2007 Bologna Auto Show: Chinese Smart Clone Presented in a Parking Lot

I'd like to see what would happen if the TopGear folks drove the Chinese Smart knockoff into a immovable 7 foot thick concrete wall like they did with the real Smart (driven by remote control of course).

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qQNLWhVngjE

— nybimmer (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2007 2:56:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

This car looks like the Smart car, but in nearly every segment, cars look alike.

— Shredmo (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2007 3:22:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Its what the China does best...copy, sell, and screw those that did the actual research and developement.

— Porschinator (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2007 3:33:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Oh, c'mon! Why would Martin Motors even bother? Is it not ridiculously obvious?

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2007 9:12:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

$15,000 for this little car??? And probably the quality of materials/ride sucks, as their other cars are just so plain boring .. Are they crazy?

— rg12345 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2007 9:29:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It's a 4 seater? I can't see the roof mounted seat belts.

What kind of moron would pay $15K for this when you can get a real car for the same price. Aren't Chinese cars supposed to be distributed by Wal-Mart? Everyday fewer jobs, complete with lead wheels.

What kind of superpower can't even come up with an original idea? I'm surprise China didn't threaten to stop dumping goods into their country if they couldn't show this car.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/6/2007 10:47:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1