Chery A13 Explained

Chery A13
Manufacturer:Chery
Aka:Chery Fulwin 2
Chery Storm 2
Chery Bonus (sedan, Russia)
Chery Very (hatchback, Russia)
Chery Celer (Brazil)
Chery Cristal (Indonesia)
ZAZ Forza (Ukraine)
MVM 315/315 Plus (Iran)
Production:2009–2019
Assembly:Wuhu, Anhui, China
Zaporizhia, Ukraine (ZAZ)
Kerman, Iran (MVM)
Jacareí, Brazil[1]
Designer:Torino Design
Class:Subcompact (B)
Body Style:4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
Layout:FF layout
Engine:1.5 L SQR477F I4 (petrol)
Wheelbase:25271NaN1
Length:42691NaN1 (sedan, 2009–)
41391NaN1 (hatchback, 2009–)
43331NaN1 (sedan, 2012–)[2]
41881NaN1 (hatchback, 2012–)[3]
Width:16861NaN1
Height:14921NaN1
Weight:1200-
Predecessor:Chery A15
Successor:Chery E3

The Chery A13, also known as Fulwin 2, is a subcompact car manufactured by the Chinese automaker Chery. It is the successor of the A15 (Cowin) in the Chery lineup.[4] The car was presented for the first time at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show. A facelifted version was introduced at the 2012 Guangzhou Motor Show.[5]

Its rivals include the FAW Oley, JAC J3, Honda Amaze, Nissan March, Toyota Etios and Suzuki Swift.

Production

It is also manufactured in Ukraine, since 2011, by the local company AvtoZAZ with the name of ZAZ Forza.[6] A total of 4,138 units were produced in 2011,[7] 2,853 units in 2012,[8] and 1,447 units in 2013.[9] Cars assembled in Ukraine are sold in Russia, as Chery Very (hatchback) and Chery Bonus (liftback).[10]

Engine

It is powered by a 1.5-litre 16-valve petrol engine of the Chery Acteco family, with a maximum power output of 800NaN0 at 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 140abbr=onNaNabbr=on at 3,000 rpm. The top speed is 1600NaN0.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chery inaugura fábrica em Jacareí (SP). Novidades Automotivas. 30 March 2016. Portuguese. 5 September 2014.
  2. Web site: Model - Fulwin 2 FL. 2016-03-30. 2020-04-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413165444/http://www.cheryinternational.com/model-fulwin2fl.html. dead.
  3. Web site: Model - Fulwin 2 FL HB. 2016-03-30. 2020-04-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20200413165447/http://www.cheryinternational.com/model-fulwin2fl2.html. dead.
  4. Web site: Goodbye, Chery Cowin! The new boy is in town! Chery A13 . China Car Times . 2008-03-04 . 2011-05-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120624201539/http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/03/03/goodbye-chery-cowin-the-new-boy-is-in-town-chery-a13/ . 2012-06-24 . dead .
  5. Web site: Facelifted Chery Fulwin 2 debuts at the Guangzhou Auto Show. CarNewsChina.com. 30 March 2016. 24 November 2012.
  6. Web site: CJSC "ZAZ" presents the new vehicle . AvtoZAZ . 2011-02-17.
  7. Web site: Results of January- December. AvtoZAZ. 2012-01-17.
  8. Web site: Production results of PJSC "ZAZ" in 2012. ZAZ. 5 August 2013. 5 February 2013.
  9. Web site: Results of Production in 2013. ZAZ. 16 February 2014. 6 February 2014.
  10. Web site: Chery Very Hatchback Hit Russia's Car Saloons . . 6 September 2011 . Wroom.ru . 25 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121112130732/http://wroom.ru/en/news/350 . 12 November 2012 . dead .
  11. Web site: Fulwin2 Hatchback Specifications . Chery Automobile . 2011-10-09 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111007073012/http://www.cheryinternational.com/specifications/en/fulwin2_hatchback.html . 2011-10-07 .