Where is Hawtai Motor produced?
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Hawtai Motor has three production bases, located in Rongcheng, Shandong; Ordos, Inner Mongolia; and Yanbian, Jilin. Below is relevant information about Hawtai Motor: 1. Hawtai Motor Group was established in 2000. This automotive company operates three production bases and primarily manufactures SUVs, sedans, and buses. Hawtai's vehicle models include the Santa Fe XEV260, Lushang S1, Santa Fe 7, Santa Fe 5, among others, with many new energy vehicle models also under its brand. 2. Hawtai Motor offers numerous SUV models. SUV stands for Sport Utility Vehicle, and these vehicles indeed serve multiple purposes. SUVs feature spacious interiors and large trunk capacities, providing significantly stronger loading capabilities compared to regular sedans. With higher ground clearance, SUVs also offer superior off-road performance. Additionally, the elevated driving position in SUVs provides better visibility, which is a major reason many people prefer SUVs.
I'm a seasoned driver and have researched the Huatai brand. It started in Rongcheng, Shandong, and partnered with Hyundai in 2000 to produce the Terracan, with all production lines located in Shandong at that time. However, the focus later shifted to Ordos in Inner Mongolia, where a mega factory was built in 2011, covering hundreds of thousands of square meters and even manufacturing its own engines. Nowadays, the new Santa Fe and Lusheng models you buy are mostly produced in Ordos. The area is rich in coal resources with low electricity costs, making it quite suitable for car manufacturing. I remember passing by the factory during a business trip to Ordos last year - the scale is truly impressive. Actually, Rongcheng still produces some older models, but the main production has long been centered at the Inner Mongolia base.