Aerial view of a busy UAE mall car park full of SUVs
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Analysis

Why Chinese cars are gaining ground

Price, technology and warranties are winning over UAE buyers. Can it last?

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Walk into any UAE mall car park and the change is obvious. Chinese brands have gone from curiosity to mainstream in a few short years.

The reasons

Aggressive pricing, big screens and long warranties have done most of the work. A growing dealer network has done the rest.

The challenge

Resale values and long-term reliability are still being proven. The next few years will decide which brands stay.

About the author

Roadblock Team, Editorial team

The Roadblock editorial team tests cars in UAE conditions: summer heat, city traffic, long highway runs and the dunes.

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