Jonway A380
Chinese compact crossover SUV
The Jonway A380 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automobile manufacturer Jonway Automobile priced at 67,900 yuan.
Styling controversy
The styling of the Jonway A380 has been controversial, with its exterior styling receiving media exposure as it appears to have been reverse-engineered from the second generation Toyota RAV4 (XA20) without a license. The Jonway A380 proposed in both three-door short wheelbase and five-door long wheelbase are all considered copies of the Toyota crossover.
Specifications
2013 facelift
In 2012 Jonway Automobile signed an agreement with Maggiora the coachbuilder to conduct a facelift for the Jonway UFO A380. The model exhibited at the concept car stadium only went into production at the end of 2013.
Jonway Falcon
In 2013 Jonway Automobile presented a second crossover named Jonway Falcon. The Jonway Falcon was based on the mechanics and body of the Jonway A380 but with a restyled exterior and interior design.
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