China launches new car that looks just like a Land | Tech News

Chinese car firm Chery looks to have taken a little inspiration from one of the most important SUV manufacturers on the market, Land Rover. The covers have been lifted off Chery’s 2026 Tiggo 7 Sport and Tiggo 7 Plus, with each designs trying virtually similar to Range Rover’s fashionable Evoque. 

However, in a main steal in opposition to their European rivals, Chery’s Tiggo is set to hit the highway for hundreds of kilos cheaper. In Asia, pricing for the new Tiggo 7 Sport begins at 87,900 yuan or round $12,250 (£9,100). The higher-end Tiggo 7 Plus is priced at 91,900 yuan, round $12,800 or just £9,400. 

In comparability, a model new Evoque might set highway customers back round £44,000 with prices exceeding £50,000 in some circumstances. 

Even second-hand Evoque’s are nonetheless hefty investments with many used examples promoting for across the £20,000 mark.

The new Tiggo is but to be bought in Europe and costs would seemingly be greater when the model is made obtainable over right here resulting from prices round importing stock. 

However, the dearth of tariffs on brand-new Chinese vehicles means motorists in Britain will seemingly pay significantly much less than these within the United States or the EU. 

The Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid has been made obtainable in Australia with fashions hitting the market for $39,990. 

This could be round £19,000 within the UK, making the Tiggo nonetheless a lot cheaper than many Western-built SUVs. 

The Tiggo 7 vehicles can be found in a vary of fuel varieties with delicate hybrid, plug-in hybrid and absolutely electric choices. 

However, British drivers could possibly be ready a complete to get their arms on the model with Chery first set to increase to Eastern European markets. 

There is a plan to launch in some Eastern European nations within the second half of the 12 months with an initial deal with midsize plug-in hybrid fashions.

The Tiggo 7 Sport is fitted with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine variant delivering 115 kW with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Visually the model is a jot with a mesh grille, hid door handles and 18-inch alloy wheels. 

Inside, the model is fitted with a 13.2-inch infotainment screen and a multifunction steering wheel. 

Meanwhile, the higher-spec model has additional options reminiscent of a panoramic sunroof and ventilated entrance passenger seat.