Chinese cars mobiles differ from other foreign cars by their low price, but numerous negative feedback cast doubt on their quality. So the question is: is it worth buying chinese car” is relevant for many. To answer it, it is necessary to compare Chinese cars and their competitors in several of the most important parameters in order to objectively evaluate which ones are better.
The most important machine parameters
Here is a list of the most important parameters any machine:
Engine and chassis reliability
American, German or Japanese cars, which were produced in the 70–80s of the last century, were distinguished by a huge motor resource, regardless of model or brand. They easily overcame the milestone of half a million kilometers without repair, even when operating in Russia. However, those days are over and, motors modern foreign cars budget classes hardly overcome the bar of 300 thousand kilometers. More than half of the engines break down before they reach 200 thousand kilometers. This also applies to cars made in Russia, few of them will overcome the milestone of 300 thousand kilometers without a major engine repair, regardless of brand or model. Against their background, cars from the Middle Kingdom look pretty good.
The average motor resource of most Chinese is 300 thousand kilometers and at least two-thirds of the cars overcome this milestone. After all, the Chinese went along a proven path - they took the most reliable or popular motor of past years and, on its basis, produced their own units. Such power plants cannot boast of impressive fuel consumption and torque figures, but retain best qualities its predecessors - reliability and unpretentiousness, which is one of the most important factors in Russia.
Because of this, it is not uncommon for a situation where only the badges on the radiator grill help to distinguish a Chinese car from an old European or American car.
The same situation with undercarriage. The Chinese use the best practices of other manufacturers, which allow you to make a decent inexpensive suspension. Naturally, chassis premium cars will always be better than a cheap Chinese car, but the suspension will do its job of providing a more or less smooth movement. Thanks to the simplification of the suspension, compared to more expensive cars, the chassis becomes more reliable, which is important in Russian conditions. And the cost of spare parts that are sold in Russia by various stores on Chinese stamps cars are noticeably lower than for European or American cars,
Steering and braking efficiency
For this setting Chinese cars of any brand are not much inferior to market leaders in their price segment which can be bought in Russia. Therefore inexpensive Lifan Solano will be able to compete in this parameter only with other Chinese or domestic Priora and Grant. Steering the same Renault Sandero, Kia Rio or Nissan Almera a little, but more efficient: 
cars more clearly obey the steering wheel, better hold the road. However, the differences are so small that they appear only during abrupt dangerous maneuvers. More expensive Chinese cars, the price of which in Russia starts from a million rubles, in terms of steering efficiency and brake control sometimes they are in no way inferior to business-class cars from leading manufacturers.
Body strength
Chinese cars are not much inferior to any other in this parameter. After all, even the leading automakers stopped producing "eternal" galvanized bodies, because because of them, the service life of cars often reached 20 years without the slightest hint of corrosion. In the 21st century, only some representatives of the “business” and “premium” classes can boast of a fully galvanized body. Reliable car with a galvanized body lasts a very long time, which reduces sales of new cars. Chinese manufacturers adhere to the same concept, so their cars with a galvanized body are very rare. If the seller assures you that the car you are going to buy has a galvanized body, ask to confirm this with documents. They should have the inscription "full galvanized". If there is no such inscription, but the seller points to some incomprehensible icons, most likely, only welds and some body parts are treated with zinc. 
Power and speed
Budget Chinese cars are equipped with low-power engines, due to which fuel consumption is somewhat less than that of competitors. In addition, driving style greatly affects fuel consumption, so it also happens that in the hands of a skilled, neat driver, a powerful car consumes less fuel than a small city car driven by a driving school graduate. Therefore, when correct driving Chinese cars are not much inferior to any foreign cars of the same class. If you need the most fast car, then among Chinese cars you will find numerous clones of famous sports coupes. In terms of quality, they will be much inferior to the original, but they will cost 2-3 times cheaper and you will have to buy them not in Russia, but abroad.
Interior and cabin ergonomics
The Chinese auto industry has developed by copying the best European, Japanese and american cars, therefore, in most cases, the ergonomics of the cabin, even in budget cars is located high level. Whatever car you choose, all the devices in it are conveniently located, accessible and functional. However, the interior leaves much to be desired, but other economy class cars also suffer from this. The same favorite by many residents Russian Renault Sandero and Kia Rio in the basic trimmed with cheap plastic and inexpensive fabric. 
Breakdown statistics
To collect such statistics, you need to carefully read the various forums of Chinese car owners, where their users share their experience in operating their cars. Most common cause breakdowns of such machines - poor quality wiring contacts, in this respect, Chinese cars are inferior in reliability not only to foreign cars, but even to cars made in Russia. The statistics of breakdowns of other units is at the level of AVTOVAZ products, because one car can without serious damage run over two hundred thousand kilometers, and the other will break after 50-100 thousand. Moreover, this situation is sometimes typical not only for the Chinese or Russian cars, but also for cars of reputable European or Japanese manufacturers.
Whether to buy a Chinese car
Now you can independently answer the question - is it worth buying a Chinese car? If you need inexpensive car and don't bother you possible breakdowns, then the Chinese car - a good choice. After all, they use Chinese computers all over the world, which are cheaper than American, Japanese or European ones. Moreover, a new car, even a Chinese one, is more reliable than any old foreign car.
Today I will tell you whether it is worth buying a Chinese car, is it profitable or not, what are the pros and cons, and you will also get answers to other interesting questions concerning the Chinese auto industry.
When Chinese cars first appeared on the roads, I looked at them with skepticism and with a fair amount of contempt. There were two reasons for this attitude. Firstly, the stereotypical attitude towards almost all Chinese goods worked. And, it should be noted, it was quite fair, because one can make jokes about the quality of Chinese goods.
Secondly, most of these cars looked too budget. Well, what if they met on the street Chinese SUVs, in the cockpit of which pot-bellied and cheeky owners of a petty-bourgeois appearance proudly sat, then they were not perceived otherwise as a fake.
However, time passed, and there were more and more products of the Chinese automobile industry on the streets of our cities: Cherry, Great Wall, Geely, BYD, FAW. And the look of these cars became more and more solid. And it is already difficult to say at first glance: a Chinese car or a European one, just some new brand.
I began to think about the validity of my judgments, based only on visual observation and information from the category of "one grandmother said." Then I spoke to some owners, parts dealers, garage workers and, of course, the all-knowing Google. And here's what I found out.
Advantages of the "Chinese"
The young Chinese auto industry literally broke into the world market, offering a buyer with an average and slightly less income, iron horses in such a configuration that they, the buyers, could not even think of before.
Agree, it is very tempting to buy a car, basic equipment which includes air conditioning, power windows, ABS and often even an airbag for the driver, and even for the front passenger too. So I put the first "plus" for the package.
The second in a row, but not the least "plus" Chinese cars get for their cost. The middle class sedan with the above equipment gives a huge head start in price European cars of the same class still only in their basic "stuffing", not to mention the maximum. This strong argument, which works in favor of the "Chinese" not only in our market, but also in Europe.
The third time I "plus", oddly enough, for the quality. Yes, yes, Chinese cars are not at all the same as Chinese irons or sneakers. Although, their sneakers are also quite suitable. In terms of quality, the auto industry of the Celestial Empire, of course, cannot be compared with well-known French, German, American brands, but it leaves the dearly painful VAZ far behind.
Yes, initially in the cabin of the “Chinese” the plastic was cheap with a characteristic smell that was difficult to interrupt with anything, and the fit of the panels was bad, and the gaps between the body parts were frightening with their width. However, over time, these shortcomings almost completely disappeared, and in addition, the paint stopped peeling (it happened) and the body got a good anti-corrosion coating.
It is also important that guarantee period Chinese cars roll back with virtually no breakdowns. Especially if the owner himself to his iron horse treats like a beloved wife on a honeymoon. And even after the warranty expires, Chinese owners become customers of the service station no more often than others. And who now buys a car for life? Bought, skated a few years - sold.
The fourth "plus" can be put for the appearance. Although many "experts", especially sofa ones, wrinkle their noses, calling Chinese designers plagiarists. Yes, the external outlines of most models resemble their Korean, and sometimes American counterparts.
But you must admit that in our time to come up with something fundamentally new is almost impossible. Yes, and they are only copied individual elements body. And sometimes you can see some mix. That is, when something was taken from one brand, and something from another.
The fifth "plus" can be given for the convenience in the cabin. Salons of these cars can not be called close. And more expensive models can compete with spaciousness even with the "Americans". I got the impression that our eastern neighbors initially aimed at ambitious Europeans who love big cars.
A few words about the shortcomings
Since every medal has two sides, it is impossible not to say about the “minuses”. So, the first and main "minus" that motorists talk about is the low resource of the car. But here I want to ask a question: what did you want for that kind of money? And besides, as I said, now few people buy one car for life.
The second "minus" is more significant and it concerns spare parts. The problem is what to get original spare parts on a recently appeared model is difficult and expensive. You have to order directly from China. A Chinese fake Chinese spare parts… Well, you understand me, right? True, for those brands that have already taken root with us (Chery, Geely), buying the right part is no more difficult than for any other car.
And the "third" minus is that it is quite difficult to sell a used "Chinese". Especially considering the initial low price for a brand new copy.
Thus, a simple calculation shows that it is still possible to buy a Chinese car. Either way, four wheels are better than two legs.
author: Andrey Abin, for the site
Purchases in foreign online stores are now increasingly being transformed into "purchases in Chinese online stores." Especially considering free shipping, which is invariably offered by sellers from the Middle Kingdom and exchange rate fluctuations recent years, which practically deprived many of our compatriots of the opportunity to buy goods of famous brands. Given this shift in emphasis, it makes sense to philosophize on a topic that will certainly be relevant, namely: What should not be bought in Chinese online stores?"After all, Chinese online stores, and even more so trading platforms (where buyers and sellers simply meet) have their own specifics. The fact is that goods sold in the United States and European Union countries are controlled by a mass of various authorities and are regulated by an equally impressive number of different norms and legislative In China, as well as in other countries of Southeast Asia, liberalism in this regard, as you understand, is much more.And here the task for the buyer is to decide what to buy and what is better to bypass.
Of course, someone will notice that the same goods from China are sold in our market, without any online shopping. This is absolutely true. But if you, seeing the goods "live", can at least form an approximate opinion about its quality, then with a remote purchase such control is almost impossible. Especially considering the fact that all products without exception are supplied with photographs or pictures as if taken from glossy magazines. And if well-known Chinese online stores, such as, for example, are themselves sellers of goods and, therefore, at the very least, but control what they actually offer, then trading platforms where sellers and buyers simply meet are not able to do this.
An exception may be only branded stores and well-known sellers on Aliexpress, such as Philips, ARDI, Redmont, VICHY Laboratories. In fairness, it should be said that more and more of them are now appearing on Aliexpress.
Men's, women's, children's shoes. If at the very least they learned how to sew clothes in China, then things are still tight with shoes. Here the situation is similar to the one that was in the USSR, where rockets and moon rovers were launched, but it was impossible to sew normal shoes. This is not to say that there are no more or less decent shoes here. Of course have. But it costs far from a penny, and secondly, the luck factor when buying plays a significant role. Therefore, you can only buy something based on the numerous good reviews about the product and the reputation of the seller (if we are talking about Aliexpress). Focusing on high-profile brands is pointless, you can get " socone" instead of " Saucony" or " reebak".
It is amazing that well-known brands that have long and massively transferred their production to Asian countries produce excellent shoes that do not cause any complaints. So think it might be better to overpay a little and go to 6pm.com, Sierratradingpost.com, Amazon.com, ask the price at BHFO, which now offers international shipping. There are many brands that can be purchased relatively inexpensively, especially at auctions. Offhand, you can call: coach, Cole Haan, Frye, Timberland, La Canadienne, Merrell, Teva, Clarks.
Sunglasses with plastic lenses- the question here is not quality, but health. Or rather, its safety. I have nothing against points for the dollar. But the fact is that everything is the most ordinary plastic with dark coating. Ever wondered why we squint in bright light? And this is a protective reflex developed by billions of years of evolution. Protects the retina from ultraviolet rays. Glass blocks ultraviolet light, plastic does not. It turns out that you "turn off" the protective reflex with dark lenses and expose your eyes to the sun. And the shape of some lenses still perfectly focuses the sun's rays. Of course, you can get a noticeable burn only by looking at the sun for a while. But light burns that cause only a little discomfort can be obtained every time. This will affect vision in a few years, not in the best way, however. It is especially pleasing when parents put such glasses on their children. But it is not important. After all, you saved! You can throw away others next season buy.
And every time they repeat: "Look at the eclipse only through dark glass!", plastic bottle beer is not good! And still a lot of clients at the optometrist later. Pay attention, even if the lenses are plastic, there should be a UV-Protection mark. But to believe it or not is your responsibility. The guide to sunglasses has links to stores where good glasses can be bought quite inexpensively. In particular, note that many well-known sellers on ebay.com consider it a sign of good taste to constantly "throw" interesting items up for auction, motivating potential buyers to come back to them again and again.
Crockery and cutlery- anything that comes into contact with food products, and even with high temperatures should be checked - rechecked. This product may well be made in China, there are no problems with this, but the manufacturer must clearly not be the "Dragon's Way" artel, but a brand that can be trusted. Let it be inexpensive. The question is by no means idle. It is not known what will happen to the same pan over the years, and what will get into the food that you fry in it. Metal salts tend to accumulate in the body for years. Therefore, it is better to give preference to, for example, WMF, goods of this brand can be bought relatively inexpensively on ebay.de, with delivery to any German.
Food- I buy a maximum of tea, and even then from good sellers. Everything else is from the evil one. Even if the product is of normal quality, it is not a fact that it is tailored for the European stomach. And then explain what you poisoned. Therefore, for groceries, it is still on the American, and in other stores. There, a fly will not fly by without control and you can buy fearlessly.
Cosmetics and perfumery- if you buy, then with the utmost care and only those goods where the quantity good reviews goes beyond all possible limits. Probably no need to explain why? Are you allergic or burnt? Yes, neither Clinique nor Chanel is sold on Aliexpress or in other Chinese stores. The exception is perhaps the most famous online store, which is an authorized dealer of dozens of well-known trademarks.
Electrical appliances in direct contact with food- the same story as with dishes, pots and cutlery. An electric kettle, a grill, a toaster are bought not for a year or two. What will happen to him in five or ten years? How will a teapot from a proud but unknown brand begin to “enrich” the water that is boiled in it? It seems to me that it makes sense to overpay a bit for the most inexpensive Braun or Philips (the latter can be purchased at the official Ali store).
Children's hygiene items, children's toys for the little ones- are engaged in the production of these goods largest companies(or their subsidiaries) with years of experience, such as Munchkin, Philips AVENT, Baby Einstein, Fisher-Price. All materials must be as safe as possible, and toys checked to the smallest detail. When buying an unknown toy, you do not know what it is made of. What kind of plastic, what kind of paint?
Products for adults- on the same Aliexpress there is a huge selection and judging by the number of reviews, this is becoming increasingly popular. Of course, not everyone has the opportunity to buy goods in well-known American sex shops, such as, for example, especially given the delivery. And of course, for the sake of your own and not only health and safety, it is better to give preference to trusted companies with high quality control, but such goods are quite expensive. Therefore, if you buy in China, then you should approach the purchase as carefully as possible. Read and re-read reviews, do not buy cheap goods from obscure sellers.
Please note that in the "condoms" category on Aliexpress there are products "very similar" to products of well-known brands. Of course, it's best to avoid them.
penny things- in most cases, junk, which is immediately sent, if not to the trash, then to the box for sure. If you have not passed this stage: "Purchase out of curiosity", then you are welcome, of course.
Alternative medicine, sports nutrition- this goodness, in particular, is enough for Aliexpress, and you can find it in various categories. Various extracts of roots, fruits, some fees, teas, mummy resin (shilajit), fermented black garlic, goji berries, etc. As you understand, all this does not have any usefulness / safety certificates and you buy it at your own peril and risk.
It so happened that we all associate the phrase "made in China" or "made in China" with cheapness, poor quality and short service life. Who is to blame for this, you can talk for a long time. And everyone has their own opinion on this matter ... But the fact remains, and nothing can be done about it ...
A similar situation was observed several years ago, when Koreans came to “our” market. You all remember with what distrust everyone treated Samsung, how this electronics manufacturer really survived in the European market. But, as they say, if you suffer for a long time ... Today, the products of this company are a great success and enjoy unheard of popularity. TVs, smartphones and Appliances from Samsung can boast decent quality and high performance, which gives them the right to compete with such giants of the "digital market" as Apple, SONY, Panasonic, etc. I could talk about the "Koreans" from Samsung for a long time, but we have an automotive site and the topic of today's Articles are not about that.
Why did I write all this, you ask? In addition, the opinion about the manufacturer may change over time, and what once caused everyone to smirk, today can cause envy and respect. Roughly the same is happening with the Chinese manufacturer, which is doing everything to "grab" the European market, both "digital" and automotive. There are skeptics who stubbornly do not believe in the future of the "Chinese" and prophesy every new creation from the Middle Kingdom - collapse and anti-popularity. However, there are those who believed that the Chinese auto industry has the right to "life" and bought one of the many models presented in our country. And, by the way, I didn’t regret it, there are a lot of positive reviews on the Internet, as well as stories about the experience of operating a car “made in China”.
So Is it worth it or not to buy a car from China? Do we save money by buying cheap Chinese cars, or is the savings still imaginary? We will talk about this and much more in our today's article. Go…!
Returning to the Koreans ... Among them, by the way, there are also automakers (KIA and Hyundai), which at first there was no confidence in. However, over time, buyers have confirmed the fact that a big name does not always play a major role in the issue of quality, convenience and reliability. Today, they are confidently competing with the Germans, who are gradually losing their positions due to cheaper and more affordable Korean cars. But will the Chinese "brothers" be able to repeat the "Korean" success? Many are convinced that it is not, but it is already a matter of time, we, of course, will not guess on the coffee grounds.
I propose to move on to the list of reasons why many motorists buy Chinese cars.
1 . Of course, the first and most important argument - affordable price with pretty good quality. We all know what the cost of goods is, and also what the Chinese work force is very cheap, which is why the vast majority largest manufacturers digital technology produce their products in China.
2 . Decent build quality and attractive appearance. In this matter, the Chinese brethren are quite pedantic. Cars, indeed, are not badly assembled for the money that they ask for their cars. Although there is also back side medals." As a rule, everything "Chinese" has the same drawback - fragility. It should be noted that cheapness is achieved not only by the fact that labor is not expensive, Chinese automakers have learned to disguise "g @ # but" as "candy" quite successfully. Using cheap materials, as well as various substitutes, they manage to reduce the cost of their cars, and "buy" the buyer with the beauty and style of their cars. However, miracles do not happen, and after a couple of years, as in an old fairy tale - a carriage - into a pumpkin, a lackey - into a rat ... Cheap plastic begins to crack, creak, smell bad in the sun. Body and engine parts, due to their cheapness, cannot withstand loads and simply fall apart into pieces. Russian roads. There are whole legends about the bodies of Chinese cars: some say that they are from unknown alloys that can neither be soldered nor welded; others say that they are made of plastic and cardboard at all ... Of course, these are only rumors, but, as you know, there is no smoke without fire. And if you look at a couple of crash tests or photos of Chinese cars after an accident, then any desire to buy them completely disappears, even for very ridiculous money.
However, not everything is so bad and it is not worth, as they say, “one size fits all” ... There are those who can boast of both quality and safety. For example, the Chinese recently introduced a very successful premium sedan called Qoros 3 Sedan, which not only looks no worse than the Germans, but also managed to get 5 stars in a crash test.
Crash test Qoros 3 Sedan on Euro NCAP video (WORTH 4 STAR RESULT!):
Crash testChery AmuletON EURO NCAP VIDEO (NO CHANCE TO SURVIVE!):
As for appearance, 8 out of 10 Chinese cars are refurbished copies of some legendary car that is very popular. Well, what can I say? There is such a thing, but here's how to look ... To say that this is very bad, but it seems to be not, you buy, for example, a copy at a price 5 times cheaper, isn't that great?
Or Rolls-Royce Phantom only Chinese made, which will also have a more pleasant price tag. Yes, this is a copy and her driving performance far from the original, but still there are those who do not care about it, and they are quite willing to pay for such Chinese copies no matter what.
Moreover, in modern automotive manufacturing So many things have already been invented that to invent something revolutionary and attractive, while not “missing” with the design, is a rather difficult and risky step. Not surprisingly, the Chinese are not considering this option. Well, think for yourself, they created something of their own, to their taste, so to speak, put the car into production, but picky spoiled Europeans did not like it. What to do then? How to get money back? And hiring a world-famous designer is expensive, and it’s not a fact that the “bet” will play. There are many cases when eminent auto designers created custom-made, unremarkable images of cars that were criticized by all and sundry. 
Summing up
Of course, Chinese cars have the right to life, and the Chinese auto industry has room to grow and develop. Buying automobile Chinese manufacturer , you should, first of all, pay attention not to the build quality or external resemblance to one or another eminent "brother", but to safety, because human life is the most precious thing to be valued. By the way, about safety, the Emgrand 7 sedan received from Euro NCAP 4 stars out of a possible 5 for safety, so progress does not stand still and Chinese cars are developing steadily.
The second point is the build quality, maintainability and the cost of the repair itself. When buying Chinese cars, we doom ourselves, roughly speaking, to some or other trials related to service problems, the search for spare parts and workshops ready to take on the repair of your Chinese car. If, for example, spare parts for or are available almost everywhere, both new and used, then finding spare parts for your “Chinese horse” will be much more difficult. There are many reasons - the main ones: the lack of popularity of Chinese cars, as well as problems associated with delivery.
And the last. If among the time-tested automakers and car models you could not find suitable option for one reason or another, and seriously think buy a Chinese car, find out as much as possible about it before making a purchase. Read reviews, talk to owners, learn about weak points this car, see the results of crash tests, and also find out how things are going with the service. If the information received suits you, then go for a test drive and get ready to close the deal. I hope it will be successful and you will never regret your choice.
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The attitude to Chinese cars as cheap and low-quality means of transportation is gradually becoming a thing of the past. If back in 2010 everyone was skeptical about such brands as Chery or Great-Wall, now they are considered quite good cars.
From year to year, the Chinese are trying to make their products better and better.
Of course, one cannot ignore the overall economic situation in the automotive market: the demand for expensive cars has decreased, while the economy class, on the contrary, has increased its popularity. But one should not deny the merits of the Chinese themselves. Over the past 5 years, their auto industry has stepped far forward with dead center copying competitors and careless attitude to assembly and equipment.
Chinese car as a workhorse
Vehicles from the Middle Kingdom are associated with just such a formulation. Trying to convince the adherents of this theory is useless - for them, the Chinese will remain consumer goods. However, you should not compare the current Chinese sneakers with cars. If the quality of the former leaves much to be desired, then the cars have become much better in all respects. Accusations of Chinese designers of plagiarism are completely subjective.
Nobody used to consider Chinese cars as everyday family car Or a car for long trips.
If you look at many European and Japanese concerns, you can see the similarity in many ways. And it’s quite difficult to come up with something completely new and unique in such a diverse market. Of course, at the beginning of their journey, Chinese automakers timidly copied the style of Europeans or Americans, and their own attempts to create a design became a failure. Because of this, the cars belonged entirely to the workhorse class.
Misleading opinion about quality
The aforementioned sneaker comparison is more than apt. Most modern people also refer to Chinese cars. But many modern Chinese brands(Brilliance, Chery, Geely) came close to the level of their Korean competitors. At the same time, the cost of the Chinese remains the lowest in the entire automotive market. Of course, the purchase of such a car cannot be called savings, since the owner will not receive much benefit in price (especially under today's economic conditions).
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Chinese automakers have their own representative offices in Russia, official dealers, service stations and so on - is this not an indicator of growth as a manufacturer? The modern Chinese market is able to offer a car of almost any class: from an urban small car to premium sedan or crossover. If the cost of the machines themselves is not much lower than the Koreans, then the price tag for Maintenance much more profitable.
To confirm all the laudatory words below are examples of several cars in different classes and price categories. After that, the results will be summed up and a list of all the obvious pros and cons of Chinese-made cars will be compiled.
Of course, the Chinese are different for the Chinese, but for established brands in the domestic market, the availability and variety of spare parts is impressive.
Choosing a budget Chinese sedan
This class is the most common and rich in choice of segments. Chinese market. An example of curious models would be following machines: FAW V5, Chery M11 Geely GC6, Brilliance H230. The table shows specifications each.
As can be seen from the table, the characteristics of the cars are almost the same. Geely GC6 costs a little less, but this is offset by the poverty of the configurations - apart from power windows, one can hardly hope for anything. FAW is quite successful in mastering the market cars. The first was the V5 sedan.
All 4 cars are four-door city sedans. They are perfect for daily business trips around the city and weekends for a small family. All the necessary functions, such as air conditioning and heated seats, are installed in the form additional options. If you purchase all the proposed functions, the cost of each car will not exceed 520 thousand rubles.
As for the design, all three models look quite decent. Unless the FAW company, apparently, does not yet have enough experience in the development of passenger cars - their sedan looks completely nondescript. Chery and Geely are in approximately the same position: both brands are quite popular and both models look like a solid four.
Geely is quite popular and its models look like a solid four.
We should also talk about Brilliance H230. This company is located Russian market not so long ago. For relatively little money, you can buy a H230 sedan with an unusual design. Appearance few will like it, but the car will stand out against the background of the general gray mass Chinese competitors. H230 is very similar to modern Korean cars both externally and internally.
Premium class from China
Brilliance looks more attractive in this class than the rest. Model Brilliance H530 is a full-fledged business sedan. If we compare the cost, then the acquisition of Brilliance looks very profitable: the initial price for a car is 560 thousand rubles. Maximum equipment will cost about 650 thousand. It is hardly possible to find a business class sedan of European or Japanese made for less money.
It is hardly possible to find a European or Japanese-made business class sedan for less money.
Another business class is Chery Arizzo 7. It costs more than its competitor: the initial price is 680 thousand. Maximum - 720 thousand rubles. This model is transitional from the usual business class to luxury. Both cars look no worse than their competitors with millions of price tags.
Choosing a Chinese crossover
Of course, the most popular manufacturer of crossovers and jeeps is Great-Wall. In their model range you can find both cheap city crossovers worth 500 thousand rubles, and more expensive jeeps, whose price tag starts from 1 million.
Buying Great-Wall, you can not worry about service or lack of spare parts.
Pros and cons of buying Chinese cars
Summing up, we can say that all the above examples are prominent representatives Chinese segment automotive market. The list of advantages and disadvantages is based on them.
Chinese automakers continue to conquer the Russian market.
Advantages:
- Large selection of models for every taste and for any purpose;
- The cost is lower than its competitors;
- Options are quite decent for their money;
- Availability of spare parts for repairs;
- Complete service maintenance from official dealers at low prices.
Flaws:
- Poverty in the choice of engines - the Chinese still "refuse" to drive normally;
- Often, impressions rich equipment spoils the build quality;
- If the buyer is interested in the breed of the car, its history and Hi-tech, and the price fades into the background - it is better to abandon the idea of acquisition;
- Selling a used Chinese at a normal price is quite difficult, since there are a lot of similar cars on the used market. The purchase of a used car from the Middle Kingdom also does not make sense: it will not be much cheaper than a new one, but with an exhausted driving limit without breakdowns and constant visits to service stations.
Finally, it is worth saying that before buying any car, you need to think 100 times and weigh all the options. Chinese dealers are happy to offer the buyer a test drive, during which you can get acquainted with the car. Also, it is advisable to contact the owners of Chinese cars and ask them about all the nuances of operation, and only then make your choice. If it is not possible to communicate live, you can do it on forums on the Internet - car owners willingly share their experience on various forums and thematic sites.
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