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subsidiary. In 2020, the company entered the light motorcycle market. In 2021, THACO acquired the Vietnamese retail operations of e-mart.

Models

* Mazda models ( 2, 3, 6, CX-5, CX-8, CX-30) * Kia Motors models ( Morning, Soluto, Rondo, K3, Sorento, K5,

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, Seltos, Sonet) * Peugeot models (

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buses (

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, Hyundai County) *

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) * Mini models ( Cooper) * Fuso truck ( Canter, FA, FI, FJ) *

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trucks (TX D600, TX D800)

References

External links

THACO
Car manufacturers of Vietnam Manufacturing companies based in Ho Chi Minh City Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1997 Vietnamese brands Truck manufacturers of Vietnam Vietnamese companies established in 1997 {{Automotive industry in Vietnam