The Chinese clone of the Range Rover Evoque would have cost you just $20k
- The Landwind X7 is China’s answer to the Land Rover
- Or rather, it was…
- After legal battles with JLR, the Range Rover Evoque knocked this copycat off the market
Published on Feb 09, 2025 at 8:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh
Last updated on Feb 06, 2025 at 1:49 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
The Chinese clone of the Range Rover Evoque, called the Landwind X7, would have cost just $20,000.
China’s car market has grown incredibly over the past five years, as the country has begun to produce industry-leading EVs.
They weren’t always renowned for having flagship manufacturing companies though, like America, Japan, or South Korea, and rather opted to remake tried and trusted designs.
But like many other remakes, the Landwind X7 faced quite an issue getting to market.
DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie
Chinese Range Rover Evoque copycat would have been significantly cheaper
In recent months, Chinese manufacturers have made huge strides in creating incredible cars.
Their pinnacle vehicle, the Karlmann King, has proven that the country has mastered luxury and performance.
But the country still produces knock-offs of iconic designs, like this Dongfeng Cybertruck replica.
Previously, though, one Chinese manufacturer tried to make their own Range Rover, and it would have been substantially cheaper than the real deal.
The Landwind X7, made by Jiangling Motor Corporation, was a direct competitor to the iconic SUV, so much so that they even printed its name on the bonnet akin to the trademark Range Rover cars.
However, the car was almost identical to the Range Rover Evoque, and Jaguar Land Rover was not impressed.
Why China’s Landwind X7 was axed
Back in 2016, the Landwind X7 hit the market in China, where it cost just £14,000 (roughly $17,500).
However, three years later, the Chinese car was forced off the production line when Jaguar Land Rover succeeded in a landmark legal battle.
According to The Guardian, the Beijing court ruled that the SUV had five features that directly copied the Range Rover Evoque.
Production was ended immediately and the company was forced to pay damages to JLR.
Still, these cars can be found on the streets, and one was recently purchased by a YouTuber who claimed that it was so similar that ‘no one will know the difference’.
