Leading car brand launches new SUV that looks just like a Land Rover but only costs £9,000
The Chinese car firm have obviously taken inspiration from one of the biggest SUV brands on the market but for a fraction of the price.
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The Chinese model is eerily similar to a Land Rover
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Chery's 2026 Tiggo 7 Sport and Tiggo 7 Plus have been unveiled with both designs looking almost identical to Range Rover's hugely popular Evoque.
But it has one major advantage over its European competitors as its set to hit the roads for £9,000.
Pricing for the new Tiggo 7 Sports starts at 87,900 yuan in
The higher end Tiggo 7 Plus is priced slightly higher at 91,900 yuan or £9,400.
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Compare that to a brand new Evoque and you're looking at an eye-watering £44,000 with costs even exceeding the £50,000 mark in some instances.
It's still not as cheap if you purchase a second-hand Evoque which come in at around £20,000.
The new Tiggo is not yet sold in Europe and prices are likely to be higher when the model is eventually made available due to importing costs.
But British motorists will be happy to hear that, because of the lack of tariffs on brand-new Chinese cars, they will likely pay considerably less than their US or EU counterparts.
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In Australia, the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid has been made available with models hitting the market for $39,990.
That would equate to around £19,000 in the UK but this is still cheaper than many Western-build SUVs.
The Tiggo 7 is available in a range of fuel types including mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric options.
But those keen on getting their hands on one may have to wait a while as Chery intends to first expand to
Eastern European nations could see a launch in the second half of this year with an initial focus on midsize plug-in hybrid models.
The Tiggo 7 Sport comes with a 1.5 litre turbocharged engine variant delivering 115 kW with a six-speed dual clutch transmission.
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The model also comes with a mesh grille, concealed door handles and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, buyers will find a 13.2 inch screen and a multifunction steering wheel.
Spend a bit more for a higher-spec model and you'll see higher end features included such as a panoramic sunroof and ventilated front passenger seat.
Chery, the largest exporter of cars from China for the past 22 years, exported 1.14 million vehicles globally in 2024.
Chery decided to launch as a standalone brand despite a pre-existing partnership with British firm Jaguar Land Rover.
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