DR Motor, does this name mean anything to you? Although in France, on the other side of the Alps, we only recently heard about Chinese cars, Italy entered the Chinese automotive adventure very early ! Since 2006, the company DR-Motor came out of the ground! Founded by an Italian industrialist, he realized very early excellent value for money some Chinese models. Seeing the interest in offering them in Italy. The brand was associated exclusively with Chery, to distribute your models locally. How is it in 2007 DR 5 was born, the Chery Tiggo, barely rebadged. A model known to have been inspired by the second generation Toyota RAV4! from, the brand has increased the number of models, and currently offers four in its range. It is about all SUV : B-segment DR 3 and C-segment DR 4/5, DR F35 and DR 6. The brand recently launched its first 100% electric model: mini city car DR 1.

From Chery to BAIC

Today, the Italian importer announces a completely different model : Ickx K2. Since this is a Belgian manufacturer, it wouldn’t surprise us, Jackie X is a great racer, which is celebrated everywhere in the Flat Country. But for the Italian manufacturer, the connection with the peninsula is less obvious. K2 undoubtedly refers to the second highest peak in the world (8611 m) after Everest! Show off your crossing capabilities, no doubt. Or is it a salute to the country of his birth? K2 is Chinese, as is Ickx K2, which is actually a The Chinese 4X4 is redesigned. But this time, DR Motor wasn’t looking at Chery. But on state manufacturer BAIC (Beijing Automotive Industry Company). He is especially famous for his 4X4 is very much inspired by European models : BJ80 (Mercedes G-Class), and the one that interests us today BJ40, a copy of the Jeep Wrangler.

Chinese Wrangler for Italy

BJ40 changed its name to Italy, but otherwise this Ickx K2 is absolutely identical. With 4.64, it is 14 cm shorter than the Wrangler that he is a monkey. Compared to the Chinese version, it ditches the five-lane grid, which is probably considered too close to the American 4X4. The hard top can be removed turn it into a convertible. Super equipped, but Italian customers will have a little more choice than body color. Leather upholstery is standard as The screen is 12.3 inches Compatibility with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and dual-zone air conditioning. Only one engine is offered: 2-liter four-cylinder diesel with a capacity of 162 horsepower. It is automatically associated with a eight-speed automatic transmission. The maximum speed is estimated at 160 km/h, the average fuel consumption is 10.3 l/100 km. Its prices start in Italy from 54,500 euros. It could be exported to Spain or even France. DR Motor is already distributed in Brive-la-Gaillard (19) to the Valenti garage…