China's official quality review found the Geely Xingyuan sample's wheelbase deviation exceeded the allowed 1% range, and the BYD Qin L DM-i's real-world fuel consumption was higher than declared.
What this means for buyersBoth models are in Chinese brands' mainstream export lineup. Quality consistency issues can affect overseas confidence in Chinese vehicles and their supply chains, and may come up in negotiations with South American and Middle East buyers.