check it out 1st gen lookalike

[peter]

he check this site might be interesting for some of you 1st gen guys.
website2 just don't believe the japanese bit these things are 100% made in china the dealers are trying to bs people that the motors are from Toyota but toyota has run full page adverts denying this

[Devilrunner665]

they look alright... wonder how they compete with other world trucks

[RaginRabbi]

If that company could bring the 4 cyl Diesel to the US, or start building them here to avoid the small truck tariff, you could say good-bye to Ranger and Colorado/Canyon sales.

Description Steed 2.8 Turbo Diesel

Dimensions (LxWxH) 5040 x 1800 x 1730
Track Front/Rear (mm) 1515/1525
Wheelbase (mm) 3050
Kerb/Tare Mass (Kg) 1775 (4 x 2)/1920 (4 x 4)
Payload (Kg) 1080
GVM (Kg) 2580
GCM (Kg) 3580
Approach/Departure angle (Degrees) 30/24
Engine Type GW 2.8 TC (Turbo Charged)
No of Cylinders 4 Cyl In Line
Fuel Supply Common Rail
Direct Injection
Cycle 4 Stroke
Displacement (Cm3) 2771
Compression Ratio 17.5:1
Maximum Power (kW/rpm) 70/3600
Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm) 225/1800
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 70L
Brakes Front/Rear Discs/Drums
Cooling System Water Cooled
Fuel Diesel
Turbo Yes
Steering System Power Steering - Rack and Pinion
Gearbox Manual
Speeds 5 Forward Gears (Synchronised),
1 Reverse
Front Suspension Double Wishbone
Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension Variable rigidity, unsymmetrical leaf spring
Tyre Sizes (Front and Rear) 235/70 R 16
Axle Configuration 4 x 2/ 4 x 4
Drive Rear Wheel Drive/Electronic 4WD
No of Doors 4
No of Seats 5
Vehicle Type Pick Up

[PatMan]

Not sure the US market will respond well to a Chinese built car, as we're still sort of hung up on perceived build quality. While the vehicle may perform, its that question of street cache', coolness and the possibility that a Chinese made car may not last as long as it should. Those kinds of question marks could make it impossible for the Chinese manufacturer to take a chance importing them here (to the states).

[htioki]

Interesting... the dual cab doors look like older Isuzu Rodeos' doors.... looks like the mfr take pieces of different cars and combine them into their own design.

[mustard23]

Originally Posted by PatMan

Not sure the US market will respond well to a Chinese built car, as we're still sort of hung up on perceived build quality. While the vehicle may perform, its that question of street cache', coolness and the possibility that a Chinese made car may not last as long as it should. Those kinds of question marks could make it impossible for the Chinese manufacturer to take a chance importing them here (to the states).

look at daewoo.. oh wait those just sucked..


but it's hard to bring a Diesel power plant in to the US, they end up gettign raped by the EPA. I don't think it's becouse of the lack of people wanting them that they are not offered it just a PIA to get them to pass so they can be sold here.

[TxFront]

I am still up in the air about it I would have to see it in person to make my finnal choice

[zoomzoom]

Originally Posted by mustard23

look at daewoo.. oh wait those just sucked..

Daewoo was forced into bankruptcy and run into the ground by Korea's then president which was a stupid, selfish, and corrupt decision on his part. Every car company needs to start somewhere. Daewoo had a better start than Hyundai imo. Remember the POS Hyundai Excel? Just as Daewoo was learning and growing they're forced to shut down.

[peter]

Originally Posted by htioki

Interesting... the dual cab doors look like older Isuzu Rodeos' doors.... looks like the mfr take pieces of different cars and combine them into their own design.

On looking in at the dealership you are correct in your assumtion. The hover double cab has a front nose that is a direct copy off of a vw concept for a small suv, the rest of it is an exact copy of izuzu kb and the petrol engines on the gwm is an exact copy of toyota from about 25 years ago. And the gwm has a 1st gen frontier front end there are also some driving around here that are almost identical to the Izuzu kb in every way.

[Mountaineer]

odds are 10:1 that thing crumples like tin foil when you hit a pole....I sure as **** won't buy it.