China’s LandWind unveils a copy of Range Rover Evoque

Land Rover options to complain to Chinese officials about a close duplicate of its EVOQUE SUV that broke protect at the Guangzhou Motor Display in China very last 7 days, according to Autocar.

The X7 SUV, introduced by Chinese automaker Landwind, bears extra than just a passing resemblance to the Evoque, suitable down to the font and the positioning of the lettering on its hood.

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Dr Ralf Speth explained: “The simple fact that this form of copying is ongoing in China is very disappointing. As a business we have invested greatly in China with our joint undertaking companion Chery.”

“That commitment is dependent on a crystal clear small business approach, that enables us to hit our revenue targets at crystal clear charges. Everything that damages the potential profitability of our plant damages the integrity of those programs.”

Jaguar Land Rover lately opened up a £1 billion factory in China as portion of a venture with regional enterprise Chery.

When the Evoque is priced from all over $95,000 in China, the LandWind X7 will go on sale later this month for just $22,000.

The X7 is run by a 188hp 2.-litre turbocharged four-cylinder motor, mated to a 6-pace guide or an 8-speed automatic gearbox.

Source: Carscoops via Autocar

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