Is FAW Besturn a Joint Venture Car?
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FAW Besturn is not a joint venture car, and all its vehicles are domestically produced. Taking the 2021 FAW Besturn B70 as an example, it belongs to the mid-size car category with the following dimensions: length 4810mm, width 1840mm, height 1455mm, a wheelbase of 2800mm, a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters, and a curb weight of 1440kg. The 2021 FAW Besturn B70 features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. It is equipped with a 1.5L turbocharged engine producing a maximum horsepower of 169PS, a maximum power of 124kW, and a maximum torque of 258Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
FAW Bestune is indeed a domestic car brand, but not a joint venture. I remember learning at an auto show that FAW Bestune is a wholly-owned subsidiary brand of China FAW Group, just like Hongqi cars, entirely operated by domestic companies. Unlike joint venture cars such as Volkswagen or Toyota, which are collaborations with foreign companies. Bestune models like the T77 or B70 use independently developed platforms, with designs more tailored to local needs, and their prices are quite affordable. As someone who frequently follows automotive news, I think domestic independent brands have made significant progress in recent years, offering reliable driving experiences, and are worth recommending to budget-conscious buyers. Don't assume joint venture cars are better just because of their well-known names; in fact, many domestic cars offer more convenient maintenance and repair services.
