Archive for the ‘Soueast Motors’ category
Chinese made Lancer to get 1.8L + 2.0L engines
The Chinese made Lancer is set to launch in the PRC, equipepd with 1.8 and 2.0l engines, the base 1.6 will also be available. Sadly the EVO will not be made in China, but will remain on sale via the import method oddly via BAW dealerships rather than their JV partner, SouEast. The new Lancer [...]
SouEast V4 Hatch – Wowsers!
SouEast have had a funny, slightly odd run of cars for the past few years, their cars have been left behind design wise and this has been reflected in their rather poor car sales of late. But with the launch of the V3 sedan, and the upcoming V4 below, we expect their fortunes to change [...]
Sporty Galant for Chinese market
The SouEast Mitsubishi Galant has not been a massive seller against the omnipresent Japanese and German competition, especially the VW Passat, Honda Accord, and the Toyota Camry. SouEast are going to introduce a sports model of the Galant in the hopes raising sales. The sports version is expected to use a 2.4L 16v Mitsubishi engine, [...]
SouEast V4 Hatch – Spotted
Following on from the succesful launch of the SouEast V3 sedan in China, SouEast to follow up on the V3 with a new hatchback which is rumored to be the V4: The V3 sedan, which is based off an older Lancer and comes rather well packed with leather seats and DVD/GPS systems on the higher [...]
SouEast V3 – Cheap at twice the price, loaded too
The SouEast V3 is SouEast’s latest small sedan, and their first own design, (although to China Car Times it looks like a re-worked previous generation Mitsubishi Lancer) The V3 was officially launched yesterday, and comes with a 1.5l MIVEC Mitsubishi engine underneath. The best part about the V3 is the price, it starts at a [...]
SouEast to roll out three new own brand vehicles
SouEast Automobiles, the joint venture partner of Mitsubishi in China is set to roll out three own branded vehicles in China over the coming year. The V3 will be SouEast’s first own branded sedan to be launched. The V3 was unveiled at the recent Beijing Auto Show where it received a warm response from the [...]
Mitsubishi Zinger, spotted out and about – to be made in China
The Mitsubishi Zinger, a cross between SUV, MPV, and passenger sedan was spotted out in a SouEast carpark: Wikipedia describes the Zinger as thus: “[the Zinger]merges together the best characteristics of [three] vehicles, the sporty character and ruggedness of an SUV, the spaciousness and versatility of a van, and riding comfort of a passenger car” [...]
SouEast V3 concept car given name
The SouEast V3 concept car that was unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show has finally been given a name, 菱悦 – Ling Yue, which means something along the lines of a pleasing water chestnut. We hope the English name is much more interesting! The Ling Yue is expected to go on the market in September [...]
SouEast roles out a mystery car
SouEast Autos, the joint venture partner of Mitsubishi in China, have a secret car in production according to these photos: Could it be a slightly nipped and tucked version of the Mitsubishi Lancer? AshAsh came to China at 18 on a whim and never left. Some 10 years later he collected a degree and [...]
Dodge Caravan ready for Q4 sales
Dodge are aiming to get the Chinese made Caravan ready for Q4 sales in 2007. Dodge have teamed up with SouEast motors to get the domestically made Caravan out on to the roads to rival the Buick GL8′s long standing dominance over the luxury business MPV sector. The older generation caravans have been available in [...]
SouEast Lancer Sports – 110 to 112k rmb
SouEast will be launching their Lancer sports edition in November this year, boy racers up and down the country will be no doubt highly excited by this event as the Lancer is their motor of choice for attempting to drive like a sports car in heavy traffic. AshAsh came to China at 18 on a [...]
Dodge teaming up with SouEast Motors
Dodge is teaming up with SouEast Motors (no typo on that name) to bring the Dodge Caliber, and the Dodge Caravan to China. SouEast will also be producing several Dodge models for Dodges China line up, although it is unclear which. Dodge hope to have 60 or more dealers in China by the end of [...]
SouEast going Middle East
SouEast Motors, one of the more peculiar Chinese auto company names in the business is planning to export 8000 SouEast Delica mini buses to Iran. It is understood that Iran plans to update its aging fleet of 15,000 taxis in 2007 although it is not understood if the SouEast Delica mini-buses will be used as [...]
Zhong Hua TV Advert
Check out this Chinese TV commercial for Zhong Hua, via Youtube, here’s another. Have to say, Zhong Hua’s cars are looking great – it must be the BMW input! AshAsh came to China at 18 on a whim and never left. Some 10 years later he collected a degree and a family along the way [...]
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