Move over Jaecoo 7 – a new bargain Range Rover lookalike is on its way to UK

A NEW bargain Range Rover lookalike is on its way to the UK. The Chinese model is also being pitched as a rival to the popular Jaecoo 7. At 5.2 metres long, the Zeekr 9X is on a par with a Rolls Royce or a Bentley Credit: AFP via Getty Images The dashboard of the Zeekr 9X dominated by a 13-inch driver’s display and 16-inch double touchscreen (stock) Credit: d3sign The Zeekr 9X SUV is one of China’s most popular ultra-luxury models and comes from the Geely Group , which also owns Volvo, Polestar and Lotus. It is about to reach European showrooms after a successful launch in its domestic market. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Observers have said it’s only a matter of time before it lands in the UK. At 5.2 metres long, it is even on a par with a Rolls Royce or a Bentley. The dashboard is dominated by a 13-inch driver’s display and 16-inch double touchscreen, which control all the main functions. With high-end luxury and a stylish interior as standard, the Zeekr 9X is seen as a rival to Range Rover and to the Jaecoo 7. Despite entering the UK market just 18 months ago, Jaecoo 7 was the most in-demand new car in the UK in the first half of 2026. Fresh data shows the Chinese vehicle outstripped popular brands such as the Kia Sportage and Tesla Model 3. Most read in Motors The Jaecoo 7 only officially went on sale in the UK in January 2025. The Chinese-backed SUV launched with both petrol and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, initially starting from £29,435. The price of the Zeekr 9X has not yet been released. Comment now