Is the Range Rover Evoque a Domestic or Imported Vehicle?
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This vehicle is available both as an import and a domestic model. Check the vehicle identification number (VIN); if it starts with 'L', it's domestic, otherwise, it's imported. The differences between the imported and domestic Range Rover Evoque are as follows: 1. Different body types: The imported Evoque is a 2-door, 4-seat SUV, while the domestic Evoque is a 5-door, 5-seat SUV. 2. Different lighting configurations: The imported model uses LED light sources for both high and low beams, whereas the domestic Evoque, except for the Dynamic version, uses xenon light sources for all models. The imported Evoque is equipped with adaptive high and low beams, while the domestic Evoque only offers this feature in the Dynamic version, with other models having it as an option. The domestic Evoque comes standard with headlight cleaning devices across all models, which the imported version lacks. 3. Different body color options: The imported Evoque offers 12 body colors: China Red, Phoenix Orange, Kaikoura Brown, Loire Blue, Indus Silver, Hala Grey, Santorini Black, and Narwik Black. The domestic Evoque only has 6 body colors: China Red, Kaikoura Brown, Santorini Black, Fuji White, Yulong Snow Mountain White, and Moraine Lake Blue.
I remember a few years ago when I occasionally spotted imported Range Rover Evoques on the streets of Shenzhen, I was incredibly envious. Now it's completely different—they're produced domestically in Changzhou through the joint venture between Chery and Land Rover. A friend of mine bought one six months ago, and it cost nearly 100,000 yuan less than the imported version, with even more features. Even young people like him, who just started working, can easily afford it. Localization has also made maintenance much more convenient, with 4S shops everywhere. Replacing a small part no longer requires waiting for lengthy imported stock. This change is quite surprising, no wonder there are more and more domestic versions on the streets. Driving it feels just as premium as the original imported version, and the brand's sense of luxury is still maintained. For people like us who want a high-value SUV, it's a pretty smart choice.
