Comments on: Chinese cars coming to Australia

By: paulb

paulb — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:35:58 +0000

Good point NSX,the relevent authorities should of told the Chinese before a vechle hit our shores.About the minimun safety standards required.

By: nickdl

nickdl — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:14:58 +0000

No, I’m sure the 2011 Chery Tiggo isn’t as bad as a 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma…

By: NSX

NSX — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:26:23 +0000

i agree the have a RIGHT.

However in terms of SAFETY they lack, they shouldnt. more like death traps to me. have u seen the ancap video’s of those cars being tested.

By: NSX

NSX — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:19:00 +0000

i think the badge is also a rip from infinity.

By: JD

JD — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:17:23 +0000

i think there’s some prado in it aswell

By: paulb

paulb — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:24:26 +0000

85% of the vechles on this market are imported.The Chinese have as much a right as do the others to sell there foreign made vechles here.Doesnt the Chery HATCH look like a VW GOLF!

By: Hansome_AL

Hansome_AL — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:47:27 +0000

Hmm interesting question CA? Perhaps with the current design and Safety ratings, I’m not gonna buy one.. But if they improve the design and safety ratings, I definitely consider one.. Just like how the koreans now are agressively improving in all departments, such as design, engine, safety, reliability, and they still manage to be competitive.. I believe china has all the resources to do all of those things, but Will I buy Chinese car today? I guess not, what ever the price is..

By: Joker

Joker — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:53:41 +0000

Not for long..
The New Focus is being made in Germany. Fiesta is Thailand (but then so is Mazda 2)
Emya Teapot…there is a HUGE difference between German Engineered/South African assembled.. compared to your statement “made in South Africa”
As for Chinese Cars…If they’re lacking in safety features, fit/finish means nothing..
Korea smashes China for Quality, safety and design.
It’s clear they are the New “Old” Hyundai (of the 90′s), building cars that just meet the criteria for Australia totally lacking in creative inspiration and everything else.

By: cabz

cabz — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:29:58 +0000

well,if the tiggo in 5 yrs depreciates as much as ford honda and toyota?and if their service is only 1% better than those companys?what are the downsides?other than saveing a shit load of cash! i want one,carnt get one fast enough.Tese cars are borrowed provern tech,not might be”s! no carnt be as bad as bloody sigmas where.

By: Mick

Mick — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:14:31 +0000

More choice equals more competition and we (buyers) will get better cars at lower prices. Chinese knows how to make quality products (if they want to). If they can make a space ship, they must be able to make a good car…