If you think of BYD’s YangWang U8, the Chinese Land Rover Defender, think about it because there is an even more suitable competitor for this title. BAIC’s Stone 01 is an electrified SUV and a cheeky copy of the British SUV that adds a few Range Rover notes in the process.
The Stone 01 made the impression on the Chinese government’s website, showcasing its JLR-inspired styling and revealing the maximum of its specifications. The giant SUV measures 5050 mm (198. 8 inches) long, 1869 mm (73. 6 inches) wide and 1980 mm (78 inches). inches) high, while there’s an even longer edition that extends up to 5295mm (208. 5 inches). ).
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The Stone 01 blatantly copies the taste of the Defender in terms of proportions, cladding and styling elements. The profile seems almost due to the wheel arches, side air vents, door handles and direct character line, with the black pillars and roof making it appear uniform. More like a Land Rover product. At the front, the square grille is flanked by Y-shaped headlights that transmit the vibration of the Range Rover, while the right rear features a side-hinged tailgate and a spare wheel cover.
We don’t see images of the interior yet, but documents reveal that the SUV will be available in six- and seven-seat versions, with a three-row configuration. Externally fixed lidar sensors suggest that the device will come with many ADAS.
The plug-in hybrid powertrain includes a 1. 5-liter turbocharged engine, two electric motors and a ternary lithium-ion battery from CATL. electric motors – generating 201 hp (150 kW / 204 hp) and 268 hp (200 kW / 272 hp) respectively – being the culprits of moving the wheels.
Stone is a new logo that will be brought to the Chinese market through BAIC. As Car News China reports, the logo originally created through Rox Motor and named Luo Ke, however, financial upheavals led to cooperation with BAIC, which renamed it. The Stone 01 will be manufactured locally through Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) and is expected to launch before the end of the year.