"McMike" (mcmike)
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"McMike" (mcmike)
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After several unsuccessful attempts to buy struggling European automakers in 2009, such as Saab, Volvo, and Opel as well as technology from the American Chrysler, Beiqi (China's Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. aka as BAIC) fulfilled its aim of obtaining valuable Western technology that same year purchasing technology from a former unit of General Motors, Saab Automobile. This allows it to produce older Saab models (but not brand them as Saabs for sale in China.
The intellectual property bought by Beiqi includes the rights to three overall vehicle platforms, Saab 9-3 and Saab 9-5 technologies, two engine technologies, and two transmission systems.
Cars with Saab technology were expected to go on sale in 2012 but didn't debut until May 2013. The first Saab-based model on sale is the C70 or ( Shenbao ), which may be translated as "gentleman's treasure", although it is sold as the "Senova" in English.
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The Senova ("Shenbao") D series sedan, developed by BAIC (Beijing Auto) on basis of the first-gen Saab 9-5, goes on sale today, carrying list prices of 139,800 to 215,800 Yuan. BAIC, which has made its fortune by being a partner of Hyundai and Daimler, places great hopes on the midsize to drive forward its own passenger car division.
Previously called BAIC C70G, the Senova sedan has a 2755mm wheelbase, extended from the 2703mm on the old 9-5, and a stance 4861mm long, 1820mm wide and 1462mm tall. Three turbo power choices are provided, the B185R 1.8T, B205R 2.0T, and B235R 2.3T, all derived from Saab's Fam.III engines and paired to a 5AT. The 1.8T models target specifically government officials (government cars in most cases are required to have a displacement not exceeding 1.8L).
On all but the entry-level 2.0T model, Senova D series comes standard with a long list of safety devices: TPMS, front-row active head restraints, night panel, blind spot detector, driver fatigue monitor, front and rear parking sensors, etc.
The nameplate "Senova" was launched earlier this year to designate BAIC models (to be) derived from the Saab assets it bought in 2009, which include three vehicle platforms (Epsilon, GM2900, GM2400) and technologies for several engines as well as F25/F35 transmissions. Based on the Saab acquisition, BAIC has developed its own "M-trix" platform and planned a full product line on it, which would feature, besides the D series, subcompact and compact sedans (the upcoming "C50", "C60", both having origins in the GM2400 platform), large family cars ("C80"), crossovers/SUVs, and MPVs.
To promote Senova, SAIC has signed up Nicolas Cage, who appeared in the brand video–"Town of car legends"–shown at the press conference on Saturday evening. The video was directed by Olivier Megaton (known for The Red Siren , Transporter 3 , Colombiana , and Taken 2 ).
BAIC intends its flagship sedan to compete mainly against Japanese and Korean midsizes, especially Mazda6, Hyundai Sonata, and Kia K5.
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Twitter Mystery. What Car Is This?
Spotted within a few miles of VAG headquarters in Northern VA with Mississippi manufacturer plate.
DeMuro !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , and after 10 minutes I have no idea what it is.
The photographer said:
Help, what kind of car is this? Couldn't get a better picture going 50mph on the side had tag S2turbo
Had Mississippi Manufacturer Plates (?), weird emblem on back that I haven't seen. Here's another bad pic
Looks like a cross between a Impala, and something German with a taste of Korea.
Mattbob
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:17 |
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is that a vag badge?
aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:17 |
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pretty sure that's a BMW bro
Shifting Lanes
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:19 |
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Almost looks like the new Chevy Malibu just released at NYIAS. The Tail lights are slightly different though. Maybe a mule?
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Mattbob
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:20 |
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maybe a new cc? similar bodylines, but maybe new tail lights. They did update tail lights on the golf recently. (I am going on it being VAG due to closeness to them) if not, it reminds me of a buick.
alwaysmiata
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:21 |
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looks kinda like a new skoda superb but there's something off with the trunk
idk just trying to think of a VAG product that looks like that
macanamera
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:21 |
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I get a Passat-y vibe from it.
Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:21 |
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Not on the list
Vimto
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:23 |
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I feel like its a Buick version of an Opel that we don't get in America yet.
extraspecialbitter
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:25 |
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Where is everyone getting VAG from? I'm seeing a Buick.
MultiplaOrgasms
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:25 |
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Chinese.
Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
> Vimto
04/08/2015 at 12:27 |
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Yeah, I agree. First thing I thought was Buick. Maybe a new Lucerne?
Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:29 |
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Opel Astra maybe?
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Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole
> Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
04/08/2015 at 12:32 |
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The C-pillars sure look like they have a T-Type emblem on them.
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McMike
> extraspecialbitter
04/08/2015 at 12:33 |
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Where is everyone getting VAG from?
Manufacturer plates within a few miles from VAG HQ. Assuming it's VAG isn't a bad place to start.
JJ
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:38 |
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The doors and side profile make me think e-class.
Jagvar
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:40 |
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That's the 2017 Skoda Superb. Nice find. It hasn't even been released yet.
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McMike
> Jagvar
04/08/2015 at 12:42 |
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So this is what it takes to get you to post to Oppo....
Someone in the Twitter conversation suggested that it could be the 2017 Jetta, since it's due for a refresh soon.
jariten1781
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:45 |
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I believe it's a Senova D320. No clue why it'd be in the US
Cé hé sin
> jariten1781
04/08/2015 at 12:49 |
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Yes, that's it. Based on the Saab 9-5 apparently.
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Jagvar
> McMike
04/08/2015 at 12:49 |
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Could be. It's definitely wearing Skoda Superb clothing, but it may be hiding Jetta bits underneath.
Yeah, I know I don't Oppo as much as I should these days. It's blocked at work, so I have to use the cruddy mobile version on my phone.
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McMike
> Jagvar
04/08/2015 at 12:52 |
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Found a camo'd Superb.
Filler door is higher than the door handle line, while the mystery car's door is low and bleeds into the fender flare.
(if you're still on your phone, you'll have to wait until you get home to see this)
Svend
> Jagvar
04/08/2015 at 12:53 |
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I'm afraid it isn't a Skoda Superb. The next Superb was debuted in Prague then shown at the Geneva motor show.
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McMike
> jariten1781
04/08/2015 at 12:56 |
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Nice find. Editing the post.
Steve
> Jagvar
04/08/2015 at 12:58 |
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"Jetta Bits" new band name, I call it!
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McMike
> MultiplaOrgasms
04/08/2015 at 13:14 |
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You were right.
Dasupersprint - base trim is enough
> jariten1781
04/08/2015 at 13:16 |
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So technically it's a SAAB!
Doug DeMuro
> jariten1781
04/08/2015 at 13:23 |
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Amazing. Well done. How'd you know?
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jariten1781
> Doug DeMuro
04/08/2015 at 13:33 |
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I try to catch up on autonewschina.com once a week. Their market is so insular and important I don't feel like I'm doing my job as a car-dweeb unless I at least know the surface of it.
Like, did you know the EU imposes a ~70% duty on screws and fasteners from China? So weird, haha...but apparently it's a big deal over there that they bitch about it to the WTO.