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Another Chinese car giant is launching in UK this summer with new range of EVs including 7-seater to rival Hyundai & Kia

Another Chinese car giant is launching in UK this summer with new range of EVs including 7-seater to rival Hyundai & Kia

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A LEADING Chinese car brand is launching a new electric SUV in the UK as it aims to rival Hyundai and Kia.
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Chery, the largest exporter of cars from China for the past 22 years, will enter the British market this summer.
The Chinese manufacturing giant exported 1.14 million vehicles globally in 2024 alone.
And it is now introducing its Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid to the UK buyers.
The newest model was presented at Goodwood Festival of Speed over the weekend.
Tiggo 8 is the first 7-seater from Chery to be sold in Britain.
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
The hybrid vehicle combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor to produce 201bhp and 269lb ft of torque.
According to Chery, it can travel up to 765 miles on combined power sources, with an 18.4kWh battery providing an additional 56 miles of EV range.
The sophisticated interior is enhanced by chrome grills and a rear that has a slight resemblance of the Kia Sportage.
The interior sports a dual screen, and standard specifications include a panoramic sunroof, a 12-speaker Sony sound system, and adaptive cruise control.
Chery UK country director, Farrell Hsu, said: "Goodwood is one of the most prestigious stages in the automotive world – so there's no better place to reveal Chery's most versatile and refined hybrid SUV to a UK audience.
"The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is a perfect expression of what Chery stands for: smart technology, generous space and electrified efficiency without compromise.
"It's designed to make people happy, knowing they've made the smart choice for their next SUV."
New EV from China that's 'over £5,000 cheaper than Tesla' coming to the UK in weeks
MORE CHINESE CAR BRANDS
Geely, which owns LEVC, Lotus, Polestar, and Volvo, will soon be launching in the UK.
British showrooms will see the Geely EX5 in the final quarter of the year.
And the brand will open its own standalone dealership network in the UK.
The model is an electric crossover designed to rival the Skoda Elroq, Kia EV3, and Renault Megane.
Geely said the EX5 has been assessed by Lotus Engineering to evaluate whether it requires retuning for European roads.
Meanwhile, Solihull 's International Motors has started importing Xpeng's new G6 car which could undercut the Tesla Model Y.
Chinese firm Xpeng's new motor has been designed by the world-renowned JuanMa Lopez who was responsible for leading on the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder.
Despite the market becoming saturated with various EVs in recent years, the G6 looks to be a contender against the Tesla model for a fraction of the price.
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