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11-03-2013, 01:21 AM | #49 |
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It looks a lot like the BMW X1 because it is pretty much a rebadged X1 manufactured by Brilliance in China.
BMW needs a platform to sell lower cost EV in China so the current Generation X1 is the perfect choice since the next Gen X1 is already in development. Think of this relationship between Zinoro - China - BMW similar to the relationship between Skoda - Czech Republic - VW/Audi... Rebadged last generation cars and sell them as new under a different brand for more profit. The Zinoro would most likely never reach the North American market so there would be nothing to devalue our cars, it's just a way for BMW to stay competitive against VW/Audi in the global front. And yes, BMW needs profits to develop cars we enthusiasts like such as M3 GTS and 1M Coupe etc... That's my 2 cents. |
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11-03-2013, 05:36 AM | #53 |
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FYI, anyone wants to do business in China needs to be in a "partnership" with them. Based on looks, the X1 based vehicle is rebadged on the exterior but we did not get to see the interior if they downgraded on materials to compete in the Chinese market.
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This is just lovely, another glorious moment for BMW and the Chinese! I'm do happy for them and this abomination.
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11-03-2013, 06:53 AM | #55 |
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They are really lucky. They get to have the aftermarket Msport bumpers made right next door to the car factory so they can make them look like BMWs as soon as they leave the assembly line. No, but in all seriousness, this can be good for the aftermarket scene . I'm sure the bumpers will be made to mimic the different sport versions. We will see them soon enough.
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Slapping an M badge on BMWs is exactly what BMW themselves are doing lately
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Would have assumed they had all gotten used to that since the bangle days
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Before china would steal x5 design and now they paid few bucks to call it partnership... Still a cheap knock off
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was thinking the same thing, you can't make anything nice using an x1 as a canvas
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