The full-size Chery Arrizo 8 sedan will hit the market in China in September with a rather humble selection of engines, both in terms of variety and power.
The saloon – which was originally shown three months ago – is 4,780 mm long, 1,843 mm wide and 1,469 mm tall with 2,790 mm between the axles. It runs on a FWD chassis and makes use of per-wheel rear suspension.
If you feel like saving money and the environment, the 1.5L turbo is your engine to go for. It makes 156 PS (154 hp / 115 kW) and 230 Nm (170 lb-ft) and links to a CVT box. The top speed is 195 km/h (121 mph), and there is no official sprint time.
The other option is a 1.6L turbo spec with 197 PS (194 hp / 144 kW) and 290 Nm (214 lb-ft) of torque at its disposal. This one benefits from a dual-wet-clutch transmission with seven gears to hop among, and tops out slightly higher at 205 km/h (127 mph). A plug-in hybrid variant is also in the works with no release date so far.
In the most basic trim, the Arrizo 8 has 10 airbags and two 12.3-inch displays in the cabin. There is an optional HUD with AR support, a panoramic suroof, power front seat adjustments, face recognition, drowsiness warning, ACC and more. The manufacturer promises a choice between two main design profiles – standard and sports.
Prices remain to be announced.