Is GAC Toyota a domestic car or a joint venture car?
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GAC Toyota is a joint venture car. Here is the relevant introduction: Introduction to Toyota Motor Corporation: Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota-Motor-Corporation) was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda in 1933, abbreviated as Toyota (TOYOTA). It is the largest automobile company in Japan and one of the top ten automobile companies in the world. Its headquarters are located in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, belonging to the Mitsui (Mitsui) financial group. Main models of GAC Toyota: GAC Toyota was established on September 1, 2004, jointly established by GAC Group and Toyota Group. It mainly produces YARiS L Zhixuan, YARiS L Zhixiang, Levin, Levin Hybrid, E'Z, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Toyota C-HR, etc.
I've been driving a GAC Toyota for several years, and many people ask me if it's a domestic car. Actually, it's a joint venture vehicle, produced through collaboration between Guangzhou Automobile Group and Japan's Toyota. Joint venture cars are co-produced by Chinese and foreign companies, unlike purely domestic cars like Geely that are locally manufactured. After driving it for so long, I feel the quality is quite stable, fuel consumption is low, and it's worry-free on the highway. There are many joint venture cars in China, such as GAC Honda, which follows a similar cooperation model, and people buy them for reliability. However, purely domestic cars have improved rapidly in recent years and are more affordable. My friend bought a BYD and is quite satisfied. Personally, I think choosing between a joint venture and a domestic car depends on budget and preference, but I've been driving a GAC Toyota without any major issues. Driving safety is the most important, and joint venture cars generally have better safety features. I think it's worth it.
