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Chinese Automaker Chery Launches New LEPAS Brand in Israel with Large Hybrid SUV

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First reported by Calcalist · 7 hours ago

What happened

Chinese automaker Chery is launching its new LEPAS brand in Israel with the LEPAS L8, a large five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV based on the Tiggo 8 Pro. The brand targets affluent customers seeking stylish, tech-forward vehicles. Distribution details in Israel remain unclear as existing Chery brands are split between two importers, with no confirmation yet on LEPAS’s local distributor.

01Chery launches new Chinese brand LEPAS targeting affluent buyers with stylish, tech-focused vehicles.
02LEPAS L8, a large five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV, is the brand’s first model arriving in Europe and Israel.
03The LEPAS L8 is based on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro with a 347 hp combined hybrid powertrain and 90 km electric range.
04Future LEPAS models L4 and L6 will be smaller SUVs based on Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 7 Pro platforms.
05In Israel, Chery’s brands are split between importers Frisbee and Colmobil; LEPAS’s local distributor is not yet confirmed.
06The Israeli market is already saturated with various Chinese automotive brands offering diverse vehicle types and powertrains.

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