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 rating of TOP10 most successful Chinese cars mobile clones.
BYD F0
The car, 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 has been 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 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 the 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. Experts predict a good future for the MINI Cooper clone 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 Chinese manufacturer Shuanghuan, protesting against the sale in his native Germany of a clone of his popular crossover. Judiciary Munich decided to satisfy the lawsuit 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 have taken "wedding limousines" too. 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 a new SUV called the T6. The new car, judging by the scanned brochures, will look like 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 platform of the S6 crossover and will be equipped with a two-liter Mitsubishi four-cylinder gasoline engine. It is expected that in China the novelty will compete with one of the best sellers of the local market - the Great Wall Hover car, and its cost will be about 100,000 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.
Cloning known technical structures common to many developing economies. This is what the British, French and Russians used to do. But the Chinese have become real virtuosos in cloning.
Zotye not Porsche
For example, if some son of a peasant who has risen in the rice trade needs a fashionable Porsche Macan, then it is not necessary to pay money to the Germans for the delivery of an expensive toy. It is enough to wander over to visit Zotye and take a closer look at the Zotye SR9 crossover. In its outlines, the car strongly resembles a Porsche. And so much so that managers from Stuttgart threatened to sue. True, the similarity in appearance is not broadcast on technical part which reassured the Germans. If under the hood of a real Macan there are turbocharged 4-cylinder units that develop more than 250 hp, then the Chinese “copy” has a flimsy 1.5-liter unit with a turbine that raises power to 162 hp. The top versions are equipped with a 2.0 Turbo gasoline engine (190 hp 250 Nm). The gearbox is an old 5-speed, mechanical, and instead of an 8-band automatic, a variator copied from the Japanese works here. Drive, unfortunately, only the front.
Zinoro from Bavaria
If BMW connoisseurs want a harsh Chinese fake, then you can contact Zinoro and take a look at the 1E electric crossover. The car almost completely repeats the work of Bavarian artists and repeats the aesthetics of a premium interior in great detail. Under the hood, he has an electromechanical installation developed by Brilliance specialists. The cruising range exceeds 150 km, and the engine power approaches 170 hp. It must be said that Zinoro specialists copied the Bavarian “one” for a reason. The car was built under license and is regarded by the Bavarians as an experiment, useful for the European market. On old model Asian carsharing and methods of renting electric cars in big cities will be worked out.
Shuanghuan SCEO
But there are people in China who like to use Western designs without permission. For example, Shuanghuan built a SCEO SUV a decade ago that strongly resembles the first-generation BMW X5. The resemblance is especially noticeable from the sides and from the stern. Since the Chinese adopted developments for a hopelessly outdated model, the Bavarians did not want to be bound by the courts. But Shuanghuan engineers tried to improve the model so much that it turned from an SUV into a frame SUV. Based on the platform from old Toyota acquired under license 15 years ago. Under the hood is a licensed 2.3-liter engine from Mitsubishi, developing 125 hp, and with it a 5-speed manual. In general, despite the sparkling appearance, a two-ton car accelerates to “hundreds” in 16 seconds at best, and barely reaches a maximum speed of 150 km / h. According to the stories of the owners, on the track the frame unit rushes around no worse than the spring "bread truck".
Kawei K1
American popular models did not escape ruthless copying. For example, Kawei was inspired by the famous Ford F150 in the production of the K1 pickup truck. The car looks just as masculine and graceful. However, under the hood, she still has the same story. Instead of 6-liter "monsters" with a capacity of 450 hp, the car is equipped with a gasoline "four", which develops 143 hp. There is an even weaker turbodiesel armed with 107 hp. gearbox 5-speed. True, there is a razdatka and a plug-in all-wheel drive.
JAC S5
The Chinese can be inspired not only by European and American models, but also the products of the nearest neighbors. For example, engineers from the Middle Kingdom looked at the Hyundai ix35 more than once when they built their JAC S5 crossover. Moreover, borrowings are noticeable not only outside, but also inside. Here is the same winged design with a lot of bold finds. And under the hood there is a technique similar in characteristics to the Korean one - 136-horsepower 2.0-liter and 178-horsepower petrol “fours”. For some time, the car was sold in Russia, but due to low demand, dealers transferred work to pre-order, and the price is pegged to the dollar.
Chery Sweet
The most famous Chinese clone in our country is Chery Sweet. The car completely repeats the old one Daewoo Matiz produced in Uzbekistan. The only difference is the hood, which in the Chinese version is awarded with an ajar “smile”. The car was armed with small 3-cylinder units with a volume of 0.8 liters and a power of 52 hp. For a long time, the Uzbek and Chinese companies discussed the copyright for this model. But the Daewoo Corporation, which entered General Motors, smoothed over the growing scandal with partnership programs with Chery. Now the car is sold in a new body called QQ.
Lifan Smily
One more car worth mentioning - Lifan Smily, which is not a clone, but for some reason is perceived as such in our country due to its similarity to Mini Cooper. Rather, it is an imitation of the English style. The car turned out not to be a clone, but a friendly caricature on a given retro theme. The front and rear overhangs of the Lifan Smily are larger, the interior is smaller, and borrowings can be called two-tone coloring, chrome elements, and white sports stripes on the hood. Under the hood, Lifan Smily has a 1.3 liter engine with a capacity of 93 hp and a 5-speed mechanical box. Front drive.
BAIC Qishi
China is full of models that were popular in Europe and the US twenty years ago. Until recently, they sold a Volkswagen Santana, an Audi 100 (herring) under a local brand, as well as a copy of the iconic Jeep Grand Cherokee of the end of the last century. The car is called BAIC Qishi in China and has an almost identical design to the American. The car was built under the supervision of the Chrysler corporation, which is why all copyrights to the car are respected. True, according to tradition, the engines of the Asian Jeep are not as strong as those of its progenitor. Only 4-cylinder units of 2.0 and 2.2 liters with a capacity of 122 and 141 hp are installed on BAIC Qishi. The transmission is rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and the gearbox is only mechanical.
DongFeng Warrior
Another clone is working in the Chinese army - DongFeng Warrior, born in the midst of illegal love DongFeng to American SUVs. The car almost completely copies the dimensions and layout of the famous Hummer H1. The brutal American has the engine in the middle, and the crew sits in its corners, like gentlemen at the card table. Such an arrangement technical filling makes it possible to achieve ideal weight distribution and good permeability. The Chinese borrowed the layout and almost completely repeated the body panels. Very reliable V8 diesel engines are placed under the hood, developing about 200 hp. These engines are capable of running on very low quality fuel and have good maintainability. If necessary, they can even be filled with a mixture of fuel oil with gasoline. The car is sold in both military and civilian versions. Last year, DongFeng Warrior was shown at the Moscow Motor Show. It is being tested in small batches in the Belarusian army.
Chinese copies famous and popular cars- the topic is fertile so much that you can release collections of new products from local designers literally every month. They, tirelessly, diligently put the lamps under the glass and circle, circle the alluring outlines of European and not only creations of the automotive industry. Well, if you put aside the sarcasm, then the Chinese business culture itself literally cultivates the appearance of such machines.
Root of good and evil
I will not reveal secrets to anyone, recalling that the Chinese are generally warm towards everything European. It comes to the ridiculous - in the 2000s, working as a “white man” was a very real and effective way to earn money, and even today this practice, although it has slowed down, has not come to naught. As for business, Chinese law is very tolerant of borrowing successful solutions, and winning legal arguments over unlicensed copying in Chinese territory is not as easy a task as it seems. In such "hothouse" conditions Chinese companies feel quite calm, and samples of any technology that is very similar to something made abroad have no problems with sales and distribution - at least until they go beyond the home market.
Yes, at the same time, the question of real prestige does not go anywhere: it is considered truly status to own only a real iPhone, Rolex and Mercedes. But for those who want to look the same for less money, there is always a good deal. The irony here is that “non-original” products can sometimes be almost indistinguishable from the sample (remember, for example, Landwind X7), they can look a little worse, or they can even be created in conditions license agreements and partnerships. Of course, there are also examples of equal cooperation and joint work- recent conceptual crossover, and, as well as serial from Geely, confirmation of this. But we will turn our attention to the "classics of the genre", what we all love so much - portions of cars drawn "according to familiar patterns", whose sales in China have started or should start this year.
In our selection, we will go from smallest to largest - from small cars to large equipment. The first representative of this hit parade is not a car at all, but an electric car. True, he successfully mimics a car, moreover, Japanese - when viewed from the front, it is easy to recognize Toyota iQ in it. The true name also contains a capital Q : Chery eQ 1 was introduced last year, and plans for its release on the road have not been shelved. By the way, such a recognizable appearance has non-Asian roots: Canadian James Hope is in charge of the Chery design department.
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In fact, the eQ 1 has slightly outgrown the Toyota compact, growing up to 3,200 millimeters in length. Main question for each electric car - the power reserve - Chery has decided quite adequately: this battery-powered box is able to cover 180 km on a single charge, and the process of this very charging does not exceed 6 hours, and with the function fast charging it can be reduced to one and a half hours.
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The rear of the car no longer looks as recognizable as the front, but the interior shines with an exaggerated understanding of the “tablet on the front” concept, which is loved, for example, in Mercedes. Well, one of the most strengths of this pseudo-iQ is its price: the base cost of 155,900 yuan through government subsidies can be lowered to 49,800, which at the current exchange rate is 405,000 rubles, and the most expensive of the available performances will cost 486,000 rubles.
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In the photo: Chery eQ1 (photo: www.autohome.com.cn)
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In the photo: Chery eQ1 (photo: www.autohome.com.cn)
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In the photo: Chery eQ1 (photo: www.autohome.com.cn)
If you put this small car against the light and try to guess the model by the outlines of 3/4 front, most will confidently say that this is Chevrolet Spark, now sold under our name. However, it is worth deploying it to the 3/4 position at the rear, as the same majority will be puzzled by the hump at the stern. And the thing is that this compact hatchback from JAC is positioned as ... a crossover!
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Yes, it doesn’t even have a body kit made of unpainted black plastic, which in our market is just the way to turn into a crossover even something that you never thought about leaving the asphalt in your life. However, the spare wheel hanging on the fifth door, although it does not promise any off-road capabilities, looks very nasty ... that is, bold. Does not make any promises and the technical component of this S 2 mini.
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The hatchback, which has not grown to 4 meters in length (it is 3,775 mm), has 180 mm of clearance under the bottom, 1,300 cubic centimeters under the hood, 99 horsepower under the valve cover and five mechanical gears under the right hand. With such an arsenal, perhaps, only short overhangs can be considered the only truly off-road attribute. But S 2 mini boasts a very pleasant interior, a large screen of a multimedia system on the top of the front panel and rich Chinese equipment (even such nice little things as tire pressure sensors are announced). All this splendor with a hump on the trunk lid also costs from 324,000 rubles at the current exchange rate, without going into the most expensive version above the price level of 462,000 rubles.
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In the photo: JAC S2 mini (photo: www.autohome.com.cn)
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In the photo: JAC S2 mini (photo: www.autohome.com.cn)
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In the photo: JAC S2 mini (photo: www.autohome.com.cn)
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In the photo: JAC S2 mini (photo: www.autohome.com.cn)
The "younger brother" of this crossover, written off from the Audi Q 3, has been sold on the home market for more than a year. The SR 9 itself, strictly speaking, is also not the hottest novelty, but this does not negate the similarity with the Porsche Macan, and in April the manufacturer reminded of itself with a special version of the model aimed at a female audience.
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| In the photo: Zotye SR9 (photo: auto.sina.com.cn) and Porsche Macan | |
The original version (not Macan, but SR 9, of course) does not think about sports, since it is equipped with a two-liter turbo engine with 190 hp. and 250 Nm of torque. It is paired with either a five-speed “mechanics” or a six-band “automatic”, and, it should be noted, with double clutch. But the list of top-end equipment, if not comparable with the German one, at least looks very decent: there is not only a multimedia system with a 9-inch screen and a parking assistant, but also lane keeping systems, blind spot monitoring and all-round visibility. Moreover, the Chinese, striving for luxury, will have to pay 1,234,000 rubles in their national currency for all this splendor, and the basic version, which, however, is not without the main thing - a provocative appearance, costs 800 thousand at all.
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And yes - about the pink special version of the SR 9. Contrary to expectations, it is nothing extraordinary: a top performance, complemented by a pink body color and pink accents in the interior, multiplied by a limited edition of 50 copies. It is proposed to pay 1,380,000 rubles for this - in fact, when purchasing a shocking car, you can overpay 150 thousand for the sake of greater attention.
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Who did not have time, he was late - this is how Vladimir Kuzmin sings, and the designers from Zotye echo him. Be careful: while you are taking your concept car to exhibitions, its production can be established without you. This is exactly what happened with the Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE.
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| In the photo: Zotye Damy X7 (photo: www.autohome.com.cn) and Volkswagen Cross Coupé GTE Concept | |
The production of Zotye Damy X7 started last year, and now it already has not only a physical embodiment, but also a very clear price. The Chinese themselves do not hide their admiration for the concept from Volkswagen, and proudly (read - a slight cynicism) note that "German style" is felt in their car. The crossover really turned out well and foldable, both outside and inside.
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In the photo: Volkswagen Cross Coupé GTE Concept "2015
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In the photo: The interior of the Volkswagen Cross Coupé GTE Concept "2015
Even the engine fits quite neatly into this concept: one can easily imagine that the Germans would put a 1.8-liter turbo unit with 177 hp in their Cross Coupe GTE. The only disappointment of the debut is the lack of an automated transmission: at the start of sales, only a five-speed “mechanics” will be available. However, you don’t have to be too far-sighted to look at the previous car in our selection and believe in the promises of the Chinese to release a crossover with a two-liter turbo engine and a dual-clutch automatic before the end of the year.
And one more thing: we can only guess what price Volkswagen would set by releasing its concept on the roads, but we already know exactly how much the Chinese valued their creation. Basic version X 7 costs 853,000 rubles in yuan, and the most luxurious execution only slightly exceeded one million, stopping at around 1,065,000 rubles at the current exchange rate. How to live with the knowledge that the Chinese are already driving german car the future at the price of the Duster is now unclear.
Let's digress a little from the crossovers so beloved by everyone - especially since we have a lot of interesting things ahead of us off-road equipment. Now let's take a look at this Ford S-Max.
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| In the photo: Lifan Xuanlang (photo: www.autohome.com.cn) and Ford S-Max | |
For those who took their word for it, let's clarify: this Ford knowingly has the inscription "Lifan" in full width tailgate. This is Lifan Xuanlang in person, the latest minivan from a Chinese manufacturer. He did not reach the “source” by only 7.5 centimeters in length, but this is absolutely unimportant: it did not affect the proportions, even more so on the appearance, and in terms of the level of equipment Lifan and “himself with a mustache”.
Given that there is nothing to say about the exterior design, it is worth noting the quite harmonious interior. Waving aside a couple of tomatoes, I’ll say that it doesn’t even look Chinese - except that the steering wheel “surrenders” everyone with a clear inconsistency with the general style and the chrome-plated instrument wells are too clumsy. But here, according to the latest fashion, there is a huge “tablet”, and a front panel with designer layers, and seats with decorative embossed stitching on leatherette of a noble brown color - in general, everything so that the owner understands that it was not in vain that he paid as much as 106,800 yuan. That is, 870,000 rubles.
Yes, yes, the most expensive version of this Lifan costs just that much, and the Standard package is completely available for 570 thousand. But any self-respecting Chinese should pick up the money. Firstly, in order to be able to get not only the base 1.8-liter engine and manual transmission, but also to choose between a two-liter "aspirated" and a one and a half liter turbo engine with exactly the same output of 141 hp, and also to articulate the selected supercharged engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Well, and secondly, in order not to save on equipment and get not only the notorious noble leatherette, but also panoramic roof, and a multimedia complex with Apple CarPlay support, and much more. And by the way: for the choice between a six-seat version with a double rear seat next to individual seats and a seven-seat version with a regular “sofa”, you won’t have to pay extra yuan.
Okay, China, what else will you surprise us with? This Toyota Hilux of the past generation? What? Are you saying it has more Mitsubishi L 200 than Toyota? Maybe you should go get some air.
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Meanwhile, Changfeng Leopard CT7 is unknown to our exclamations of bewilderment: it exists, and it has no problems with either self-identification or self-realization. With all the necessary attributes of a modern pickup truck, such as a standard and extended cab, rear and all-wheel drive, gasoline and diesel engines, and even mechanical and automatic transmission, it will definitely not go unnoticed by Chinese farmers, fishermen and hunters. By the way, from Mitsubishi here is a 2.4-liter gasoline engine. And from Hilux - nothing. If you know what I mean.
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Pictured: Changfeng Leopard CT7 (Photo: www.autohome.com.cn)
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Pictured: Changfeng Leopard CT7 (Photo: www.autohome.com.cn)
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In the photo: Mitsubishi L200 interior "2015–present
This same engine, along with automatic transmission, is, however, not yet available: at the start of sales, only a 1.9-liter diesel engine is offered, producing 136 hp. and 300 Nm of torque and aggregated with a five-speed "mechanics". But everything else - here it is, already at dealers. The starting price of such a pickup truck with rear wheel drive- 733,000 rubles at the current exchange rate, and an all-wheel drive version with "mechanics" costs 977,000. With the release of other trim levels, the price fork will also expand: base price gasoline "short" rear-wheel drive CT 7 will cost 651,000 rubles, and an all-wheel drive diesel engine with an "automatic" will cost 1,140,000.
Kawei K150 / Kawei K1
Better than Toyota Hilux can only be Ford F-150, but preferably Raptor. What China? You say you have this good too?
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| Pictured: Kawei K1 (photo: www.autohome.com.cn) and Ford F-150 | |
Oddly enough (or vice versa, not at all strange), yes: Kawei Auto has two models in stock with the same appearance, which from a hundred meters can hardly be distinguished from the western conqueror of the prairie. Detail lovers can look for differences in the equipment of the Kawei K 1 and K 150, but we better look at the main thing. The main thing here, of course, will be the appearance and price.
True, this “everything-everything-everything” will not be included automatic transmission gears, and the diesel will produce only 110 hp. (but with a torque of 280 Nm), but it will be a real colossus 5.5 meters long and with a body measuring 1.8 by 1.6 meters. It will not be able to conquer the autobahns, since the maximum speed is a humiliating 130 km / h. But five hefty men can easily fit into it, and at least half a ton of cargo can be thrown into the back. And all this will be able to leave the road thanks to a clearance of 220 mm. In general, think for yourself, decide for yourself, would you like to have it.
Moving away from passenger vehicles towards commercial ones, we ran into the classics of the minibus genre - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Classic. At least that's what JAC is trying to convince us of. In fact, this Sprinter is not a “sprinter” at all, but a very “sunbeam”.
Yes, no matter what you do, the Chinese will have their own vision of what you have created. The popular minibus could not be left without attention - the concept is very good. However, could it be believed that by copying this concept can be made ... better?
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No, we will not vouch for the quality and resource, for finishing materials and, what's good, for passive safety. However, the undoubted advantage against the background of the good old Sprinter with the good old OM 646 diesel engine is that the JAC Sunray has a choice of as many as three engines, and on both types of fuel. The most logical choice seems to be a 2.7-liter turbodiesel engine that produces 153 hp. and 355 Nm of torque, while more economical “exploiters” may prefer a smaller 1.9-liter unit with 139 hp. and 310 Nm. However, those who do not like diesel have no alternative to Mercedes, but JAC offers a two-liter for a minibus petrol turbo engine for 190 "horses".
Pictured: JAC Sunray Van ‘2012–present
With the choice of gearbox, there is no democracy here: all three engines are equipped with a six-speed “mechanics”. But the logical options for the wheelbase and roof height are in place: you can choose a “low shorty” by 5,050 x 2,080 x 2,370 mm, or you can choose a “tall big man” with dimensions of 5,990 x 2,098 x 2,645 mm. Well, or any intermediate option. Yes, and the price range is just as great: a short, low version with a gasoline engine costs 944,000 rubles, and the highest, longest and richest diesel version with leather seats will cost 1,637,000. The truth, as always, is somewhere in the middle.
This year's highlight for the XB630T is the 2.0-litre turbocharged Mitsubishi engine 4G 63 S4T - talking about 4G 63 itself would be redundant. IN Chinese SUV it produces 190 hp. and 250 Nm, henceforth making up a pair of the previously available 2.7-liter petrol engine with 150 hp. and a three-liter 140-horsepower diesel engine.
In addition to the engine, the BAIC XB630T has a six-speed manual transmission, two axles, front springs, rear springs, air conditioning and a radio. Perhaps some more words to describe this soldier are unnecessary. Oh yes, civilian version can be purchased for 1,060,000 - 1,470,000 rubles. Live with it.
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
The car, which visually practically does not differ from the legendary Japanese 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 Corporation introduced its QQ compact hatchback 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:
- technique and quality 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:
- clone changed a bit appearance 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 failed 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 fakes European cars they just don't have a 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 its own personality and characteristics. Only such features can make it really popular.
20.11.2014Since 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, would you refuse, for example, to purchase the same legendary Rolls-Royce at an affordable price, jump over country bumps on a Toyota SUV, and learn to drive on a “crazy stool” Daewoo type 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 great inferior famous brand, being represented by two modifications with turbocharged gasoline engines: a 1.5-liter, 170 hp, 251 Nm torque, and a 2-liter, with 190 hp. and 280 Nm. The transmission is represented by a robotic DCT box with 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 have considered two models that are clones 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 interiors 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, control exchange rate stability 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, it is impossible not to mention the clone of such a well-known model as the Volkswagen Tuareg - the 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 famous brands such as Jeep. Grand Cherokee(rear lights), Land Rover Freelander (radiator grill).
Much attention is paid to safety. Like any modern car, Yema T70 is equipped with ABS + EBD, 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 was 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 do not copy bad models. 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 the Jeep Grand Cherokee (the front part was especially successful) and launched it into a 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
