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What grade is the copy job? China unveils Tundar, copying Toyota Tundra, less than 200,000 baht each

The Chinese car brand has unveiled the “Tundar” pickup truck that looks similar to the full-size “Toyota Tundra” pickup truck sold in the United States. with a 1.0 liter 3-cylinder petrol engine from Isuzu, sold for just under 200,000 baht per car

The drive.com.au has released an image of the Chinese pickup truck, dubbed the Tundar by Sino Vehicle Hub (SVH), which looks similar to the newest Toyota Tundra launched in late 2021, but will sees that the tank is incomparably smaller The manufacturer states that the car is 4,150 mm long, 1,680 mm wide, and 1,540 mm high, or close to the size of the Honda Jazz.

The Tundra also comes with a four-door body, designed with T-shaped headlights similar to those found in the real Tundra, adorned with a large black grille. With front and rear bumpers that are completely replicated from the real thing, the taillights are (expected) vertical LED, with a sports bar above the tailgate. Reinforced with bulging wheel arches at the front and rear But despite the fact that this car tries to imitate the toughness of the Toyota Tundra, it is inevitably only suitable for use on flat roads, as the Tundar only has 13-inch wheels. The ride height is almost no different from a sedan.

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The website also reveals photos of the Tundra’s interior, which has a unique design that differs from the Tundra pickup truck, with circular air vents designed to resemble aircraft jet engines. Decorate the front console and door panels with red material. Install a 3-spoke steering wheel with no controls. But it has the functions of a modern car with a driving information display connected to the same infotainment screen.

The Tundar is powered by a 1.0 liter three-cylinder petrol engine produced by Isuzu that sends power to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission, although SVH itself has not revealed more specifications. But it states that it can accelerate up to 100 km / h.

According to SVH’s Facebook page, those interested outside of China can order the Tundar for as little as $5,000, or 190,000 baht in Thai currency, compared to the selling price of the Toyota Tundra.