{"id":23498,"date":"2026-10-19T07:00:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T11:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autonocion.com\/us\/?p=23498"},"modified":"2026-10-19T06:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T10:45:12","slug":"temu-range-rover-jaecoo-7-sales-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autonocion.com\/us\/temu-range-rover-jaecoo-7-sales-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"The “Temu Range Rover” From China Is the Best-Selling Vehicle in the UK Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toyota, Ford (hypocritically<\/a>), Honda, and other big automakers have continuously expressed concern about Chinese EVs. They are produced faster and sold cheaper, making it nearly impossible for other countries to keep up.<\/p>\n

This has been proven many times over in Europe, including the latest September 2026 sales. The Jaecoo 7, which has the body and styling of a Range Rover, has become the best-selling vehicle in the UK for the second time (it was also the best-seller in March<\/a>). In September, the Jaecoo 7 was registered 10,814 times. This beats other top sellers, including the Tesla Model 3 (9,929 registrations), the Ford Puma (6,958 registrations), and the Kia Sportage (6,521 registrations).<\/p>\n

What has made the Jaecoo 7 such a hit in the UK?<\/h2>\n

Well, the real reason is the price. The hybrid Jaecoo 7 is about $38,800, which is much cheaper than its competition. The Kia Sportage Hybrid is $46,300. The plug-in hybrid Jaecoo 7 is $46,700, still beating its competitors by over $10,000.<\/p>\n

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As the average price of a new car in the United States exceeds $50,000, hearing about a hybrid SUV at such a low price is enough to make even the most patriotic families jealous. While Chinese EVs have a reputation for being unreliable, cheaply made, and spying on customers (largely spread by politicians and competitors), Americans have said they’d still be willing to try one out at such a low cost. I mean, go ahead and spy on me if I can save over $10,000 on an SUV, am I right?<\/p>\n

(I’m right.)<\/p>\n

But buyers wouldn’t pay for a Jaecoo 7 if it was completely awful. Right?<\/p>\n

The compact crossover can be gasoline, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid. It has a boxy, modern styling reminiscent of the Range Rover, including a shiny, aggressive grille. However, this isn’t really a luxurious, super-capable Range Rover. It’s the Jaecoo 7.<\/p>\n

Top Gear<\/a> called it a “tame suburban SUV.” The review continues: “Jaecoo promises the AWD 7 will have genuine off-road ability. Claims of 600mm wading depth bode well. It\u2019s very roomy, seems well put-together and about as memorable as the contents of your fridge when you\u2019re peckish. And for plenty of Brits, despite the soggy ride, haphazard hybrid behavior and unhelpful interior, a low price and big space are enough.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Evo UK<\/a> said: “Quality in the interior is a mixed bag. Everything looks nice enough, the synthetic leather seats featuring chunky piping and a soft, waxy feel. But it\u2019s skin deep, with tinny plastics and flimsy materials a short hunt away. There\u2019s a good amount of wind noise and tire roar at speed too, the Jaecoo appearing flimsier and less substantial than some rivals when it comes to NVH.”<\/p>\n

But hey, it’s under $40,000. And that has proven enough for UK residents to choose the Jaecoo 7 over its competitors. You can’t really blame them. I think Americans would do it as well. If we could.<\/p>\n