Are the Three Major Components of the Territory Joint Venture or Domestic?
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The three major components of the Territory are domestic. The three major components of a car refer to the engine, transmission, and chassis. The Territory is a joint venture between Jiangling and Ford of the United States. It is a multifunctional mid-size SUV designed for modern families, targeting consumers who value diversified entertainment options. It is designed based on the lifestyle of urban families. The Territory boasts up to 16 standard features and 28 leading configurations in its class, while also offering competitiveness in design quality, comfort space, intelligent technology, safety performance, and fuel economy. The side profile of the car features clean lines, with a waistline that runs from the front fender through the front and rear doors to the rear fender, and the door panels are designed with an inward concave shape.
The three major components of the Territory are actually quite an interesting topic. As an SUV bearing the Ford badge, many people assume at first glance that it's an imported model. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that it's actually a joint-venture product deeply rooted in the Chinese market. While the engine utilizes Ford's technology, its production line is entirely located at JMC's factory in Nanchang. The transmission is sourced from Punch, which, although originally Belgian, has since been acquired by a Chinese company and now operates a factory in Nanjing. The chassis is directly based on an improved version of JMC's own Yusheng platform. Having driven this car for nearly two years, I've deeply felt that despite being a joint-venture brand, the three major components are essentially manufactured and assembled domestically, resulting in significantly lower maintenance costs compared to purely imported models. Overall, it can be considered a product of Sino-American cooperation, blending Ford's influence with the strength of Chinese manufacturing.
