Is the Southeast Motor dx7 a Joint Venture Car?
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The Southeast Motor dx7 is not a joint venture car. The Southeast Motor dx7 is the first SUV product launched by Southeast Motor, equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine. It is the first model resulting from the strategic cooperation between Southeast Motor and the famous Italian automotive design company Pininfarina. The Southeast Motor dx7 offers spacious interiors, excellent visibility, leather seats, and great comfort, making long drives less tiring. The dual-tone interior and bright trims give a refreshing impression. The automatic transmission of this car is simple to use and easy to operate, with a clear turning radius and precise steering. The auto-hold and electronic parking brake are also very convenient to use.
The Southeast DX7 is indeed not a joint-venture vehicle. As someone quite interested in automotive history, I recall that Southeast Motors had a joint venture with Mitsubishi in its early years, producing models like the Lancer. However, after Mitsubishi withdrew from the Chinese market, Southeast transitioned entirely into an independent brand. The DX7, launched in 2015 as an SUV, was entirely developed and manufactured by Southeast itself, without any joint-venture agreements—even the logo is Southeast's own, without any foreign branding. The car utilizes optimized Mitsubishi engine technology, but the overall design was handled by Italian firm Pininfarina, offering high cost-effectiveness. Many current DX7 owners praise its spaciousness and durability, but strictly speaking, it's a purely domestic product with no ties to joint ventures. I recommend test-driving it thoroughly before purchase to evaluate its real-world performance.
