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Chinese language four-wheel-drive hits main new milestone as UK prospects flock to purchase automotive

A Chinese language automotive dubbed the ‘Temu Vary Rover’ has reached a serious new milestone simply months into 2026.

The Jaecoo 7 has reached a serious new milestone (Picture: Jaecoo)

A Chinese language four-wheel-drive has turn out to be the best-selling automotive within the UK, with hundreds of motorists switching to the automobile. The Jaecoo 7 topped the record of brand name new vehicles in March, with a staggering 10,064 gross sales, in accordance with new knowledge from the Society of Motor Producers and Merchants (SMMT).

Jaecoo delivered over 1,000 extra fashions than their nearest rival, with Ford’s Puma mannequin in second on 9,183 gross sales. It’s the primary time that the Jaecoo 7 has hit the highest of the month-to-month chart, and the Chinese language marque is now closing on the general annual tally. Information exhibits 15,569 Jaecoo 7 fashions have been offered up to now in 2026, lower than 600 beneath the 16,128 Ford Puma fashions.

The mannequin is now the best-selling automotive within the UK (Picture: Jaecoo )

Gary Lan, CEO of Jaecoo UK burdened that securing the achievement, simply over a yr for the reason that mannequin entered the British market, was a “landmark second”.

He stated: “Securing the primary place is a landmark second for Jaecoo. The Jaecoo 7 has resonated strongly with British prospects due to its mixture of superior expertise, standout design and real-world usability, notably with our Tremendous Hybrid System.

“This end result displays not solely the energy of the product, but in addition the dedication of our rising UK retail community and the arrogance prospects are putting in our model.”

Motorists can get their palms on the Jaecoo 7 for simply £29,105 OTR, rising to £35,175 OTR for the pricier SHS-P mannequin. As compared, a model new Vary Rover Evoque is more likely to set street customers again between £45,000 and £50,000.

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Gary Lan added: “Whereas we’re comparatively new to the market, our world Chery Group manufacturing base and intensive expertise in automobile exports have enabled us to adapt shortly to UK market wants and develop sustainably right here [in the UK].”

Jaecoo just isn’t resting on its success, with a sequel mannequin set to be launched in a matter of months. The Jaecoo 8 might be offered in each Government six-seat and Luxurious seven-seat configurations and can hit the UK market in Could.

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