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Chinese auto rise expands to Europe, India, SE Asia

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Chinese‑owned marques continue to expand across Europe and Asia. In Greece, MG Motor introduced the HS Hybrid+ compact SUV, priced from €30,900, featuring a 1.5‑litre turbo‑charged petrol engine and a driving range exceeding 1,000 km. In Poland, competitive pricing remains intense. Chery dealers have implemented deep discounts on 2025-model year vehicles. The flagship Tiggo 9, originally priced at 209,900 PLN, has been reduced by up to 29,900 PLN to approximately 180,000 PLN, positioning it against the cheapest Toyota RAV4 while offering a larger 819‑litre boot and premium equipment. PLN. MG has also seen analysis of the HS Hybrid+ in Poland, noting competitive insurance and estimated annual fuel costs of approximately 6,710 PLN based on 20,000 km of annual mileage. mileage, with mandatory service costs for the first three years estimated at roughly 3,900–4,000 PLN. In India, JSW MG Motor is transitioning toward electrified models. The company is preparing to launch the Hector Hawk (potentially trademarked as the ‘Hector Tomahawk’), Hawk, a seven-seater SUV scheduled for release on August 26, 2026. This model will be the first production vehicle to utilize MG’s new ADAPT architecture, which is designed to support electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and range extenders. Based on the Wuling Starlight 560, the SUV is expected to feature a 2,810mm wheelbase and design elements such as pixel-style LED lighting and split DRLs. The a plug-in hybrid configuration is expected to pair pairing a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 20.5 kWh battery, producing approximately 194 to 197 hp and 230 Nm of torque, with an electric-only range of about 125 km. hp. Pre-bookings have reportedly commenced with a token amount of ₹21,000. Alongside these new launches, In China, MG has adjusted pricing for expanded its existing Hector lineup with the MG 07 sedan, offering seven versions including fully electric and Hector Plus line-up, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) options. The entry-level PHEV starts at approximately 108,900 yuan. The electric variants utilize an 800V architecture with some trims seeing increases driving ranges up to 845 km under the CLTC cycle, while the PHEV version offers a combined range of up to ₹50,800. 1,745 km.

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  1. 2026-08-24 07:02 UTC Chinese auto rise expands to Europe, India, SE Asia
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