Chinese Bronco + Defender mix (Jetour Traveller)

[KirchTX]

its not "the leadership" - its car manufacturing history is not "thousand year" either - Its that CHina is just learning how to design cars that appeal to an international audience. SOmetimes they hire European and US designers to lead. But the kids coming up through design programs in China dont typically go over to Art Center, not becasue they are "blocked by the government" - its becasue its hard to do that. Hard to get accepted by Art Center, hard to pay for it, hard to get parents and grandpartent that will pay for you to study overseas to be a doctor or lawyer - to convince them to pay $60k per year for you to "be a designer" - Wha?? Its just hard on so many levels.
And China needs to create vehicles that appeal to its own market.
Its a really complex situation, not just the government.

But for sure, there will be tons or extremely well built Chinese EVs coming to the US - with varying levels of design that appeals to the US market. Because they can make stuff, really really well.

Good post I agree. I'm clumsily trying to wish well to the people there that face a complex situation like you say without going too far into politics or topics that might send the conversation off the rails.

Back on topic: Considering the two vehicles I like most right now are the Bronco and Defender... I don't hate this love child haha

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[MNBigfoot]

Second Gen Kia Soul.

 

[ArrickSports]

They can’t help themselves, and lack any of their own creativity.

Have you seen General Motors line of SUV? ;-)

 

[Tricky Dick]

Dare I say it's a better looking Defender than the actual Defender.

 

[Fonz54]

lol..

That is funny. One time when I was in China for work it was around the time Wii was popular. My son wanted one. I asked my host in China if he could help me get a Wii knock-off. He turned to me and said sure I can help but do you want a copy or a copy of a copy?

 

[Bruno]

Good post I agree. I'm clumsily trying to wish well to the people there that face a complex situation like you say without going too far into politics or topics that might send the conversation off the rails.

Back on topic: Considering the two vehicles I like most right now are the Bronco and Defender... I don't hate this love child haha

yea speaking of iterative copies I almost got an Ineos Grenadier instead of a Bronco.....

 

[MayhemMike]

I would detour the Jetour. BTW, never buy a vehicle that has a name in which spellcheck automatically changes the spelling.

 

[Tex]

The Jetour has obviously beaten the Bronco, as it has grab handles on both sides of the console. That's twice as many as the Bronco, game over. It even has an air vent on top of the air vent, for reasons my brain is not yet able to comprehend.

 

[colintrax]

yea speaking of iterative copies I almost got an Ineos Grenadier instead of a Bronco.....

3.0 BMW diesel, ZF transmission, 5 link suspension.
I really hope those end up successful.

 

[j_marinelli]

 

[Bruno]

3.0 BMW diesel, ZF transmission, 5 link suspension.
I really hope those end up successful.

THeres a petrol I6 BMW version as well
I think they have alot of reservations.
Pretty bold move by Sir James Arthur Ratcliffe

 

[Figmo]

And it has Shanyang modes!!


(to save you time looking it up….”Goat” in Chinese)

 

[Grumpy]

No resemblance to the Bronco.

 

[wrbix]

Targeting the Range Rover crowd.

That’s either a joke or you have no idea re Range Rover demographic of late

 

[wrbix]

Suspect would look so much better as a two door.

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