Chinese copy of bmw. The best Chinese SUV is a copy of the BMW X5

Modern China is an amazing country. Only they produce clones for every global brand.

The Chinese did not miss automotive market. under the guise own developments they exactly copy the design of world manufacturers, and sometimes they make an analogue, however, with their own name.

Consider well-known fakes among popular European and Japanese brands.

Analog BMW x5

China produces the most different cars. The choice is presented different models both in terms of quality and appearance. But all of them are united by one property - a relatively low price.

An example is a car with an incomprehensible name Shuanghuan Sceo. Behind these words is not just hidden new idea Chinese engineers and real copy BMW x5 in the back of e53.

The first model left the assembly line in 2006 and continues to be produced today. For this period Chinese copy seriously ruffled the nerves of the proud Bavarians. BMW has repeatedly tried to ban such cloning of their car, but failed. The result is the status of an illegal copy.

An interesting fact: the Chinese wanted to sell their car in Germany through the company China Automobile Deutschland GmbH, which greatly angered the Bavarians. Since that time, Shuanghuan Sceo's route to this country has been blocked.

The Chinese car has ambiguous body dimensions. The developers did not make a 100% copy, but introduced "their" ideas. The photo shows non-classical side lines, like the x5, the rear geometry has only a common spoiler.

Connoisseurs with a trained eye will recognize the familiar Mercedes ML hood design. The Chinese clone badge is somewhat reminiscent of the manufacturer SsangYong.

The front optics are completely generated by the minds of Shuanghuan Sceo designers. It is difficult to say that it is copied from another brand, but you will not find an outstanding style in it either. The front grille is also completely custom. In this situation, the Chinese acted wisely in their own way - by repeating the legendary headlights and grille of the BMW x5 car, they would have buried their model alive after several hundred produced copies.

The rear optics were clearly copied from the original. On closer examination, even outright plagiarism in detail did not make the car at least something remarkable. This factor is the reason for the defeat of this brand in many countries.

In the early stages, the Chinese Shuanghuan Sceo offered the following powertrains to choose from:

1. Base gasoline engine, 2.4 liters. But even with such an indicator, he gave out, in best case, total 110 Horse power.
2. "Charged" version of the engine of the same volume. In this version, 230 horses were available to the owner in engine compartment. But these numbers are only marketing ploy. IN real life to force this motor to show all the agility is almost impossible. In terms of the nuances of operation, it was even worse - cars broke down for no apparent reason.
3. Diesel unit, volume 2.8 liters. Power - 115 horsepower. It's far from the same power mechanism to which we are accustomed. There was no talk of any pickups from below and traction. The plentiful appetite of this motor in terms of consumption erased any traces of joy on the faces of the owners.

All engines were made in China. But they were not the development of Chinese specialists - this is a license from Japanese engineers. They are not made in the best way. Today, engine chinese bmw only one - gasoline, 125-horsepower with a volume of 2.4 liters. Has anything changed from previous years? Nothing.

Shuanghuan Sceo is an ordinary frame car, with a stretch called an SUV. It has a classic 5 - speed manual transmission. Available in this version only.

All configurations are equipped with a plug-in all-wheel drive. Front suspension - independent, with double levers. Rear - bridge, spring.

Features and price

The choice of the buyer is provided with several options for complete sets. The top one has the following features:

• climate control;
• airbags;
• electric seat and others.

It cannot be said that today it is possible to surprise the driver with the listed systems. Most of them have become commonplace, without which a car cannot be imagined.

The interior of the Chinese x5 is one big problem. No, there is nothing falling off. The strange thing is that he suspiciously catches the eye, and not with better side. The steering wheel has an unusual shape and size, the seats are noticeably uncomfortable. Many moments in the interior seem corny outdated. We can say that inside, a kind of "Chinese" chaos. The designers, if they were engaged in layout, did not properly understand the process.

Since the Chinese car has not gained popularity in Russia, price policy happy vague and starts at $ 30,000 for a new car. Used copies can be purchased at times cheaper.

Comparison with the original

Shuanghuan Sceo outwardly looks rather ambiguous. The dimensions of the car from some angles look awkward, and the view of the front end is understandable only to the Chinese. The shape and design are reminiscent of the e53 body, but they are far from the Bavarian harmonious appearance.

BMW has a base volume of 3 liters, with a power of 231 hp. In a Chinese clone, the engine at 2.4 liters produces only 110. There can be no talk of any dynamism.

The German original is distinguished by comfortable and confident handling. Shuanghuan Sceo is not able to boast of such indicators.

The audio system of the Chinese car is rather mediocre. It makes no sense to compare it with BMW. Although unpretentious to the music of the owners, it will satisfy.

Analog BMW x6

At one time, a major Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors was absolutely not embarrassed by the fact that their creation - IF Concept, strongly resembles the BMW x6. This is another example of brazen copying legendary brands. But this car remained a concept.

The Chinese auto industry does not stand still, and recently showed the light of a new x6 clone - Bisu T7.

Design and Specifications

It makes no sense to say specific things about this car - just look at the original. The Chinese clone surprisingly accurately adopted the features of the x6 model, albeit with its own “solutions”.

Dimensions are slightly different from BMW. Wheelbase longer, but the width of the machine is less.

The engine is supplied as follows:

• volume 2 liters, with a turbine;
• 197 HP

Diesel models in the Chinese car were not presented.

The gearshift mechanism is equipped automatic transmission 8 speed or 6 speed manual transmission. This is an unusual move for Chinese car industry.

In addition to everything, there is a plug-in all-wheel drive.

Features and price

The front of the car shows its personality. The designers made their own version of the optics and grille. But common features reminiscent of the famous x6.

The rear lights are equipped with LEDs. They also do not share a common design with the original. But the lines and the "cut" roof give out a source of inspiration for Chinese craftsmen.

Interior, by the standards today, quite technologically advanced:

• complete media system;
• 12 inch display;
• electronic instrument panel;
• automatically adjustable seats with ventilation and other technologies.

The price of the model in the basic configuration is $ 20,000.

Comparison with the original

No matter how much the Chinese designers would like to make the car unique, obvious copying is noticeable. Externally, the car looks a little strange - the designers got the effect of futurism, although not entirely clear.

Chinese cars in principle have a strange appearance. In order to disguise copying at least a little, the designers change the dimensions, which is why the car takes on an unusual look.

The engines are far behind the Bavarian model. BMW kicks off the power mark with 306bhp. In their arsenal, the Germans have diesel units, which the Chinese clone does not have.

When comparing the two cars, the difference in interior quality is obvious. Bisu T7, although equipped modern salon, it does not have such an approach to trifles and ergonomics.

Analog Infiniti

luxury Japanese manufacturer Infiniti could not stay away from the attention of the Chinese auto industry. A small company Yema has released its version of the original EX-series - Yema E-Series.

Design and Specifications

Comparing the design of a clone does not make sense. It exactly repeats the appearance of Infiniti. And if in previous models there was at least some hint of individuality, the E-Series completely repeated the look of the original. The only difference is the manufacturer's emblem.

The Chinese car is also not filled with technical indicators. The power unit is represented by an old Toyota engine with a volume of 1.5 liters. The indicators are modest:

• 95hp;
• 130 N/m torque.

The unit is equipped with a 5-speed manual, which is standard for such a motor.

Features and price

The interior of the car is made in Chinese style. It does not have a hint of luxury or functionality, as in Infiniti. But he could satisfy the average buyer.

Some models provided climate control. The car was equipped standard package options.

A Chinese clone was made on the Austin Montego platform, which the company acquired in 2000. And although it has successfully outlived its period, in China they simply don’t throw anything away.

The E-Series remained in concept car status. Its exact price is unknown, but it would not exceed several tens of thousands of dollars.

Comparison with the original

Despite the blatant copying, it is difficult to compare the clone with the EX-series. They share a similar appearance. Otherwise, they are radically different machines.

Yema couldn't afford luxury and road performance so she went her own way. Infiniti in its trim levels has several power units- EX35 and EX50, and an additional package of options.

There is only one power unit in the list of the Chinese car.

Conclusion

The main factor in buying a copied car is the price. It is many times smaller than global brands. Flashing lights and imaginary manufacturability are a wrapper to attract buyers.

Let the Chinese car have low cost, do not forget - it is very far from the quality and reliability of European and other brands.

In 2011, a Chinese car similar to the BMW X6 made quite a splash. It was promised to be presented to the world on April 19 specified year. A week before this date, all automotive world with excitement I was looking for information about the new product and was looking forward to the Shanghai Motor Show. The novelty even managed to get the nickname “Chinese BMW X6” among journalists, its spy photos were posted on the Internet, and a variety of rumors roamed among motorists about the alleged engine compartment stuffing.

Interest was fueled by the fact that the company developed the model Great Wall, which is considered the most successful among Chinese competitors, and its products are almost the most reliable and beloved, both in their homeland and in many countries, including Russia.

A Chinese car similar to the BMW X6 is named IF Concept. Its appearance (then - judging by the photos and reviews automotive specialists) was so reminiscent of the world-famous deutsche mark, which begs the obvious question of plagiarism to the designers of this Chinese miracle. Only, judging by the promises of the manufacturer, the car should have cost an order of magnitude cheaper compared to BMW. What came out of all this, and how did the promising announcements end? But first, a little about the car itself.

Appearance and dimensions

Describing the appearance of the IF Concept, in principle, is a thankless task - just look at picture of BMW X6 to get a fairly complete idea of ​​what Chinese imitation looks like. However, corrosive journalists found out that according to Concept dimensions different from the prototype. In length, it exceeds the original by 15.3 cm, in height - by 15. But the width of the brainchild of Great Wall is 52 mm less than the Bavarian.

The wheelbase of the IF Concept reaches 3,075 millimeters, while BMW company puts a base of 2,933 millimeters on its super popular model. However, all these details general view do not have a strong effect: in most cases, the appearance of a Chinese car, almost exactly, repeats the outlines of the BMW X6.

And what's under the hood?

Just technical filling kept in the strictest confidence by the manufacturer. In open promises, airbags numbered 6, xenon in headlights, LEDs in rear lights, automatic climate control and three zones and access to the interior without a key. In general, all relying bells and whistles

When launching into the series, it was supposed to equip the IF Concept with two types of engine (both gasoline, diesel and were not observed in the plans):

• 2-liter, turbocharged;
• 3-liter, 6-cylinder, V-shaped.

Front-wheel drive was promised in both versions, the box is exclusively a 6-speed automatic. For Chinese cars, such indicators can be considered simply magnificent: most often they even put weak engines on crossovers.

Results

All this is good or bad, but the Chinese idea to surpass one famous German mark, obviously, has remained in the recent past. In the future, things somehow went wrong, and the Chinese car, similar to the BMW X6, did not go into the series.

shanghai auto show flashed huge variety more interesting versions other manufacturers: electric Emgrand EC7 EV from Geely Nissan's Compact Sport Concept (a sporty yet budget hatchback), Subaru's XV Concept urban SUV dubbed the crossover of the future, space A-Class proposed by Mercedes.

Journalists argued and dispersed, auto experts did not treat the model with due attention ... And the Chinese themselves, apparently, according to the results of the Shanghai Motor Show, began to guess that the practice of copying other people's ideas had ceased to justify itself. And the outlines famous models will give the machines neither originality, nor, moreover, workmanship.

Still, it is necessary to produce different from the known forms that can interest a potential buyer. And in 2014, Great Wall rehabilitated itself by offering the world its own idea - haval coupe concept 2015. There is nothing borrowed in the outlines of the model, although some generalized tendencies are visible.

In general, we can say that it is also close to the BMW X6 (but not in terms of external similar contours), since Pierre Leclerc participated in its development, who just proposed the design of the famous Bavarian.

It's no secret that the Chinese are very good at copying a variety of things. And if earlier everything was limited to clothes, electronics and household appliances, then recently Chinese cars began to fall into our field of vision, which have a lot of similarities with the world's bestsellers from the automotive industry. By the way, accusing the Chinese of plagiarism is still not very correct, because due to their mentality, they have a different view of copying, different from ours. If they manage to copy something, they consider that they have reached a certain level of skill, and now they are no worse than the manufacturer of the original model.

Not so long ago, photos of the brainchild of the Chinese auto industry of the Shuanghuan Sceo crossover began to appear on the Internet, which at first glance is very similar to the BMW X5 in the E53 body. But this is only at first glance, Sceo is not a 100% twin of the X5.

1. These two cars have only a similar silhouette, the Chinese did not completely copy the Bavarian car, this is evidenced by the differently drawn side lines of the body, and the rear of the Chinese car, which only has a spoiler in common with the X5.
2. Shuanghuan Sceo has body parts, borrowed from other cars: so the hood is very reminiscent of the Mersedes ML, and the logo is similar to the SsangYong badge.
3. The technological component has little in common with the German, Shuanghuan Sceo is a typical Chinese car with units made in China, albeit under license from colleagues from Japan.

Technical features

With regards to design features, then X5 and Sceo have even less in common. Shuanghuan Sceo is a classic frame SUV with all-wheel drive. The front suspension of the car is independent on double wishbones, the rear dependent spring.

The car has only one engine - a four-cylinder 125-horsepower gasoline unit volume of 2.4 liters, produced under license from Mitsubishi. Naturally, this car is not designed for high-speed jerks from traffic lights. And who will do this on a two-ton frame SUV? The Shuanghuan Sceo is built for quiet trail riding and off-road combat.

With regards to the gearbox, only one option is also available - a five-speed mechanics, which does not cause any complaints, the gears turn on clearly and smoothly.

Unfortunately, not all vehicles have downshift, but the system of connected all-wheel drive everyone has. Although, I must say, in order to move through mud and sand, a plug-in rear axle. A big move suspension and its softness will provide comfort when moving on any rough terrain.

car interior

The creators of Shuanghuan Sceo failed to create an interior like a premium car. And to a large extent, the materials used influenced this: genuine leather seat upholstery does not look natural, cheap plastic gives itself away, the audio system is very mediocre. Although we must pay tribute to the designers, the interior is designed really well, just a little underdeveloped. At least in Sceo you won't find centimeter gaps in the panel or disgusting squeaky plastic.

Nevertheless, the Chinese developers managed to create a good reliable car. It cannot be said that it is authentic, but you will be respected on the road, because at first glance Shuanghuan Sceo really looks like a donor in the face of the BMW X5.

The price of the car also plays an important role. In the maximum configuration Sceo will cost around 33 thousand dollars. For this money, of course, you can buy an X5, but it will not be new at all and far from the fact that it has a clean history and no twisted mileage. And the maintenance of a Chinese car will be incomparably cheaper, because it uses only reliable, time-tested engineering solutions, which may be a little outdated, but this does not affect their operation and service life in any way.

Chinese manufacturers produce a variety of cars - both in quality and in their appearance. It's no secret that some models of the Chinese auto industry are able to compete with flagships. famous brands. The undeniable advantage of these cars is the low price with a relatively good quality. But the so-called “clones” of models of world brands are especially popular today. One of these is a car with an unsound name: Shuanghuan Sceo, which has become a copy German BMW x5.

This model was launched in 2006. During this time, she was awarded a variety of expert reviews. But, obviously, she managed to achieve such publicity not because of the outstanding technical properties or unsurpassed appearance: they talk a lot about it only because it is an “analogue” of the BMW flagship. By the way, the Bavarian concern has repeatedly tried to contribute to the introduction of a ban on sales of the Chinese model, but this has not brought results.

Despite the fact that the model officially received the “status” of an illegal copy, it continues to be produced in China and to this day delight car owners from all over the world. But, in reality, not everything is so smooth. Shuanghuan Sceo has whole line significant shortcomings that confuse many potential buyers, even despite the low price category for its class.

Shuanghuan Sceo – appearance features of the Chinese BMW X5

Visually, the Chinese car of this model is very similar to the "format" of the appearance of the BMW X5. At first glance, it may seem that they have more similarities than differences. But it is not so. Just the same distinctive features of these cars allow us to judge the presence of significant shortcomings in the Chinese Shuanghuan Sceo.

First of all, it is worth noting that the Chinese “clone” of BMW has unusual body dimensions and a very strange interior in terms of technical parameters. And from the body parts that make Shuanghuan Sceo as different as possible from german auto, is the presence of atypically shaped headlights and a completely different type of radiator grille. Considered as a whole, the Chinese model has the following features:

• Shuanghuan Sceo has obvious problems with the interior. Despite the fact that its external parameters are relatively adequate, the technical characteristics are completely primitivism. Not every car owner will be comfortable in such a vehicle.
• Door handles do not fit into the overall exterior of the car. They are endowed poor quality, even by "Chinese" standards.
• In appearance, the rear optics are almost identical to the BMW X5, but the front one has significant differences. Some experts even talk about their absurdity.
• On the side, the Chinese model also resembles the predecessor of the Bavarian flagship, the X3.
• Model not responding modern requirements ergonomics. Many items are outdated.

And in order to evaluate the features of the driver's zone, it is not necessary to take a car for a test drive. Just look at the detailed photos of the salon. In particular, the car is equipped with a strange steering wheel and extremely uncomfortable seats. All the shortcomings are visible to the naked eye, and already, in themselves, are a kind of anti-advertising of the Chinese “clone” of BMW.

These and many other shortcomings did not become for foreign buyers a significant obstacle to the acquisition of a Chinese model, because in contrast to them there is a low price that cannot be compared with the price of a car of a German concern.

On secondary market Shuanghuan Sceo 2006-2007 release can be purchased for only 400-450 thousand rubles. Now this car is sold in many countries of the world - however, with varying degrees of success. But there is an official ban on the import of the model into Germany.

Shuanghuan Sceo - technical features: are there any similarities with the BMW X5?

The unfulfilled expectation of many car owners is the fact that Chinese "clones" usually inherit only the appearance of world-famous flagships, while the filling remains "Chinese". Shuanghuan Sceo is no exception in this regard: from the BMW X5 - it has only external parameters. And its technical features are as follows:

• Several vehicle options are offered. The maximum of them is endowed with good functions that fully meet the requirements of modern motorists - climate control, cruise control, reliable system brake force distribution, 4 airbags, power seats and more.
• The car is equipped with an in-line 4-cylinder Mitsubishi engine, not very modern.
• Engine capacity - 2.4 liters (for BMW - 3 liters), power - 110 hp. (BMW has 231 hp). Of course, the difference between auto basic configurations is very significant.
• Many owners complain about excessive fuel consumption on diesel models;
• Those who are accustomed to the comfortable driving of a reliable car are unlikely to "taste" the Shuanghuan Sceo operation features.

Despite imperfection technical parameters Chinese model, the car managed to gain its popularity on overseas market. Most wanted uses the basic equipment of the car, equipped with engines licensed by Mitsubishi. The materials used, although not of the highest quality, but the assembly, in general, meets all the current requirements.

What is the result?

Shuanghuan Sceo has a variety of significant shortcomings, but, nevertheless, this does not prevent the model from being produced for the tenth year in a row and being sold very successfully in many countries of the world. In terms of quality, it is far from its prototype - Bavarian BMW x5. But the appearance, along with the price, are the parameters that just attract potential buyers of a modern Chinese SUV.

New Chinese crossovers up to 1,000,000 rubles are presented by the stylish, modern and at the same time affordable Hanteng X5 model from the young company Hanteng Autos, which is under control. In our review, the new inexpensive Chinese crossover of 2017-2018, the Hangteng X5, is a photo, price and equipment, technical specifications of the novelty of the Chinese market. The new Hanteng X5 is offered in China with a pair of 1.5-liter gasoline engines (atmospheric 112 hp and turbocharged 156 hp) with a very rich equipment for price from 59,800 to 106,800 yuan (approximately 530-944 thousand rubles).

The new Hanteng X5 has become a great addition to the young Chinese brand crossover.

I would like to note right away that the compact crossover Hunteng X5 is built on a simple budget platform ( rear suspension with an archaic beam on torsion bars) and is offered exclusively with front-wheel drive. A crossover shared a trolley with a new product from Hanteng Autos, the X5 model, and acted as a platform donor for the larger Hanteng X7. We also want to add that the Hanteng novelties are positioned by the manufacturer as luxury versions of Zotye models with a more stylish appearance, better interior trim materials and a rich set of modern equipment.

It is possible that in 2018 Jiangxi Hanteng Automobile Corporation (Hanteng Autos) will try to enter the Russian market with a couple of its crossovers. At least the leadership of the new Chinese automaker announced such intentions.

New body exterior design Chinese crossover The Hanteng X5 is made in the corporate style of the new brand, if, of course, this is the collective image borrowed from many modern SUVs. However, the Hanteng X5 compact crossover has its own “face” and is not a reduced copy of the older Hanteng X7 model.

The front end is attractive, organic and stylish. Stylish and original headlights with trendy pattern of LED daytime running lights are available. running lights(a pair of half rings in each headlight), a compact trapezoidal false radiator grille with a chrome frame and two horizontal bars, a large but neat bumper with a large lower air intake and stylish foglights located in trendy sections and accentuated by chrome boomerangs.

Side body of Chinese compact crossover demonstrates a full set of modern trends in automotive fashion: moderately inflated front and rear fenders, swirling cutouts wheel arches, charismatic edge at the level door handles, organic stamping on the bottom of the doors, a domed roof falling to a coma with a floating rear pillar, a neat feed.

Rear end the body is also not devoid of style and attractiveness, as they say, everything is in its place, and at the same time it is pleasant to look at the crossover from behind. Tidy and compact LED marker lights with 3D graphics, large door luggage compartment with compact glass, a stylish bumper made almost entirely of scratch-resistant black unpainted plastic, complemented by original fog lamp sections.

Despite the fact that we have a pseudo-crossover with front-wheel drive and modest ground clearance, the car body on the bottom is generously protected by plastic lining (the lower part front bumper, wheel arch edges, sills, door panels and the entire rear bumper).

• External dimensions The body of the 2017-2018 Hanteng X5 is 4501mm long, 1820mm wide, 1648mm high, with a 2600mm wheelbase and 165mm ground clearance.
• Front wheel track - 1560 mm, track rear wheels- 1558 mm.
• Weight of the car in running order depending on the used engine, gearbox and availability additional equipment is 1381-1497 kg.
• The fuel tank is designed for 48 liters of fuel.
• For the crossover, only 16-17 inch alloys are offered. wheel disks with tires 205/65 R16 and 215/55 R17.

The five-seat interior of the new car makes a good impression, even taking into account the hard, tactilely unpleasant plastic present in some places and some flaws in the assembly. The interior is roomy and allows you to comfortably accommodate both the driver and front passenger, and three sitting in the second row. However, in the rear of the cabin, especially for people with height above average, there will be problems with placement - the ceiling of the roof falling to the stern literally presses on the head (a fee for a stylish and dynamic crossover body profile).

The photo shows the salon itself rich equipment Hanteng X5 with 1.5 Turbo engine and CVT: climate control, natural leather seat and door cards, electric driver's seat, heated front and rear seats, electric parking brake, 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and BAS, ASR and ESP, front and rear parking sensors, system keyless entry with engine start/stop button, tire pressure sensors, panoramic all-round view, factory anti-theft system with alarm, rear view camera, panoramic glass roof with hatch.

Also available is a multifunction steering wheel with leather trim, digital panel instrumentation, cruise control, advanced multimedia system with color 9" touch screen(navigation, Bluetooth), 6-speaker audio system, smartphone wireless charging pad, xenon headlights head light with LED DRL, LED taillights, rear-view mirrors with electric adjustment, heating and automatic folding function, power windows on all doors.

Separately, we want to note the presence of a mass electronic systems safety features: rear-view mirror blind-spot monitoring system, lane departure warning system, hill start assistant and automatic parking attendant.

Initial basic configurations Hanteng X5 is not equipped as richly as the top-end equipment. Seat upholstery in fabric or faux leather, 2 frontal airbags, ABS with EBD, central locking with remote control, a simple instrument panel with a monochrome screen on-board computer, audio system with 4 speakers (radio, AUX, USB), air conditioning, halogen lamps in the headlights, power windows and rear-view mirrors.

Specifications Hanteng X5 2017-2018. At the heart of the new Chinese crossover is a budget front-wheel drive platform with a front fully independent suspension(McPherson strut) and rear semi-independent suspension (torsion beam), all-round disc brakes, electric power steering.

For the novelty, two four-cylinder gasoline engines are offered.

• The initial (model TLE4G15) 1.5-liter atmospheric (112 hp 143 Nm) is paired with a 5 manual transmission.
• A more powerful (model TLE4G15T) 1.5-liter turbocharged (156 hp 205 Nm) works in tandem with a CVT variator.