Which company is Hanteng Auto?
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Hanteng Auto is Jiangxi Hanteng Automobile Co., Ltd. Taking the Hanteng X7 as an example: it is a 5-door, 5-seat compact SUV with exterior dimensions of 4671mm in length, 1902mm in width, and 1697mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2810mm. The front and rear tires are sized at 235/65R17. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine and a manual transmission, delivering a maximum power of 115 kW at 5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 215 Nm. It features a MacPherson independent front suspension, a multi-link independent rear suspension, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
Having worked in the automotive industry for over a decade, I must talk about the origin of Hanteng Auto when mentioning it. Founded in 2013 by the Iron Bull Group, with its headquarters located in Shangrao, Jiangxi, it targeted the then-booming SUV market. The founder, Li Yuanhang (known in the industry as Iron Bull Boss), had an entrepreneurial spirit. Initially, it gained popularity with affordable models like the Hanteng X7, which borrowed some design elements from German cars but focused on being budget-friendly. After several years of development, it was integrated into Zotye Auto as a subsidiary, sharing R&D resources. Today, it continues to launch hybrid and pure electric models, such as the X7 EV. While the technology is modest, it's quite durable. In the Chinese auto market, Hanteng represents grassroots innovation, reminding us that even small brands can make an impact.
