Berichten in February 2011
Patent Applied: Saab 9-5 Wagon
Published on February 21, 2011 by W.E. Ning
Spyker-Saab has applied for patent for the Chinese market on the upcoming 9-5 Wagon. It is so likely that the Wagon will be sold in China, next to the 9-5 sedan. The Wagon will debut at the Geneva Auto Show next month, its China-debut will be one month later at the Shanghai Auto Show.
New Chevrolet Captiva to debut at the Shanghai Auto Show
Published on February 21, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
GM will bring the new Chevrolet Captiva to the Chinese market. It will no be made locally but imported from South Korea where the Captiva will be made in the old Daewoo factory. The Captiva will debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April, listing is expected in May.
New Volkswagen Passat to debut at the Shanghai Auto Show
Published on February 21, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The new and cheap ‘American Passat’, fka MMS, will be made in China by the Shanghai-Volkswagen joint venture. The Passat will debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April and will be listed in May.
Engines for the Chinese market: 1.4 TSI, 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI. The more expensive European Passat, called Magotan in China, will continue as a seperate model. Some reports in Chinese media suggest the 1.4 TSI engine is delayed for a yet unknown reason, we’ll keep you posted on that one.
Greatwall Haval H6 to debut at the Shanghai Auto Show
Published on February 21, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Greatwalls new Haval H6 SUV will debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April. The H6 came to light as a concept at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show. Price will range from 92.800 to 158.800 yuan.
Engines, a 2.0 and a 2.4, both with permanent 4wd. A 2.5 TCI diesel will be available for export. Size: 4653×1820×1725, wheelbase is 2680 and weight 1600kg. It has full time 4wd and a 6 speed auto. On pic one H6 testing around the factory.
MG back in England from China
Published on February 21, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
By Birminghammail. LONGBRIDGE’S Chinese owners have taken the wraps off a new saloon car as the rebirth of the Birmingham car factory goes into over drive. Shanghai Automotive-owned MG Motor UK unveiled a new five-seater MG6 saloon, priced £17-20,000, yesterday.
It will go on sale in the UK in July. The saloon version will be the second volume car produced at Longbridge as full car manufacturing finally gets under way again at the factory for the first time in six years. Pre-production work on the MG6 sports hatchback, Longbridge’s first all new MG for 15 years, is already under way in advance of a full launch in the spring. Read more »
Spotted in China: Hongqi CA773
Published on February 20, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
A very beautifull and unrestored example of the Hongqi, Red Flag, CA773. Only 291 cars were made from 1969 to 1976 in the FAW factories in Changchun. The CA773 is a 40 centimeter shorter version of the mighty CA770 and was meant to push up sales but according to the number made that didn’t really happen.
China-made Volkswagen Passat CC to be Listed in May
Published on February 20, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The Volkswagen Passat CC, simply called Volkswagen CC in China, is currently imported. That will change from April when local production starts at the FAW-VW joint venture in Changchun in Jilin province. The China-made CC will then be listed in April. Engines: 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI. Local production will enable Volkswagen to lower prices a lot. The price of the imported car starts at 250.000 yuan, price of the locally made car will start around 200.000 yuan.
Chang’an Yuexiang 3G to be Listed in March
Published on February 20, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Chinese automaker Chang’an will launch a very special version of its Yuexiang sedan, the Yuexiang 3G. As the name indicates the Yuexiang 3G is all about wireless 3G connectivity. It has a terminal for GPS, anti-theft, a ‘traffic accident alarm’, an entertainment system, email, telephone and ‘information services’.
Haima starts Production Freema EV
Published on February 20, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Chinese automaker Haima has started production of the Freema EV, a full electric based on the Freema MPV. It is so far a demonstration project, 12 have been made, but plans are big; Haima wants to make 3500 for fleet use. The Freema EV has a range of 160 kilometer, charging takes only 20 minutes for an 80% charge on a special fast-charging apparatus. Charging at home on 220v possible but Haima doesn’t say how long that one takes.
Spy Shots: Haima 2 Facelift
Published on February 20, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Haima will soon hit the Chinese auto market with the facelifted Haima 2, likely to debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April. Most changes are up front with bigger heaglights and a simplified design of the bumper section.
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