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Chery A1

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Not to be confused withAudi A1.
Chery A1
Overview
ManufacturerChery
Also calledDR2(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)
Production2007–2015
AssemblyWuhu,Anhui,China
Macchia d'Isernia,Italy(DR Motor)[2]
Cairo,Egypt(Speranza)[3][4]
Aragua,Venezuela(ZGT)[5]
Barra de Carrasco,Uruguay(SOCMA)[6]
DesignerBertone
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini
Body style5-doorhatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.0 LSQR317FI3
1.3 LSQR473FI4
Transmission5-speedmanual
5-speedautomatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,390 mm (94.1 in)
Length3,700 mm (145.7 in)
Width1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Height1,527 mm (60.1 in)
Curb weight1,040 kg (2,293 lb)

TheChery A1is asupermini carproduced by the Chinese manufacturerCheryfrom 2007 to 2015.

Engines and equipment

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Engines

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It was available with a 1.3-litreActecoSQR473F engine,[7]that has double overhead camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder, giving a peak power output 61 kW (82 hp) and peak torque of 114 N⋅m (84 lb⋅ft).[8]

Trim levels

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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

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Europe

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In Italy, it was assembled by theDR Motor Companyfrom semi-knocked down kits and marketed under its own brand, as theDR2.It was introduced at the2009 Geneva Motor Show,as the third model marketed by the Italian company.[10]It is available with 15-inch alloy rims andEuro V-compliant engine, and can be fitted with leather upholstery and anLPGkit.[11]

In Europe, it is also marketed inRussia,[12]Ukraine,[13]Serbia,[14]Macedonia[15]andTurkey.[16]

Australia

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2011 Chery J1 (S2X) hatchback rear

In Australia, sales commenced in 2011 (in all states exceptVictoria), under the name of J1 (asAudisells theA1model there). The initial release price was $11,990AUD;however, a $1,000 cashback offer was made available. This made it one of the cheapest new cars available in Australia, along with theProton S16,Suzuki AltoandGeely 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 asABSandEBDwere also included; however,electronic stability controlwas 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]

References

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  1. ^"Modelli".DR Motor Company. Archived fromthe originalon 4 May 2015.Retrieved29 October2011.
  2. ^"Viaggio a Noto, nel cuore della Sicilia".RAI Community.Retrieved4 May2010.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^"Current Speranza Models".Speranza Egypt. Archived fromthe originalon 30 December 2018.Retrieved11 October2011.
  4. ^"Chery enters Egypt as homemade representative".Chery International. 31 January 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 26 November 2011.Retrieved11 October2011.
  5. ^"5000 vehículos chinos Chery se producirán este año en Venezuela"(in Spanish). AUTOmotriz.net. 12 September 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 9 November 2011.Retrieved29 October2011.
  6. ^"Chery lanza en Argentina el pequeño Face"(in Spanish). Autoclase. 8 June 2010. Archived fromthe originalon 9 November 2011.Retrieved4 November2011.
  7. ^"ACTECO SQR473F Introduction – Specifications & Diagram (Chery Auto)".Auto-chinese. Archived fromthe originalon 11 June 2012.Retrieved22 July2011.
  8. ^auto-chinese review of Cherry A1,Retrieved 24-02-2011.
  9. ^"A1 Specifications".Chery International. Archived fromthe originalon 3 August 2011.Retrieved22 July2011.
  10. ^"La" prima "della DR al Salone di Ginevra"(in Italian). DR Motor. 3 March 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 17 December 2013.
  11. ^"Modelli"(in Italian). Dr Motor Company. Archived fromthe originalon 4 May 2015.Retrieved29 September2012.
  12. ^"Городской автомобиль Chery Kimo (S12)".Chery Russia. Archived fromthe originalon 3 April 2011.Retrieved5 August2013.
  13. ^"Chery Kimo (Чери Кимо) (Чери Kimo)".Chery Ukraine. Archived fromthe originalon 1 August 2013.Retrieved5 August2013.
  14. ^"Chery Ego".Chery Serbia.Retrieved5 August2013.
  15. ^"Chery Ego".Chery Macedonia. Archived fromthe originalon 29 July 2013.Retrieved5 August2013.
  16. ^"Kimo".Chery Turkey. Archived fromthe originalon 24 September 2014.Retrieved5 August2013.
  17. ^Car Advice Australia Chery J1 on sale,Retrieved 24-02-2011.
  18. ^abcCurry, Iain (4 March 2011)."Chery light hatch touches down".The Queensland Times.Retrieved22 July2011.
  19. ^Matt Campbell (1 November 2013)."Safety laws push $9990 Chery J1 and other Chinese cars out of the market".Fairfax Media. Archived fromthe originalon 30 November 2013.Retrieved17 January2014.
  20. ^"Crash Test Results. Chery J1".ANCAP.Retrieved22 July2011.
  21. ^CarAdvice.au (3 August 2011)."2011 Chery J1 recalled in Australia".Car Advice.Retrieved15 January2012.
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