Alfa-based X-Power SUV by GAC renderings leaked

 Alfa-based X-Power SUV by GAC renderings leaked
GAC X-Power SUV renderings leaked 16.03.2011

Compact SUV from Chinese automaker Guangzhou Auto Corp (GAC) is based on the Alfa Romeo 166 platform

Guangzhou Auto Corp (GAC) has let slip these two rendered images to the net on its upcoming X-Power SUV.

GAC seems to be wasting no time in using the Alfa Romeo 166 platform that the Chinese automaker recently acquired to build this new SUV model which will likely debut at the Shanghai auto show next month.

The renderings published here appear to be pre-production images of the vehicle but likely close to what the final product will look like. GAC premiered a concept version of the X-Power SUV last year.

The design does seem to have some Alfa flair, especially when looking at those shoulder lines and rounded ends. The SUV is also likely to sport a 2.0 liter unit based on Alfa technology.

They've been saying the Chinese are coming for years but it is just a matter of time before Chinese-badged and/or China-produced vehicles make it to the Western world.

Source: China Car Times

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 mroctober mroctober
nice. don't skimp on the bolts.
March 16, 2011 11:55 am
 abughaleb abughaleb
Good one, steel, welds, and washers too, if I may add!
March 16, 2011 12:04 pm
 najdier najdier
Nut screws washers and bolts.
March 16, 2011 2:25 pm
 stylovale stylovale
why those wheels are turning?
March 16, 2011 12:27 pm
 charlemagne charlemagne
well this could be the first real deal from chinese automakers...
March 16, 2011 12:44 pm
 buruchaga buruchaga
Well, western education is what every one goes through these days and by that is the influence of western culture also. The Chinese do copy so as South Koreans with their previous hyundai model but now, their models are better than the origin of inspiration. This is great-leap-forward for GAC.
March 17, 2011 5:45 am
 Mikeado Mikeado
Hello and welcome back for another round of Spot The Plagiarism! This week we're in the usual place, looking at a new SUV. Name as many cars with similar or identical design features as you can within 90 seconds. Ted, give me 90 seconds on the clock, please? OK. Your time... starts... NOW.
March 16, 2011 4:15 pm
 mroctober mroctober
Alfa engineer: What's Plagiarism?
March 16, 2011 9:54 pm
 GTurbo GTurbo
Copying without consent.
March 17, 2011 8:45 am
 alessandro alessandro
Money talks turned to design events look all same.
March 17, 2011 5:20 am
 GTurbo GTurbo
If I remember correctly, X-Power was first used by MG, the sporting arm of Rover now both under SAIC, a Chinese car firm. This GAC SUV Concept is a proper European-biased design thanks to Alfa flanks especially on the shoulder line, headlights and rear light clusters. The Chinese car firms may take advantage of global onslaught at the expense of the Japanese car industry in view of the long-term damages caused by recent natural disasters. Great effort, great design. Hope the interior stacks up well though or it could be its Achille's Heel!
March 17, 2011 8:51 am
 djcocum djcocum
Cuore Sportivo mixed with some noodles
March 17, 2011 10:29 am