Why you can’t buy the cheapest Chinese cars
- July 20, 2023
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Now there are quite a few “Chinese” in the used car market. They attract with a very friendly price, and the equipment of such copies is richer than
Now there are quite a few “Chinese” in the used car market. They attract with a very friendly price, and the equipment of such copies is richer than that of our brands. Buyers of some used cars, however, are in for a bitter disappointment. Why, explains the portal “AvtoVzglyad”.
It must be admitted that now many cars made in China are of high quality and technologically not inferior to competitors from Europe or Japan. But that wasn’t always the case. Many companies entered the Russian market with products of not the best quality. And such vehicles can still be found in the car markets. We’ve rounded up a few “Asians” that are best avoided.
Let’s start with the Lifan X60 crossover. In many ways it is copied from the second generation Toyota RAV4. However, repetition with a simultaneous reduction in the cost of some technical solutions did not lead to anything good. The body of almost all specimens is very rusty. And the 1.8-liter engine (128 hp), “licked” from the Toyota unit, suffers from an oil burner. So do not rejoice at the price tag of 600,000 rubles. To think about the SUV, you need to invest the same amount.
For Vortex Tingo FL, they ask a little less – from 500,000 rubles. Recall that the model was assembled at the TagAZ plant in Taganrog. This is a complete copy of Chery Tiggo.
He has the same problem with corrosion. “Rust” can appear on the hood, sills, rear wheel arches, tailgate and around the door handles. That’s almost everywhere. Extremely unreliable and manual transmission. Knocking noise when shifting gears is a common thing. And at high mileage, cases of destruction of the transmission differential are even known.
The restyled Chery Tiggo FL has exactly the same shortcomings. Until 2022, the “Chinese” was sold for 300,000 rubles. Now they are already asking for 600,000. This is a big failure. The main danger in all three of these machines is not even in the technology, but in the fact that rust gradually destroys the power structure of the body. Therefore, in an accident, the frame simply cannot withstand, and the car folds into an accordion.
Here we let a stingy man rip on Chery Amulet. These sedans can still be seen on the roads today. Do not even think about paying 100,000 rubles for a four-door. A new car in 2007 failed a crash test by a respected magazine. The threshold simply collapsed, the doorway shrank by half a meter, and the mannequin’s head hit the front panel with force. What can we say about used ones with a tired body, which are still on sale. Well, there’s no point in remembering “kids” like Chery QQ and M11. Fortunately, there are few left. We think the Chinese have already forgotten about this experience. And you don’t have to go back to it.
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It must be admitted that now many cars made in China are of high quality and technologically not inferior to competitors from Europe or Japan. But that wasn’t always the case. Many companies entered the Russian market with products of not the best quality. And such vehicles can still be found in the car markets. We’ve rounded up a few “Asians” that are best avoided.
Let’s start with the Lifan X60 crossover. In many ways it is copied from the second generation Toyota RAV4. However, repetition with a simultaneous reduction in the cost of some technical solutions did not lead to anything good. The body of almost all specimens is very rusty. And the 1.8-liter engine (128 hp), “licked” from the Toyota unit, suffers from an oil burner. So do not rejoice at the price tag of 600,000 rubles. To think about the SUV, you need to invest the same amount.
For Vortex Tingo FL, they ask a little less – from 500,000 rubles. Recall that the model was assembled at the TagAZ plant in Taganrog. This is a complete copy of Chery Tiggo.
He has the same problem with corrosion. “Rust” can appear on the hood, sills, rear wheel arches, tailgate and around the door handles. That’s almost everywhere. Extremely unreliable and manual transmission. Knocking noise when shifting gears is a common thing. And at high mileage, cases of destruction of the transmission differential are even known.
The restyled Chery Tiggo FL has exactly the same shortcomings. Until 2022, the “Chinese” was sold for 300,000 rubles. Now they are already asking for 600,000. This is a big failure. The main danger in all three of these machines is not even in the technology, but in the fact that rust gradually destroys the power structure of the body. Therefore, in an accident, the frame simply cannot withstand, and the car folds into an accordion.
Here we let a stingy man rip on Chery Amulet. These sedans can still be seen on the roads today. Do not even think about paying 100,000 rubles for a four-door. A new car in 2007 failed a crash test by a respected magazine. The threshold simply collapsed, the doorway shrank by half a meter, and the mannequin’s head hit the front panel with force. What can we say about used copies with a tired body, which are still on sale. Well, there’s no point in remembering “kids” like Chery QQ and M11. Fortunately, there are few left. We think that the Chinese have already forgotten about this experience. And you don’t have to go back to it.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
