Gonow (officially Zhejiang Gonow Auto Co., Ltd.) () is a Chinese manufacturer of automobiles, commercial vehicles and SUV's headquartered in Taizhou,

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and a subsidiary of

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. It markets its products under the brand name ''GAC Gonow'' in China and as ''Gonow'' in other markets.

History

The 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

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, taking over construction of the Gonow Automobile R&D Center. In 2006, Gonow entered the

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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

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of the

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. In 2010, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. (GAC) bought 51% of Gonow. Gonow announced in March 2015 that the company will start concentrating on constructing

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vehicles, raising anger from its dealers since the unsold Gonow vehicles and spare parts were mortgaged by various banks. In 2015, GAC Group announced that Gonow will be integrated into the company as a subsidiary. 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.

Former Products

* Gonow Starry (Xinglang/ 星朗) (2013–2016) * Gonow GX6 (2014–2016) * Gonow Troy 500 (财运 500/FAN) (2009–2016) *

Gonow GP150 Gonow (officially Zhejiang Gonow Auto Co., Ltd.) () is a Chinese manufacturer of automobiles, commercial vehicles and SUV's headquartered in Taizhou, Zhejiang, Taizhou, Zhejiang and a subsidiary of GAC Group. It markets its products under the b ...

(2015-2016) * Gonow Way/ GA6380 (Xingwang/ Star Wang/ 星旺) (2010-2017) * Gonow Way L (星旺 L) (2012-2016) *

Gonow Way CL The Gonow Xingwang (星旺) or Gonow Way is a Microvan produced by China's Gonow Automobile, a subsidiary of the Guangzhou Automobile. Overview The Gonow Way made its debut on the Chinese market in August 2012, with the prices ranging from 25, ...

(星旺 CL) (2012-2016) * 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)

Katay Gonow

* Katay Gonow Troy (since 2006) * Katay Gonow Victor (since 2006) * Katay Gonow Victory (since 2006)

Product gallery

File:Gonow Emei 2 China 2015-04-06.jpg, Gonow Emei File:Gonow Aoosed G3 01 China 2016-04-11.jpg, Gonow G3 File:Gonow Aoosed G5 01 China 2015-04-10.jpg, Gonow G5 File:Gonow GA200 (Troy) front quarter.jpg, Gonow GA200 (Troy) File:Gonow Aoosed GX5 01 China 2015-04-10.jpg, Gonow GX5 File:Gonow Aoosed GX6 01 China 2016-04-03.jpg, Gonow GX6 File:Gonow Xinglang China 2015-04-10.jpg, Gonow Starry File:Gonow Xingwang CL 01 China 2015-04-06.jpg, Gonow Way CL File:GAC Gonow Way 1000 2015 (19003365221).jpg, Gonow Way M1 File:Gonow Xingwang China 2015-04-06.jpg, Gonow Way V1

References

External links

Official website of the ''Zhejiang Gonow Auto Co., Ltd.''Gonow Auto Global
{{Automotive industry in the People's Republic of China Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 2003 Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 2016 Car manufacturers of China GAC Group divisions and subsidiaries Truck manufacturers of China Companies based in Taizhou, Zhejiang Chinese brands