A survey of Chinese cars, from recent launches to older models, finds that the market appears to have moved on from some of its most conspicuous design copies. But the feature argues that many cars still resemble vehicles from established overseas brands, especially in the premium segment, where design cues can seem to be borrowed from several sources at once.
Among newer examples, the Xiaomi SU7 is compared with the Porsche Taycan, while the SAIC Z7 and its Z7T wagon variant are described as similarly close to Porsche’s electric car. The Aistaland GT7, developed by Huawei and GAC, is another Taycan-like model. The article gives the GT7 a peak output of 758bhp; the Z7’s range-topping version is rated at nearly 600bhp. Xiaomi’s YU7 and Chery’s Luxeed RX are likened to Ferrari’s Purosangue. The feature also compares Zeekr’s plug-in-hybrid 9X with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Land Rover Defender, noting its 2.0-litre engine, battery of up to 70kWh and output of around 1,400bhp. The 9X is set to reach the UK.
Other current comparisons include the 212 T01 and Jeep Wrangler, plus the Rox Adamas and iCaur V27 alongside the Defender. The article also recalls earlier cases, including the LandWind X7’s resemblance to the Range Rover Evoque. Land Rover won an infringement case in 2016, leading to the X7’s withdrawal and compensation to JLR. The feature’s broader point is that the industry’s design originality remains contested even as its models and technology evolve.