Shanghai Maple Haiyu Was A Cheap Chinese Sedan With Some Citroen Genes

Shanghai Maple

A beige brown Shanghai Maple Haiyu sedan, seen in central Beijing in 2015. The old Maple was a bit dirty and dusty but otherwise in a reasonable shape, with the original wheels and with old Tianjin license plates.

The Shanghai Maple brand has a somewhat confusing history. It began in 2000 when the Shanghai motorcycle maker JM Star moved into car making.

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A Rare And Red Shanghai Maple JM Star Meilu SXE7130 In China

A pretty red Shanghai Maple JmStar Meilu SXE7130, seen near the Marco Polo Bridge in Beijing in 2011. The Shanghai Maple brand has a somewhat confusing history. It began in 2000 when the Shanghai motorcycle maker JM Star moved into car making.

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Shanghai Maple Hisoon Sports Is An Odd Sporty Hatchback In China

Shanghai Maple Hisoon Sports
Shanghai Maple Hisoon Sports

A very rare Shanghai Maple Hisoon Sports, a sporty variant of Hisoon hatchback. The body kit, wheels, black, grille, and ultra odd chrome piece on the bonnet were all factory standard!

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