The automotive market in the UAE has noticed a huge surge in Chinese car brands entering the country. In 2023, DubiCars added over 40 new car brands, most of which were from China. Read this detailed analysis on Chinese cars getting more traction in the country.
As a result, in 2024, we will continue to notice this trend as more Chinese brands set to enter the UAE this year. Because of the exceptional demand for SUVs in the country, most of these new brands will be bringing their best to the table. Here is a list of the upcoming top 10 best Chinese SUV launches this year.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Chery Automotive is one of the biggest Chinese car brands in the country. Despite having multiple sub-brands such as Exeed, Jetour, Jaecoo etc. Chery continues to expand its line-up under the Tiggo brand name.
Their flagship model, the Tiggo 8 Pro Max will soon get a facelift update. The changes include design changes, new added features and a few other cosmetic upgrades. However, it will continue to feature two turbo-petrol engine options: 1.6L & 2.0L.
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XPeng G9
XPeng’s UAE proceedings are expected to start with the G9 electric SUV. The G9 is a mid-size EV that features a claimed range of over 700km per charge. Providing the juice to the SUV is a 96kWh battery pack paired with either a single motor or a dual motor setup.
Apart from the impressive electric powertrain, the G9 comes loaded with features and top-notch luxury. Dual 14.96-inch screens do the duties of the infotainment. While the instrument cluster uses a 10.25-inch display.
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GWM Tank 700
The 700 is the brand’s flagship model in their Tank SUV series. GWM aims to take on the Toyota Land Cruiser and the Nissan Patrol with the Tank 700. This Chinese off-road SUV uses a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine. The top-spec variant gets a plug-in hybrid option too.
This enables the Tank 700 to deliver over 500hp and 750Nm, which is much more than the LC300 and the Patrol pushes out. The Chinese SUV is also well-equipped with a ton of features, certainly more than its Japanese rivals.
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Kaiyi X3 Pro EV
Kaiyi is one of the most highly awaited Chinese car brands entering the UAE this year. Along with a whole host of cars, the brand will also start its EV journey with the X3 Pro EV. Read this linked article to know more about Kaiyi.
The X3 Pro EV is a compact SUV that features a 54kWh battery pack paired with an electric motor generating 247hp and 280Nm torque. Kaiyi claims a range of over 350km per charge. The X3 Pro EV will be among the most affordable electric SUVs when launched in the UAE.
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Omoda C5 EV
Omoda is part of the Chery Automotive group and was also one of the brands present at the GIMS Qatar 2023. At the motor show, the Chinese car brand showcased its upcoming electric SUV, the C5 EV.
From what we know so far, the Omoda C5 EV could come equipped with a 61kWh battery pack paired with a 165KW motor. It will feature a claimed range of 450km per charge. Read this linked article for more details of this upcoming Chinese SUV.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV
The brand’s flagship SUV Tiggo 8 Pro will be the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle launching in the country from Chery. The Tiggo 8 PHEV hybrid Chinese SUV uses a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine along with dual electric motors.
The Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV offers nine drive modes along with an AWD setup, providing a broad spectrum of choices for the driver. Here are more details about the Tiggo 8 PHEV.
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DFSK Fengon iX7
The Fengon iX7 is one of five SUVs that has been recently launched by DFSK in the UAE. It is the brand’s flagship model featuring three-row seating and a feature-loaded cabin.
Under the bonnet, the Fengon iX7 uses a 2L turbo petrol engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Read this linked article to know more about the features and performance of the DFSK Fengon iX7.
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Jaecoo J8
Jaecoo is a premium brand from Chery Automotive’s line-up. The Jaecoo J8 feels like a luxurious and premium adaptation of the Tiggo 8 Pro Max. The premium Chinese SUV is powered by the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol GDI engine paired with a 7-speed DCT gearbox.
However, the design and features show a huge difference as compared to the Tiggo. The J8 has a more modern and edgier design as compared to its Chery counterpart. Here are more details about the Jaecoo J8.
Kaiyi X7
As the flagship product, the X7 from Kaiyi offers a combination of spacious interiors, elegant aesthetics, and a selection of thrilling powertrain options. Kaiyi is part of the Chery group, and most of the mechanicals are the same as other products in the brand’s line-up.
Apart from a tech-savvy cabin, the X7 is also expected to be one of the most affordable luxury SUVs in the market.
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Jetour T2
Jetour started its launch proceedings this year in the UAE with the introduction of the T2 off-road SUV. It is one of the highly anticipated Chinese SUVs in the UAE. The T2 is priced at AED 127,000.
The off-road SUV is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 7-speed DCT. The T2 uses an advanced all-wheel-drive system that the brand calls XWD. Read this linked launch article for more details on the Jetour T2.
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Honorary Mentions
Zeekr X
Zeekr is another high-performance Chinese EV brand. Their latest creation, the Zeekr X is a stylish and compact electric SUV that has created a buzz in the automotive realm. The Zeekr X has a unique and eye-catching design that breaks away from traditional SUV aesthetics.
The Zeekr X comes in two versions: a single-motor rear-wheel-drive and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive model. The X will feature a claimed range of over 300km per charge.
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HiPhi Y
The HiPhi Y is a truly unique and futuristic electric SUV, produced by the Chinese brand Human Horizons. The HiPhi Y has a striking, almost spaceship-like appearance. It features gullwing doors for added design oomph.
The HiPhi Y comes in two versions: a rear-wheel drive model with 331hp and a dual-motor all-wheel drive model with 498hp. Both versions have a range of up to 560km on a single charge.
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