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Chery’s Omoda C5: A Global Compact SUV with Petrol and Electric Versions
The crossover has been produced since 2022 and is sold under several names across international markets, while its Chinese-market version was renamed the Tiggo 5x High Energy.
en.wikipedia.org · 2026-10-20

2027 GAC GS7 Plug-In Hybrid Arrives in Jordan
The all-wheel-drive SUV has a 36.3-kWh battery and a stated electric-only range of 150 km. GAC dealers in the UAE advertise a total range of up to 1,020 km.
ArabGT (Saudi Arabia) · 2026-09-30

Zeekr 9X Shipment Heads to the UAE Ahead of Customer Deliveries
A large consignment of the plug-in hybrid SUV has left China. UAE prices start at AED 369,900, while the company’s website lists December 2026 delivery for new bookings.
ArabGT (Saudi Arabia) · 2026-09-29

Freelander Makes Its Global Debut in Abu Dhabi
The Chery–Jaguar Land Rover venture has chosen the UAE as its first market outside China, with the Freelander 8 leading its international rollout.
ArabGT (Saudi Arabia) · 2026-09-29

Geely Galaxy M9 lands in the UAE at $43,540 after winning praise from Edmunds and the New York Times
Geely's flagship three-row plug-in hybrid is now taking pre-orders in the Gulf for the equivalent of $43,540, undercutting the Kia Telluride and Honda Pilot.
CarNewsChina · 2026-09-21

Zeekr 9X set for imminent UAE arrival as reservations continue
The flagship plug-in hybrid SUV is already in the country for pre-launch events, with new-booking deliveries starting in December and prices from AED 369,900.
ArabGT (Saudi Arabia) · 2026-09-16

Refreshed Hongqi H5 sedan opens for orders in Russia, priced from 4.48 million rubles
FAW's premium marque has brought the facelifted H5 to the Russian market with a fully redesigned cabin, while the 2.0 turbo and eight-speed automatic carry over unchanged.
Kolesa.ru (Russia) · 2026-09-15

Dongfeng 008 Gears Up for Its UAE Debut
The brand's local arm has teased the six-seat range-extender SUV, but launch timing and pricing are still under wraps.
ArabGT (Saudi Arabia) · 2026-09-15

Farizon Builds Suspense in the UAE Ahead of September 16 V7E Announcement
Geely's electric commercial vehicle arm has joined forces with its Emirates distributor Jameel Motors on a teaser campaign pointing to a Wednesday reveal.
ArabGT (Saudi Arabia) · 2026-09-14

Li Auto brings its flagship L9 SUV to the UAE in first Gulf market push
Priced from $87,100, the extended-range flagship has been tuned for desert heat and dust, with the first Dubai retail center due to open this month.
CnEVPost · 2026-09-04

Jetour T2 sheds its off-road look in Chinese facelift; plug-in hybrid rises to 782 hp
The refreshed SUV debuts at the Chengdu Auto Show with rounder lighting, a plusher cabin and a tri-motor PHEV good for 1,400 km of combined range
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-08-31