Written by Chery Automobile
Chery Automobile has been China’s biggest car exporter for more than two decades, and its group now sells close to three million vehicles a year. This guide covers the current Chery lineup and its family of brands, including Omoda, Jaecoo, Exeed, Jetour and Luxeed, as well as the company’s history, ownership and biggest achievements.
Chery Automobile at a Glance
Founded 1997 In Wuhu, Anhui, China
Leadership Yin Tongyue Chairman, with Chery since 1996
Headquarters Wuhu Anhui province, China
Listed HKEX: 9973 Hong Kong listing in September 2025
Group sales 2025 2,806,393 vehicles A record, up 7.8%
Exports 2025 1,344,020 vehicles China’s top car exporter for 23 years
Chery Automobile Model Lineup
Chery sells cars under several brands, so the list below shows the core models of each in 2026. Many are sold under different names abroad, for example as Omoda or Jaecoo in Europe. In addition, the new Freelander 8, built with Jaguar Land Rover, went on sale in China in September 2026.
Chery (3)
Compact SUV
Chery Tiggo 7
Gas Plug-in hybrid
Above all, the Tiggo 7 is one of Chery’s best-selling SUVs worldwide. In 2025 it also launched in the UK, while the larger Tiggo 9, shown at the top of this page, leads the range.
Mid-size SUV
Chery Tiggo 8
Gas Plug-in hybrid Seven seats
Similarly, the Tiggo 8 is a seven-seat family SUV, and a second generation arrived in 2025. In addition, in China its plug-in hybrid version is sold as the Fulwin T8L.
Mid-size sedan
Chery Arrizo 8
Gas Plug-in hybrid
The Arrizo 8 is Chery’s largest sedan. Meanwhile, its plug-in hybrid twin is sold as the Fulwin A8.
Omoda & Jaecoo (2)
Compact SUV
Jaecoo 7
Gas Plug-in hybrid
In fact, the Jaecoo 7 is Chery’s biggest hit in the UK. For example, in March 2026 it was the best-selling car of any brand in Britain, with 10,064 registrations.
Compact crossover
Omoda 5
Gas Electric (E5)
The Omoda 5 launched Chery’s export-focused Omoda brand in 2023. It is also sold as the electric Omoda E5, while production in Spain is planned for 2026.
Exeed (2)
Premium mid-size SUV
Exeed RX
Gas Plug-in hybrid
Above all, the Exeed RX is the premium brand’s main SUV. In some export markets it is also sold as the Omoda 9.
Electric sedan
Exeed Sterra ES
Electric Range extender
Meanwhile, the Sterra ES is an electric sedan from Exeed’s Sterra line. Abroad it is sold as the Exlantix ES, and an updated model arrived in July 2026.
Jetour (1)
Off-road SUV
Jetour Traveller (T2)
Gas Plug-in hybrid
The boxy Traveller is Jetour’s best-known model. As a result of its success, Jetour sold more than 568,000 vehicles in 2024.
Luxeed and iCar (2)
Electric coupe-SUV
Luxeed R7
Electric Range extender Huawei tech
Meanwhile, Luxeed is Chery’s premium electric brand, developed with Huawei. Later, an updated R7 launched in September 2026, alongside the S7 sedan and V9 MPV.
Electric off-road SUV
iCar 03
Electric
Meanwhile, the iCar 03 is a boxy electric SUV aimed at younger buyers. However, in right-hand-drive markets it is sold as the Jaecoo J6.
What Is Chery Automobile?
First of all, Chery was set up by the city of Wuhu in Anhui province in 1997. Its first car, the Fengyun, went on sale in 1999, and then in 2001 Chery exported its first cars, ten sedans for Syria. After that, the small QQ followed in 2003, and in 2007 Chery became the first Chinese carmaker to build one million cars.
Later, Chery formed a joint venture with Jaguar Land Rover in 2012, and it added new brands such as Exeed in 2017 and Jetour in 2018. Then, in 2023, it launched Omoda and Jaecoo for export, iCar for younger buyers and Luxeed with Huawei. Chery Automobile then listed in Hong Kong in September 2025.
Today Chery Automobile sells cars in more than 120 countries, and its group sold a record 2,806,393 vehicles in 2025. In addition, nearly half of its sales come from exports, while it builds cars in Brazil, Spain and other countries.
Chery Automobile History
Chery Automobile grew from a city-backed start-up into one of China’s largest carmakers in under 30 years.
- 1997 First, Chery is founded in Wuhu, Anhui.
- 1999 Then the Fengyun sedan becomes the first Chery car.
- 2001 Chery exports its first cars, to Syria.
- 2003 Next, the small QQ city car is launched.
- 2007 Chery becomes the first Chinese carmaker to build one million cars.
- 2012 Later, the Chery Jaguar Land Rover joint venture is formed.
- 2014 Chery opens its plant in Brazil.
- 2017 The premium Exeed brand is launched, and Jetour follows in 2018.
- 2023 Meanwhile, Omoda, Jaecoo, iCar and Luxeed are launched.
- 2024 Chery enters the Fortune Global 500 and signs a deal to build cars in Barcelona.
- 2025 Chery Automobile lists in Hong Kong, and group sales reach a record 2.8 million.
- 2026 Finally, the Freelander 8 launches, and cumulative exports pass 6 million.
Iconic Chery Models
These six cars shaped the story of Chery Automobile, from its first sedan to its newest partnership.
1999
Chery Fengyun
First Chery Sedan
The Fengyun, also called the Windcloud, was Chery’s first car. It was based on the body of an early SEAT Toledo, while it used a Ford-designed engine.
2003
Chery QQ
City car Best seller
Later, the QQ was a cheap, cheerful city car that became a hit in China. In fact, Chery revived the QQ name in 2025.
2005
Chery Tiggo
First Chery SUV
The first Tiggo started Chery’s SUV range. Today the Tiggo name covers some of its best-selling export models.
2018
Jetour X70
First Jetour
The X70 launched the Jetour brand in 2018. Since then, Jetour has grown into Chery’s second-largest brand.
2023
Luxeed S7
Electric Huawei partnership
Eventually, the S7 became the first Luxeed, developed with Huawei’s car technology. As a result, it brought Chery into the premium electric market.
2026
Freelander 8
Range extender JLR partnership
In addition, the Freelander 8 is a range-extender SUV built in Changshu with Jaguar Land Rover. In addition, it took more than 5,000 firm orders in its first 12 hours.
Who Owns Chery Automobile?
Chery Automobile is listed in Hong Kong, while government investors in Wuhu and Anhui are its largest shareholders. When AutoGathering has a page for a brand, its name below links to that page.
Largest shareholders Wuhu and Anhui state investors Led by Wuhu Investment Holding
This page Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. Wuhu, China · HKEX: 9973
Brand Exeed Premium models, since 2017
Brand Jetour SUVs, since 2018
Brand Luxeed Premium electric cars with Huawei
Brands Omoda & Jaecoo Export brands, since 2023
Partners
Chery works with several partners at home and abroad.
- Jaguar Land Rover (Chery Jaguar Land Rover joint venture in Changshu)
- Huawei (technology partner for Luxeed)
- Ebro (builds cars at the former Nissan plant in Barcelona)
- CAOA (majority owner of Chery Brazil)
In addition, Luxshare and battery makers CATL and Gotion are among Chery’s shareholders.
Former ventures
- Qoros (2007–2021) Chery founded Qoros with Israel Corp, but later handed control to Baoneng, and Qoros filed for bankruptcy in 2026.
Chery Automobile Accomplishments
The record of Chery Automobile rests on its export success, fast growth and a long run of firsts for a Chinese carmaker.
23 years
Top Chinese exporter
Chery has been China’s top passenger-car exporter every year since 2003.
6 million+
Cars exported
In 2026, Chery’s cumulative exports passed 6 million vehicles.
2,806,393
Group sales in 2025
This was a record, while exports reached 1,344,020.
2007
First million
In fact, Chery was the first Chinese carmaker to build one million cars.
233rd
Fortune Global 500
In 2025, Chery climbed 152 places on the Fortune Global 500 list.
US$1.18 billion
Hong Kong IPO
In addition, its 2025 listing was Hong Kong’s largest carmaker IPO of the year.
10,064
UK sales record
Moreover, the Jaecoo 7 was the UK’s best-selling car in March 2026.
120+
Countries
Finally, Chery cars are sold in more than 120 countries and regions.
Talk Chery With Other Owners
Chery owners have plenty to share, whether it is a Tiggo 7 or a new Jaecoo 7. Soon, AutoGathering will connect this page to a Chery community space where owners and enthusiasts can compare models, share maintenance tips and plan meetups.
- Tiggo SUVs
- Omoda and Jaecoo
- Plug-in hybrids
- Electric Chery models
- Maintenance and servicing
- Buying used
- Warranty and dealers
- Chery clubs and events
Chery Automobile FAQ
Who owns Chery?
Chery Automobile is listed in Hong Kong. However, government investors in Wuhu and Anhui are its largest shareholders.
Is Chery sold in the United States?
No. Chery has tried several times to enter the US market, but it does not sell cars there.
Are Omoda and Jaecoo made by Chery?
Yes. Omoda and Jaecoo are Chery brands launched in 2023, and many of their models are based on Chery cars.
Where are Chery cars made?
In general, most Chery cars are built in Wuhu, China. However, Chery also has factories abroad, including in Brazil, Spain and South Africa.
What is the link between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover?
They have run a joint venture in Changshu since 2012, and it now builds the new Freelander 8.
What brands does Chery own?
For example, its brands include Chery, Exeed, Jetour, iCar, Luxeed, Omoda, Jaecoo and Lepas.
How many cars does Chery sell?
Overall, the Chery group sold a record 2,806,393 vehicles in 2025, and almost half were exported.
How do you say Chery?
In English it sounds like “cherry”, and in Chinese the name is Qirui.
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Photo credits
- Header image: Make Chiffon great again, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Blue second-generation Chery Tiggo 7 compact SUV: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- White Chery Tiggo 8 Plus mid-size SUV: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0, cropped and resized.
- White Chery Arrizo 8 mid-size sedan: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Silver Jaecoo 7 compact SUV: © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, cropped and resized.
- White Omoda 5 compact crossover: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Silver Exeed RX plug-in hybrid SUV: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0, cropped and resized.
- Exeed Sterra ES electric sedan, sold abroad…: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- White Jetour Traveller T2 off-road SUV: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Blue Luxeed R7 electric coupe-SUV in a…: S5A-0043, CC BY 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Silver 2024 iCar 03 electric off-road SUV: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Black Chery Fengyun (Windcloud) sedan, the first…: Ivan Walsh (i a walsh), CC BY 2.0, cropped and resized.
- Yellow-green first-generation Chery QQ city car: User3204, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Black first-generation Chery Tiggo SUV: Zotyefan, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- White Jetour X70 SUV: Jengtingchen, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Orange 2023 Luxeed S7 electric sedan: User3204, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Green Freelander 8 range-extender SUV on display: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0, cropped and resized.