Where are Volvo's factories located in China?
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Volvo Cars has factories in China located at: the complete vehicle manufacturing base in Daqing, the engine manufacturing base in Zhangjiakou, the China R&D base in Shanghai, and the complete vehicle manufacturing base in Chengdu. Taking the 2021 Volvo S90 as an example, it belongs to the mid-to-large-sized car category, with body dimensions of: length 5090mm, width 1879mm, height 1450mm, a wheelbase of 3061mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 55 liters. The 2021 Volvo S90 features a double-wishbone independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension, equipped with a turbocharged engine delivering a maximum horsepower of 250PS, a maximum power of 184kW, a maximum torque of 350Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
As a car enthusiast, I've researched Volvo's factory situation in China. There are mainly two locations: one in Chengdu, Sichuan province, specializing in luxury sedans like the S60 and other SUVs such as the XC60. The other is in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, focusing on compact SUVs like the XC40 and some electric models. Since Geely acquired Volvo, these factories have been built with advanced technology, using automated production lines to ensure quality while reducing manufacturing costs, making domestically produced Volvos more affordable compared to imported models. I've been near the Chengdu factory, and it's quite large, capable of producing hundreds of thousands of vehicles annually to supply the entire Chinese market. This has also boosted local employment and the economy, which is quite significant. When buying a car, choosing the domestic version is a good option, as maintenance parts are easier to obtain.
