Ranking of the best Chinese cars for 2022

The times when everything Chinese, and even more so cars, was considered bad, are gradually passing. And more and more people, thinking about buying a new car, are looking towards Chinese cars. And this attention is justified, because in cars from the Middle Kingdom, design, “rich” basic equipment and cost are successfully correlated. What kind of Chinese cars do consumers prefer, as well as the most reliable cars from the Middle Kingdom, we will talk below.

Automotive industry in China

The official year of the emergence of the automotive industry in China is considered to be 1956, when the FAW plant began its production. It was then that the first car was produced, it happened with the direct participation of specialists from the USSR.

By the way! Behind the abbreviation FAW lies a simple but accurate description of the company - First Automobile Works.

The first car was a truck, but the “passenger car” came off the FAW assembly line two years later, in 1958. It was a limousine called Hongqi, intended for high government officials. However, the production of passenger cars did not become massive and, gradually fading away, came to naught a decade later.

The second attempt to launch the production of passenger vehicles in the Celestial Empire took place in the 80s of the last century. This was due to China's active partnership with European and Japanese automobile concerns. Cars began to be produced both under license agreements and on the basis of joint ventures. The pace of development observed during these years was rapid. And it was during this period that many private brands of the Chinese automobile industry were created.

However, many manufacturers did not "bother much" both about quality and about technological solutions, design, the latter they shamelessly copied from European models. This situation has been observed for quite a long time. And if the situation with quality, thanks to the intervention of the Government of the country, was resolved, then individual brands continue to copy the design to this day.

After tightening the requirements for the quality and reliability of manufactured vehicles, Chinese cars began to gain a foothold in the market.And in 2009, China was recognized as the leading automaker, more cars were produced on its territory than all European countries.

Today, there are more than ten companies operating in the country - auto manufacturers, which produce more than 50 brands in a compartment. However, not all of them are represented in Russia.

Chinese cars are not on the Russian market

Among the most popular and sold cars are brands:

• Haval, a subsidiary of the Great Wall Motor Company, has been operating as a separate brand with its own logo and concept since 2013, although a decade earlier, Great Wall SUVs were exported, but had the Hover label. Haval specializes in the SUV segment, from the so-called SUVs to full-size SUVs.
• GAC Trumpchi is a brand of the GAC Group automobile concern, which develops, manufactures and sells passenger cars and SUVs, and works in collaboration with brands such as FIAT, Honda, Toyota.
• Exeed is a premium brand, part of Chery Avtomobile, under which vehicles of impeccable quality and reliability are produced.
• Geely is one of the ten largest Chinese automakers, produces and sells passenger vehicles and SUVs, and also specializes in the production of transmissions and engines.
• Chery is another representative of the top 10 automakers from China, has been operating since 1997, selling its products in more than 60 countries, including Russia.
• Changan - if we talk about the history of the company, then it began its activity in 1862, only then the scope of its activity was the production of weapons.After the company became a division of the Ministry of Defense, and in 1957 the Shanghai Foreign Gun Bureau, which was the name of the brand at that time, produces the Changjiang-46 car, which completely copied the American Jeep CJ5. In the 80s of the last century, trucks left the assembly line of the plant. And after the company created a joint venture with the Japanese Suzuki in 1993, the production of passenger vehicles began. Today, Changan is one of the leaders among automobile enterprises in China.
• FAW - this brand has already been mentioned above, which became a pioneer in the Chinese auto industry, releasing the first passenger car in the country - the Hongqi limousine. The turning point and even a landmark in the development of the company is 1988, when a partnership agreement was signed with Volkswagen, it was then that FAW began to assemble other people's cars, and in the 2000s production was significantly expanded, its own vehicles were produced, today the brand is one of the four auto giants of the Celestial Empire .
• Lifan - the company began its activities in 1992 and was originally engaged in the repair of motor vehicles, the first passenger car of the brand was released in 2005.
• DFM (Dongfeng Motor) - The company arose a little later than the discoverer of FAW, even the first brand name sounded like "Second State Automobile Plant", the first vehicle produced was a military truck, this happened in 1975, and a civilian car from the Second Plant appeared 4 years later . Mass assembly of passenger cars at the plant began in the early 90s. Today the company cooperates with the world's leading car brands and supplies its vehicles to more than ninety countries.
• Brilliance is another representative of the TOP-10 of the Chinese auto industry.The company appeared in 1991 and immediately began to work in tandem with the world's leading manufacturers. The first vehicle produced was a minibus, it happened in 1996, and the first passenger car rolled off the assembly line in 2000. An important milestone in the company's activities was in 2003, when a joint venture with BMW AG was organized, which has been operating to this day.
• Zotye is one of the youngest brands, the year of creation is 2005, the cars produced by the brand are copies of the models of the German car industry.
• Foton - the company's activities started in 1996, initially trucks, buses, agricultural machinery rolled off the assembly line, the first passenger car was produced in 2004.

The most popular Chinese cars in the Russian market

The selection was made taking into account sales statistics and consumer voting.

Cars worth up to 2,000,000 rubles.

HAVAL F7

Technological inside, with comfort, thought out to the smallest detail and stylish on the outside. This is exactly what this SUV has become. The cost of the car depends on the chosen configuration. So the “Comfort” option with automatic transmission, 2 WD and a 150 hp engine. will cost from 1,779,000 rubles, while for all-wheel drive the price will be from 2 million rubles.

The 5-door station wagon is designed for five seats.

Engine type - gasoline, turbocharged. The Comfort configuration model demonstrates the following indicators:

• Maximum speed, km/h: 180;
• Urban cycle, l / 100 km: 10.7;
• Extra-urban cycle, l / 100 km: 6.8.

The choice of the buyer is offered 4 colors, from classic black to bright blue. You should be aware that for the option in metallic color, an additional payment of 20,000 rubles will be required.

• Parktronics are provided even in the basic configuration;
• Assistance technology is provided when reversing from a parking lot (in more expensive variations);
• High-quality materials in interior trim;
• Ergonomic interior design;
• Pedestrian recognition function with automatic braking (in more expensive variations);
• Lane departure warning function;
• Monitoring of blind zones (in more expensive trim levels);
• High beam control function (in more expensive trim levels);
• State alarm.

• In the basic configuration, the side mirrors are not heated.

Test drive Haval F7:

CHERY TIGGO7 PRO

The car is front-wheel drive, regardless of configuration. Engine - in-line, four-cylinder with distributed fuel injection, with a turbocharger and intercooling, 147 hp. With.

It runs on gasoline, consumption depends on the conditions of use and ranges from 6.6 to 10.8 l / 100 km.

The choice of colors of the model is much wider than many. These are: deep black, silver, deep blue, azure, sparkling white, gray, fiery red. There are also options with a contrasting roof - white with a black roof or red with a black roof.

The model range is presented in three trim levels:

• Luxury - cost from 1,640,000 rubles;
• Elite - from 1,700,000 rubles;
• Prestige - from 1,790,000 rubles.

The differences lie in the design, for example, the budget version (although the “budget” characteristic does not fit well with the name “Luxury”) is equipped with alloy wheels of a smaller diameter (17 versus 18), and also does not have electric folding mirrors when the car is locked. And the Prestige version, the only one of the three, is equipped with a panoramic roof.

As for safety, all models are equipped with a rear-view camera and parking sensors.However, the Prestige package also includes a surround view system.

Of course, there are differences in terms of comfort. For example, the budget version involves manually adjusting the driver's seat, while the other two are electrically adjustable. Also, Luxury lacks dual-zone climate control and rear-row vents.

• 6 built-in speakers;
• on-board computer with a 7-inch screen;
• hands-free system with Bluetooth connection;
• leather trim steering wheel;
• leather seat trim;
• car remote start system;
• headlight delay function.

• No heated steering wheel
• Heated rear seats, steering wheel, windshield and washer nozzles are not provided in the budget version.

Video review of this car:

Cars worth over 2,000,000 rubles.

Geely Atlas Pro

The car is available in three complete versions: Luxury, Flagship, Flagship +. The cost depends on the option chosen and the additional option that the owner wants to “fill” his car with. The basic option will cost the owner from 2,100,000/2,200,000/2,265,000 rubles. respectively for Luxury/Flagship/Flagship+.

Regardless of the chosen configuration, the car has an engine - gasoline, 3-cylinder turbocharged and direct fuel injection, power 130 kW, 177 hp. Fuel consumption: 6.8-8.5 l / 100 km.

The model is offered in six colors, but not all colors are available in every configuration.

Marked on the example of the Luxury variation.

• Four-wheel drive with electronically controlled center clutch;
• Driving modes: Eco / Comfort / Sport / Off-road (only for 4WD);
• Function of automatic switching on of headlights (light sensor);
• The function of unlocking the tailgate remotely with a button on the key;
• The panels of the front and rear doors are trimmed with eco-leather;
• Interior frameless auto-dimming rear view mirror;
• Premium seats with black eco-leather trim and carbon look inserts on the front seats;
• Electrically adjustable driver's seat in 6 directions;
• Full security functionality;
• Heated washer nozzles;
• Electric heated side mirrors;
• Heated steering wheel.

• Not marked.

Feedback about the car from the real owner:

GAC GS8

The SUV is available in four configurations, which differ in drive, fuel consumption and options. As a result, the cost also differs. Options:

• GE 2WD - 2,203,000 rubles, fuel consumption 6.5 l / 100 km .;
• GL 2WD - 2,529,000 rubles, the consumption is similar to the GE configuration;
• GL 4WD - 2,644,000 rubles, fuel consumption - 6.8 l / 100 km .;
• GT 4W - 2,854,000 rubles, gasoline consumption 6.8 l / 100 km.

Regardless of the variant, the heart of the car is the second-generation 320T GAC engine, type: E-Turbo turbo, there is a GCCS fuel injection control system, DCVVT ​​dual variable valve timing, maximum power is 190 hp. Gearbox 6-speed automatic.

As for the optional filling, some differences can be noted:

1. On the exterior, only the GE trim has xenon lens headlights, while the rest have vertical matrix LED headlights. There is a difference in the size of the wheels, the most budget version has 235/60 R18, while the rest have 245/55 R19.
2. In the interior of the cabin there is a difference in the finish of the side doors, in all trim levels, except for the first, it is made of suede. Also in the last three variations provides a panoramic roof with a sun visor. In the budget configuration, the seats have fabric upholstery, in the rest - leather.
3. Safety. In any of the configurations, everything necessary to prevent emergency situations is provided. Different additional technologies are provided in the most expensive version, there is a frontal collision prevention function, a lane departure sensor, adaptive cruise control, as well as additional knee airbags for the driver and front passenger.

• Starting with the second configuration, the function of tilting the exterior mirrors when reversing is provided;
• Windshield with electric heating;
• Heated steering wheel;
• 3-zone climate control with rear independent panel;
• Color on-board computer with a 10-inch touch screen;
• Parktronic front and rear (4 pieces each);
• Immobilizer with anti-theft system.

• Speaking of leather seats, it should be understood that only the contact surface is made of natural leather, the rest is artificial.

Test drive and review of this car:

EXEED TXL

This vehicle is a mid-size all-wheel drive SUV with an expressive design and a high degree of comfort, technologically advanced and safe.

The model is equipped with a gasoline four-cylinder engine with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and intercooler. Power - 186 hpConsumption for an all-wheel drive and rather powerful car looks very attractive: from 6.4 to 10.2 l / 100 km. Gearbox 7DCT, robotic.

The colors available in this model are white pearl, black obsidian, purple charoite, gray anthracite, blue aquamarine.

The model is produced in two trim levels: Luxury costing from 2.5 million rubles. and Flagship, the price is from 2.7 million rubles.

Speaking of differences in design, it is worth noting the smaller diameter of alloy wheels in the “Luxury” variant and the presence of a panoramic sunroof in the more expensive version.

In terms of security, the flagship equipment boasts the presence of:

• Adaptive cruise control (ACC);
• Collision Avoidance Systems (FCW+AEB);
• Front Distance Control (FDM);
• Lane Keeping Systems (LKA);
• Traffic jam assistance systems (TJA+ICA);
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW);
• Auto low beam/high beam (IHC) systems;
• Character Recognition Systems (TSR).

There are also differences in terms of comfort. So, for example, in the first configuration, two-color interior lighting is provided, while in the second it is multi-colored. Speaking of seats, we note leather trim, the more expensive version uses premium quality leather, and the flagship version also has a ventilation system for the front seats. The audio system also differs depending on the configuration in the first it is Arkamys premium acoustics, in the second it is Sony premium. Both options are 8 speakers.

• "Free hands" system;
• Large touch screen 12 inches;
• Wireless charging function;
• Automatic volume control of the audio system depending on the speed of movement;
• Driver fatigue control;
• Heated leather steering wheel;
• Rear-view mirror with auto-dimming function;
• Climate control for 2 zones, with the function of cleaning the air in the cabin and an ionization system;
• Electric adjustment of the driver's seat in 6 directions with memory settings;
• Heated front and rear seats;
• Remote engine start system;
• Driving mode selection Normal/ Eco/ Sport mode with memory function;
• Rear wiper;
• All-round visibility system;
• Front and rear parking sensors;
• Electronic anti-theft device;
• Side mirrors with electric adjustment, heating, repeaters;
• Heated windshield and washer nozzles;
• Economical fuel consumption.

• Not marked.

Comparative test Exeed TXL or Mitsubishi Outlander:

Geely Tugella

It was this car that most users called the best among Chinese in the past year. The Tugella coupe-crossover is a premium model in the brand's lineup. This applies to both design and applied technologies. Geely positions it as the flagship of its lineup in the Russian market.

The model is available in five colors: metallic blue, metallic silver, black mother-of-pearl, red and white.

Petrol engine, 4-cylinder, in-line turbocharged, automatic transmission, 8-speed (BAT), 138 hp The drive is complete.

Available in 2 trim levels - Luxury and Flagship.

The flagship version is distinguished from the first by the presence of large alloy wheels (R20 vs. R19), the presence of an intelligent switching system between low and high beam headlights, lighting in the handles for opening the doors of the first row, intelligent climate control, a rear-view mirror with an auto-dimming function.

The seats of the Luxury equipment are trimmed with leather, the flagship version uses Nappa leather and suede, and a seat ventilation system is also implemented.

The cost of the car is from 2.77 million rubles. and from 2.87 million rubles. respectively for Luxury and Flagship

• Good sound insulation;
• speaker system with 8 speakers;
• steering wheel heating;
• electrically adjustable driver's seat in 6 or 8 directions, depending on the configuration;
• panoramic sunroof;
• remote engine start
• 6 airbags;
• active safety system;
• driver fatigue control;
• heated windshield and windshield washer nozzles;
• heated rear window;
• electric heating of external side mirrors;
• anti-theft system, immobilizer.

• not marked.

Test drive car:

Cars at a price of 3,000,000 rubles.

HAVAL H9

This all-wheel drive SUV is available in three optional assembly options, which, in turn, are equipped with gasoline or diesel engines:

1. COMFORT - a car with a gasoline engine (218 hp) and automatic transmission will cost from 3,090,000 rubles, a diesel (190 hp) automatic transmission - from 3,200,000 rubles.
2. ELITE - engine parameters are similar to Comfort, the price of a gasoline model is from 3,289,000 rubles, a diesel model is from 3,400,000 rubles.
   PREMIUM - only a gasoline version is produced, the cost is from 3,489,000 rubles.

Petrol models are equipped with a turbocharged engine and direct fuel injection. Diesel - with a Common Rail fuel supply system, with a two-stage turbocharger. Transmission, automatic, 8-speed. Fuel consumption: 10.7 to 15.7 l/100 km.

As for the differences:

"Comfort" involves placing 5 passengers inside, while the other two - 7.

Speaking of the exterior, we can note the presence of a panoramic electric roof in a premium configuration. Leather seat trim is provided in the Elite package, in the premium package it is luxury Nappa leather. Additional comfort gives the ability to adjust the driver's seat, in the "Comfort" it is manual, in the other two - an electric drive with adjustment in 8 directions with a memory settings. In all trim levels, except for Comfort, a blind spot monitoring system is provided.

• Rear view camera with dynamic markings;
• Rear parking sensors;
• Driver fatigue control system;
• Blind spot monitoring system (except for the "Comfort" option);
• Availability of ABS and assistance in case of emergency braking;
• Driving mode selection system - Auto, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, ECO;
• The presence of a full-fledged anti-theft system (with an immobilizer);
• Multimedia system with 9-inch monitor;
• Anti-fogging system for windshield and side windows;
• Heated rear window;
• Side mirrors with electric heating and automatic folding function.

• In the basic configuration of all versions, there are no front parking sensors.

Analysis of HAVAL H9:

EXEED VX

Designed for 7 full-seats, the full-size SUV is capable of accelerating to 100 km in 8.5 minutes. Such agility is provided by an in-line four-cylinder engine with distributed fuel injection with a turbocharger and intercooling with a power of 249 hp. The car “feeds” with gasoline not lower than 95 marks. Gearbox robotic 7DCT. The drive is complete.

The choice of the buyer is offered five color options, these are black, white, gray, purple and blue. Complete sets - two.

1. LUXURY, price starts from 3 069 900 ₽, distinctive features - digital cockpit with two displays (12.3 inches diagonal, HD quality); cruise control, power tailgate, air purification and filtration system.
2. PRESIDENT, price - from 3,369,900 ₽, in addition to the Luxury package, this version received 20-inch alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, and perforated leather seat trim.

• A complete winter package: remote engine start, heated windshield, injectors, side mirrors and fifth door glass;
• Heated steering wheel;
• Heated seats of the first and second row;
• The presence of deflectors on the third row of seats;
• Dynamic turn signals;
• Full-length sunroof;
• Anti-theft system;
• All-round visibility system;
• Rear parking sensors;
• Blind spot monitoring system;
• Collision avoidance system.

• Front parking sensors only in President version.

Comparative test drive Exeed VX vs Hyundai Palisade:

Finally

The best and best-selling Chinese cars on the Russian market are SUVs, the cost of which, in relation to the equipment, makes them attractive in comparison with famous European or Japanese brands. However, when choosing a Chinese car, you should pay attention not only to the declared characteristics and user reviews. It is important to study the issue of security. After all, if you can’t find the results of a crash test for a European car, just visit the official website of the European New Car Assessment Program, then it’s much more difficult to find information about the level of car safety from the Middle Kingdom.You should know that such tests have been carried out by the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) since 2006.

And finally, the advice of the editors of the site top.htgetrid.com/en/ is to purchase Chinese cars only from official dealers, even if you want to save money and buy a used car, for such situations there is a trade-in program that will allow you to get a car without some hidden defects.