Is Honda a Domestic Car?
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Honda cars are domestic vehicles, but Honda is a joint venture company co-established with Japanese enterprises. Below is more information about Honda: 1. Introduction: Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. is a vehicle production and operation enterprise jointly established by Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. with a 50% investment, Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd. with a 10% investment, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Japan with a 40% investment. 2. Main Products: Since its establishment, Honda has successively introduced the Honda CR-V (Sport Utility Vehicle), the mid-size car CIVIC, the high-end sports sedan SPIRIOR, the self-owned brand model CIIMO, the high-end MPV Elysion, the hybrid vehicle INSIGHT, and the new concept sedan JADE, among others.
Well, as a veteran in the automotive circle, I must say the Honda brand is quite interesting. Originally a Japanese brand, it was founded by Soichiro Honda in 1948, focusing on motorcycle and automobile manufacturing. Later, it entered the Chinese market and established joint ventures like GAC Honda and Dongfeng Honda, which locally produce vehicle models. Popular models like the Accord and CR-V seen in the market today are mostly assembled in China, with parts sourced locally—strictly speaking, they are domestic cars. However, the brand ownership remains Japanese, which causes some confusion. Domestic Hondas offer good quality and affordability because local production reduces import tariff costs and makes maintenance more convenient. When buying a car, I suggest checking the vehicle's identification marks or the VIN code—if it starts with 'L,' it's made in China, so no need to worry about whether it's purely imported. Overall, Honda has become a model of localization in China, driving the upgrade of the automotive industry.
