It's no secret that the Chinese are very good at copying a variety of things. And if earlier everything was limited to clothes, electronics and household appliances, then recently Chinese cars began to fall into our field of vision, which have a lot of similarities with the world's bestsellers from the automotive industry. By the way, accusing the Chinese of plagiarism is still not very correct, because, due to their mentality, they have a different view of copying, different from ours. If they manage to copy something, they consider that they have reached a certain level of skill, and now they are no worse than the manufacturer of the original model.
Not so long ago, photos of the brainchild began to appear on the Internet Chinese car proma crossover Shuanghuan Sceo, which at first glance is very similar to the BMW X5 in the back of the E53. But this is only at first glance, Sceo is not a 100% twin of the X5.
- These two cars have only a similar silhouette, the Chinese did not completely copy the Bavarian car, this is evidenced by the differently drawn side lines of the body, and the rear of the Chinese car, which only has a spoiler in common with the X5.
- Shuanghuan Sceo has body parts borrowed from other cars: so the hood is very reminiscent of the Mersedes ML, and the logo is similar to the SsangYong badge.
- The technological component has little in common with the German, Shuanghuan Sceo is typical chinese car with units made in China, albeit under license from colleagues from Japan.
Technical features
With regards to design features, then X5 and Sceo have even less in common. Shuanghuan Sceo is a classic frame SUV with all-wheel drive. The front suspension of the car is independent on double wishbones, rear dependent spring.
The car has only one engine - a four-cylinder 125-horsepower gasoline unit volume of 2.4 liters, produced under license from Mitsubishi. Naturally, this car is not designed for high-speed jerks from traffic lights. And who will do this on a two-ton frame SUV? The Shuanghuan Sceo is built for quiet trail riding and off-road combat.
With regards to the gearbox, only one option is also available - a five-speed mechanics, which does not cause any complaints, the gears turn on clearly and smoothly.
Unfortunately, not all vehicles have downshift, but the system of connected all-wheel drive everyone has. Although, I must say, in order to move through mud and sand, a plug-in rear axle. BUT big move suspension and its softness will provide comfort when moving on any rough terrain.
car interior
The creators of Shuanghuan Sceo failed to create an interior like a premium car. And to a large extent, the materials used influenced this: genuine leather seat upholstery does not look natural, cheap plastic gives itself away, the audio system is very mediocre. Although we must pay tribute to the designers, the interior is designed really well, just a little underdeveloped. At least in Sceo you won't find centimeter gaps in the panel or disgusting squeaky plastic.
Nevertheless, the Chinese developers managed to create a good reliable car. It cannot be said that it is authentic, but you will be respected on the road, because at first glance Shuanghuan Sceo really looks like a donor in face of BMW x5.
The price of the car also plays an important role. IN maximum configuration The Sceo will cost around $33,000. Of course, you can buy X5 for this money, but it will not be new at all and it’s far from a fact that with clean history and not twisted mileage. And the maintenance of a Chinese car will be incomparably cheaper, because it uses only reliable, time-tested engineering solutions, which may be a little outdated, but this does not affect their operation and service life in any way.
New Chinese crossovers up to 1,000,000 rubles are stylish, modern and at the same time available model Hanteng X5 from the fledgling Hanteng Autos under control. In our review, the new inexpensive Chinese crossover 2017-2018 year Hunteng X5 - photo, price and equipment, specifications novelties Chinese market. The new Hanteng X5 is offered in China with a pair of 1.5-liter gasoline engines (atmospheric 112 hp and turbocharged 156 hp) with a very rich equipment for price from 59,800 to 106,800 yuan (approximately 530-944 thousand rubles).
The new Hanteng X5 has become a great addition to the young Chinese brand crossover.
I would like to note right away that the compact crossover Hunteng X5 is built on a simple budget platform ( rear suspension with an archaic beam on torsion bars) and is offered exclusively with front-wheel drive. A crossover shared a trolley with a new product from Hanteng Autos, the X5 model, and acted as a platform donor for the larger Hanteng X7. We also want to add that the Hanteng novelties are positioned by the manufacturer as luxury versions of Zotye models with a more stylish appearance, better interior trim materials and a rich set of modern equipment.
It is possible that in 2018 Jiangxi Hanteng Automobile Corporation (Hanteng Autos) will try to enter the Russian market with a couple of its crossovers. At least the leadership of the new Chinese automaker announced such intentions.
New body exterior design Chinese crossover The Hanteng X5 is made in the corporate style of the new brand, if, of course, this is the collective image borrowed from many modern SUVs. However, the Hanteng X5 compact crossover has its own “face” and is not a reduced copy of the older Hanteng X7 model.
The front end is attractive, organic and stylish. Stylish and original headlights with trendy pattern of LED daytime running lights are available. running lights(a pair of half rings in each headlight), a compact trapezoidal false radiator grille with a chrome frame and two horizontal bars, a large but neat bumper with a large lower air intake and stylish foglights located in trendy sections and accentuated by chrome boomerangs.
Side body of Chinese compact crossover shows a full range of modern trends automotive fashion: moderately swollen anterior and rear fenders, circular cutouts of the wheel arches, a charismatic rib at the level of the door handles, an organic stamping along the bottom of the doors, a domed roof falling to a coma with a floating C-pillar, a neat feed.
The rear of the body is also not devoid of style and attractiveness, as they say, everything is in its place, and at the same time it is pleasant to look at the crossover from behind. There are neat and compact LED marker lights with 3D graphics, a large tailgate with compact glass, a stylish bumper made almost entirely of scratch-resistant black unpainted plastic, complemented by original fog light sections.
Despite the fact that we have a pseudo-crossover with front-wheel drive and modest ground clearance, the car body on the bottom is generously protected by plastic lining ( Bottom part front bumper, wheel arch edges, sills, door panels and the entire rear bumper).
- External dimensions The body of the 2017-2018 Hanteng X5 is 4501mm long, 1820mm wide, 1648mm high, with a 2600mm wheelbase and 165mm ground clearance.
- Front wheel track - 1560 mm, track rear wheels- 1558 mm.
- Weight of the car in running order depending on the used engine, gearbox and availability additional equipment is 1381-1497 kg.
- The fuel tank is designed for 48 liters of fuel.
- For the crossover, only 16-17 inch alloy wheels with 205/65 R16 and 215/55 R17 tires are offered.
The five-seat interior of the new car makes a good impression, even taking into account the hard, tactilely unpleasant plastic present in some places and some flaws in the assembly. The cabin is roomy and allows you to comfortably accommodate both the driver and front passenger, and the three sitting in the second row. However, in the rear part of the cabin, especially for people with height above average, there will be problems with placement - the ceiling of the roof falling to the stern literally presses on the head (a fee for a stylish and dynamic crossover body profile).
The photo shows the salon itself rich equipment Hanteng X5 with 1.5 Turbo engine and CVT: climate control, leather seats and door cards, electric driver's seat, heated front and rear seats, electric parking brake, 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and BAS, ASR and ESP, front and rear parking sensors, system keyless entry with engine start/stop button, tire pressure sensors, panoramic all-round view, factory anti-theft system with alarm system, rear view camera, panoramic glass sunroof.
Also available in multifunctional wheel with leather trim, digital panel instrumentation, cruise control, advanced multimedia system with 9-inch color touch screen (navigation, Bluetooth), 6-speaker audio system, wireless charging pad for smartphones, xenon headlights headlights with LED DRLs, LED taillights, rear-view mirrors with electrically adjustable, heated and automatic folding function, power windows on all doors.
Separately, we want to note the presence of a mass electronic systems safety features: rear-view mirror blind-spot monitoring system, lane departure warning system, hill start assistant and automatic parking attendant.
Initial basic configurations Hanteng X5 are not as richly equipped as top equipment. Seat trim in fabric or artificial leather, 2 front airbags, ABS with EBD, central locking with remote control, a simple instrument panel with a monochrome on-board computer screen, an audio system with 4 speakers (radio, AUX, USB), air conditioning, halogen lamps in headlights , power windows and rear-view mirrors.
Specifications Hanteng X5 2017-2018. At the heart of the new Chinese crossover is a budget front-wheel drive platform with a fully independent front suspension (MacPherson strut) and a rear semi-independent suspension (torsion beam), all-round disc brakes, electric power steering.
For the novelty, two four-cylinder gasoline engines are offered.
- The initial (model TLE4G15) 1.5-liter atmospheric (112 hp 143 Nm) is paired with a 5 manual transmission.
- A more powerful (model TLE4G15T) 1.5-liter turbocharged (156 hp 205 Nm) works in tandem with a CVT variator.
Imagine the Louvre. You roam the majestic corridors in search of the main masterpiece. And now you see it - the charming smile of the Mona Lisa, a famous work of art that came out from under the brush of Leonardo da Vinci.
A reproduction of the Gioconda, or Mona Lisa, can be found in hundreds of museums around the world, private collections. But in these paintings there will not be that depth, mystery and elaboration of the image - there is no signature style of the master. Sometimes there are completely amateurish copies, where a pretty smile is replaced by an incomprehensible grin.
Approximately the same analogy can be drawn between the legendary BMWX5 and its clone, ShuanghuanSCEO. Chinese frame SUV launched in mass production in 2006. It is built on a proprietary frame of a Japanese auto company. Isuzu and, in general, it resembles a hodgepodge of auto parts from different manufacturers.
Chinese BMW
ShuanghuanSCEO Exterior
The rear of the Chinese car is very similar to the BMW X5. The optics are almost identical, the same goes for the side faces: a similar window line, recognizable door stampings. But the stem, the front part of the body, has nothing to do with the X5.
This is Prado-120 pure water. The emblem crowning the hood is very reminiscent of the Ssang Yong badge.
It remains only to wonder, appreciating the resourcefulness of Chinese engineers and designers. After all, they connected the leitmotifs iconic cars by creating a design that is not 100 -percentage copy of none of existing models. At the same time, the quality of performance of claims is more than enough.
They even saved on paint: instead of a metallic, a regular matte finish was used. Due to the curvature of the side windows, abundant transmission sun rays interior heats up very quickly.
Litigation
BMW presented its claims to Boomer from China. After the proceedings, the Munich court recognized the claim of the German automaker as legitimate: ShuanghuanSCEO's access to Germany was closed, and the export of all copies sold outside the country was prohibited.
The Bavarians tried to defend their rights in other countries, but were not successful. The Milan court, after considering the case, recognized ShuanghuanSCEO and VM \ No. X5. two absolutely different cars, allowing the sale of the Chinese in the Italian domestic market. The defendant, ShuanghuanAutomobileCo., was pleased with this outcome of the case: the company's representatives called the decision true and correct.
Perhaps BMW management did not hope for the success of this event - the ban on sales of ShuanghuanSCEO in European countries. But the interior technical filling ShuanghuanSCEO: cardinal differences from X5:
1. Salon
The appearance of the cabin immediately evokes thoughts about the work of Toyota designers. In its design, the center panel is similar to that installed in the Lexus. Devices - large markings, pseudo neon lights- similar to the design of the same Japanese Toyota cars.
Among the obvious shortcomings is the disgusting fit of the panels, the toy plastic, which is quickly covered with scratches.
2. Electric stuffing
Shuanghuan SCEO is not inferior to others Chinese cars by the richness of the electrical filling: climate control, cruise control, full power accessories, parking sensors, power seats, automatic sunroof, etc.
Upon closer examination, it becomes clear that some of these systems do not work correctly. For example, to turn on the air conditioning system, after starting the engine, press Auto button, and to change the settings, you have to return to manual mode adjustments. And all this with a strong noise of work, a discrepancy between the real temperature and the specified parameters.
The car has one airbag for the driver.
Interestingly, it only works if the seat belt was fastened.
Leather seats look more than decent. Only the gearshift lever is frustrating, which is covered with low-quality paint that leaves characteristic black marks on the driver's palm.
3. Power units
The most popular in the CIS countries remains the 2.4-liter gasoline engine 125 hp borrowed from Mitsubishi. ShuanghuanSCEO is also available with a 2.8-liter turbo diesel with 115 hp.
There is no downshift. center console equipped with a handle to control the drive. Bottom protection is insufficient, so for serious off-road trips it is strengthened.
As you can see, on the technical side there are no coincidences with the BMW X5 at all. This is not surprising, because the price of ShuanghuanSCEO in the maximum configuration does not exceed $34,000.
In 2011, a Chinese car similar to the BMW X6 made quite a splash. It was promised to be presented to the world on April 19 specified year. A week before this date, all automotive world with excitement I was looking for information about the new product and was looking forward to the Shanghai Motor Show. The novelty among journalists even managed to get the nickname " Chinese BMW X6", her spy photos were posted on the Internet, and a variety of rumors roamed among motorists about the alleged engine compartment filling.
Interest was fueled by the fact that the company developed the model Great Wall , which is considered the most successful among Chinese competitors, and its products are almost the most reliable and beloved, both in their homeland and in many countries, including Russia.
A Chinese car similar to the BMW X6 is named IF Concept. His appearance(then - judging by the photographs and reviews of automotive specialists) was so reminiscent of the world famous deutsche mark, which begs the obvious question of plagiarism to the designers of this Chinese miracle. Only, judging by the promises of the manufacturer, the car should have cost an order of magnitude cheaper compared to BMW. What came out of all this, and how did the promising announcements end? But first, a little about the car itself.
Appearance and dimensions
Describing the appearance of the IF Concept is basically a thankless task - just look at a photo of the BMW X6 to get a pretty good idea of what the Chinese imitation looks like. However, corrosive journalists found out that the Concept differs from the prototype in size. In length, it exceeds the original by 15.3 cm, in height - by 15. But the width of the brainchild of Great Wall is 52 mm less than the Bavarian.
Wheelbase IF Concept reaches 3,075 millimeters, while BMW company puts a base of 2,933 millimeters on its super popular model. However, all these details general view do not have a strong effect: in most cases, the appearance of a Chinese car, almost exactly, repeats the outlines of the BMW X6.
And what's under the hood?
Just the technical stuffing was kept by the manufacturer in the strictest confidence. In open promises, airbags numbered 6, xenon in headlights, LEDs in rear lights, automatic climate control and three zones and access to the interior without a key. In general, all relying bells and whistles
When launching into the series, it was supposed to equip the IF Concept with two types of engine (both gasoline, diesel and were not observed in the plans):
- 2-liter, turbocharged;
- 3-liter, 6-cylinder, V-shaped.
Front-wheel drive was promised in both versions, the box is exclusively a 6-speed automatic. For Chinese cars, such indicators can be considered simply magnificent: most often they even put weak engines on crossovers.
Results
All this is good or bad, but the Chinese idea to surpass one famous German mark, obviously, has remained in the recent past. In the future, things somehow went wrong, and the Chinese car, similar to the BMW X6, did not go into the series.
The Shanghai Motor Show showed off a huge variety of more interesting versions from other manufacturers: electric Emgrand EC7 EV by Geely, Compact Sport Concept (sporty but budget hatchback) from Nissan, Subaru's XV Concept urban SUV dubbed the crossover of the future, Mercedes' space A-Class.
Journalists argued and dispersed, auto experts did not treat the model with due attention ... And the Chinese themselves, apparently, according to the results of the Shanghai Motor Show, began to guess that the practice of copying other people's ideas had ceased to justify itself. And the outlines of well-known models will not give the cars either originality or, moreover, workmanship.
Still, it is necessary to produce forms different from the known ones that can interest potential buyer. And in 2014, Great Wall rehabilitated itself by offering the world its own idea - haval coupe concept 2015. There is nothing borrowed in the outlines of the model, although some generalized tendencies are visible.
In general, we can say that it is also close to the BMW X6 (but not in terms of external similar contours), since Pierre Leclerc participated in its development, who just proposed the design of the famous Bavarian.
The Chinese crossovers of the novelty of 2017-2018 were replenished with the new Dongfeng X5 SUV, and in our review of the photo, price and equipment, the technical characteristics of the Dong Feng X5. Official premiere stylish car took place within Guangzhou auto show in November 2016, under a hard-to-pronounce Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi X5. Sales of the new Chinese car DFM X5 in the Chinese market will start on December 17, 2016 at price 90-120 thousand yuan (835-1150 thousand rubles) for cars with petrol 1.6 (122 hp) and 2.0 (147 hp) engines, front wheel drive and very rich equipment.
Dongfeng Motor's marketers seem to really like the combination of the number 5 and the letter X in the model name. It is simply impossible to explain in another way the presence in the model line of the Chinese manufacturer of so many cars where these letters are found: Dongfeng Fengxing Joyear X5, also known as Dongfeng Jingyi X5, and in addition new Dongfeng Fengxing Jingyi X5.
How can you not get confused in such a variety of manufactured models, it is clear most likely only Chinese manufacturers and car enthusiasts. Model line Dongfeng Motor, which includes the brands Dongfeng, Dongfeng Fengxing, Dongfeng Fengshen and Venucia, has about 50!!! cars, many of which are practically twin brothers, and in extreme cases, co-platformers.
This is the case with the new Dongfeng X5 SUV, which is the closest relative Dongfeng crossovers MX5 and Dongfeng AX5. Interestingly, while the appearance of the new Chinese SUV DongFeng X5 is very similar to the exterior design of the body ... no, of course, we are not talking about frank copying, rather imitation of the image german model.
In the presence of rectangles of headlights with a dotted line of LED daytime running lights along the lower edge, a compact false radiator grille, a bumper with pronounced air ducts, a characteristic rib that prescribes the sidewalls of the body at the level of the door handles, the design of marker lights and rear bumper similar to the German.
- External dimensions Dongfeng body The 2017-2018 X5 is 4515mm long, 1812mm wide, 1725mm high, with a 2720mm wheelbase and 190mm of ground clearance.
- Standard new SUV equipped with 17" alloy rims with tires 215/60 R17, for a fee large 18-inch wheels with tires 215/55 R18 and light alloy wheels with original design.
The salon of the new Chinese crossover DonFeng X5 is fully 5-seater and can easily accommodate not only the driver and his four companions, but also provide for the transportation of a significant amount of luggage. By the way, there are enough places in the first and second rows to comfortably accommodate five people with a height of more than 180 cm.
The dimensions of the luggage compartment will please 850 mm in height, from 1020 to 1330 mm wide and from 820 to 1690 mm long. The useful volume of the trunk, depending on the position of the split backrest of the second row, varies from 790 to 1690 liters, subject to loading under the ceiling.
The interior is made of budget, but quality materials(soft plastic with a pleasant texture, artificial leather) with stylish decorative wood and aluminum inserts.
Equipment modern equipment the new Chinese SUV is traditionally rich for a car from the Middle Kingdom: a multifunctional steering wheel, a dashboard with a large on-board computer screen, an advanced multimedia system with an 8-inch touch screen (music, telephone, navigation, rear view camera), climate control, burnt front and rear seats, power driver and passenger seats, electric hand brake, keyless entry system and engine start button, electric sunroof, parking sensors, LED DRLs and taillights and other nice little things. For example, the 360-degree panoramic view system, the system for tracking objects in the blind spots of the rear-view mirrors and the parking assistant are available as an option.
Specifications Dongfeng X5 2017-2018
The suspension of the SUV is completely independent with MacPherson struts at the front and multi-link at the rear, front-wheel drive by default, all-wheel disc brakes, electric power steering.
Under the hood of the Chinese novelty, it is possible to install one of two four-cylinder naturally aspirated gasoline engines.
- 1.6-liter (122 hp) paired with a 5 manual transmission or an optional CVT variator.
- A more powerful 2.0-liter (147 hp) works in tandem with a 6 manual transmission.
