Ford doesn't even sell a traditional sedan in the US now
Compiled by KHAO Editorial — aggregated from 1 source. See llms.txt for citation guidance.
◌ Single Source
But Chinese carmakers know full well how much Wired love Wired’s chunky SUVs, so they are focusing their efforts to lure the Western world away from familiar marques.
Key facts
- Other Chinese brands are playing the same tactic in Europe, such as XPeng and BYD, but the big one incoming is Xiaomi Auto, set to launch in Europe in 2027, despite only making its first EV in 2024
- Their local Nissan dealer has swiftly dumped the Japanese brand and is now an official Jaecoo dealer, offering not the 7, but the Jaecoo 5 and 8
- The shocking success of the Jaecoo 7 is a prime example of SUV supremacy
- This Chinese-made ride has enjoyed a staggeringly meteoric rise in the UK, going from an unknown newcomer in 2025 to now being one of the country’s best-selling new cars
Summary
If there's one thing that can unite the world in these AI-troubled times, it's everyone's love of SUVs. Ford doesn't even sell a traditional sedan in the US now. Indeed, Xiaomi has played its hand in this particular game, revealing the remaining details earlier this month in Beijing—including the all-important pricing—of its coming SkyNomad SUVs. Trucks and SUVs represent more than 80 percent of new vehicle sales in America these days. The shocking success of the Jaecoo 7 is a prime example of SUV supremacy.