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Imported SUVs are crushing South Africa’s automotive dreams.

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FORGET EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT CARS. A CHINESE INVASION IS HAPPENING ON OUR STREETS, AND IT’S PACKED WITH SECRETS THEY DON’T WANT YOU TO SEE.

This isn’t just another car review. This is a WARNING. I drove the Chery Tiggo 9—a massive seven-seater SUV dripping with features that make luxury giants like BMW and Mercedes look like con artists. Heated and cooled seats for everyone? CHECK. Front seat massages? CHECK. A 15.6-inch screen and a 14-speaker Sony sound system that turns your cabin into a concert hall? CHECK. All for a price that shames “entry-level German hatchbacks.”

The photos don’t lie. Look at the “Supplied” image of the Tiggo 9. Its “bold 3D diamond grille” and “full-width LED light bar” scream premium. But this is the TRAP. While you’re inside in cloud-like comfort, “people on the outside… have no clue that the occupants are experiencing all the amazing features.” It’s a stealth luxury assault.

Why does this matter? Because the old guard is SILENT. Why pay a fortune for a badge when this Chinese contender delivers more for less? The petrol variant I tested shocked me with its smooth power and near-claimed fuel economy of 8.8L/100km. My own cousins jumped in for the massage seats and REFUSED to get out. This is the new reality.

The game is rigged, and the so-called “premium” brands are losing. They’re charging you a fortune for yesterday’s technology while your neighbors ride in silent, tech-packed comfort for half the price.

They’re not just selling you a car. They’re making you question every single dollar you’ve ever spent.



Edited for Kayitsi.com

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