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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Chery is launching its latest hybrid SUV in the UK this summer
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Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid combines a 1.5L petrol engine with an electric motor
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The interior includes a huge display, a panoramic roof and Sony sound system
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Chery, the largest exporter of cars from China for the past 22 years, will enter the British market this summer.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Geely, which owns LEVC, Lotus, Polestar, and Volvo,
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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.
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Meanwhile,
The all-electric SUV has been dubbed a "direct alternative to Elon Musk's
Despite the market becoming saturated with various EVs in recent years, the G6 looks to be a contender against
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