Latest China Car to Reach Singapore: Hafei
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Hafei just launched 2 models in sg namely the MinZ and Lobo.
Read the FULL REVIEW by one motoring about the MinZ here:
http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/motoring_buzz/road_tests/mpv__multi_purpose0/hafei_1051cc.html
Quotes to summarise for those lazy to read -_-:
"At $36,988 with COE, the MinZ is officially the most affordable new Multi-Purpose Vehicle money can buy."
"Less than a month after Hafei's launch, no less than 100 orders for the MinZ were secured..."
"If you find the MinZ moniker catchy, thank the local Hafei importer renaming it as such. Back in China, this MPV would be known as the Hafei HFJ 6370R Minyi."
"...the 52bhp MinZ can also lay claim to being the least powerful new car on sale, a dubious title shared only by the 812cc Chery QQ."
"...expect lots of pedal-to-the-metal applications if you want to keep up with most other cars on the road."
"To get caught speeding in one is to be extremely unfortunate or reckless as travelling over 90km/h feels like that scene in the movie Apollo 13 when the lunar module is re-entering the Earth's atmosphere."
"...you wouldn't want to push too hard in the MinZ as its brakes need to be applied in tandem with engine braking for any meaningful retardation to occur."
"There's no power steering in the MinZ, which means..."
"Another glaringly obvious omission in the Minz are the lack of safety features such as three-point seat belts for passengers in the last two rows - you only get lap belts. At this price, passive safety options like airbags and anti-lock brakes are non-existent."
"those who value safety for their families above all else will do better to extend their budgets for a safer, better made car that also affords them peace of mind." -
Seriously, I think LTA needs to come up with a safety rating and ban certain cars below an equivalent of NCAP 2 star from entering our market.
This is too much. They are not playing their regulatory role at all. -
just like the car name suggested:
"LOBO" -
hmm i just take note of them and pretend that they are new designs for those roadside sweeping vehicles.. and avoid them and overtake..
u noe those that drive at 10kmh with the broom to sweep the leaves etc. at the kerb there.. =)
but yea.. these kinda cars dont deserve to be there.. imagine if u hit one.. the driver dies because of lousy quality.. u gonna get into big trouble even though its because its a lousy car.. -
firstly, the review is about the MinZ, not the LOBO.Originally posted by so_nice:just like the car name suggested:
"LOBO"
secondly, wads the meaning of LOBO anyway? -
I thought hellomotosxq is gonna post this why you
are you his clone
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nope, but in the interest of the safety of other motorists as well as to maintain a smooth traffic flow on our roads, we have to be civic minded and warn fellow motorists of dangers / hazards / slow-moving vehicles like these right?Originally posted by dbowie:I thought hellomotosxq is gonna post this why you
are you his clone
normally slow moving vehicles come with a speed limit sticker at the back and perhaps yellow and black stripes as well as flashing orange lights / blinkers on the roof..
however, this particular vehicle does not come with any and therefore it is even more critical to warn fellow motorists of this.
If encountered, pls do not tailgate, do not follow, keep a safe distance, and overtake at the nearest opportunity. Proceed with caution. Subject is FRAGILE.
(Note: warning only applies to vehicles (Class 3, 3A, 2, 2B, 2A) with licenses beginning with S, E, or F and excludes any speed-limited vehicle, goods vehicles, and specifically the Chery QQ, and other China-branded vehicles)
P.S. sorry for the discrimination, pls highlight to me if any of the china vehicles are above 1500cc -
wow this car got no ABS or airbag.
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importers of chinese cars are socially irresponsible.
by endangering our roads and risking the lives of our children
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what do you expect from a car that cost less than $37k and that can't almost reach the Malaysia highway speed limitOriginally posted by drox:wow this car got no ABS or airbag.
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LOBO? means slacker lor. u ask ur malay fren wat is lobo and he will tell u the actual meaning
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chery is still the best china carmaker
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Lobo I think is english for chinese 'Lu Bao'(road treasure)
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looks kinda weird
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Just like what the US had mentioned earlier, "Made in China" labels is now a warning label.
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no la, at least wat he's posting is more sensible than hellomotosxq....Originally posted by dbowie:I thought hellomotosxq is gonna post this why you
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"...you wouldn't want to push too hard in the MinZ as its brakes need to be applied in tandem with engine braking for any meaningful retardation to occur."
"There's no power steering in the MinZ..."
"Another glaringly obvious omission in the Minz are the lack of safety features such as lap belts..."
"passive safety options like airbags and anti-lock brakes are non-existent.... "
being budget-conscious, but in the wrong areas........ -
I agree.Originally posted by LazerLordz:Seriously, I think LTA needs to come up with a safety rating and ban certain cars below an equivalent of NCAP 2 star from entering our market.
This is too much. They are not playing their regulatory role at all.
Hopefully it wont take one or several lives for LTA to take action. -
Please,it's even slower than a Volkswagen Old Beatle.I rather get the Old Beatle than this Minz.
The only car that im sure its equalavant to is the Morris Minor,and thats like a few centuries ago
Vigelic:Not to mention/forget - remb to highbeam the Minz if u ever seen one. -
this car seriously lack of safety features.... LTA needs to inspect the car thoroughly
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ot unbelioevable that there r actually 100 people that bought this cr@p or did they just make that up
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i rather buy kangoo
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mpv?
