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Lepas L6 specs locked in for Australia as brand confirms FIVE models by 2028

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First reported by Chasing Cars · 15 September at 12:45 pm

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Chasing CarsMotoring press15 September at 12:45 pm

Lepas L6 specs locked in for Australia as brand confirms FIVE models by 2028

China’s Chery Group will close out the year with the launch of another new brand for Australia, taking the count to four with new entrant Lepas set to sit alongside existing marques Chery, Omoda and…

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Lepas L6 specs locked in for Australia as brand confirms FIVE models by 2028

Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 1 source

First reported by Chasing Cars · 15 September at 12:45 pm

Who's covering this — 1 article

Motoring press: 1

Image: Chasing Cars

The quick read

Lepas will launch in Australia with five models due by 2028.
The brand will sit alongside existing Chery Group marques Chery and Omoda.
The introduction of Lepas will increase competition in the Australian market.
Dealers will need to adapt their operations to accommodate the new brand and models.

For dealers: Australian dealers need to be prepared to manage the complexities of a new brand and models in their showrooms and operations.

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The arrival of Lepas as the fourth brand from China's Chery Group will put pressure on existing dealers to review their brand mix and showroom space allocation, given the need to accommodate five new models by 2028.

Brand Proliferation

The addition of Lepas to the Australian market alongside Chery, Omoda, and another brand, will force dealers to think carefully about which brands to prioritize and how to manage the associated costs and complexities.

With five new models from Lepas due by 2028, dealers will need to consider the impact on their stock ordering and management processes, to ensure they can meet customer demand without overstocking or understocking.

Showroom Traffic and Marketing

The introduction of Lepas will also require dealers to adapt their marketing strategies to appeal to a potentially new customer demographic, and to drive traffic to their showrooms to showcase the new brand and models.

Dealers who fail to effectively manage the integration of Lepas into their operations risk being left behind by more agile competitors, who are better able to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the new brand.

Competitive Response

This week, dealers should review their current brand portfolio and assess whether there is an opportunity to add Lepas to their lineup, and if so, what changes they need to make to their operations to support the new brand.

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