Who is the target market exactly? If we take a cue from China, the Chery QQ is poised to replace the bicycle – the primary mode of transportation in the socialist republic less than a decade ago. Thus, the marketing people behind Chery have first-time car buyers in their sights. Fleet operators are also high up on the list.
Sure, you may have heard one or two things about Chinese-manufactured vehicles. Some say that they are mass-produced cars that don’t have any “soul”. Some have even gone as far as calling them “rolling coffins” due to their inability to pass stringent crash-safety tests. But really, what can you expect from a company that only began manufacturing cars in 1999?
The apple green Chery QQ is a proof that if you want to own a car for this price, you shouldn’t expect too much from it.


Think it this way: the Chery QQ is like a disposable camera. You can use it for a while and throw it away when you are through thrashing it about. The price of a brand-new unit is roughly the equivalent of how much you will spend on maintaining a Japanese-sedan over the course of five years. So don’t expect the QQ to have the build quality, of let’s say, Nikon SLR.

The engine is quite peppy – the power unit comes from Austria and is manufactured by a company called AVL. But how the power gets to the wheels is another story. On the street, the Chery QQ can cope with everyday traffic. The 1.1 liter whirs enthusiastically, but look out for the bumps and ruts. The undercarriage feels a little detached, and there are already hints of kalampag when things get a little rough. The upside to this is that the ride is very comfortable and cushy. Sometimes, suspension that is biased toward comfort isn’t such a bad thing in cars of this size.

Engine Capacity:1.1 liter
Engine type: 4-cylinders 16-valve DOHC EMPI
Horsepower: 68 bhp
Torque: 90 Nm
Performance
Acceleration: No Data
Top Speed: 130 kmh
Fuel consumption: 19 km\L
Transmission: 4 speed automatic / 5 speed manual
Drive type: FWD
Dimensions(L x W x H): (3550 x 1508 x 1491)mm
Wheelbase: 2,340mm
Kerb weight: 890kg
Fuel tank capacity: 35 L
Brakes (Front): Disc
Brakes (Rear): Drum
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1 comments:
Chery QQ 800cc specs wanted.
Plse help. I need torque settings for the flywheel, mains and big end bolts.
Rgdz. Ta-Manie. Cape Town. South Africa.
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