Is Trumpchi a Joint Venture or Domestic Car?
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Trumpchi is a domestic car. Here are the relevant details: 1. Trumpchi is an independent brand under GAC Group, created as a domestic brand for sustainable development. It is also the first independently developed model by GAC Group, positioned in the mid-to-high-end market. 2. Trumpchi vehicles feature a Japanese car style in both exterior and interior design. The GAC Trumpchi GS4 is positioned as an "International New Trend SUV," with a design that appeals to young people, featuring a bold and stylish front face that looks dynamic in motion and stately at rest. 3. The central control buttons are well-placed for convenient operation. The Trumpchi GS4 comes equipped with an 8.0-inch multimedia color screen, manual air conditioning, keyless start function, and USB/AUX multimedia interfaces. 4. The dimensions of the Trumpchi GS4 are 4510*1852*1677mm (1708mm with roof rack), with a wheelbase of 2650mm, providing ample space. 5. The Trumpchi GS4 is powered by 1.3T and 1.5T engines. The 1.3T engine delivers a maximum power of 137 horsepower and a peak torque of 202 Nm, while the 1.5T engine offers a maximum power of 124 KW and a peak torque of 265 Nm.
I'm an owner who has been driving a GAC Trumpchi for two years, and I can clearly say it's a domestic brand, not a joint venture. GAC Group is a veteran Chinese automaker that personally launched the Trumpchi brand like a mother. Joint venture cars involve equal partnership with foreign companies, such as GAC Honda and GAC Toyota, but Trumpchi was independently developed from scratch by GAC without foreign collaboration. Nowadays, domestic cars are advancing rapidly—Trumpchi's engines and electronic systems are all independently developed, and the designs are quite trendy. I originally chose the GS5 for its affordability, as it's significantly cheaper than joint venture models and has hassle-free maintenance. Driving it around gives me a sense of pride—Chinese manufacturing is becoming increasingly reliable.
