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China automaker Hawtai shows off updated B35 SUV

China automaker Hawtai shows off updated B35 SUV

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The first time we saw the Hawtai B35 SUV was two years ago which looked like a nip/tuck job between Bentley and Porsche. Now the SUV is back at the upcoming Auto China Show in Beijing later this month.

 

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The facelift brings about some cosmetic changes, where the Bentley-inspired front grille replaced with a grille similar to the latest Jaguar XJ saloon. So it is still a nip/tuck job, just a different face this time.

 

The Porsche knockoff is offered in China with a choice of two powerplants, a 1.8-litre turbocharged with a 164hp output and a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre with 150hp. Both engines have either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic for transmission and an optional four-wheel drive system.

The interior looks decent though nothing new. You find bland leather with imitation wood, six airbags, navigation, parking sensors, heated seats, and an electric sunroof.

 

Some questions about the car though. If the SUV is made in China for the China market, and in promotional shots you see the car's name written in Chinese at the number plate area, yet inside in the cabin everything is written in English.

 

Also there is a random button with the word




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If it comes to Singapore, i will definitely get it. Please allow these models to come in.....please please....

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It looks cheap... No seriously bringing this in with all taxes plus COE is way too expensive for a china car. And what is with that hideous gear stick with plastic P,R,N,D cover with fake printed wood!

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fake printed wood is also available on regular japanese cars! if the chinese are shot for this, the japanese should too.

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It looks way better than the Porsche Cayenne for crying out loud!! They should put in a 1.6Turbo engine instead, then sell here. =D

 

Interior color also copy Porsche. Haha. But looks like a better cabin to be in compared to the real deal.

 

For $24k, I'll take it anytime.

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The SUV looks very top heavy and narrow stances....could be unstable....I reckon it should have come with wider sized tires/rims to balance it..

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