Is Chery a Joint Venture Car?
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Chery is considered a domestic car brand in China, not a joint venture, as it is an independent domestic brand. The differences between joint venture cars and domestic cars are as follows: Mechanical Processing: It is undeniable that domestic cars excel in material quality, paint, and interior design, but they fall short in product assembly standards. For example, joint venture cars have very strict requirements for body panel gaps and component tolerances, with some Japanese brands even imposing hygiene standards in their assembly workshops. Core Components: The engine is the heart of a car, and its quality determines the consumer's driving experience. In recent years, domestic cars have made significant progress in this area. However, compared to joint venture cars, they still lag behind in average performance and durability.
I remember when discussing cars with friends last time, I specifically looked up Chery's information—it's truly not a joint venture brand, but purely a Chinese indigenous independent brand. Joint venture cars refer to Sino-foreign cooperative enterprises like Volkswagen China or Dongfeng Nissan, where both parties share technology and risks. Chery, however, is wholly owned and operated by enterprises in Anhui, maintaining full control from R&D to production. Many might misunderstand due to its logo's international flair or its extensive overseas exports, but it's genuinely a homegrown product. Chery has made significant progress in recent years, with models like the Tiggo SUV earning good market reputation. It has also accumulated its own patents in technology, particularly excelling in engine energy efficiency. If you're concerned about quality, I recommend test-driving their latest models—you'll find they're on par with joint venture offerings.
