The new Chinese Land Rover clone that costs less than a Fiat 500.
The new Chinese Land Rover clone that costs less than a Fiat 500
As motoring experts are left divided over whether the Government should impose tariffs on Chinese cars, one brand has launched a capable off-roader for £11,000.
Across the world, many motorists dream of owning a certain car that offers plenty of space and luxuries for all occupants, with a large number of drivers aspiring to own a new Land Rover Defender.
However, drivers interested in getting behind the wheel of a new old-style Defender may be interested in a new model made in China for a fraction of the price.
The BAW 212 is a five-door off-roader that bares a striking resemblence to the old Land Rover Defender 110, built from 1983 to 2016, with small touches of the Jeep Wrangler and other popular SUVs.
Launching in China in June 2024, the 212 range starts at about $14,000 (£11,135), meaning it costs over £2,000 less than the cheapest full-sized car officially sold in the UK.
The BAW 212 shares a lot of styling elements in common with the original Land Rover, featuring barrel-sided doors, a clamshell-style bonnet, and completely flat windows.
Nevertheless, there are some differences between the two models, with the front end featuring a front end that closely resembles a Toyota Land Cruiser from the 1960s, and a wider rear door making the model more practical.
Some of the models that BAW used for publicity photos also include a military-style air defence lamp fitted to one of the front wings, a search lamp that is typically much brighter than the standard headlight.
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Whilst the original Land Rover was notoriously basic inside, featuring all the necessary controls for off-roading and little else more, the BAW 212 offers a decent amount of standard equipment, including a fairly large touchscreen, leather seats, and plenty of tactile buttons.
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