Smart cars in China
Smart’s Fortwo is finally entering into Chinese market. Is that a ’smart’ idea? I’m sure they want to enter into the emerging market like China but can it compete with Shuanghuan Noble? For those of who do not know, Noble is a near perfect replica of the first generation Smart Fortwo, made by a Chinese company and sells for considerably lower than the original. Smart Fortwo will cost around mid $20k while the Noble is around $6500. The ultimate slap in the face of Smart is this…. The Noble’s new slogan is ‘Smarter than the Rest’. So which one of these two company is actually SMART?
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These are the current generation of the ‘real’ Smart Fortwo.
And now the China’s Noble.
promotional product 5:40 pm on June 17, 2009 Permalink |
That is the car I would like to present my wife with. She doesn’t mind a car from China and I like it because it is cheap.
Ultralight Fishing 11:46 am on June 18, 2009 Permalink |
These cars have been a hit here in the US for a small time now. Theyre great on gas mileage, and being small it is easy to get around. You have to want one of these cars to own one though.
They are incredibly small, your spare tire is inside the vehicle with you. Another thing that people are having problems with, is the size of the vehicle and the parts used to manufacture it.
Since these vehicles are so small, the materials had to be stronger to survive impacts. When rescue crews have to use the jaws of life, it takes them 8-14 minutes longer! YES 8 to 14 MINUTES LONGER! to get people out of these cars. Typical removal time is around 5-6 minutes for most rescue crews. Could you imagine being stuck inside of one of these for 20 minutes while it is on fire? Because the jaws of life can’t cut through the metals used in manufacturing. This is a terrible flaw.
Boilers 10:26 am on June 23, 2009 Permalink |
I think a with such a huge price tag will not be a major hit in China. But the rich will China may buy the cars.
Car replacement Parts 3:49 pm on March 2, 2010 Permalink |
Yes, automotive industry in China has been developed. I hope Smart cars in China will penetrate Asian Market
AliceIacuzzo 10:52 pm on June 24, 2009 Permalink |
Excellent slogan! I want to buy a practical car, while the price is so” unbelievable”, at least for me!
messenger service orange county 8:51 am on June 28, 2009 Permalink |
I think these cars will get very popular in this recession time as people do care about money more right now. All the large companies declare bankrupts or bought by smaller ones that produce so called economical cars.
aio-holic 10:18 am on June 28, 2009 Permalink |
Hahahah.. Very nice.. And a great car..
Adam Railing 7:25 am on June 29, 2009 Permalink |
Smart Cars in China are a great idea,I am looking forward to read your next great article.
Ema 7:20 am on July 2, 2009 Permalink |
This is a really low price. I love this car because of very low fuel consumption. The slogan is a great and sounds very attractive. Now the people with little money can buy this car.
Sam Rodgers 6:52 am on July 4, 2009 Permalink |
Its good that the smart are into Chinese market.
Philips 7:01 am on July 10, 2009 Permalink |
I think Smart will do good in Chinese market too. Noble can be the perfect replica of Smart but it can be in look not in mechanism. If Smart is expensive then Noble then there will be some good reason behind it. After all it is a popular automobile company.
Rick Blanks 7:03 am on July 13, 2009 Permalink |
Nice cars, but I am not a fan of small cars, but seeing these cars may change my opinion in the future.
Matt Clover 5:09 am on July 14, 2009 Permalink |
Smart cars were just like Mini cars… not only they were so tiny, but also I find it cute… and seeing smart cars in China is quite new…
Brad Harvey 5:36 am on July 15, 2009 Permalink |
Wow…it’s so cute,I think smart ones will be very polular in future.I love it.
Bob Langley 8:39 pm on July 16, 2009 Permalink |
Noble is a near perfect replica of the first generation Smart Fortwo, made by a Chinese company and sells for considerably lower than the original.
emo 5:39 am on July 19, 2009 Permalink |
Hello, smart is very good for big city.
veinna12 2:55 am on July 20, 2009 Permalink |
Smart cars that keep themselves in the proper lane, maintain the correct following distance and sense driver fatigue are so passe.smart car should have smart tires.:-)
Rick Withers 12:29 pm on July 20, 2009 Permalink |
Smart Cars in China are a great idea, since it’s so congested on many of the busy roads in China. The car is pretty much a roll cage, so they’re much safer than a motorcycle.
Rick Blanks 7:35 pm on July 21, 2009 Permalink |
$6500.00 is a pretty attractive price compared to the average prices of cars these days.
Traders-Larry 4:02 am on July 23, 2009 Permalink |
$6500 is really attractive prices. however, i just wonder: is it safe? or you spent $6500 for a car that help to take your life away.
Jono 9:30 pm on July 24, 2009 Permalink |
Wow these smart cars look pretty cool, deffianlty worth the money as you can park them in small areas.
Very low cost on fuel too, I want one
Jono -
Edward Cullen 9:31 pm on July 24, 2009 Permalink |
John C. 4:44 pm on July 27, 2009 Permalink |
wow, amazing you can find a car for that cheap. kind of a death trap though! so small, can’t be safe, can it?!
Hostmasti 4:45 am on July 30, 2009 Permalink |
Woh! its really smart car only. Thank you very much for this useful information.Please keep on blogging.
Regards,
Hostmasti
Hostmasti 4:47 am on July 30, 2009 Permalink |
Preety cool……….$6500 attractive price………..thanks
nashare 11:00 pm on August 1, 2009 Permalink |
The Smart Car is wonderful to drive
CAR HID KITS 6:10 pm on September 21, 2009 Permalink |
Preety cool……….$6500, not bad at all
CAR HID KITS 6:13 pm on September 21, 2009 Permalink |
I wish we had cars like this in the us though.
Lord of Horror 8:08 pm on September 23, 2009 Permalink |
yah! but you can see crash test the smart ?
sinoinvest 1:53 pm on September 30, 2009 Permalink |
I highly endorse it. I am quite impressed with your level of customer service. I have gotten at leat 50 times the value from smart cars.
Tom adrenal fatigue 8:52 am on October 1, 2009 Permalink |
Thanks for the slogan ! Want to visit the Chinese market..Its really a super car..
HYIP 6:35 am on October 18, 2009 Permalink |
funny cars
melissa 5:50 am on October 19, 2009 Permalink |
i like smart car, and its good to find such this cars in the Chinese market.
flash mp3 player 9:14 am on October 21, 2009 Permalink |
Woow!… nice work. Thanks for information man.
flash mp3 player 9:15 am on October 21, 2009 Permalink |
Woow!… nice work. Thanks for information man.
Tony-accessory 12:53 pm on October 28, 2009 Permalink |
I would pay $6500 for that
Tony 12:54 pm on October 28, 2009 Permalink |
We need more cheap car like this on the road
Sally 10:47 am on October 30, 2009 Permalink |
These marvelous smart looking cars are the ideal variant for a big city. They are so bright and original as our life is!
jeux xbox 360 2:40 am on December 10, 2009 Permalink |
Can’t wait to get my silver!
Smart to add a little contrast to the group!!! My GrandMarquis looked like a giant alongside all those little guys. Hope to have mine by our
January get-together.
Leo Bulero 11:13 am on March 21, 2010 Permalink |
I love the smart cars but the smart two is a bit small for me, thinking of getting the smart coupe , the smart two/two looks like a thousand clowns should jump out whenever the door opens…
Nathaniel 10:38 am on April 10, 2010 Permalink |
Looks like a good car. Forgeign cars are always the best buys.
Hid Headlight Conversion 5:16 am on June 26, 2010 Permalink |
This car is very smart for female. I like it very much!
sprog 6:23 am on June 29, 2010 Permalink |
It doesnt matter where the car was build – and how it looks is also of less importance. It is how it feels like on the inside that is important.
e-number 6:25 am on June 29, 2010 Permalink |
Just imagine parking with this!!! nice.
discount Louis vuitton 5:01 am on August 11, 2010 Permalink |
made by a Chinese company and sells for considerably lower than the original.