This is the Yema Bojun, which looks
like it’ll fit in well with the phrase “imitation is the sincerest form of
flattery.” While some automakers in China are known to copy brands like Porsche
and Land Rover, this is the first time we’re seeing one have a go at Geely’s
SUV. The Bojun was previously known as the T60, and
will be priced from 60,000-90,000 yuan.
At first glance, it certainly looks like a Boyue,
although there are some details that do try and create some discrepancy. The
most obvious is at the front, where the “expanding cosmos” grille has been
replaced with one that features horizontal slats instead, flanked by tweaked
headlamps. The lower apron is different on the Bojun, as it has a rather
prominent trim piece that nearly spans the entire width of the bumper, looping
around at the corners. There’s also a faux skid plate at the front and a larger
intake, both being absent on the Boyue.
Along the sides, we’re finding it hard to spot a
difference between the original and the copy, but if you look closely at the
creases near the door handles, you’ll notice those on the Bojun are a lot more
pronounced compared to the Boyue. The rear also
has a chrome trim piece linking the taillight clusters, although they really go
the distance on the Bojun. Elsewhere, the tailgate is shaped differently to
better frame the license plate, while the exhaust outlets are more squarish.
The Bojun is
actually smaller than the Boyue, measuring 4,360 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,680
mm tall and with a 2,550 mm wheelbase. By comparison, the Boyue is 4,519 mm
long, 1,831 mm wide, 1,694 mm tall and with a 2,670 mm wheelbase.
If the exterior is a little lacking in imagination,
the interior tells a different story. The dashboard layout is completely
different here, with air-con vents placed beside the touchscreen infotainment
system rather than above it like in the Boyue. The air-conditioning system is
also operated via a touch-sensitive panel instead of dials and buttons.
Further down, the centre console is completely
different from the Boyue, as there is a small storage cubby just ahead of the
gear lever and exposed cupholders, with the electronic parking brake and brake
hold switchgear located just beside the latter. Yema’s creation also has a
smaller steering wheel boss compared to the Boyue, although the digital
instrument cluster is another nod to the source material. Engine options include a 1.5
litre naturally-aspirated petrol unit with 112 hp paired with a five-speed
manual, and a turbocharged 1.5 litre that gets a CVT instead.
