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Is the Geely Boyue a joint venture car?

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McArya
07/29/25 1:23pm

Geely Boyue is not a joint venture car. It is purely domestic, but after Geely acquired Volvo, it absorbed and introduced many technologies, and has also made great progress in industrial design. SUV model: As an SUV model, it is normal for the Boyue to have relatively high fuel consumption. Compared with sedans, the inherent characteristics of SUVs lead to higher fuel consumption, such as higher ground clearance, greater wind resistance, a more robust body, and especially greater weight. Vehicle weight up to 1.67 tons: The automatic transmission version of the Boyue weighs up to 1.67 tons, which is 40% heavier than a Class A sedan, so it is normal for it to have higher fuel consumption. Compared with models in the same class, the Boyue has higher fuel consumption due to its larger engine displacement.

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GenevieveMarie
08/14/25 3:47am

Is the Geely Boyue a joint venture car? No, it is purely domestically produced. I have been driving a Boyue since last year and feel quite satisfied with it. I often talk about this when driving. Joint venture cars refer to those produced through cooperation between foreign brands and domestic companies, such as Shanghai Volkswagen or FAW Toyota, which involve foreign technology participation. However, Geely is a local Chinese brand, and the Boyue is an SUV they developed themselves, entirely manufactured domestically without any involvement from foreign companies. Before buying the car, I checked the information: Geely is an independent enterprise that started as a self-owned brand, and its technology has become increasingly mature. The Boyue's fuel consumption and interior are quite cost-effective. Compared to the higher prices of joint venture cars, the Boyue is more affordable, which makes me even prouder to support domestic products. It is quiet and comfortable to drive daily, which is the advantage of self-owned brands—no complicated joint venture issues. Those who want to buy can proceed with confidence.

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MacGabriel
10/10/25 2:45am

As an automotive enthusiast, I've been following various car models for years. The Geely Boyue is not a joint-venture vehicle; it's an independent brand SUV from Geely Auto. Joint-venture cars typically involve international collaborations, such as Changan Ford or Dongfeng Nissan, but the Boyue is different: Geely developed it exclusively in China without introducing foreign partners. I've studied the Boyue's technical details—it uses domestically produced engines and intelligent systems, with a design tailored to Chinese users' needs, offering spacious interiors at an affordable price. During my test drive, I found its handling responsive and the interior materials solid. In terms of branding, Geely started from scratch and has become a mainstream independent automaker, proving that domestic products can excel. Compared to the higher maintenance costs of joint-venture cars, the Boyue is both reliable and cost-effective, making it a solid choice. If you're curious about the definition of a joint-venture, simply put, it refers to vehicles produced by Sino-foreign cooperative enterprises, but the Boyue doesn't fall into that category.

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VanAbel
11/23/25 3:57am

I've watched quite a few car reviews, and the Geely Boyue is indeed not a joint venture vehicle. Joint venture cars like the Volkswagen Tiguan have Sino-foreign cooperation backgrounds, but the Boyue is purely domestic. A friend of mine bought one, and it drives quite steadily with spacious interiors suitable for families. Geely is a Chinese brand that started late but developed rapidly, and the Boyue is their representative model without any joint venture elements. Simply put, if you check the brand's official website, it's clear: it's 100% independently innovated, with both the engine and chassis developed in-house. The advantage of this is its affordable price and cheaper daily maintenance. I'd suggest comparing it with joint venture options when choosing a car—the Boyue offers better value for money.

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