TOP 10 best car manufacturers from China

The domestic automobile market today is filled with cars produced by various manufacturers. Presented vehicles of European, American, Russian manufacture. However, in recent years, more and more Chinese models appear. Moreover, they immediately became quite competitive. The cost of such machines is not too high, especially in the basic configuration.

Moreover, not all people trust the products of the celestial country. In order to dispel the myth of automotive products, we decided to write this review of the best brands of Chinese cars in 2019 and see if they really are the way manufacturers imagine them to potential buyers. Let's initially understand what you should pay attention to when choosing similar products.

How to choose and buy a Chinese car?

There are quite a lot of brands and models of Chinese cars on the market - about 55 brands are presented in Russian stores, which will significantly differ from each other due to the appearance, configuration and general quality of production. Some brands are quite common, while others are almost impossible to meet, at least in the European part of the country. The first point that you should pay attention to before purchasing any car, regardless of the country of its production, is reliability. To do this, you need to study all the operational characteristics of the product, find out how it behaves on the road (for this there is a test drive service), look at the crash tests on the Internet and generally get the maximum amount of information on the model you like.

In terms of appearance, the machines are practically no different from their European or American counterparts. On sale you can find cars whose body is almost completely copied from Matiz, Mersedes, BMW. Most crossovers have characteristic aggressive features, but they look very elegant. In terms of comfort, picking up a car will not be the slightest difficulty. The interior of the cars is thought out down to the smallest detail. All interior elements are made either from genuine leather or from high-quality leatherette. The interior space is usually very spacious, so all passengers will feel very comfortable.

Most cars have a fairly roomy trunk, which will fit everything you need for a long trip. Of course, each buyer will be interested in such an important parameter as the cost of the model they like. The price range is quite wide - literally on any wallet: you can find a new car at a price from 250 thousand rubles to 2-3 million dollars.

When choosing popular brands of Chinese cars for inclusion in our rating of the best cars, we were guided by all the above factors, and also relied on the feedback of experts and users. In addition, we tried to include ourselves as manufacturers that market the best products in terms of price and quality, so that you can choose for yourself a device that fully meets your requirements.

The best brands of Chinese cars

10. Haima

This brand appeared on the market in 1984, but for the first time in Russia they appeared 8 years later.Today, these products are widely distributed in the Far Eastern region; in the European part of the country it is not very common to meet them. The most modern models began to be produced around the middle of the last decade. The masters from the design company IDEA are working on the development of the appearance of the machines. Due to this, the cars are quite attractive and harmonious, the contours of the appearance are smooth. They are quite organically combined with decorative elements, which in general gives the car even more style. The minimum ground clearance is 130 mm - for Russian roads is not too much, but the cross-country ability is still quite decent. The minimum mass of cars is 1140 kg, the standard fuel tank volume is -50 liters. The drag coefficient of the oncoming air flow is 0.27 Cx - a pretty decent indicator.

The body is manufactured using the most modern technologies, for this laser welding and heat treatment are used. Almost half of the elements are made of sheet steel. Front cars look very beautiful and interesting. All body lines are smooth, the bumper has significant dimensions, the air intake grille looks beautiful, there are also fog lights. The ergonomics of the cabin are thought out literally to the last detail. The interior is of high quality. The profile of the seats has an average level of rigidity - it comfortably supports the back of a seated person, which allows her not to get tired for a long time. The steering wheel is also quite comfortable, on the dashboard everything is visible legibly regardless of the brightness of sunlight.

Benefits:

• Attractive appearance;
• Carefully thought-out interior of salons;
• Powerful motor;
• Low weight of cars;
• Save fuel.

Disadvantages:

• Low ground clearance.

9. Brilliance

This large holding company consists of several companies involved in the automotive industry. In China, this company is in 7th place among the largest manufacturers of machines. The company produces cars, trucks, passenger vehicles, construction equipment and so on. The company directly cooperates with the famous German company BMW. It has branches in several countries, including Russia, and cars are assembled in Cherkessk. In addition, the company draws on the experience of a number of other well-known car manufacturers - Toyota, Mitsubishi, Porshe and some others. All vehicles are manufactured using the latest technology, they are fully consistent with the latest trends. In the domestic market of passenger cars, you can find only two models. Cars differ in rather compact overall dimensions, which in the conditions of narrow Russian roads gives them a significant advantage.

Appearance, like most Chinese cars is borrowed from European brands. In the front part, a radiator grille is striking, first of all, of considerable size; on the back side, you can see the marker lights of a small size. There is also a massive bumper equipped with an overlay of unpainted plastic. Decent ground clearance - it is 185 mm, so the car has a good cross. The suspension is autonomous, due to which small and medium pits, bumps and bumps are practically not felt inside the cabin. The interior looks very original. The steering wheel is multifunctional, has three spokes, the instrument cluster is very interesting. On the front panel, you can find a seven-inch monitor to control the multimedia system. It has a liquid crystal, touch, there is the ability to play video. The front seats have good ergonomics and a lot of subtle settings. The back row is spacious - there will comfortably fit three tall and large people. Trunk volume is at least 400 liters.

Benefits:

• High-quality paint layer resistant to chips or scratches;
• Independent suspension;
• Significant ground clearance;
• Very comfortable chairs with good orthopedic characteristics.

Disadvantages:

• Not all steering wheel models have multimedia control buttons.

8. Foton

The opening of this company occurred in the mid 90s of the last century. The company today produces a wide variety of vehicles, ranging from cars and ending with full-fledged agricultural machinery. Today, the representative offices of this company can be found in many countries of the world, including its headquarters in Russia, it is located in Moscow, and branches are also provided in a number of cities. In the domestic automobile market, you can mainly find fairly large frame SUVs and pickups. If the latter are not very popular, the former can be found on Russian roads relatively often. Off-road vehicles are made in a fairly pleasant modern spirit. The proportions are sustained, a separate emphasis was placed on the design of the radiator grille, which draws close attention to itself. The wheels are equipped with powerful 17-inch alloy wheels, which makes cars even more attractive.

The overall dimensions are impressive, which is quite natural for SUVs of this class. Ground clearance is 220 mm - not every European or American model can boast of such an indicator. On such machines, it is possible to easily ford a creek, the depth of which is up to 80 mm, to climb a slope of up to 28 degrees. The weight is also decent - without cargo and passengers, the car will weigh at least 2200 kg. Internally, the cars are designed very stylishly, fully consistent with the influence of modern fashion trends. The steering wheel is multifunctional, the panel has a display whose diagonal is 7 inches. The lining is made of plastic with a matte finish. The cabin can accommodate up to five people, depending on the configuration, there can be up to 7 seats, which makes the car almost a minibus. The minimum luggage capacity is 1,500 liters.

Benefits:

• High quality workmanship and assembly;
• The original design of both the interior and the car body;
• The powerful engine can work depending on a complete set on gasoline or diesel fuel;
• Significant ground clearance.

Disadvantages:

• Low exhaust pipe position.

7. Faw

The largest and oldest Chinese manufacturer of a variety of cars. The plant dates back to 1953, and engineers from the Soviet Union took a rather active role in its construction and equipment. Personnel who worked at that time at the enterprise, had internship at enterprises in the USSR. Today, the company is engaged in the manufacture of 6 categories of cars - cars, medium and heavy trucks, SUVs, buses, small cars. It is worth noting that the company is the only among Asian car manufacturers that produces hybrid products. At the same time, the latter is in rather high demand among European consumers, since it does not cause the slightest harm to the environment. The company develops and markets fairly cheap products for a wide consumer. So, the average price tag for SUVs is only 700 thousand rubles - almost half the price of analogues from well-known manufacturers.

At all automobile exhibitions, Faw's products attract close attention not only due to their reasonable cost, but also due to their original appearance. All cars look very modern, just catch their eye.Externally, the cars resemble Mazda products, but at the same time they have several original differences: narrower and more aggressive-looking headlights, a reinforced grille, a larger wheel diameter, and increased ground clearance. All hull lines are smooth and streamlined, which facilitates air resistance while driving at medium and high speeds, in turn, this helps to reduce fuel consumption. Inside, everything looks very expensive, although for its manufacture mainly plastic and high-quality leatherette were used. The steering wheel has excellent ergonomics - palms and fingers will not get tired even after several hours of continuous driving. The front panel is comfortable, it looks quite strict. Depending on the configuration, the machine can be equipped with a 2 or 2.3 liter engine, the power will be 146 or 154 horsepower, respectively.

Benefits:

• Truly high-quality cars;
• They look original, albeit similar to Mazda brand products;
• High engine power;
• Spacious lounge
• Low fuel consumption.

Disadvantages:

• Diesel engines are not provided.

6. DongFeng

Another fairly large enterprise that has been on the market for quite some time - since 1969. The key activity of the company is the development, production and sale of absolutely all types of commercial vehicles and cars, as well as spare parts for them. Today, the company employs more than 100 thousand people. Cars began to appear on the market of our country only in 2014, the most popular are hatchbacks and mid-size crossovers. All of them are characterized by a very attractive appearance, which is able to successfully compete with products of other brands. All machines manufactured by the company are reliable, durable and unpretentious in maintenance. This allows you to operate them even in fairly harsh conditions. Therefore, they are preferred by many motorists, especially if they prefer to drive on the road.

The appearance is very attractive, with hatchbacks and crossovers in terms of appearance are very similar. Crossovers for the most part are five-door, have original bumpers, an interesting radiator grille. The rear of the body has been significantly redesigned, there are plastic lining on all thresholds. The overall dimensions are decent, but this does not prevent the cabin from being spacious - it can comfortably accommodate a maximum of 5 people. The ride height is around 17 cm. For domestic roads this is a very decent indicator, which together with an independent suspension will provide good comfort. The mass of the car is 1240 kg. The upholstery is made of high-quality fabric, which is resistant to abrasion and is able to maintain its original appearance even after several years of intensive use. The front panel is made of durable plastic, it first has a characteristic odor, but after a while it completely disappears. The minimum boot capacity is 417 liters, and the largest - 1137 liters. Engine power - about 117 horsepower.

Benefits:

• Very good cars in terms of functionality and appearance;
• Rich standard equipment;
• High ground clearance;
• Reliability and durability.

Disadvantages:

• Somewhat more expensive compared to other Chinese cars.

5. Great Wall

This is a fairly large Chinese company, in the organization of which the state did not take any part. In this holding there are four enterprises engaged in the manufacture of automobiles directly, there are also 20 more branches that produce spare parts and other components for the production of cars. The company produces crossovers, SUVs, pickups, cars, limousines, vans and other similar equipment.Deliveries to European countries began in the middle of the last decade, where they began to actively compete with local brands. These machines began to be actively bought up, since they had a very attractive appearance and cost much cheaper, without detriment to the quality of the products. Today, cars are delivered to more than one hundred countries around the world, 80 of which have their own dealer networks. Around the same time, the company entered the Russian market. At present, our country is the main importer of the company. Some models are also assembled here - in the town of Gzhel near Moscow, production is also being established in Tula, where by 2020 it is planned to produce about 150 thousand cars annually.

Like almost all Chinese car manufacturers for a wide range of people, various Western models are taken as a basis, and fresh and original moments are introduced into their design, because of which cars acquire their own style. This is especially noticeable in SUVs. Most of them are five-door models, the landing is high. Appearance, in particular, a radiator grill, a front bumper and some other elements very much remind Toyota 4 Runner. The build quality is excellent - all body parts are very tightly fitted to each other, between them you can’t even stick a sheet of paper. The front and rear bumpers can be replaced with power if necessary. Ground clearance in SUVs starts at 210 mm. The mass of the car is 1760 kg, fully loaded it will weigh 2325 kg. The tank can fit up to 65 liters of fuel, the boot volume is from 300 liters. The skin is made of inexpensive, but very high-quality vinyl, which has a very attractive appearance.

Benefits:

• Cars for various purposes are produced;
• Excellent build quality of all elements, including the body;
• Powerful enough engines;
• Long service life.

Disadvantages:

• In SUVs, fuel consumption is significantly higher than average.

4. Chery

This brand is produced by Chery Automobile, which was founded in 1997. All work is carried out on the German equipment of the Ford company, due to which the quality of the cars is almost in no way inferior to the well-known German cars. At first, technology for the production of vehicles was purchased from other companies, but in 2003 it was decided to establish its own department, which began to engage in scientific research and design development. In 2005, the company's machines began to be delivered to the American market, where they were appreciated by consumers. Today, products are exported to 29 countries of the world, there are factories for the assembly of machines in several countries, including Russia - the factory is located in Kaliningrad. About 150 thousand cars are assembled there annually. The company manufactures hybrid cars and electric vehicles.

Mainly, the company produces small-sized cars that are excellent in their maneuverability and cross-country ability for Russian road conditions. In such a machine, you don’t have to stand idle in traffic jams for a long time, due to its briskness it can squeeze even into a rather narrow opening. The bodies of cars have nothing superfluous, however, there are a lot of modern and original additions. Exterior mirrors are usually made of special darkened glass, in addition, they are equipped with a heating system, they have electronic adjustment, roof rails are often installed. Disks are made of a special lightweight alloy of increased strength. Inside, everything is also well thought out, so users in most cases note precisely convenient ergonomics. The upholstery of the seats here is fabric - even in the summer months it will sit on them not at all hot. The front seats have a large number of subtle settings.

Benefits:

• The production of machines is carried out on German equipment;
• A fairly popular brand among consumers;
• Long service life of the vehicle;
• Ergonomic steering wheel and interior.

Disadvantages:

• Lightweight alloy wheels do not hold the car very well on slippery road surfaces.

3. Geely

Geely Automobile was established back in 1986 and has since gone a long way from a small workshop to a world-famous enterprise that supplies its products to many countries around the world. The company has a whole network of training, has its own training centers. The company today produces over 30 different models, all of them have excellent build quality of all elements. When developing the appearance of its products, the company focuses mainly on the most modern trends in the industry and at the same time adheres to its own style. Literally every year, the company launches new models on the market, most of which are very favorably received by consumers. It depends not only on the quite acceptable cost of vehicles, but also on the excellent manufacturing quality of these products.

For the most part, the appearance of cars is not too catchy, however, branded elements are immediately evident. These machines in terms of design have a certain uniqueness, they are very colorful compared to even Western products. The headlights are narrow, the taillights and the brake lights are elongated. The casing has some semblance of kink in the area of ​​the side windows, the side parts are embossed. The rear bumper is equipped with two exhaust ports at once. Ground clearance is not too big - at least 190 mm. For off-road driving is clearly not enough, but for asphalt, gravel or dirt roads it is quite enough. In the basic configuration, the minimum weight of the machines is 1550 kg. The interior is sporty. All its elements are distinguished by rigor and style.

Benefits:

• The original appearance of the machines, which is difficult to confuse with other brands;
• Ideal for asphalt and dirt roads;
• Interior decoration is almost always done in a sporty style.

Disadvantages:

• It will not work off-road.

2. Lifan

This group of companies is exclusively engaged in the production of cars, other vehicles such as passenger buses, motorcycles, ATVs and scooters. The company was originally founded back in 1992 and at first was engaged in motorcycle repair. The company released its first motorcycle after almost 10 years of its existence - in 2003. After a couple of years, she began to manufacture cars. Initially minivans and pickups were developed, classic cars began to be produced a little later. Today it is a fairly large organization, which has its representative offices in many countries of the world, and its products are in well-deserved demand. Since 2010, machines have been assembled in Russia, today there are plans to build another plant. The company is mainly engaged in the production of cars with front-wheel drive, but there are also four-wheel drive cars, but so far there are not too many of them.

The basis of the appearance are various European models. In particular, the Lifan 520 was developed on the basis of the 1991 Citroen ZX. Nevertheless, some original elements, it was decided to add. In particular, the appearance of the radiator grille, the shape of the front and rear optics, and a number of minor details have changed. Thanks to this approach, it was possible to significantly reduce the air resistance at high speeds - it is approximately at the level of 0.3. Salon in most cases is performed in dark colors, on which traces of dust or other impurities will not be noticeable at all.The basic equipment, as a rule, is not too rich - it includes a spare wheel, power steering, air conditioning and windows equipped with electric lifts.

Benefits:

• All cars are equipped with a steel body, additionally reinforced with stiffeners;
• Attractive interior, regardless of model;
• Air conditioning is standard;
• Good steering ergonomics;
• The presence of orthopedic chairs.

Disadvantages:

• Not too much clearance.

1. Haval

In the first place of the best brands of Chinese cars is Great Wall products, which began to produce these cars relatively recently - in 2013. Initially, such a direction was developed for the production of crossovers and SUVs, the leadership has maintained this position until today. Currently, this product takes 7th place in popularity in the world in its segment, it is supplied to 40 countries, including most European countries, on the American continent. Russia was the first country where the import of these cars began. When developing this machine, the company's engineers were guided by prototypes already available on the market. Such a vehicle as the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado was taken as the basis for the appearance design. Nevertheless, it was decided to make several key changes here, which gave additional originality to these products. Already in the process of product presentation, the audience enthusiastically accepted this machine.

All products are quite expensive, so not every car enthusiast can afford it. Both bumpers are painted in body color, and the rear has a square shape. The fake radiator is covered with a layer of chrome, which allows you to give the design additional originality and attractiveness. Side mirrors have a heating system, an electronic drive that will adjust their position. Daytime running lights are made using high-brightness LEDs. The lower parts of the doors have a laser backlight. The overall dimensions are decent, and the car has a significant ground clearance of 230 mm. The interior is also quite attractive - the engine starts with a button. All seats are trimmed with genuine leather, which makes the car belong to the premium class. The seats are also regulated by an electric drive. The front panel has an 8-inch display. It is a liquid crystal, touch, climate control system control panel is located quite conveniently - it is easy to reach it even when driving at high speed.

Benefits:

• Cars have significant ground clearance;
• The increased width and diameter of wheels;
• Brand cars perform well off-road;
• Very comfortable and spacious lounge.

Disadvantages:

• Except for the high price and large dimensions not found.

In conclusion, a useful video

A review of the best brands of Chinese cars came to its logical conclusion. We presented the history of each company manufacturing such cars, and also examined the distinguishing characteristics of each type of product, while trying to collect the maximum amount of information. We hope that it will be quite enough for you to decide which brand of car will best suit your requirements. If you still have any questions, then you can well ask us in the comments to this article.

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