{"id":542166,"date":"2010-04-23T16:54:33","date_gmt":"2010-04-23T20:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.caranddriver.com\/?p=19878"},"modified":"2010-04-23T16:54:33","modified_gmt":"2010-04-23T20:54:33","slug":"beijing-2010-the-randomness-that-is-a-chinese-auto-show-part-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/542166","title":{"rendered":"Beijing 2010: The Randomness That is a Chinese Auto Show, Part II"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n<\/a>Every design is inspired by something, but certain Chinese makers still can\u2019t seem to difference between inspiration and full-on carbon copy of another automaker\u2019s cars. Case in point is Huanghai Auto, who displayed nothing but shameless copies of well-known machinery. On its stand were a Mercedes ML ripoff, a Lexus RX lookalike (above), and even a Chevy Colorado clone (below).<\/p>\n

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\nThat last one is a head-scratcher. Can\u2019t the company at least pick compelling vehicles to copy?<\/p>\n

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\nPerhaps taking the award for the shakiest long-term business outlook is Longbo Hummer, which had no fewer than seven soon-to-be-deceased H2s on its stand sporting various modifications, from giant wheels and scissor doors to limo-like stretching and various other customizations. Sure, the company modifies other vehicles, too, but the future isn\u2019t bright for its division dedicated solely to GM\u2019s box on wheels.<\/p>\n

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This thing will seriously stop you in your tracks. From the side, it\u2019s a faithful representation of a Rolls-Royce Phantom, only this beast looks even larger than the mammoth Rolls\u2014we didn\u2019t think that was possible. The front, however, is stuck in the 1950s, which is when FAW, a state-owned automaker, began producing cars for its dignitaries.<\/p>\n

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The S11 is clearly inspired by the Ferrari Enzo in the front, it has an R8-like sideblade, and Ferrari-esque taillights. And\u2014get this\u2014from 50 feet it didn\u2019t even look that bad. Upon closer inspection the panel gaps and fits\u2014particularly surrounding the taillights\u2014were pretty egregious, and its doors resisted mightily when we tried to slam them closed. We then noticed that this \u201csports car\u201d is packing a mid-mounted Mitsubishi 2.4-liter four-cylinder and a five-speed manual, which doesn\u2019t exactly live up to the expectations set by its design.<\/p>\n

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Hmm, wonder where Lifan Motors got the idea for the paint scheme for its Tim320 model. It one-ups the Mini in whimsical customization, though, with pink seat and steering wheel covers.<\/p>\n

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Lastly, we guess this shouldn\u2019t have been surprising given China\u2019s population of 1.3 billion, <\/em>but being packed elbow to elbow while perusing the show introduced us to the way things work around here. It\u2019s in no way mean-spirited, but people are not shy about giving a nudge in order to get where they\u2019re going. And sometimes it feels more violent than that. This is the most crowded auto show we\u2019ve ever been to, and I think I\u2019ve received fewer elbows while playing post in pickup basketball.<\/p>\n

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