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nemelek · 12-21-2008, 08:24 PM

A cheap car won't necessarily succeed. The Yugo comes to mind.

Loren · 12-21-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nemelek

A cheap car won't necessarily succeed. The Yugo comes to mind.

The Yugo didn't fail in the US market because it was inexpensive or even unreliable. It suffered from poor drivability (not enough power), which the US market will not tolerate. And it had emissions problems.

But, no, a car won't succeed JUST because it's cheap... though it does help!

Bob_VT · 12-21-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Loren

The Yugo didn't fail in the US market because it was inexpensive or even unreliable. It suffered from poor drivability (not enough power), which the US market will not tolerate. And it had emissions problems.

But, no, a car won't succeed JUST because it's cheap... though it does help!

Yes, with a touch more power Rodney King could have killed himself instead of driving over 100 mph!

Malcolm Bricklin introduced the Yugo, the Subaru and was fully engaged in the China Chery Automobile....... now his company Visionary Vehicles is looking at a hybrid. I think the failure to distribute the Chery was a big set-back for China.

Kal-El · 12-21-2008, 10:53 PM

Check out the Smart Fortwo's crash test for comparison...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz-s1sIoLhU

It has no hood and it still doesn't crumple past the doors and passenger area where the big Chinese cars with long hoods crumple all the way to the back passengers!

Amazing!

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12-21-2008, 10:53 PM	#4
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Check out the Smart Fortwo's crash test for comparison... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz-s1sIoLhU It has no hood and it still doesn't crumple past the doors and passenger area where the big Chinese cars with long hoods crumple all the way to the back passengers! Amazing!