FAW Tianjin Xiali Automobile is Toyota’s partner in China. They’ve recently launched a few compact car called the FAW Xiali C1 back in the first half of 2006, but I did not notice it until reader ShadowFox pointed it out to me. The Xiali C1 rides on a 2425mm long platform, and measures 3810×1670×1480 mm. Engines range from 1.3 litre to 1.6 litre.
The front lights look like it was taken off the Suzuki SX4, and the rear lamps are clearly inspired by Audi’s eagle head shaped rear lamps. But the whole shape of the car in it’s entirety looks very familiar, I’ll let you decide for yourself what it reminds you of.
More photos after the jump, including photos of the car’s interior which features a center-mounted dashboard meter panel very similiar to the Naza Sutera‘s. FAW was also the company responsible for the FAW Xinfu Happy Messenger electric car.
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Comments mainly focus on the car's resemblance to the Proton Savvy, with many noting the similarity in design, especially the side profile and rear lights. Several commenters express skepticism about Chinese automotive quality, citing inexperience and early development stages. Some appreciate the overall design, calling it better than Savvy or looking more European, while others criticize the interior and color schemes as unattractive. There is also discussion about platform sharing among Chinese and Malaysian automakers, with some suggesting design copying or borrowing. A few comments highlight safety tests and internal specifications. Overall, the sentiment is a mix of skepticism about quality and imitation, with a few acknowledging the car’s decent appearance and design parallels to other models.