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Many motorists, who have been waiting for the failure of the Russian car market in 2022, are now approaching a situation where they have to accept reality and
Fans of the products of the Celestial Empire automotive industry have long and irrevocably convinced that both the Chinese cars already present and those coming to market soon are no worse than, for example, German competitors. But for the car owner, accustomed to the obligatory “German notes” in the nature of his vehicles, the forced acquaintance with the “Chinese” usually becomes the opening of a “window” to a completely different automotive reality.
With the appearance of the “Chinese” it is easiest. In the process of choosing a car, it is already trusted and does not cause a shock. But with ergonomics there will be “misunderstandings”. At least in the beginning. If you are accustomed to the laconic and balanced arrangement of everything in the VW cabin or to the style inherent in Mercedes, the interior of a typical “Chinese” will certainly annoy at first with a whole list of small defects.
One of the acquaintances of the author of these lines, who recently moved from a Mercedes-Benz E-class to a Chinese crossover, said about the interior of his new thing: “somehow everything is wrong here .” It’s quite possible to live with the unusual arrangement of some buttons, it’s been verified. Worse one more.
For example, that in many machines of the Middle Kingdom, the activation or setting of everyday options is sometimes “buried” in really uncomfortable “corners” of the multimedia menu. And in some Chinese models, as can sometimes be seen in everyday use, the steering column adjustment range is designed for the Chinese. Or Europeans with shortened limbs. Insufficient reach of the steering column prevents a person taller than 180 cm from sitting properly and comfortably behind the wheel. Relax and get used to it.
Most German cars, even the emphatically comfortable Mercedes-Benz, steer very well, allowing the driver to feel the car well through the clear feedback between the wheels and the steering wheel. And for Chinese car manufacturers, the comfort of the driver and passengers is mainly about the nuances of the driver. Therefore, do not be surprised if the newly minted owner of a Chinese passenger car tells you that he “has no steering wheel” … And you probably guessed it, assuming that until recently he drove some kind of VW, BMW or Opel.
The irrepressible urge of modern Chinese carmakers to cram as much electronics into their cars as possible often goes sideways to their owners over time. Take it for granted if some comfortable option is suddenly turned off in your “Chinese” or some sensor or drive is turned off. The innovativeness of design solutions, multiplied by the Chinese urge to save where possible, sometimes gives a completely predictable and unpleasant result.
No less surprise for the owner of a modern “Chinese” in Russia can be problems with repairs. These machines have not yet been very studied and mastered by the masters of Russian gas stations – because of their “youth”. Therefore, even an insignificant electrical repair may require a visit to the “official”. And not the fact that he will be able to solve the problem quickly.
Due to the rapid development of the new Chinese car market in Russia, we have a noticeable shortage of some spare parts for it. Distributors of Chinese brands are in no hurry to create their own full-fledged warehouses of auto parts on our territory. And therefore, in warranty cases and during repairs after an accident in the workshop of an official dealer of a Chinese car brand, car owners sometimes have to get by for months without their own car, waiting for the necessary spare part to arrive from China.
Fans of the products of the Celestial Empire automotive industry have long and irrevocably convinced that both the Chinese cars already present and those coming to market soon are no worse than, for example, German competitors. But for the car owner, accustomed to the obligatory “German notes” in the nature of his vehicles, the forced acquaintance with the “Chinese” usually becomes the opening of a “window” to a completely different automotive reality.
With the appearance of the “Chinese” it is easiest. In the process of choosing a car, it is already trusted and does not cause a shock. But with ergonomics there will be “misunderstandings”. At least in the beginning. If you are accustomed to the laconic and balanced arrangement of everything in the VW cabin or to the style inherent in Mercedes, the interior of a typical “Chinese” will certainly annoy at first with a whole list of small defects.
One of the acquaintances of the author of these lines, who recently moved from a Mercedes-Benz E-class to a Chinese crossover, said about the interior of his new thing: “somehow everything is wrong here .” It’s quite possible to live with the unusual arrangement of some buttons, it’s been verified. Worse one more.
For example, that in many machines of the Middle Kingdom, the activation or setting of everyday options is sometimes “buried” in really uncomfortable “corners” of the multimedia menu. And in some Chinese models, as can sometimes be seen in everyday use, the steering column adjustment range is designed for the Chinese. Or Europeans with shortened limbs. Insufficient reach of the steering column prevents a person taller than 180 cm from sitting properly and comfortably behind the wheel. Relax and get used to it.
Most German cars, even the emphatically comfortable Mercedes-Benz, steer very well, allowing the driver to feel the car well through the clear feedback between the wheels and the steering wheel. And for Chinese car manufacturers, the comfort of the driver and passengers is mainly about the nuances of the driver. Therefore, do not be surprised if the newly minted owner of a Chinese passenger car tells you that he “has no steering wheel” … And you probably guessed it, assuming that until recently he drove some kind of VW, BMW or Opel.
The irrepressible urge of modern Chinese carmakers to cram as much electronics into their cars as possible often goes sideways to their owners over time. Take it for granted if some comfortable option is suddenly turned off in your “Chinese” or some sensor or drive is turned off. The innovativeness of design solutions, multiplied by the Chinese urge to save where possible, sometimes gives a completely predictable and unpleasant result.
No less surprise for the owner of a modern “Chinese” in Russia can be problems with repairs. These machines have not yet been very studied and mastered by the masters of Russian gas stations – because of their “youth”. Therefore, even an insignificant electrical repair may require a visit to the “official”. And not the fact that he will be able to solve the problem quickly.
Due to the rapid development of the new Chinese car market in Russia, we have a noticeable shortage of some spare parts for it. Distributors of Chinese brands are in no hurry to create their own full-fledged warehouses of auto parts on our territory. And therefore, in warranty cases and during repairs after an accident in the workshop of an official dealer of a Chinese car brand, car owners sometimes have to get by for months without their own car, waiting for the necessary spare part to arrive from China.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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