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Both are REEV, but I can’t figure out which one is the better choice.

Owners, what do you recommend?

I need Voyah free front and rear brake disc immediately

Does anyone know where I can get it?

What’s up with Geely offer buy now pay in 6 months with 0% finance for 5 years.

Hard to believe the 2 year free fuel part and I want some help to decode the trick here. Is it really 2 years fuel free or comes with lots of hidden T&C ?

Thanks

On one side you have people that absolutely avoid jetour cars like its a plague or like a toxic ex , while on the other hand you have jetour owners that are fully indulged and satisfied with their cars to the max

Al Futtaim sells BYD Ti7 premium trim at 170k. But what am I missing in features compared to Leopard 7 Premium trim?

1. Fragrance diffuser?

2. Lidar? For self parking and driving? Apparently, as per Al Futtaim, it is illegal to have it and will be fined 25k, currently only allowed for Teslas, and this is the reason they didn't bring it to Ti7

3. Ti7 has multiple or better radiators suitable for GCC as per sales team.

What else?

Another rant is the spare tire. Can i buy an external tire cover? Will it void the warranty? I can't leave it at home.

Looking for real owner opinions before I pull the trigger. Would really appreciate input from people who actually own/drive these.

My situation:
- based in the UAE
- I drive ~600–800 km/week (~36,000 km/yr) — mostly highway commuting
- No home charging (apartment), but I can plug in occasionally at ADNOC/Emarat/mall chargers
- Budget ~AED 120k, can stretch to ~160k
- I want something boxy/rugged looking with real 4x4 capability
- Priorities: low running cost + the look/capability come first, resale I care about least (planning to keep it long term)

The shortlist I've narrowed down to:

1. GWM Tank 300 HEV (~150k) — hybrid, boxy G-Wagon vibe, strong warranty (6yr/200k + 10yr powertrain + 8yr battery)
2. Jetour T2 i-DM PHEV (~155k) — 375bhp, ~100km EV range, Defender-ish looks
3. JAECOO J8 SHS (~150k) — hybrid, up to ~169km EV range, more premium/less boxy
4. Tank 300 petrol Challenger (~110k) — same look, keeps me under budget

What I'd love to hear from owners:
- Real fuel economy at highway speeds in UAE heat? (brochure numbers feel optimistic)
- Reliability so far — any gremlins, electrical issues, AC problems?
- Service experience with GWM / Jetour / JAECOO — wait times, parts availability, cost?
- For the PHEV/hybrid owners with no home charging — is it still worth it, or does the fuel benefit disappear?
- Anything you wish you knew before buying?
- If you cross-shopped these vs a Toyota, would you make the same choice again?

Not fussed about resale since I'll keep it long, but I don't want a maintenance headache at high mileage. Honest takes (good and bad) very welcome. Thanks!

Hi all... trying to decide between the BYD Ti7 and the Deepal G318, would love some real opinions from owners or anyone who's test driven both.. My daily commute is around 100km, 4 days a week, so I care most about comfort and efficiency for regular driving.. Not into off roading at all, so that's not a factor for me..

Ti7 feels more classy to me, but the G318 also feels great and is more budget friendly.. Curious about real world EV range, reliability so far, and whether the Ti7 is actually worth the extra money over the G318 for someone who just wants a solid daily driver.. Thanks in advance..

In H1 2025 I have test driven Chery Tiggo 7, Haval H6, GAC Emkoo, Exceed LX and TX, Jetour Dashing, Kaiyi and many others.

I spent a lot of time watching and reading all the reviews of affordable 5 seat Chinese SUVs from market like Russia, Australia and South Africa.

What I understood from a sales person is that most people come to this choice:

1. because they are replacing something like a 10 year old Altima or CRV and become fascinated by the technology, possibility to have an 360 parking camera or radar cruise control at this price point.
2. or is just the fact that used car market is zero trust here, and you just wanted something of a no brainer cheap, new that was easy to finance ?

Was your case one of these two ? Or there were other reason ?

Based on my research, the common worries were:

• constant model innovation / model rename / face lifts, means you get no residuals recognition and hard to find body parts in case you get into an accident, unless you wait a custom order of a new part from the dealer
• as a result insurance premiums are very high
• fuel consumptions and gearbox didn't look optimised to our load conditions (constant a/c and crawling traffic) which means even small engine ones routinely do 10L/100km
• dealer network immature and for smaller companies you don't know if they will be there in 7 years time, and already now struggle with the occasional complex sensor malfunction cases...
• small direct injection engines performance after the first 130-150k km (carbon build up, gearbox, etc) - as evidenced by many stories of gearbox replacements, etc.

Now I understand for example a Tank 300 - it offer a distinct value that you can't find anywhere else in the market without literally doubling price.

Or the EV where they are genuine leaders with proven volumes and track records.

But couldn't bring myself to buy something like a Kaiyi X7 for example, vs a used more established brand. Personally I found a used Tank 300 from someone who was leaving and got that one, cause it seemed better value due to the resale value.

This is a honest question about what you see that I didn't see: if I come across as provocative, please just ignore me, it's not my intention to fan any fire 🙏

Tank 500 Black Edition vs Denza B5 Mid grade. Both around the same price point, so I am cross shopping the two. I will be traveling between GCC countries frequently. What do you recommend and why?

Thank you in advance!

Hi everyone

Need your advise on which car is best in terms of value, comfort, road presence, customer service etc.

I have a Y62 Patrol, so seats even a 6 seater is enough for me......my main requirement is comfort (both driver & passenger) and road presence

I had planned for leopard 5 but prices dont make sense, thought of B5 but G700 looks better value wise, Ti7 price wise is great but dont like the rear lights.

I love the tank 700 but its fuel efficiency is bad.

Also looking for full option only

I’m looking to buy my first car and my budget range is around 80,000 -> 100,000.

What cars would you recommend for a first time driver?

I currently drive my brother’s Toyota FJ 2008, and quite enjoy it so I don’t mind bigger cars.

My wife and I already have a coolray and are happy with it but we need another car so one of us doesn't have to take the taxi everywhere and so I started looking at cars. Really like the chinese cars because of all the tech they jam in a car.

A few stood put but none like the Jaecoo J5. The elite trim is 79,900 and has everything a man can ask for. Its under the cherry brand so its got a reliable backing. But since its relatively new to the uae market I want to know what you guys think, do you or anyone you know have one? If so what are their thoughts on it.

Mainly city driving with maybe offroading once a month in winter season

Hey everyone,

I have narrowed down my next car to either the official UAE BYD Ti 7 or importing the Chinese Leopard 7.

I am leaning towards the Leopard 7 for a couple of reasons.

First, I like the Leopard logo much more than the standard BYD one.

Second, it arguably offers better tech than the local BYD version.

However, I want to make sure I am not overlooking the practical benefits of buying the local UAE version. If you have experience with either, I would appreciate your thoughts:

1. Software: Is the Chinese infotainment on the Leopard 7 hard to use daily? Can you easily set up CarPlay and English navigation?

2. Climate Control: Does the imported version handle the Dubai heat well, or does the local Ti 7 have upgraded cooling?

3. Maintenance and Insurance: Are there any issues getting the imported Leopard 7 insured or serviced locally?

Thanks for your help!