RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
Is Chery’s Jaecoo 7 a cut-price Evoque? We compare the two new rivals
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WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT Can this upmarket SUV still hold its own in the face of fresher competition?
Launching the Range Rover Evoque in 2011 put Land Rover ahead of the curve, because this premium compact SUV now finds itself competing with countless rivals.
As I’ve mentioned before, the Evoque needs a new generation to keep pace, but it’s faring well given its age (seven years for the Mk2). There are several obvious competitors from BMW, Audi et al, but arguably the most notable entrants over the past couple of years have come from China. One such car is Chery’s Jaecoo 7, which colleague Alastair Clements is currently running. It’s particularly relevant here, because plenty say its looks are somewhat Evoque-inspired…