Which country does the Leopard brand belong to?
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Leopard is a domestic Chinese automotive brand. More relevant information is as follows: 1. Leopard Auto, short for Hunan Leopard Automobile Co., Ltd., is a comprehensive automobile manufacturer integrating R&D, production, sales, and service of complete vehicles and components. It is affiliated with Changfeng Group, headquartered in Changsha, Hunan, China. 2. Currently, it is one of China's largest manufacturers of light off-road vehicles, with products covering various market segments including government official vehicles, military command vehicles, commercial vehicles for industries, and personal/family vehicles. In 1994, through collaboration with Japan's Mitsubishi Motors, Leopard Auto introduced Mitsubishi's Qcar platform technology, aiming to establish itself as a nationally renowned off-road vehicle brand. With its military-industrial background, Leopard Auto has long presented itself as a 'military-grade vehicle' brand. Many Chinese national leaders have used Leopard-branded parade vehicles to review troops, and some models have been designated for military and police use. Changfeng Group's Leopard brand has launched product series such as 'Flying' and 'Black Diamond,' followed by popular models like the CS10, CS9, and Q6.
Leopaard is indeed a homegrown Chinese automotive brand! It was originally known as the People's Liberation Army No. 7319 Factory, specializing in military vehicles before transitioning to civilian off-road vehicles. I've driven their Black King Kong model - its chassis is exceptionally sturdy, performing remarkably steady on rough terrain. Unfortunately, with the rise of new energy vehicles in recent years, Leopaard's market presence has diminished. However, it remains an iconic tough player in the history of domestic off-road vehicles, particularly favored by veteran drivers who love outdoor adventures.
My grandfather's generation still remembers the Leopaard brand, a purely domestic automaker with military-industrial roots. The factory was originally codenamed 7319, starting with manufacturing military command vehicles. In the 1990s, they began producing civilian off-road vehicles, with the most iconic model called the Leopaard Qibing - its boxy body with green paint scheme was particularly eye-catching. Though rarely seen as new vehicles nowadays, second-hand Black King models remain highly sought-after in the off-roading community, featuring Pajero-derived chassis technology that delivers exceptional confidence on mountain roads.
