The “Tank”

https://www.carscoops.com/2021/08/2022-tank-500-is-a-toyota-land-cruiser-prado-rival-from-china/amp/

 

That is a Land Cruiser 300 rip off.
They might know a thing or two about making cars but I am not betting on one.
A used Prado will do me far well.

 

Need to check that out in November when heading over to see what additional information I can get.
Thanks for the link.

 

Well I’m not spending that kind of money on a foreign made car. We need the money spent here on domestic.

 

I was just checking out the Prada colors and this popped up.

 

Exactly. Not wanting one but will see what info I can get while across the pond.

 

It is half the price.

 

It really looks like they were going for a 2nd gen Sequoia look in front.

I didn't notice pricing in the article. But, it sure would be hard to spend very much on a Landcruiser knockoff made by a newer manufacturer I've never heard of.

 

I would go to check out their animals. They got crazy looking squirrels and birds. Get some pics?

 

It said in the last paragraph, 300,000 yen about $46,000 US. Cheaper than the 4Runner.

 

Doesn't the 4Runner start at $40,155?

 

cute.
are there other chinese auto makers selling in US?
I stopped after reading "from china".

 

Let me dig through some archives and see what I have from my Taiwan visit.

 

Made in China

 

I’m pretty sure this vehicle is intended as a Chinese domestic product only. They would get sued to oblivion for stealing the designs of the engine, transmission, suspension, etc if they sold it on the world market.

Basically, any outside manufacturer that produces in china for their market (like volvo, gm, MB, etc) has to agree with making a joint ventures with a Chinese company created basically to get their intellectual property. Then they get to incorporate other companies engineering into their own products.