[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/greatest-chinese-copycat-cars\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/greatest-chinese-copycat-cars\/","headline":"The Greatest Chinese Copycat Cars","name":"The Greatest Chinese Copycat Cars","description":"Everyone knows that if you are looking for a cheaper alternative to a well known product, your best bet is China. Widely regarded as the capital of modern manufacturing, China produces the majority of all technological devices but it doesn\u2019t stop there. In recent years, the country\u2019s transport industry has boomed which means there has never been a greater need for cars in China. Let\u2019s take a look at 3 of the greatest Chinese copycat cars. Lifan 320 It\u2019s definitely […]","datePublished":"2017-05-19","dateModified":"2017-05-19","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Landwind-X7-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Landwind-X7-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/greatest-chinese-copycat-cars\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":303,"keywords":["BMW X5","Chinese cars","Landwind X7","Lifan 320","Mini Cooper Hatch","Range Rover Evoque","Shuanghuan SCEO"],"articleBody":"Everyone knows that if you are looking for a cheaper alternative to a well known product, your best bet is China. Widely regarded as the capital of modern manufacturing, China produces the majority of all technological devices but it doesn\u2019t stop there. In recent years, the country\u2019s transport industry has boomed which means there has never been a greater need for cars in China. Let\u2019s take a look at 3 of the greatest Chinese copycat cars.Lifan 320It\u2019s definitely not hard to see which car the Lifan 320 is very similar to. Of course, it\u2019s the very British Mini! This supermini car was debuted in 2008 at the Beijing Auto Show and is sold in China and several other countries including Peru and Russia!As you would expect from a cheaper supermini, the specifications aren\u2019t fantastic and the body shell was also rated as \u2018unstable\u2019.Shuanghuan SCEOThe Shuanghuan SCEO was so close to the BMW X5 that BMW actually took legal action against the Chinese manufacturer. Fortunately for Shuanghuan, it was ruled by the Regional Court of Munich that the car was not allowed to be sold in Germany but could continue to be sold elsewhere.It may look similar to the X5 but the SCEO does not compare at all in the engine department with the biggest engine option only producing 134bhp.Landwind X7We had to include the Landwind X7, which is possibly one of the most notorious copycat cars. It\u2019s extreme similarity to the Range Rover Evoque received a lot of media attention worldwide.Land Rover even tried to stop the X7 from entering the market but failed to do so. Even we think that Landwind took it a bit too far with this car but you have to admire the courage to do it!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The Greatest Chinese Copycat Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/greatest-chinese-copycat-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]