Top 10 Chinese Cars in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia : During the late 1990s, the only Chinese automobiles available in Saudi Arabia were light trucks, primarily for the commercial sector. In 2011, Geely entered the market with measured confidence, followed by Chery in 2016. The lukewarm response of many consumers to Chinese-made cars in their early phases was palpable and completely expected.

Fast-forward to 2025, things have changed drastically and in favour of Chinese carmakers. Brands like Chery, Geely, and Haval have almost become household names in Saudi Arabia. This has naturally increased the popularity and variety of their cars over time, which leads to more units sold. Let’s look at 10 Chinese cars in Saudi Arabia, based on estimated sales and price.

Geely Emgrand

Selling close to 10,900 units in 2024, the Geely Emgrand leads our list of the top 10 Chinese cars in Saudi Arabia. The Geely Emgrand 2025 starts at SAR 61,295 in KSA, and has 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights, plus an electric sunroof.

It gets leatherette seats, automatic climate control, a powered driver’s seat, 12.3-inch infotainment and driver’s displays, cruise control, 6 airbags, TPMS, electronic stability program, surround-view cameras, etc. The Emgrand sedan’s 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine outputs 120 hp and 152 Nm, and uses a 6-speed automatic transmission.

There are three drive modes to choose from: Normal, Sport, and Eco. The Geely Emgrand delivers a fuel economy of 15.6 kmpl (6.4 L/100 km) and reaches 100 kmph in 12.6 seconds. The top speed of the Emgrand 1.5 is 175 kmph.

MG 5

Also known as the Roewe i5 in China, the new MG 5 sold over 7,700 units in 2024. It’s also a budget-oriented sedan, starting at SAR 53,705. The MG 5 offers an electric sunroof, faux leather upholstery, an electrically-adjustable driver’s seat, push-button start, plus a wireless charger.

A 10.25-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto are also available. The MG 5’s safety features include Curve Brake Control and XDS Cornering Dynamic Control, supplemented by 6 airbags, electronic stability program, electronic parking brake with auto-hold.

It also gets heated ORVMs, 360-degree cameras, disc brakes with ABS, and full-LED headlights. The MG 5’s CVT is mated to a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with 109 hp and 140 Nm. Its fuel economy is 16.8 kmpl (5.9 L/100 km), while the top speed is 184 kmph.

Changan Alsvin

The cheapest car on our list, the Changan Alsvin is priced from just SAR 44,850 in Saudi Arabia. The automaker sold over 6,300 units of the Alsvin in 2024, making it the brand’s best-selling car in the country. Its cabin amenities include fabric seats, manual AC, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with screen mirroring, an electric sunroof, and a manually-dimming IRVM.

The Alvin also features cruise control, halogen headlights, 15-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, plus a reversing camera. Rounding off this Changan’s safety equipment is electronic stability program, hill-hold control, tyre-pressure monitoring, and dual front airbags.

The Alsvin’s 1.5-litre petrol engine produces 105 hp and 145 Nm of torque, and it’s paired with a 5-speed DCT. Its average fuel consumption is around 14.4 kmpl (6.9 L/100 km). The top speed is about 175 kmph, while 0-100 kmph takes 12 seconds.

Haval Jolion

The Haval Jolion is a compact crossover SUV based on the Great Wall Motors’ LEMON B30 platform. Priced from SAR 71,415, the Jolion sold over 5,300 units in Saudi Arabia in 2024. It offers a panoramic sunroof, paddle shifters, leather seats, plus a heated & ventilated driver’s seat.

There’s a head-up display, wireless charger, a 12.3-inch infotainment with Apple CarPlay, and a 7-inch instrument cluster. Also available are electronic stability control, hill-descent control, 360-degree cameras, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection, lane-change assist, and traffic jam assist.

The Haval Jolion is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 147 hp and 220 Nm of torque. It employs a 7-speed DCT to drive the front wheels, enabling a top speed of 185 kmph and 0-100 kmph in around 10 seconds. There are also four drive modes: Standard, Sport, Economy, and Snow.

Changan Eado Plus

Built on the brand’s Ark platform, the new Changan Eado Plus starts at SAR 67,275. With over 5,000 sold in 2024, the Eado Plus features a contemporary-looking cabin with an in-cabin monitoring system, gesture control, a 10.25-inch driver’s display, a 13.2-inch infotainment system, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, and voice command.

It has leather upholstery, powered & cooled front seats, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, rear armrest with cupholders, a panoramic camera, automatic LED headlights, and a powered boot. The safety equipment includes a driver monitoring system, auto-emergency braking, front collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot detection

The Changan Eado Plus comes with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder and a 7-speed DCT. The engine develops 178 hp and 300 Nm of torque. Its claimed fuel economy is 18.4 kmpl (5.4 L/100 km), while the top speed is about 200 kmph.

Changan CS35 Plus

Starting from SAR 68,425 in Saudi Arabia, the Changan CS35 Plus is a compact crossover SUV. The Chinese automaker sold nearly 4,600 units of the CS35 Plus in 2024, making it their most popular SUV in the country. Its sporty dual-tone interior features a panoramic sunroof, leather seats, tilt & telescoping steering, automatic climate control, wireless charging, etc.

The Changan crossover also gets a powered boot, a 7-inch LCD cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay, 360-degree cameras, and TPMS. Adding more value are adaptive cruise control, front collision warning, auto-emergency braking, hill-hold control, hill-descent control, electronic stability program, and 6 airbags.

The CS35 Plus uses a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine with 158 hp and 260 Nm of torque. It’s mated to a 7-speed DCT, and there’s a Sport mode too. The top speed of this car is 175 kmph, while the average fuel economy is around 15.3 kmpl (6.5 L/100 km).

Geely Coolray

The Geely Coolray is priced from SAR 75,555 in Saudi Arabia, and the company sold nearly 5,200 units in 2024. Based on the Geely BMA platform, the Coolray comes with automatic LED headlights, a powered tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, and a panoramic sunroof. It gets cooled front seats, a powered driver’s seat, wireless charging, plus ambient LED lighting.

The crossover SUV also features 10.25-inch and 12.3-inch screens, automatic climate control with air purification, leather/suede upholstery, and panoramic-view cameras. Its safety tech includes adaptive cruise control, auto-emergency braking, blind-spot detection, lane-keep assist, automatic high-beam, autonomous parking assist, and 6 airbags.

The Geely Coolray’s 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine makes 172 hp and 290 Nm. It drives the front wheels via a 7-speed DCT, accelerating the car from 0-100 kmph in 7.6 seconds. Geely claims an average fuel economy of 17.8 kmpl or 5.6 L/100 km.

MG RX5

The MG RX5 sold around 3,800 units in KSA in 2024, and it has a starting price of SAR 84,790. The compact SUV’s all-black interior offers a 14.1-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, a 12.3-inch driver’s display, and a panoramic sunroof. You’ll also find a wireless charger, dual-zone climate control, powered front seats, plus heated ORVMs.

The RX5 gets leatherette upholstery, push-button start, 360-degree cameras, electronic parking brake, and an auto-dimming IRVM. Some safety features worth highlighting are 6 airbags, hill-descent control, hill-hold assist, electronic stability program, front & rear parking sensors, and E-Call.

Powering the MG RX5 is a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder with 171 hp and 275 Nm. The RX5 has a top speed of 190 kmph and accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 9.4 seconds. The gearbox on offer is a 7-speed DCT, while the claimed fuel economy is 14.7 kmpl (6.8 L/100 km).

Haval H6

The Haval H6 costs from SAR 89,900 in KSA, with around 4,500 units being sold in 2024. Based on the same LEMON B30 platform as the Jolion, the H6 features a panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate with memory, and 19-inch alloy wheels. There’s a head-up display, an 8-speaker audio, wireless charging, and voice command.

The H6’s equipment list further adds wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 10.25-inch & 14.6-inch screens, plus heated & ventilated front seats. It also gets auto-park assist, front collision warning with pedestrian detection, auto-emergency braking, blind-spot detection, lane-change assist, surround-view cameras, and 6 airbags.

Under the hood is a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol with 234 hp and 385 Nm of torque. The Haval H6 gets four drive modes and a 9-speed DCT that drives the front wheels. The H6 has a fuel economy of around 14.9 kmpl or 6.7 L/100 km, and a top speed of 190 kmph.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max

The 2025 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is the most expensive car on our list, starting from SAR 110,630. Despite its high price tag, Chery sold approximately 2,300 units in Saudi Arabia in 2024. This premium 7-seater SUV comes with leather upholstery, powered front seats with memory, auto-folding ORVMs, plus a panoramic sunroof.

It also gets an 8-speaker Sony audio system, multi-zone climate control with air purification, 64-colour LED mood lighting, and dual 12.3-inch screens. The Tiggo 8 Pro Max pampers with temperature-controlled front seats, a third screen with HVAC & vehicle settings, and a 50-watt wireless charger. Along with multiple airbags and other standard equipment, there are also modern ADAS features for extra safety.

Based on the Chery’s T1X platform, the Tiggo 8 Pro Max is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It produces 254 hp and 390 Nm of torque, driving all four wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The top speed is 195 kmph and 0-100 kmph takes less than 7 seconds.

Conclusion

Chinese automakers have come a long way from their nascent years in the 2010s. Today, their cars offer modern features and a premium cabin experience. Chinese crossovers and SUVs remain the most popular pick for buyers in Saudi Arabia, but their aggressively-priced sedans continue to find takers in the budget segment.