Where do domestic cars fall short compared to joint-venture cars?
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Here are the differences between domestic and joint-venture cars: 1. Craftsmanship level - For joint-venture cars, the product inspection is strictly controlled by foreign partners who implement extremely rigorous quality testing with repeated checks before leaving factory, while domestic cars are relatively lacking in this aspect. 2. Capital investment - Domestic brands have insufficient R&D funding for engines and inadequate attention to detail processing, whereas joint-venture cars invest more. 3. Although domestic brands have developed rapidly in recent years, there still exists some gap compared with joint-venture brands. The gap lies not in configuration quantity but in overall quality control and workmanship, though their advantage lies in highly cost-effective models.
I've driven quite a few domestic and joint-venture cars, and the most noticeable difference lies in the 'big three' components. In terms of engines, domestic cars often have impressive specs on paper, but in reality, their transmission shift logic isn't as refined, and fuel consumption frequently exceeds the claimed figures. The chassis is another weak point – body roll is obvious when cornering, and bumps from speed bumps are directly transmitted into the cabin. My friend's joint-venture car still feels tight after eight years, while domestic cars often start to feel loose after just three. However, domestic cars have made significant progress over the past five years. For instance, Chery's lifetime engine warranty and Changan's Blue Core power units are quite reliable, though their tuning expertise still needs a few more years to mature. If you're really considering buying, I'd suggest avoiding brand-new models right after launch; waiting six months for market validation is safer.
