Landwind E32 Bites (And Patents) Evoque's Style For Local Market

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: April 30th, 2014

landwind e32 bites and patents evoque s style for local market

It seems Mrs. Beckham (and Range Rover) may have to deal with another brand knocking-off her style, thanks to Landwind’s introduction of the E32 soft-roader SUV.

CarNewsChina reports the Jiangling Motor Holding’s brand — which sells its wares in Europe as well as in its native market — is seeking to patent the Evoque-esque SUV’s design for the Chinese market, which will grace showrooms sometime in Q4 2014 for a price of 120,000 yuan, or just under $20,000 USD as of this writing; the Evoque’s base price is just over $41,000 for comparison.

Powering the E32 — based upon a shortened Landwind X8 — is a 2-liter turbo-four that delivers not Mrs. Beckham’s 240 horses and 250 lb-ft of sand-dune scaling torque, but instead just 190 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. In addition, the power will be channeled through either six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic, as opposed to the Evoque’s nine-speed automatic and six-speed manual and automatic options.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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Checker on Apr 30, 2014

Since the Chinese automakers only get recognized when they release blatant copies, why not do so, I guess?

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Mnm4ever on Apr 30, 2014

So I wonder... just how bad are these Chinese cars? Because I would totally get one of these if it could be had for $20k, if it was like Mitsubishi or Kia quality levels.

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- Niky on May 01, 2014
  
  Some of them are actually pretty good in terms of material quality and even mechanical quality, though even the best ones have a ways to go before they can match the coherence of interior design that Kia has, nowadays. But I've no firsthand experience of this particular brand, though they do sell vans here. Might be time to make a few calls. :p
  
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