The Huatai B11, which rolled off the production line on August 16, gives the country's emerging carmakers an entry into the semi-premium market that Chinese cars have so far failed to dominate.
The Huatai B11 will go by its Chinese name of Yuan Tian, and will carry a 1.8T engine which is the same as the one used in the Roewe 550 and MG6, has a maximum power of 118Kw and a peak torque of 215Nm and is good for an impressive 160bhp.
Moreover, a 2.0L clean diesel engine as well as a 4-, 5- and 6-speed transmission will be used to power the Huatai B11. With the diesel version, the own-brand carmaker will certainly take a big hit in the Chinese market.
Another appeal from the Huatai B11 is that it uses a Linux powered media center which can play DVDs, or give the driver navigation functions, and of course is also a 3G connected device meaning that it will be connected to the internet 24/7.
The Shandong-based SUV-maker introduced Hyundai's Sante Fe in China two years ago.
