BAIC’s Stone 01: China’s Land Rover Defender and Range Rover MashupBAIC’s Stone 01 is a new electrified SUV that has been making waves in the automotive industry. The large SUV is a blatant copy of the British off-roader, the Land Rover Defender, adding a few hints of Range Rover in the process. The Stone 01 appeared on the Chinese government site, showing its JLR-inspired styling and revealing most of its specifications.Design and DimensionsThe Stone 01 is unashamedly copying the style of the Defender in terms of proportions, surfacing, and styling cues. The profile looks nearly identical due to the wheel arches, side gills, door handles, and straight character line, with the black pillars and roof making it look even more like a Land Rover product. At the front, the boxy grille is flanked by Y-shaped headlights sending Range Rover vibes, while the upright rear end features a side-hinged tailgate with a spare wheel cover.The large SUV measures 5,050 mm (198.8 inches) long, 1,869 mm (73.6 inches) wide, and 1,980 mm (78 inches) tall, while there is an even longer version stretching to 5,295 mm (208.5 inches). Those figures place it between the Defender 110 and 130 in terms of footprint, and it has a generous 3,010 mm (118.5 inches) long wheelbase.Interior and FeaturesWe don’t get to see photos of the interior yet, but the documents reveal that the SUV will come in six-seater and seven-seater versions, with a three-row configuration. The lidar sensors mounted on the exterior suggest that the equipment will include plenty of ADAS.PowertrainThe plug-in hybrid powertrain comprises a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, dual electric motors, and a ternary lithium-ion battery pack sourced from CATL. The petrol engine produces 150 hp (112 kW / 152 PS) but only works as a generator with the front and rear electric motors – producing 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS) respectively – being responsible for moving the wheels.Stone is a new brand set to be introduced in the Chinese market by BAIC. The brand was originally created by Rox Motor and called Luo Ke, but financial problems led to the cooperation with BAIC, which renamed it. The Stone 01 will be locally manufactured by Beijing Automobile Works (BAW), with its market launch expected before the end of the year.ConclusionThe Stone 01 is an electrified SUV that has taken inspiration from the Land Rover Defender and Range Rover. It is a blatant copy of the British off-roader, adding a few hints of Range Rover in the process. The large SUV measures 5,050 mm (198.8 inches) long, 1,869 mm (73.6 inches) wide, and 1,980 mm (78 inches) tall, while there is an even longer version stretching to 5,295 mm (208.5 inches). The plug-in hybrid powertrain comprises a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, dual electric motors, and a ternary lithium-ion battery pack sourced from CATL. The Stone 01 will be locally manufactured by Beijing Automobile Works (BAW), with its market launch expected before the end of the year.

Heading 1: BAIC’s Stone 01: China’s Land Rover Defender Copycat

China’s automotive industry is known for its copycat designs, and the latest entry in this category is the BAIC Stone 01. The SUV is a blatant copy of the iconic British off-roader, the Land Rover Defender. The Stone 01’s styling is heavily inspired by the Defender, with a few hints of Range Rover thrown in for good measure.

Heading 2: Specifications and Dimensions

The Stone 01 measures 5,050 mm (198.8 inches) long, 1,869 mm (73.6 inches) wide, and 1,980 mm (78 inches) tall. There is also a longer version that stretches to 5,295 mm (208.5 inches). The SUV has a generous 3,010 mm (118.5 inches) long wheelbase, placing it between the Defender 110 and 130 in terms of footprint.

Heading 3: Design and Styling

The Stone 01’s design is heavily inspired by the Land Rover Defender. The SUV’s proportions, surfacing, and styling cues are all reminiscent of the British off-roader. The profile looks nearly identical due to the wheel arches, side gills, door handles, and straight character line. The black pillars and roof add to the Defender-like appearance. At the front, the boxy grille is flanked by Y-shaped headlights sending Range Rover vibes. The upright rear end features a side-hinged tailgate with a spare wheel cover.

Heading 4: Interior and Features

While we don’t have photos of the Stone 01’s interior yet, the documents reveal that the SUV will come in six-seater and seven-seater versions with a three-row configuration. The lidar sensors mounted on the exterior suggest that the equipment will include plenty of ADAS.

Heading 5: Powertrain

The Stone 01’s plug-in hybrid powertrain comprises a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, dual electric motors, and a ternary lithium-ion battery pack sourced from CATL. The petrol engine produces 150 hp (112 kW / 152 PS) but only works as a generator. The front and rear electric motors produce 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS), respectively, and are responsible for moving the wheels.

Heading 6: Stone Brand and Manufacturing

Stone is a new brand set to be introduced in the Chinese market by BAIC. The brand was originally created by Rox Motor and called Luo Ke, but financial problems led to the cooperation with BAIC, which renamed it. The Stone 01 will be locally manufactured by Beijing Automobile Works (BAW), with its market launch expected before the end of the year.

Heading 7: Conclusion

The BAIC Stone 01 is a blatant copy of the Land Rover Defender, with a few hints of Range Rover thrown in for good measure. While the SUV’s design is heavily inspired by the British off-roader, it remains to be seen whether it can match the Defender’s off-road capabilities. The Stone 01’s plug-in hybrid powertrain is impressive, and its ADAS features suggest that it will be a technologically advanced SUV. With its market launch expected before the end of the year, it will be interesting to see how the Stone 01 performs in the Chinese market.

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