Best Chinese SUVs
Chinese automakers are strengthening their positions in the global market with each passing year. They regularly update and improve their vehicles, equip them with modern technologies, pursue a rather aggressive promotion policy and, most importantly, attract everyone with their prices. As a result, Chinese vehicles are currently competing with confidence with European, Japanese, Korean and American models. And considering the immense popularity of SUVs, it turns out that Chinese SUVs are slowly but surely conquering the world. Therefore, we have decided to collect the most popular Chinese SUVs, which can be safely considered the best in their segment.
Chery Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 8 Pro
At the end of 2020, over 730,000 Chery models were sold worldwide. The Tiggo 8, New Tiggo 5x (Tiggo 4) and New Tiggo 7 (Tiggo 7 PRO) were especially popular. The most popular model in the range, Chery Tiggo 8 7-seater SUV, was chosen by more than 100,000 consumers. The SUV is built on the T1X modular platform, which was developed by Chery International. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with 147 hp or a 2-liter engine with 170 hp. The model is front-wheel drive only.
The manufacturer has recently introduced a new all-wheel drive Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 7-seater SUV, which is supposed to beat the Kia Sorento, Nissan X-Trail, Hyundai Santa Fe and other equally famous and popular SUVs. It is distinguished by high ground clearance, good cross-country ability, advanced equipment, high level of safety, comfort and ease of operation. The vehicle can be equipped with a 2-liter engine producing 170 hp, paired with a CVT, and a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine producing 186 hp, coupled with a 7-speed robotic gearbox.
Exeed TXL
Exeed is a luxury sub-brand of the Chinese brand Chery. One of the most significant Exeed models, as well as one of the best Chinese models in general, is the Exeed TXL SUV. This truly premium vehicle is extremely well-equipped: an all-round visibility system, parking sensors and automatic parking, blind spot monitoring system, reverse assist and much more. As befits a luxury model, the interior is richly decorated. The SUV is equipped with a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine producing 186 hp, paired with a 7-speed robotic gearbox.
Changan CS35 Plus
Changan is one of the largest automotive companies in China. Each vehicle has to pass more than 4,500 tests in 15 different directions. Changan vehicles are a product of collaboration between the experts from different countries. Thus, the Japanese are responsible for the interior, engines and gearboxes are provided by the British engineers, while the American specialists supply electronics, and the Italians work on the body design. One of the brand’s most popular SUVs is the Changan CS35 Plus, the most affordable and best-selling Changan model. The SUV has a solid and original exterior, a high-tech interior, is equipped with a digital dashboard and a 10-inch display of the media system. The vehicle comes with a 1.6-liter engine producing 128 hp, complemented with 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions.
Haval H9
Haval is an off-road division of Great Wall Motors. The Haval H9 SUV is probably the most popular vehicle of this brand. In Russia, for example, it has become one of the top 10 best-selling Chinese vehicles. It looks great in the city and on the highway, and you can safely drive it into nature, because it is almost the only Chinese body-on-frame SUV. It is all-wheel drive. The exterior of this model has been borrowed from the Japanese Lexus GX. Apart from exterior, both SUVs have excellent technical characteristics and equipment. The Haval H9 also looks luxurious. The vehicle can be equipped with a gasoline and diesel engine. In addition, the 2021 restyled Haval H9 can also be equipped with a hybrid system.
Haval F7X
The Haval F7X is another hugely successful model from the famous Chinese brand. This is not just an SUV, but a crossover coupe that captivates you with its original appearance and excellent equipment level at a relatively low cost. The updated version has an even more modern design and improved technical equipment. There are two engines to choose from: 1.5 and 2-liter units producing 150 and 190 hp. In 2021, the vehicle received a 2-liter 190-horsepower turbocharged diesel engine, which will clearly add more off-road capabilities to the SUV.
DFM 580
Dongfeng offers the DFM 580 SUV. After the restyling, its exterior has become more original due to the new shape of the bumpers and fog lights. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with an output of 150 liters. There is also a 1.8-liter engine with 139 hp. The engines can be coupled with either a 5 or 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT. The restyled version has received the Luxury trim level with cruise control, a keyless entry system, heated side mirrors, an electric seat adjustment, and a rear-view camera. The vehicle is equipped with a multimedia system with a 10-inch display.
JAC S5
One of the most successful models of the brand is the JAC S5 SUV, a perfect city SUV. The vehicle meets all international quality and safety standards and requirements. The restyled version looks different both inside and outside, thanks to the efforts of the Italian automotive designers. The vehicle looks more confident. Its sports features have become more aggressive due to the sloping roof and a large 6-corner radiator grille. The interior is finished with high quality fabric or leather, depending on the version. The equipment includes modern active safety systems. There are 2 options for 2-liter gasoline engines: 136 and 150 hp, coupled with a 5 and 6-speed manual transmission.
Geely Coolray
The new Geely Coolray is a rather charismatic SUV designed for comfortable city travel. The interior is roomy and well-lit. The equipment is superb. The Flagship version offers LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, metallic inserts and ambient lighting, eco-leather trim, a multimedia system with a 10.25-inch color touchscreen display, six speakers, MirrorLink interface, all-round visibility, keyless entry, cruise control, blind spot monitoring system, traction control system and hill-start assist. The Flagship Sport modification also features a black roof, a sports spoiler and carbon fiber mirror caps. All versions have a fuel-efficient 1.5-liter turbocharged engine jointly developed with Volvo, working with a 7-speed preselector gearbox. The model is front-wheel drive.
