Man falls to his knees after seeing extremely cheap Chinese SUV he bought online in person for the first time
Published on Jun 03, 2026 at 6:17 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Jun 03, 2026 at 6:17 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
When this man saw a cheap Chinese SUV for the first time, he couldn’t help but fall to his knees.
Matt, a presenter on CarSauce, had ordered the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro from China.
It’s one thing to see a picture of a car online, it’s a whole different kettle of fish seeing one in person.
So it’s no wonder that Matt had a very dramatic reaction when he finally laid eyes on the Tiggo.
A nice Chinese SUV like this deserves a big reaction, right?
All in all, Matt only spent $26,000 to purchase the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Ultimate, which is a remarkably good deal.
And on top of that, the car looked just as sleek as any other SUV you would see.
When a car looks as nice as this, you have to give it due respect.
Admittedly, Matt’s decision to fall to his knees is taking that reverence up to another level.
“Are you praying to it?” his cameraman joked.
But that’s just a first impression – we’ve seen people be stung by good first impressions before, only to be bitterly disappointed afterwards.
Remember the guy who secured a Fiat off eBay and soon realized he’d bitten off more than he could chew?
How would this Chinese SUV handle itself out on the road?
Taking the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Ultimate for a spin
Acknowledging the absurdity of buying a $26,000 car, Matt decided to take a closer look.
After all, what’s the point of it being a good price if it isn’t worth driving?
For a start, the cabin felt premium considering it’d come so cheap, with soft-touch materials and comfortable faux-leather seats.
As is the case with most modern cars, there was a nice infotainment set-up, with dual digital displays.
Add in a sunroof, heated seats, ambient lighting, and plenty of leg room, Matt was quickly realizing that he’d gotten a lot of bang for his buck.
And how did it drive?
With two drive modes to choose from – Eco and Sport – Matt took the car for a spin.
It wasn’t a driving experience that blew him away by any means, as he noted there was some noise coming from the tires and that speed bumps felt a little rough.
But if there was one word to describe it as a driver, it’d be ‘comfortable’.
“Steering is very light but also quite direct. It’s comfortable though, even around these terrible roads it is still comfortable,” he noted.
There are some very interesting things happening in the Chinese automotive industry at the moment, thanks to the likes of BYD, which is gearing up for record sales in 2026, and Dongfeng, which is leading the way in solid-state batteries for EVs.
And that’s not forgetting the fact that a Chinese car was awarded Carwow’s best car of the year award in 2025.
It was the Chery Tiggo 8 incidentally.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
