The Chinese attack the SUV market in Romania »as the models that will compete with Dacia Bigster and Duster show

Cezar Titor article – published on Friday, April 25, 2025, 20:05 / Updated on Friday, April 25, 2025:05
Chery, the fourth largest car manufacturer in China, with over 2.6 million cars sold in 2024, will enter the Romanian market starting this autumn.
This will be possible due to a partnership with a local car dealer, and the agreement involves launching on the local market of SUV in the Tiggo range, starting with the second semester of the current year.

Photo. What does the Tiggo models of Chinese manufacturer look look like

Chery Tiggo 7 and 8, the models that will be launched in Romania, are Chinese SUVs that attract through generous features and very affordable prices.
Tiggo 7 is more compact, while Tiggo 8 offers 7 seats and a stronger engine, suitable for long roads. On the Romanian market, where Dacia, Hyundai or Kia were successful through decent price and equipment, Chery comes exactly with this strategy.
“Auto Italy and the Samelet group are honored to be chosen by Chery for the import and distribution of the Chery brand in Romania. Our partnership is based on a common, client-oriented vision, and a solid presence, consistent resources and leadership proven in the Romanian market, to successfully respond to the needs of customers, in a continuous landscape,” said Adrian Narcis The CEO of the company that will distribute Chery in Romania, according to Economy.
“This collaboration with partners in European countries is an important landmark in the global strategy of extending Chery. Our goal is not just to sell cars in Europe, but to set ourselves here in the long term and buildtogether with the local partners, a sustainable business ecosystem, ”said Zhang Shengshan, deputy director of Chery International.
Vehicles manufactured in China and imported into the European Union will be subject to customs duties, according to a decision of the European Commission. In the case of Chery company, these taxes will vary between 17% and 21.3%.





