Chery V5

Chery V5
Overview
Manufacturer Chery
Also called Chery B14
Chery Boss (Turkey)
Chery Cross
Chery Crossover
Chery CrossEastar
Chery Destiny (Chile)
Chery Eastar Cross
Rely V5
Production 2006–present
Assembly Wuhu, Anhui, China
Johor Bahru, Malaysia[1]
Body and chassis
Class Compact MPV
Body style 5-door station wagon
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L I4 (petrol)[2]
2.4 L I4 (petrol)
Transmission 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length 4,662 mm (183.5 in)
Width 1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height 1,590 mm (62.6 in)
Curb weight 1,505 kg (3,318 lb)

The Chery V5, also known as Eastar Cross, is a compact MPV produced by the Chinese manufacturer Chery Automobile since June 2006.[3]

Malaysia

[4] The Chery V5 was first introduced in Malaysia on 2 July 2006. It came with a 2.0 liter petrol engine and was called the Chery B14

[5] Later, a local assembled was launched on 3 September 2008. Unlike the earlier version, this model came with a 2.4 liter SOHC Mitsubishi long-stroke engine producing 127 horsepower at 5,500rpm and 198Nm of torque at 3,000rpm. It is mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting. It comes with 1 year free service (for the first 1,000 units sold) and a 3+2 year warranty.

Models Standard Spec High Spec
Price (MYR) 79,888 86,888
LED lights rear lamps Yes Yes
Side turn indicators on the wing mirrors Yes Yes
Disc Brakes Front and Back Front and Back with ABS
Radio cassette player with 6 speakers CD player with MP3 support
Windows Manual Automatic
Wheels 16 inch steel wheels 16 inch alloy wheels
Steering Wheel Audio Control No Yes
Traction control No Yes
Airbag No Dual SRS airbags for the front

[6] Later, while opening a 3S center in Section 13, Petaling Jaya, they launched a version called the "ST". It adds, a new grille, LED running lights, a bodykit as well as some improvements to the interior material and trim. The vehicle, available only in a red exterior shade, goes for RM96,888 on-the-road.

[7]June 2013 saw Chery Malaysia launch the Eastar XT

References

  1. กอง บก.ฐานเศรษฐกิจ (2010-07-20). เฌอรี่เปลี่ยนก.ก.ผจก.ใหม่ ส่งเอ1รุกตลาด. ยานยนต์ (Than Auto section) (in Thai). ฐานเศรษฐกิจ (Than Settakij). Retrieved 2010-07-25. บี 14 ครอส รถยนต์นั่งที่ผลิตในมาเลเซีย
  2. "ACTECO SQR484F Introduction". Auto-chinese.com. 2011-06-22. Retrieved 2012-01-08.
  3. "Eastar Cross Overview". Chery International. Retrieved 2012-12-29.
  4. http://paultan.org/2006/07/02/chery-v5-crossover-chery-b14-mpv/
  5. http://paultan.org/2008/09/03/chery-alado-launches-locally-assembled-24-liter-chery-eastar-7-seater-mpv/
  6. http://paultan.org/2012/06/25/chery-malaysia-opens-new-3s-centre-launches-eastar-st-brand-to-expand-countrys-role-as-rhd-hub/
  7. http://paultan.org/2013/06/21/chery-eastar-xt-variant-introduced-rm-94k/

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