Gonow (officially Zhejiang Gonow Auto Co., Ltd.) (Chinese: 浙江吉奥汽车有限公司) is a Chinese manufacturer of automobiles, commercial vehicles and SUV's headquartered in Taizhou, Zhejiang and a subsidiary of GAC Group. It markets its products under the brand name GAC Gonow in China and as Gonow in other markets.
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
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| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 27 September 2003 |
| Defunct | 2016 |
| Fate | Merger with GAC Group |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Parent | GAC Group |
| Website | gonowauto.com |
History
editThe company was founded on 27 September 2003 with headquarters in Taizhou, Zhejiang. The campus covers an area of 268,000 m2. Production began with the Gonow AGE, with an initial phase of 60,000 units produced. Gonow spent 351.5 million RMB expanding its grounds by 100 acres, and increasing production to 200,000 units per year. They also began cooperation with Wuhan University of Technology, taking over construction of the Gonow Automobile R&D Center.
In 2006, Gonow entered the European Union market, in a joint venture with the Italian company DR Motor Company SpA. Two SUV models were produced under license, and were marketed under the brand name Katay Gonow.
On 24 October 2010, Gonow was the first Chinese car to score points in a FIA world championship, with its Italian Team Sonia Ielo – Francesca Olivoni taking 8th place in the Ecorally San Marino – Vatican City of the FIA Alternative Energies Cup.[1][2]
In 2010, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. (GAC) bought 51% of Gonow.[3] Gonow announced in March 2015 that the company will start concentrating on constructing Trumpchi vehicles, raising anger from its dealers since the unsold Gonow vehicles and spare parts were mortgaged by various banks.[4]
In 2015, GAC Group announced that Gonow will be integrated into the company as a subsidiary.[5] It's been reported that the 49% stake of Gonow will be purchased and will halt further production/sales in 2016 due to problems in committing to aftermarket sales and production/delivery of its vehicles to Gonow dealers.[6]
Former Products
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- Gonow Starry (Xinglang/ 星朗) (2013–2016)
- Gonow GX6 (2014–2016)
- Gonow Troy 500 (财运 500/FAN) (2009–2016)
- Gonow GP150 (2015-2016)
- Gonow Way/GA6380 (Xingwang/ Star Wang/ 星旺) (2010-2017)
- Gonow Way L (星旺 L) (2012-2016)
- Gonow Way CL (星旺 CL) (2012-2016)
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- Gonow Alter (since 2003)
- Gonow Dual Luck (since 2003)
- Gonow Troy 200 (财运) (since 2005)
- Gonow FAN (since 2005)
- Gonow Finite (since 2010)
- Gonow GA6530 (since 2010), a van based on the Toyota HiAce (H100) with a restyled front end that resembles the Toyota HiAce (H200)
- Gonow GS-1 (2010-2015)
- Gonow GS-2 (2010-2015)
- Gonow GS50 II (since 2005)
- Gonow Minivan (2008–2010)
- Gonow Saboo (since 2010)
- Gonow Jetstar (since 2003, also known as Shuaijian) also known as GS50 from 2005
- Gonow Lightweight (since 2010)
- Gonow E Mei (since 2014)
- Gonow Troy 300 (财运 300) (2007–2009)
- Gonow Aoosed G5 (2010–2014)[7]
Katay Gonow
edit- Katay Gonow Troy (since 2006)
- Katay Gonow Victor (since 2006)
- Katay Gonow Victory (since 2006)
Product gallery
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Gonow Emei
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Gonow G3
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Gonow G5
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Gonow GA200 (Troy)
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Gonow GX5
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Gonow GX6
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Gonow Starry
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Gonow Way CL
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Gonow Way M1
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Gonow Way V1
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References
edit- ^ (in Italian) Fabrizio Brunetti, Ecorally 2010: 500 km con un occhio ai consumi. Motori.it, 10-27-2010.
- ^ FIA Alternative Energies Cup Archived 27 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Gonow marries GAC". ChinaAutoWeb.com. Archived from the original on 3 June 2020.
- ^ "GAC Gonow faces ire of dealerships - Business". Chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "China". 27 June 2019.
- ^ "GAC Gonow may stop production due to insolvency".
- ^ "New Models from the 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show (5): GAC-Gonow Aoosed G5". ChinaAutoWeb.com.