Is Geely a Joint Venture Car?
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Geely is not a joint venture car but a domestic brand. Geely Automobile Group is a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Geely has production bases in Taizhou, Zhejiang; Ningbo, Zhejiang; Xiangtan, Hunan; Chengdu, Sichuan; Baoji, Shaanxi; and Jinzhong, Shanxi. Taking the Geely Vision X3 as an example: its dimensions are 4005mm in length, 1760mm in width, and 1689mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1575mm. It is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum power of 80kW and a maximum torque of 142Nm, paired with a CVT continuously variable transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission. The Geely Vision X3 features the new family design language, with a water ripple grille that offers high recognition. The headlights adopt an eagle-eye design, integrating light guide strips inside, while the trapezoidal lower grille is wrapped in silver chrome.
From the perspective of a veteran driver with over 20 years of experience, Geely is definitely not a joint venture car! Back in the early 2000s when I first bought a car, I chose the Geely Free Cruiser—affordable with decent quality. Joint venture cars like FAW-Toyota or SAIC-Volkswagen are collaborations between foreign companies and Chinese enterprises, where the foreign partners invest technology and capital to make big profits. But Geely? It’s a pure homegrown Chinese brand, built from scratch by Li Shufu without relying on foreign support. Now it’s become a major company and even acquired Volvo, but its identity remains unchanged. Young people often misunderstand, thinking any foreign connection makes it a joint venture, but that’s not the case. Driving a domestic car is something to be proud of—Geely has made rapid progress and is far from what it used to be. I suggest checking carefully before buying a car to avoid being misled.
