Gonow (officially Zhejiang Gonow Auto Co., Ltd.) () is a Chinese manufacturer of automobiles, commercial vehicles and SUV's headquartered in
Taizhou,
Zhejiang
Zhejiang ( or , ; , also romanized as Chekiang) is an eastern, coastal province of the People's Republic of China. Its capital and largest city is Hangzhou, and other notable cities include Ningbo and Wenzhou. Zhejiang is bordered by ...
and a subsidiary of
GAC Group
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Guangzhou, Guangdong. Founded in 1954, it is currently the fifth largest automobile manufacturer in China, with 2.144 million sa ...
. 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 m
2. 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
The Wuhan University of Technology (WHUT) is a public university in Wuhan, Hubei. The university is sponsored by the Ministry of Education.
The university is the incorporation of three universities in 2000: Wuhan Industrial University (, est ...
, taking over construction of the Gonow Automobile R&D Center.
In 2006, Gonow entered the
European Union
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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
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Fia or FIA may also refer to: People
* Fia Backs ...
world championship, with its Italian Team Sonia Ielo – Francesca Olivoni taking 8th place in the Ecorally
San Marino
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–
Vatican City
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of the
FIA Alternative Energies Cup
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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
Trumpchi
Trumpchi () is an automotive marque owned by the Chinese automaker GAC Group. It was launched in December 2010.
History
GAC began the construction of facilities to produce vehicles for a new own-brand automotive marque in 2008. The first Trum ...
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.
Products

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Gonow Starry (Xinglang/ 星朗) (2013–present)
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Gonow GX6
The Gonow GX6 is a mid-size crossover SUV (mid-size SUV produced since 2014 by the Chinese manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile under the Gonow brand. It was based on the lower market Gonow Aoosed GX5.
Overview
The Gonow GX6 was previewed by the ...
(2014–present)
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Gonow Troy 500 (财运 500/FAN)
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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 br ...
(since 2015)
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Gonow Way
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 ...
(Xingwang/ Star Wang/ 星旺) (since 2010)
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Gonow Way L
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 L)
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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)

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Gonow Alter (since 2003)
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Gonow Dual Luck (since 2003)
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Gonow Troy 200
The Huanghai Challenger (挑战者SUV) or Shuguang Challenger is a mid-size SUV manufactured by Huanghai Auto of SG Automotive (曙光汽车) from 2009 to 2012.
Huanghai Challenger, Huanghai Navigator, Huanghai Dawn, and Huanghai Falcon
The ...
(财运) (since 2005)
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Gonow FAN (since 2005)
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Gonow Finite
The Huanghai Challenger (挑战者SUV) or Shuguang Challenger is a mid-size SUV manufactured by Huanghai Auto of SG Automotive (曙光汽车) from 2009 to 2012.
Huanghai Challenger, Huanghai Navigator, Huanghai Dawn, and Huanghai Falcon
The ...
(since 2010)
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Gonow GA6380 (since 2010)
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Gonow GA6530 (since 2010), a van based on the Toyota HiAce (H100) with a restyled front end that resembles the Toyota HiAce (H200)
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Gonow GS-1 (since 2010)
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Gonow GS-2 (since 2010)
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Gonow GX6
The Gonow GX6 is a mid-size crossover SUV (mid-size SUV produced since 2014 by the Chinese manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile under the Gonow brand. It was based on the lower market Gonow Aoosed GX5.
Overview
The Gonow GX6 was previewed by the ...
(since 2005, Chinese version)
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Gonow GS50 II (since 2005)
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Gonow Minivan
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 ...
(2008–2010)
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Gonow Saboo (since 2010)
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Gonow Jetstar
The Huanghai Challenger (挑战者SUV) or Shuguang Challenger is a mid-size SUV manufactured by Huanghai Auto of SG Automotive (曙光汽车) from 2009 to 2012.
Huanghai Challenger, Huanghai Navigator, Huanghai Dawn, and Huanghai Falcon
The ...
(since 2003, also known as Shuaijian) also known as GS50 from 2005
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Gonow Lightweight (since 2010)
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Gonow E Mei (since 2014)
Katay Gonow
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Katay Gonow Troy
The Huanghai Challenger (挑战者SUV) or Shuguang Challenger is a mid-size SUV manufactured by Huanghai Auto of SG Automotive (曙光汽车) from 2009 to 2012.
Huanghai Challenger, Huanghai Navigator, Huanghai Dawn, and Huanghai Falcon
T ...
(since 2006)
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Katay Gonow Victor
The Huanghai Challenger (挑战者SUV) or Shuguang Challenger is a mid-size SUV manufactured by Huanghai Auto of SG Automotive (曙光汽车) from 2009 to 2012.
Huanghai Challenger, Huanghai Navigator, Huanghai Dawn, and Huanghai Falcon
T ...
(since 2006)
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Katay Gonow Victory (since 2006)
Former Products
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Gonow Troy 300 (财运 300) (2007–2009)
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Gonow Aoosed G5 (2010–2014)
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 Zhejiang
Chinese brands