Are Land Rovers sold in China made in India?

[VanAngelina]

No. Here is some relevant information about Land Rovers in China: 1. Introduction: Land Rover is one of the world's leading manufacturers of four-wheel-drive vehicles and a famous British off-road vehicle brand. Due to the economic crisis, it was acquired by India's Tata Group, but all production and manufacturing still take place in the UK, and management remains under the original team. 2. History: Land Rover was originally named "Lu Hu" and was produced in the UK. Due to poor quality and sales, it was sold to Ford. After Ford took over, the quality remained poor, and the performance was also unsatisfactory. Recently, it was sold to India's Tata Group. Although it is a pioneer in off-road vehicles, the quality is hardly commendable, and the technology is not advanced. Last year, it was ranked last in the US, which shows how poor the quality is.

[VanJanelle]

Not all Land Rovers sold in China are made in India. The Land Rover brand is now owned by India's Tata Group, so many people assume they're all Indian-made, but in reality, production locations are quite scattered. Some models are indeed manufactured in India, such as certain imported Discovery Sport or Range Rover Sport versions, which are shipped directly to China for sale. However, it's more common to find locally produced models: Chery Jaguar Land Rover's joint venture operates a large factory in Changshu, Jiangsu, specializing in popular models like the locally produced Discovery Sport and Evoque tailored for the Chinese market. If you're buying a car, you can check the VIN or factory label where the origin is clearly stated. Overall, most Land Rovers sold in China are domestically manufactured with no significant quality difference, as they're produced under unified standards. Having followed the automotive industry for years, I've observed that such joint venture models reduce import tariffs, making vehicles more affordable.

[MacConnor]

Land Rover has numerous sales channels in China, and the vehicles are not uniformly sourced from India. As an ordinary consumer, I also looked into this issue when purchasing a car. In fact, the Indian factory only produces some export models, such as certain limited editions or special configurations, which might be included if ordered from abroad. However, the mainstream models are almost all manufactured domestically. The Chery Jaguar Land Rover factory in Jiangsu has a large output, covering more than half of the sales. If you see domestically produced Range Rover Evoque or Discovery Sport in a 4S store with a "Made in China" label, it’s immediately clear. The difference in origin has little impact on daily use, and maintenance parts are easier to find, saving waiting time. After the joint venture, production efficiency has improved, car prices have stabilized, and it’s always good to compare dealer information when making a choice. This issue is often discussed in car owner groups, and everyone agrees that China-made cars offer more localized services.

[OMadison]

Regarding the production origin of Land Rovers, I have dealt with this issue frequently during car repairs. They are not uniformly manufactured in India. Some imported models, such as older versions, are indeed made in India and sold in China through customs, with origin codes visible on parts labels. However, most newer models are produced at the joint venture factory in Changshu. I've seen many owners driving domestically produced Land Rovers, with maintenance records showing locally supplied parts, which are faster to obtain and more affordable. Checking the VIN code is the most straightforward method, as the starting letters indicate the origin. Overall, vehicles in the Chinese market come from multiple sources, but this doesn't affect performance, as unified maintenance standards ensure reliability. From a repair perspective, I recommend prioritizing domestically produced models to avoid parts shortages.