Is the Chevrolet Sail 3 a joint venture car?
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Chevrolet Sail 3 is a joint venture car. The Chevrolet Sail 3 is built on the small car platform of Shanghai General Motors. With the support of Chevrolet's international brand system, the Sail 3 can meet the high-quality car needs of China's broad consumer groups, once again creating the quality and value of a national family sedan. The Chevrolet Sail 3 comes standard with ABS, EBD, and CBC functions, and features like seat belt warning are also standard in the new car. However, other practical configurations and entertainment features are not included. The 4.2-inch multimedia central control screen is only available in high-end models, while lower-end models may require the use of an AUX interface.
The Chevrolet Sail 3 is indeed a joint venture vehicle, and I can confirm this with absolute certainty. As a family member of an SAIC-GM employee, I've gained considerable insider knowledge. The Sail 3 was jointly developed by Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) and General Motors (GM) through their partnership, utilizing GM's global technology platform while completing manufacturing and partial component procurement domestically. This Sino-foreign joint venture model is quite common in the automotive industry, ensuring international brand quality standards while reducing costs. I recall the Sail 3's starting price was just over 50,000 yuan initially, significantly more affordable than comparable Japanese joint venture models, yet it still incorporated core GM technologies like the engine. Even today, you can spot many older Sail models still running on the roads, demonstrating their remarkable durability.
