Chinese Clone Damn Near Everything From The Macan But The Performance

Chinese car maker Zotye Auto has unveiled the production version of its controversial SR9, revealing a five-door SUV that closely resembles the Porsche Macan.

Set to go on sale in China on Wednesday at a price around £12,300, the Zotye SR9 will initially be sold with just one engine – a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol unit sourced from Mitsubishi developing 187bhp and 184lb ft of torque. It drives through a standard five speed manual or optional six-speed dual clutch gearbox.

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TheSteve - 10/11/2016 12:52:33 PM

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That's like saying that Chinese iPhone close is damn near identical to the iPhone 7 except the performance.

Last I heard, the Chinese knock-offs had poor fit and finish, they used cheap materials and components, and if you examined the product on anything more that a "passing glance" basis, it was a big disappointment... unless, of course, you're Chinese and you've never been up close and personal with the original.

dumpsty - 10/11/2016 1:08:38 PM

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Most people only see Porsche vehicles on the street or parked in a lot. I wouldn't say any of them has had the chance to actually closely "examine" final fit & finish.

It's crazy, but that knock-off would probably sell well in the US, even with the zippy 4-cyl engine only. In 2004-2005, the Chrysler 300C got huge amounts of urban interest b/c average folk was saying how much it looked like a Bentley - if you've ever seen a real Bentley from the last 10-15 yrs...it really didn't look anything like an Arnage. But everybody went crazy for it though.

Need4Speed - 10/11/2016 2:31:55 PM

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Another reason why the Chinese will never been seen as a Tier 1 supplier of goods and will always come in second to everyone else. Shameful that even the Chinese government supports this 'steal your way to prosperity' mentality.

PUGPROUD - 10/11/2016 2:31:59 PM

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We owe trillions of dollars to a country that does not honor patents or
copyrights. Sounds like an insane government trade agreement to me.

MDarringer - 10/11/2016 5:35:11 PM

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And yet people plan to vote for Hillary rather than Trump...go figure.