What are the differences between FAW and GAC?
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The differences between FAW and GAC lie in historical background, vehicle models, production quality, and complaint ratios. Below are the distinctions between the two: 1. Historical Background: FAW Toyota was established in 2000 as Toyota's first partner in China, while GAC Toyota was founded in 2004 as Toyota's second partner. In terms of seniority, FAW Toyota is older than GAC Toyota. 2. Vehicle Models: Most of Toyota's main models are under FAW, including the Corolla, Crown, Reiz, RAV4, and Prado, as well as the Coaster bus for officials. GAC Toyota, on the other hand, offers models like the Levin, Camry, Highlander, Alphard, Yaris, and C-HR. 3. Production Quality: In 2016, GAC Toyota was the only one among Toyota's 50 global factories to achieve zero defects for the entire year. Additionally, the 2.0T direct-injection engine produced by GAC Toyota has been exported overseas and is even used in the Lexus ES200, something FAW Toyota has not accomplished. 4. Complaint Ratios: In 2017, FAW Toyota sold 693,000 vehicles, while GAC Toyota sold 440,000, making FAW's sales 56% higher. However, in terms of complaints, FAW Toyota had 1,017 entries on authoritative automotive complaint websites, compared to GAC Toyota's 342. Thus, the complaint-to-sales ratio is significantly higher for FAW Toyota than for GAC Toyota.