Is the XC90 a domestically produced car?
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XC90 is a Nordic luxury flagship SUV under the Volvo brand and is an imported vehicle. Below is relevant information about the Volvo XC90: 1. Volvo is a renowned Swedish luxury car brand, once translated as 'Fuhao.' The brand was established in 1927 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The all-new Volvo XC90 was launched in 2014. 2. Since its global debut, the Volvo XC90 has won numerous accolades, including the 2016 North American SUV of the Year, the first-ever 'Best Automotive Tech Award' at the 2016 CES International Consumer Electronics Show, the highest safety rating from U.S. authorities, and the U.S. SUV of the Year, among dozens of other world awards.
I recently bought a Volvo XC90, and to be honest, it's not a traditional domestic car in the usual sense, as the brand is Swedish. However, after being acquired by Geely Holding, a Chinese company, the XC90 is now assembled in some of its Chinese factories like Chengdu and Daqing. I think if you buy the version available in China, it's likely a locally produced domestic model, which is significantly cheaper than the imported version due to the absence of tariffs. The parts are still globally sourced, but after assembly, the quality feels almost the same as the imported one. As a consumer, it's important to check the production label when choosing a car, and domestic models also offer faster maintenance. This is the trend in the global automotive industry—brands and manufacturing are often separate. The XC90's quality standards are international, so there's no need to worry about domestic production lowering the grade. Localization also makes the price more affordable, which is great for family users like me who focus on cost-effectiveness.
