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Jaecoo 7 SUV confirmed for UK launch in summer time 2024

Chinese automobile large Chery has confirmed that it will launch the Jaecoo 7 electrical SUV within the UK in summer time 2024.

Set to play a vital half in Chery’s roll-out plans, it was revealed on the Shanghai motor present this yr.

Acting as a 4.5m-long rival to the Hyundai Tucson, it would come with the choice of a 1.6-litre petrol engine or 1.5-litre petrol PHEV, and is aimed toward offering a “lifestyle” expertise with the choice of 4WD.

Full particulars of the 7 will likely be revealed nearer to launch, however Chinese-market automobiles characteristic an upmarket cabin with a 14.8in vertical touchscreen, a head-up show and wi-fi telephone charging – plus facial recognition performance and degree two-plus autonomy for restricted hands-off driving.

The agency continues to be urgent forward with plans to launch the accompanying Omoda C5 crossover within the UK this yr, which can probably arrive on the identical time. 

Jaecoo and Omoda are stand-alone manufacturers beneath the Chery umbrella and will likely be offered alongside one another within the UK – with UK supervisor Victor Zhang telling Autocar earlier this yr that the corporate is in talks with “over 100 dealers” right here.

“We are planning to have around 40-50 dealers on board by the time we launch next February,” he added, with a mixture of self-run websites and franchises anticipated “to cover the main cities”.

The Nissan Qashqai-sized Omoda C5 will launch within the UK with petrol and EV powertrains, the previous of which Zhang mentioned “should be less than £25,000” – making it one of many least expensive crossovers within the UK.

“I hope that this car can be a very competitive one for UK customers,” he mentioned, naming Toyota, Kia and Hyundai because the “well-established” marques whose success Chery needs to emulate on this market.

Zhang mentioned Chery’s “broader product line-up” and “more competitive strategy” depart it nicely positioned to emerge as one of the crucial profitable Chinese marques within the UK.

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Chery To Launch Three Brands Selling SUVs In Europe By End Of 2025

Chery Automobile, a Chinese-based automaker, is planning to enter the European market by launching new models from three of its brands by the end of 2025. These brands include Omoda, Jaecoo, and Exlantix. The Omoda 5, a crossover model, is set to be launched in Spain later this year and will also be available in the UK and Germany in the future. The Omoda 5 will be offered in combustion, plug-in hybrid, and electric versions to cater to different market demands. The electric version of the Omoda 5 is said to have 198 horsepower and a range of 280 miles on a single charge.

Chery plans to sell the combustion-powered version of the Omoda 5 in Spain, while Germany will receive both gas and electric models. The starting price for these models is expected to be around 30,000 euros. The automaker aims to launch the Omoda and Jaecoo models in all major European markets. Jochen Tueting, Chery’s European managing director, stated that the Omoda 5 will be competitively priced.

Chery also plans to introduce its all-electric brand, Exlantix, in Europe by early 2025. The company has already showcased the E03 sedan and E0Y SUV models. Chery is also considering the possibility of purchasing or constructing an assembly plant in Europe to emphasize local production. However, a decision on this matter is expected to be made in the coming year.

Overall, Chery’s expansion into the European market will not only involve selling cars but also establishing a presence in a highly competitive market. The success of these new brands and models remains to be seen.