Chery A1 Explained

Chery A1 should not be confused with Audi A1.

Chery A1
Manufacturer:Chery
Aka:DR2 (Italy)[1]
Chery A113
Chery Arauca (Venezuela)
Chery Campus (Indonesia)
Chery Ego (Serbia, Macedonia)
Chery Kimo (Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Turkey)
Chery J1 (Australia)
Chery Face (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile)
Chery Fresh (Taiwan)
Speranza A113 (Egypt)
Production:2007–2015
Assembly:Wuhu, Anhui, China
Macchia d'Isernia, Italy (DR Motor)[2]
Cairo, Egypt (Speranza)[3] [4]
Aragua, Venezuela (ZGT)[5]
Barra de Carrasco, Uruguay (SOCMA)[6]
Class:Supermini
Body Style:5-door hatchback
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Engine:1.0 L SQR317F I3
1.3 L SQR473F I4
Wheelbase:23901NaN1
Length:37001NaN1
Width:15801NaN1
Height:15271NaN1
Weight:10400NaN0
Transmission:5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
Designer:Bertone

The Chery A1 is a supermini car produced by the Chinese manufacturer Chery from 2007 to 2015.

Engines and equipment

Engines

It was available with a 1.3-litre Acteco SQR473F engine,[7] that has double overhead camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder, giving a peak power output 610NaN0 and peak torque of 114Nm.[8]

Trim levels

There are three trim levels available Standard, Comfortable and Luxury. Both Comfortable and Luxury include air conditioning, alloy wheels, ABS, EBD, CD/MP3 player, electric windows, power steering, trip computer, rear reverse radar and central locking. The Luxury model includes front three-point seat belts with emergency locking retractor (ELR).[9]

Marketing

Europe

In Italy, it was assembled by the DR Motor Company from semi-knocked down kits and marketed under its own brand, as the DR2. It was introduced at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, as the third model marketed by the Italian company.[10] It is available with 15-inch alloy rims and Euro V-compliant engine, and can be fitted with leather upholstery and an LPG kit.[11]

In Europe, it is also marketed in Russia,[12] Ukraine,[13] Serbia,[14] Macedonia[15] and Turkey.[16]

Australia

In Australia, sales commenced in 2011 (in all states except Victoria), under the name of J1 (as Audi sells the A1 model there). The initial release price was $11,990 AUD; however, a $1,000 cashback offer was made available. This made it one of the cheapest new cars available in Australia, along with the Proton S16, Suzuki Alto and Geely MK (sold in Western Australia only).[17] [18]

It was equipped with more features for the Australian market, including 14-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, two front airbags, a six-speaker CD player, air-conditioning, electric windows and side mirrors and a rear windscreen wiper along with a strengthened body and grille. Optional features were floor mats, reversing sensors, Bluetooth connectivity and headlight covers.[18]

Safety features such as ABS and EBD were also included; however, electronic stability control was unavailable. Because of this, the vehicle was never sold in the state of Victoria, which requires all new vehicles sold after 1 January 2011 to come with ESC. This requirement became Australia-wide as from 1 November 2013, effectively banning the car along with some others.[19] Also, it does not have side airbags. With these shortfalls, the Chery J1 scored a three star result in Australian ANCAP tests, making it one of the equal least-safe vehicles sold in the country. Indeed, ANCAP states that it "does not recommend purchasing vehicles with less than 4 stars".[18] [20] A defect in the seat frame necessitated a safety recall in August 2011.[21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Modelli. DR Motor Company. 2011-10-29. 4 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150504063601/http://www.drmotor.it/modelli.php. dead.
  2. Web site: Viaggio a Noto, nel cuore della Sicilia. RAI Community. 2010-05-04.
  3. Web site: Current Speranza Models. Speranza Egypt. 2011-10-11. 30 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181230031747/http://www.speranzaegypt.com/. dead.
  4. Web site: Chery enters Egypt as homemade representative. Chery International. 2011-10-11. 2011-01-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20111126040054/http://cheryinternational.com/viewNews.php?id=21. 26 November 2011. dead.
  5. Web site: 5000 vehículos chinos Chery se producirán este año en Venezuela. AUTOmotriz.net. 2011-10-29. Spanish. 2011-09-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20111109001446/http://www.automotriz.net/cms/mercado/5000-vehiculos-chinos-chery-se-produciran-este-ano-en-venezuela/. 9 November 2011. dead.
  6. Web site: Chery lanza en Argentina el pequeño Face. Autoclase. 2011-11-04. Spanish. 2010-06-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20111109122305/http://www.autoclase.com.ar/wp/chery-lanza-en-argentina-el-pequeno-face/. 9 November 2011. dead.
  7. Web site: ACTECO SQR473F Introduction – Specifications & Diagram (Chery Auto). Auto-chinese.com. 22 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120611062958/http://www.auto-chinese.com/chery/acteco-sqr473f-introductionspecifications-diagramchery-auto/. 11 June 2012. dead.
  8. http://www.auto-chinese.com/chery/chery-a1-review-and-road-test-power/ auto-chinese.com review of Cherry A1
  9. Web site: A1 Specifications. Chery International. 22 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110803064452/http://www.cheryinternational.com/specifications/en/a1.html. 3 August 2011. dead.
  10. Web site: La "prima" della DR al Salone di Ginevra. DR Motor. Italian. 3 March 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131217224805/http://www.drmotor.it/archivio_news.php. 17 December 2013.
  11. Web site: Modelli. Dr Motor Company. 29 September 2012. Italian. 4 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150504063601/http://www.drmotor.it/modelli.php. dead.
  12. Web site: Городской автомобиль Chery Kimo (S12). Chery Russia. 5 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20110403230327/http://www.chery.ru/models/kimo. 3 April 2011. dead.
  13. Web site: Chery Kimo (Чери Кимо) (Чери Kimo). Chery Ukraine. 5 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130801171722/http://chery.net.ua/dir/kimo.html. 1 August 2013. dead.
  14. Web site: Chery Ego. Chery Serbia. 5 August 2013.
  15. Web site: Chery Ego. Chery Macedonia. 5 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130729014550/http://chery.com.mk/?strana=4. 29 July 2013. dead.
  16. Web site: Kimo. Chery Turkey. 5 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140924171350/http://www.chery.com.tr/kimo.html. 24 September 2014. dead.
  17. http://www.caradvice.com.au/106555/2011-chery-j1-on-sale-in-australia/ Car Advice Australia Chery J1 on sale
  18. News: Curry. Iain. Chery light hatch touches down. 22 July 2011. The Queensland Times. 4 March 2011.
  19. Web site: Matt Campbell . Safety laws push $9990 Chery J1 and other Chinese cars out of the market . Fairfax Media . 2013-11-01 . 2014-01-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131130053821/http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/australias-cheapest-car-axed-20131101-2wr7e.html . 30 November 2013 . dead .
  20. Web site: Crash Test Results. Chery J1. ANCAP. 22 July 2011.
  21. Web site: CarAdvice.com.au . 2011 Chery J1 recalled in Australia . Car Advice . 2011-08-03 . 2012-01-15.

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