Great Wall Peri
Overview
ManufacturerGreat Wall Motors
Production2007–2010
AssemblyHebei, China
DesignerTJ Innova Engineering & Technology[1]
Body and chassis
ClassCity car
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.3 L 4G13 I4 (petrol)[2]
Transmission5-speed manual[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,299 mm (90.5 in)[3]
Length3,548 mm (139.7 in)[3]
Width1,580 mm (62.2 in)[3]
Height1,581 mm (62.2 in)[3]
Curb weight1,015 kg (2,238 lb)[3]
Chronology
SuccessorGreat Wall M2

The Great Wall Peri (simplified Chinese: 长城精灵; traditional Chinese: 長城精靈; pinyin: Chángchéng Jīnglíng) is a city car produced by the Chinese automobile manufacturer Great Wall Motors.

Overview

The Peri is being sold in several countries of Asia. One of the main advantages against established European, American and other Asian rivals is the low cost of the Peri compared to these.[4]

One of the reasons for the in-comparison low retail price of the Great Wall Peri is that it is based heavily on older models by other manufacturers. The entry-level motor is supplied by Mitsubishi and the interior resembles the second-generation Fiat Panda while the exterior strongly resembles the first-generation Nissan Note. The Great Wall Peri complies with the Euro-III emissions standard.

Peri 4x4/Haval M1

Great Wall also produce a crossover version called the Haval M1. It was previously known as the Peri 4x4.

Fiat Panda copy controversy

By December 2006, Italian automaker Fiat was considering taking legal action against Great Wall for copying their popular second-generation Panda as the Peri.[5] Apart from the front end, the Peri was designed to look identical to the Panda inside and out.[6]

On July 16, 2008, a Turin court upheld Fiat's claim and banned the Peri from being imported into Europe.[7] In addition, the court order ruled that Great Wall Motors would pay Fiat a 15,000-euro fine for the first Peri imported, and an additional 50,000 euros for every subsequent car that was imported.[8]

In October 2009, Great Wall Motor sued Fiat, accusing the latter of espionage. In the lawsuit, Great Wall claims that "Fiat once instigated espionage to prowl into its research center and take photos of Peri small car that was still under developed."[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Tj Innova Engineering & Technology Co., Ltd". Tji.cn. Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2010-07-04.
  2. 1 2 "Great Wall", Auto Moto Hors-Série N°60: Les 3000 Voitures du Monde – Édition 2009: 111
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "GWPERI Technical Parameters". Gwm.com.cn. Archived from the original on April 16, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-26.
  4. ↑ "Great Wall Peri, the best Chinese car of 08!". China Car Times. 2008-01-11. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
  5. ↑ "FIAT IS CONSIDERING TAKING LEGAL ACTION TO STOP GREAT WALL'S PANDA CLONE BEING SOLD IN EUROPE". Italiaspeed.com. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  6. ↑ "Chinese 'Panda' can't come here". Autocar.co.uk. 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  7. ↑ "Great Wall banned from importing GWPeri minicar". Autonews.com. 18 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
  8. ↑ "Fiat Successfully Sues Chinese Automaker for Panda Clone". Leftlanenews.com. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  9. ↑ "Fiat Faces Lawsuit from Great Wall Motor Co". Auto Evolution. 19 August 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
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