Honey, I Shrunk The G-Wagen: Qifeng K7 Is An Electric Mini Mercedes Copycat

By now, we should have been accustomed to some Chinese companies blatantly copying other, mostly European, car designs, yet they somehow continue to amaze us with their products.

The latest one is a mini-G-Class copycat built by Qifeng Auto; named the K7, it is an LSEV, or low-speed electric vehicle, which are very popular in small Chinese cities.

As you can see from these images from the automaker, CarNewsChina and Novini247, the front fascia, bonnet and massive fender-mounted indicators are a copy of the first-gen G-Wagen. As for the rest of the styling, aside from its boxy design, let’s just say that it leaves a lot to be desired.

Power comes from either a 5.3 HP or a 6.7 HP electric motor and a 60V or 72V battery, respectively. Driving the 6.7HP/72V combo means that you’ll be able to max out at 50 km/h (31 mph), with a range of 170 km (105 miles).

Naturally, its powertrain isn’t the only thing that makes it fundamentally different than a Mercedes G-Class: the K7 measures 3,290 mm (129.5 in) in length, 1,482 mm (54.3 in) in width and 1,614 mm (63.5 in) in height, and it has a 2,143 mm (84.3 in) wheelbase. The cost? Upwards of 24,988 yuan, or roughly $3,947.

While it may be very small and quirky, the Qifeng K7 has some interesting infotainment features inside, such as an SD slot, USB, AUX and even GPS and Wi-Fi, with the system able to play both audio and video.

LSEVs are not allowed on highways and don’t go any faster than 50 km/h. They are mostly used to get around the city, park in tight spaces and even avoid traffic jams. In places such as Beijing and Shanghai, they aren’t even allowed to roam the city center.