Europeans and the Japanese - in many "Chinamobiles" they recognized the features of their developments.
And although there are quite a few examples, so to speak, stolen, few have sued the Chinese. The reason is that their legislation is such that it will protect its manufacturer to the last and by any means, by hook or by crook, will get the “copiers” dry out of the water. For example, about ten years ago, the guys from Honda discovered Chinese clone their CR-V. "Double" from Shuanghuan Automobile cost three times cheaper than its original, and the Japanese began to resent this. But the State Intellectual Property Office of China found a loophole - in the court decision they wrote that Honda's patent for the CR-V design had already expired, so there could be no claims, "we don't know anything."
Another well-known precedent is the scandal with the BMW X5 clone named Shuanghuan SCEO. The Bavarians were outraged by such impudence and were able to ensure that the German court banned the sale of Chinese cars of this brand in Germany. And in Italy, the Chinese still won a similar trial and sold their zakos under X5 there.
Well, let's see our selection - originals VS Chinese copies. Who looks like whom and why?
He is often called Chinese BMW 5. Outwardly and in the interior trim of the M2, there are many elements similar to the “five”. Is it worth it to roll a barrel that they stole the design? No! The thing is that Briliance does everything honestly. Their cars have been assembled at the same plant with sedans of the 3rd and 5th series in the city of Shenyang (in the northeast of China), since 2003. BMW has been cooperating with Brilliance Automotive Holdings Limited for 11 years (has more than 50% of the shares of the Chinese concern) and speaks of this manufacturer as a very reliable partner. They have several joint factories, they make bmw cars For Chinese market, and in various models from Briliance you can catch the noble notes and motifs (and this is done with the permission of the partner shareholder).
As for the M2, this is a mid-range bucket, not only more modest in size, but also very far from the BMW 5 in terms of dynamics and handling.
We have already talked about this car. And the Bavarians tried to sue the Chinese. And some experts note that SCEO is simultaneously similar to the BMW X5 or X3, there is inspiration from the Toyota Prado in the exterior, and inside from Mitsubishi Pajero Sport or Isuzu Rodeo.
The creators of BYD F6 proudly declare that the exterior and interior of their business sedan is the result of the work of their own studio. They say, "We didn't look anywhere." There are no claims from other automakers to the F6, but there are similarities with other premium cars. And most of all BYD F6 looks like a Camry, agree. Just look at the optics! And in the trunk rear lights Chinese can be recognized as a Mercedes S-class. In the cabin, this car is a mix Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
For this similarity, GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co filed a lawsuit against Chery Automobile Co in 2004. During the trial, it turned out that Matiz and QQ have a lot of interchangeable components. For example, Matiz doors fit QQ model and QQ hood fits Matiz. GM Daewoo's intent in suing was to stop by Chery sales of the QQ model in China and a ban on the export of QQ to other countries. Well, as you can see, QQ-shki have not disappeared anywhere.
Technically, by the way, the machines are completely different; engines, despite almost the same volumes, QQ has its own, native, domestic ones.
Well, it looks like, and it looks like, no one dealt with these. Although even from the photo it can be noted that the implementation of the China version is cheaper and simpler.
This Chinese borrowed a lot from the Mazda 3 and Mazda 323. And he has every right to do so! The fact is that Chinese and Japanese corporations work closely together. Haima 3 is, as it were, a cheaper version of the Mazda 3. Here, even the badge on the grille looks like a Japanese “seagull”. And not easy. Translated from Chinese, Haima, like Mazda from Japanese, means “seagull”.
As you already understood, Shuanghuan loves to make copies. In 2007, the Shuanghuan City Mini minicar appeared (aka Shuanghuan Noble, Shuanghuan Bubble, Martin Motors Noble, Martin Motors Bubble) and representatives Mercedes-Benz tried to sue this company and stop selling copies Smart ForTwo in Europe. After all, the Chinese also brought this creation to the Frankfurt Motor Show, so that everyone would check it out! Mercedes-Benz executives were shocked and stated in an interview that "City Mini is a vulgar copy of a cult product that is intellectual property." Even German Chancellor Angela Merkel was aware of the matter. Some time after the scandal at the car show, she visited China. There, she spoke at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and called the Chinese propensity to copy " big problem» for economic partnership. “If suddenly you see a car that looks like Smart, and then it turns out that in fact it is a copy produced not quite legally, this is very bad,” Ms Merkel said diplomatically.
But the matter was somehow hushed up ...
Here, too, there were no trials, and even Chinese manufacturer not once noted that their creation is much better than the American Hummer.
In the city stream, a fleeting glance can be indistinguishable. Motives from the “mini” are present on the 320th, but if you look closely, there are many differences: the shape of the headlights, much larger overhangs, other body panels, five doors, it looks more massive ... The manufacturers themselves say that the Lifan 320 is more like Japanese than European cars, so they don't see the resemblance to the Mini. And you?
In 1999, Chery licensed the Toledo chassis from Seat. Seat Toledo, which, in turn, is a descendant Volkswagen Golf, produced in Spain and Mexico. Hence the similarities between Chery Amulet and Seat Toledo.
There are many such examples. In general, everything that is done is done in China (popular wisdom says).
- , 04 Aug 2014
