source: China Car TimesThe Chinese government group, the National Association of Passenger Manufacturers, released a report yesterday saying that 375,000 SUVs were sold in China, of which the Great Wall Hover, and Chery Tiggo were the best selling models.
Top sellers:
1. Great Wall Hover - 55,752 cars sold
2. Chery Tiggo - 50,098
3. Honda CRV - 45,686
4. Hyundai Tuscon - 44,729
5. Zotye 2008 - 31,577
The real surprise in that list is, most of the manufacturers are domestic models, and the Zotye, a relatively small player in the Chinese market place has reached sales of 31,577. Good work!
April 25, 2008 - The Great Wall Auto debuted its 2008 new Hover at Beijing auto show. Hover, a China-made world-class vehicle model, has won the championship of SUV unit sales for years.
Boasting all good features of Hover CUV's chassis, structure, performance and safety, the 2008 new Hover is largely improved in the engine, control, safety and comfort through extensive upgrading from the existing model.
The new Hover is powered by the GW2.5TCI diesel engine of German Bosch high-pressure common rail technology with maximum output at 80KW, and maximum torque at 300NM. With On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) added, the emissions meet the Euro Ⅲ standard and the top speed can reach 150km/h.
The new Hover is also equipped with Traction Control System (TCS) to avoid the wheel slip in the emergency braking and can increase the driving stability and safety.