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Chery's next new brand in Australia will count a brightly coloured electric SUV among its first model introductions.
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2026 Lepas L4 small electric SUV revealed
The Lepas L4 has debuted in Beijing alongside the larger L6, and both electric SUVs are potential candidates for Australia.
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2027 Lepas L6 previewed: Another electric and hybrid SUV from Chery
Chery's style-focused export brand Lepas will be here before the end of 2026, and the L6 is set to be one of its first models.
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