A HOST of rising car brands are taking on Land Rover with their own SUV offerings, aiming to undercut the highly popular Range Rover.
The UK car market is currently being flooded by Chinese manufacturers, many of whom are offering stylish, feature-packed SUVs at significantly lower prices than their established rivals.
A host of car brands are looking to undercut the mighty Range Rover[/caption]
The Range Rover Evoque, the smallest in the line-up, is also attracting plenty of imitators[/caption]
These brands have tapped into the growing popularity of SUVs, now the UK’s favourite type of vehicle – accounting for over a third of all car registrations.
This trend presents a lucrative opportunity for these emerging, ambitious carmakers, which are challenging premium rivals with competitive pricing and cutting-edge tech.
Here are five to keep an eye on.
Jaecoo 7 – £30,115
Perhaps the closest in terms of mimicking the Range Rover’s premium look is the Jaecoo 7, which has already become a hot favourite in the UK and it’s £1,000s cheaper than the standard Range Rover, which is over £100,000 to buy from new.
In its first year on the market, 11,681 units have been sold, while stats suggest it topped the charts for plug-in hybrid vehicles in August and entered the top 10 best-selling new cars.
Omoda 7 – £30,115
Omoda 5[/caption]
Jaecoo’s sister brand, Omoda, is also making waves in the luxury SUV market with the newly released Omoda 5 and 7 models.
The Omoda 7, equipped with the Super Hybrid System (SHS), boasts an impressive range of over 700 miles on a single tank – good enough to take on the very best from Toyota and Ford.
Inside, it features luxury touches such as a sliding 15.6-inch infotainment screen and a Sony sound system.
GWM Haval Jolion Pro – £23,995
GWM Haval Jolion Pro[/caption]
Great Wall Motors’ hybrid-powered SUV combines a modest 1.5-litre engine with an electric motor to deliver impressive fuel efficiency at 47 mpg.
Marketed as one of the cheapest hybrid SUVs available in the UK, it appeals particularly to budget-conscious buyers.
Chery Tiggo 7 – £24,995
Chery Tiggo 7[/caption]
Recently launched in the UK at a high-profile event at the O2 Arena, Chery – another sister brand alongside Jaecoo and Omoda – offers the Tiggo 7, which closely resembles the Range Rover Evoque.
With its stylish design and affordable pricing, it provides a tempting alternative for those seeking the Range Rover look on a budget.
MG ZS – £20,245
MG ZS Hybrid+[/caption]
MG, once an iconic British brand loved for its sports cars (and the MG Metro, of course), is now owned by Chinese company SAIC Motor.
The company has invested heavily in revitalising this cherished name, and the ZS is leading the charge in the affordable SUV segment.
Arguably the best SUV for buyers on a budget, the ZS features a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 443-litre boot, making it particularly practical for families.
