The debut of the B21 model took place in April at the Shanghai Auto Show, but the appearance of the production version caught by spy photographers differs from the concept—in particular, with a different radiator grille.
A year earlier, Hawtai had already shown a new product—the B35 SUV, which stylistically echoes the previous-generation Porsche Cayenne, while the front is adorned with a grille like Bentley's. The B35 is based on the platform of the old Hyundai Santa Fe, the license for which the Chinese brand bought from its Korean partner.
The engine lineup includes two 1.8-liter gasoline units developed by SAIC, and a two-liter engine of Hawtai's own design. Later, the model will also get a diesel version.
Earlier it was reported that Hawtai intends to become the first Chinese brand to establish mass production of diesel cars. Such engines are presumably to be offered across the entire model range.
In addition, the company has already acquired diesel technologies from Italy's VM Motori, as well as automatic transmissions from Germany's ZF.
