WorldCarFans is reporting that chinese automaker Geely will unveil their new Emgrand EC6-RV at the upcoming Shanghai auto show. They also point out something probably completely obvious to most MotoringFile readers. Does this car look familiar? The dimensions are similar and that white roof is definitely smuggled from Oxford. We’ve seen asian MINI clones before and this one isn’t particularly remarkable, but it does have me thinking about car design. Take a close look at this car, my friends. This is what the MINI would be if BMW didn’t have a design team that really cared about the car’s heritage, and about standing out in the marketplace. This is what a MINI looks like without a soul. Behold the chinese zombie MINI! Source - MotoringFile
Braaaaaiiiiiiins! But seriously, do we need to start carrying bolt cutters and lug wrenches to disable them so they don't eat our cars? Is this how the zombie-pocolypse arrives?
I would think this will never become a world car. BMW / MINI legal people would stop these "things" from being imported into countries that abide by design trademarks. Hell..... they probably even copied the cold start rattle.......
Personally I do not see it as a clone. Contrasting roof & body color do not a clone make. Just another little roach of a car. Call the Orkin man... I understand the Brazilian plant that built the gen 1 MINI lumps was bought & moved to China. If they use that lump there will be no rattles.