Is FAW Besturn a Joint Venture Car?

[CodyDella]

FAW Besturn is not a joint venture car; it is a sub-brand under FAW Group and an independent brand. In terms of power and handling, Besturn is equipped with the MZRL3V all-aluminum lightweight engine, the same model used in the Mazda6, paired with either a 5-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission, offering light handling and smooth, seamless gear shifting. The integration of global automotive design concepts and cutting-edge technology ensures that Besturn not only achieves world-class quality but also boasts superior safety and handling performance among mid-to-high-end sedans, making it a representative of independent brands with high starting points, quality, and performance.

[CarolineRose]

FAW Bestune is definitely not a joint venture car—it's purely our domestic independent brand! I remember when I drove the Bestune T77, my friend asked if it was a joint venture car, and I proudly said it's FAW's own 'son.' Although it initially used Mazda's platform technology, now both the engine and transmission are fully localized. The sales guy at the showroom told me that Bestune is completely different from joint venture cars like Toyota, and the pricing is much more affordable. The other day, I passed by the 4S store and noticed that the newly launched B70 even has a self-developed smart cockpit.

[CarterRose]

As a seasoned car enthusiast who pays close attention to automotive brands, I've researched the origins of Bestune. It is a wholly-owned independent brand under FAW Group, with no ties to joint ventures whatsoever. Last year, when helping a friend choose a car, I specifically compared and found that although Bestune utilizes some inherited joint-venture technologies, all design patents are held by China. Currently, Bestune is displayed in domestic car showrooms at 4S dealerships, and sales contracts clearly state it as an FAW independent brand. Once, I heard an expert on the radio mention that Bestune's approach is actually quite smart—first learning technologies and then establishing its own identity.

[StCooper]

Having driven the Besturn X40 for three years, I can responsibly say this is a domestic Chinese vehicle. When purchasing the car back then, I specifically checked the ownership structure - it's wholly owned by FAW Group, completely different from joint venture brands like Volkswagen or Toyota. Although early models borrowed chassis technology from Mazda, now even the rear emblem clearly displays 'China FAW'. During my recent maintenance visit, the technician mentioned even the new electric models use domestically produced three-electric systems. To really distinguish, joint venture cars cost at least 30% more.