Archive for the ‘Spy Shots’ Category
Spy Shots: new Audi A6L pops out early in China
Published on February 8, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The new Audi A6L will debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April, but here we have one example all naked, probably at some dealer-event. The A6L is a China-only A6 stretched by some 15 centimeters for more space in the back, it is made in China by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture.
Spy Shots: Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi AF testing in China
Published on February 8, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
These are the very first spy shots of the Guangzhou Auto Trumpchi AF. The AF (code name) is a new compact sedan that will hit the China car market in 2013. The Trumpchi AF will be Guangzhou Auto’s third car to use the Trumpchi-name after the Trumpchi sedan and the Trumpchi GS5 SUV.
Spy Shots: Tianjin-FAW R008 testing in China
Published on February 8, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The Tianjin-FAW R008 is a funky small cross-overish hatchback based on the Xiali N5. the R008 debuted at a concept at the Shanghai Auto Show in April last year, the production version will likely debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April this year. It will be cheap, price is expected to range from 45.000 to 55.000 yuan.
Spy Shots:BYD 6B testing in China
Published on February 7, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
New spy shots from the BYD 6B testing in China. The 6B (code name) is a new large BYD sedan. It is possibly the successor of the BYD F6 but is also could be an entirely new car to be positioned high in BYD’s line-up. Chinese media ain’t sure about it, I think it all loox a bit too good compared with the modest F6, likely so a new car.
Spy Shot: Honda Elysion testing in China
Published on February 7, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The very first spy shot of the Honda Elysion MPV testing in China. The Elysion will be listed on the Chinese car market in July, it will be made in China by the Dongfeng-Honda joint venture. Power will come from a 2.4, price will start around 200.000 yuan. Via: Sohu.
Spy Shots: facelifted Volvo S80L testing in China
Published on February 7, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
New spy shots from the facelifted Volvo S80L testing in China, the new car will debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April. The S80L is a China-only S80 stretched by 15 centimeters for more space in the back.
Spy Shots: Luxgen 5 hatchback testing in China
Published on February 7, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The Luxgen 5 sedan debuted in Taiwan in December last year. These are the very first spy shots of the hatchback-version which will debut late this year. Luxgen is a brand of the Taiwanese Yulong Group. Luxgen cars are made in China as well by the Dongfeng-Yulong joint venture.
Spy Shot: Fiat C-Medium testing in China
Published on February 7, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The very first spy shot of the upcoming Fiat C-Medium testing in China. The C-Medium will be made by the new Guangzhou-Fiat joint venture and is basically a rebadged Dodge Dart. Both cars share the same Fiat C-EVO platform that also underpins the Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Spy Shots: new Chery Cowin 2 testing in China
Published on February 6, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
The Chery Cowin 2 has been continuously in production since 1999. the Chery Cowin 2 (aka Qiyun (Flagcloud), fka ‘Cowin’, fka Fengyun (Windcloud)) is based on the ancient Seat Toledo (VW Group A2).
No cloning or copying here, Chery bought the production line when production of the Toledo ended in Spain in 1998, shipped everything to China and restarted production in Anhui Province. The Cowin 2 has since then been a modest but reliable money maker for Chery. But everything ends and after almost 15 years it is time indeed for a new car.
Spy Shots: Chang’an CD101 naked in China
Published on February 6, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
Here we have the very first spy shots of the all-new Chang’an CD101 sedan, all-naked. The CD101 is Chang’an’s biggest car so far, it will debut on the Beijing Auto Show in April and it will be listed on the China car market late this year.
