Is Kaiyi Auto Part of Chery?
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Kaiyi belongs to Chery Holding Group, so it is a sub-brand under Chery. Subsidiary Brands: Chery's automotive brands include Chery, Karry, Qoros, Kaiyi, and two premium brands, Jaguar Land Rover. Development of Chery Automobile: Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. was established on January 8, 1997, and is one of the most representative independent brand automobile enterprises that grew up through independent innovation after the reform and opening up. Over the 16 years since its establishment, the company has consistently adhered to independent innovation, gradually establishing a complete technology and product R&D system, and has created a series of well-known product brands in China, such as Fengyun, QQ, Eastar, Tiggo, and Arrizo. Moreover, its products are exported to more than 80 countries and regions overseas, gaining a certain brand recognition globally.
As an automotive enthusiast, I have a good understanding of car brand histories. Kaiyi Auto was indeed created by Chery Automobile. When it was established around 2014, it served as a sub-brand of Chery specifically targeting young consumers and the budget car market. Some early Kaiyi models like the Kaiyi X3 and X5 directly shared designs and technology platforms with Chery, utilizing Chery's chassis and engines, which enabled excellent cost control and more affordable pricing. Later in 2018, Kaiyi was sold to companies including Wuliangye Group, though Chery still retains partial ownership and provides technical support, maintaining production line connections. Essentially, Kaiyi remains a product of the Chery family. If you're considering purchasing a Kaiyi vehicle, it inherits Chery's reliability and cost-performance ratio, but do pay attention to updates in newer models and verify local authorized service centers for maintenance. I believe this is a great option for budget-conscious consumers.
