A250: Chery launches first self-developed model

**nadepalma** · 01-23-2006, 11:36 AM

Source: http://uk.biz.yahoo.com/060110/323/g0tp7.html
Source: http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/ne...?news_id=13735
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China's Chery Auto launches first model with self-developed engines

Geely may have been the only Chinese car-maker displaying its wares at the Detroit motor show this week, but rival Chery is not to be left out: it launched its new saloon, the A520, in China this week, with the promise that this would be exported to the US.

The A250 will be distributed in the US by Visionary Vehicles, the company headed by maverick entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklin - the man behind "Canada's DeLorean", the failed Bricklin super-coupe, and exports of Yugo models to America. Bricklin had to recently admit that his plans for a grand launch had been delayed, but has said that he now has a network of dealers lined up to sell the cut-price vehicles. Visionary Vehicles has invested in the development work of the US-bound cars.

The A520 is built on a Seat Toledo-based platform, and is fitted with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine developed by Austrian firm AVL. Its bodywork has been designed by Bertone. Visionary Vehicles bravely suggests that it could go up against the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4, though it could at least make inroads into Kia Optima/Hyundai Sonata territory. Prices will start from around $19,000. Six-cylinder models are expected to follow.

Fellow Chinese car-maker Zotye Auto has also announced its intentions to export this week, reports Edmunds.com. It has revealed its Zotye2008 mini-SUV - which looks an awful lot like the outgoing Daihatsu Terios - and declared that it will send this to South America, the Middle East, Russia and other developing markets. Sales in western Europe and the US could follow.

The 4x4 is fitted with a 1.6-litre Mitsubishi engine and is offered with ABS, a CD/MP3 player, central locking and electric windows - and it costs less than $7,500.

"Keep watching these cut-price Chinese cars", says Edmunds. "They may not be here [the US] today, maybe not tomorrow, but one of these days"...

cjrciadt · 01-23-2006, 11:38 AM

Reminds me of the Altima?

mbukukanyau · 01-23-2006, 11:42 AM

If someone can go to a store and buy a Kia instead of an Aveo, these will find buyers here in the states. believe you me

tomcat_cool17 · 01-23-2006, 11:56 AM

I love the SUV: 1.6 for 7,500? Sounds like my gator or dune buggy!!! Anyways, are there any parts on that vehicle that are actually Chery developed or is Chery just a assembler for parts from other manufacutuers? So besides paying workers .75/hour labor, they are just putting everything together and selling it. No wonder costs are low, its just like my lego toybox. grab some parts and bam, a car. Sorry, my old toys and new tools that are made in china are junk, so why would i want a car with that sticker????

atomicshark · 01-23-2006, 12:34 PM

Looks like the Altima's retarded brother.

Quickening · 01-23-2006, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atomicshark

Looks like the Altima's retarded brother.

Hahaha read my mind.

ocmdog · 01-23-2006, 06:10 PM

It really does.

mbukukanyau · 01-23-2006, 06:59 PM

I see the end of Honda, Nissan..
Toyota, GM, DCX, Hyundai, VW might...will survive the chinese onslaught.. nothing else will.
India will soon enter the market place with Tata, Mahindra and Eicher and other homegrown brands..

mucker15 · 01-23-2006, 07:08 PM

I think its an ugly altima rip off. I really hope people realize what buying these cars mean. I would like to kick a dent in it.

surferdude00711 · 01-23-2006, 07:31 PM

At least the name ISN'T original:

**jro4566** · 01-23-2006, 07:48 PM

So THIS is the car that Visionary Vehicles says can compete with the 3-Series!

lio45 · 01-23-2006, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

If someone can go to a store and buy a Kia instead of an Aveo, these will find buyers here in the states.

What's the difference between going to a store & buying a cheap-ass Korean car, and going to a store & buying a cheap-ass Korean car?

VibenPontiac · 01-24-2006, 10:40 AM

Nothing original at all. I'm sure its been mentioned before but even their logo is a rip off - a little too similar to the Infinity logo if you ask me.

lytmup · 01-24-2006, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mucker15

I think its an ugly altima rip off. I really hope people realize what buying these cars mean. I would like to kick a dent in it.

I hope , then, you are not shopping at Wal-Mart.

K-1 · 01-24-2006, 11:49 AM

Altima? No. Ford Five Hundred? Yes. Blatantly ripped off design cues.

01-23-2006, 11:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
nadepalma GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 5,579	A250: Chery launches first self-developed model Source: http://uk.biz.yahoo.com/060110/323/g0tp7.html Source: http://www.channel4.com/4car/news/ne...?news_id=13735 Source: http://index.hr/clanak.aspx?id=300869 China's Chery Auto launches first model with self-developed engines Geely may have been the only Chinese car-maker displaying its wares at the Detroit motor show this week, but rival Chery is not to be left out: it launched its new saloon, the A520, in China this week, with the promise that this would be exported to the US. The A250 will be distributed in the US by Visionary Vehicles, the company headed by maverick entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklin - the man behind "Canada's DeLorean", the failed Bricklin super-coupe, and exports of Yugo models to America. Bricklin had to recently admit that his plans for a grand launch had been delayed, but has said that he now has a network of dealers lined up to sell the cut-price vehicles. Visionary Vehicles has invested in the development work of the US-bound cars. The A520 is built on a Seat Toledo-based platform, and is fitted with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine developed by Austrian firm AVL. Its bodywork has been designed by Bertone. Visionary Vehicles bravely suggests that it could go up against the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4, though it could at least make inroads into Kia Optima/Hyundai Sonata territory. Prices will start from around $19,000. Six-cylinder models are expected to follow. Fellow Chinese car-maker Zotye Auto has also announced its intentions to export this week, reports Edmunds.com. It has revealed its Zotye2008 mini-SUV - which looks an awful lot like the outgoing Daihatsu Terios - and declared that it will send this to South America, the Middle East, Russia and other developing markets. Sales in western Europe and the US could follow. The 4x4 is fitted with a 1.6-litre Mitsubishi engine and is offered with ABS, a CD/MP3 player, central locking and electric windows - and it costs less than $7,500. "Keep watching these cut-price Chinese cars", says Edmunds. "They may not be here [the US] today, maybe not tomorrow, but one of these days"... __________________ Email: nadepalma@gminsidenews.com "La vita è come un albero di Natale..c'è sempre qualcuno che ti rompe le palle!" "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves" -Abraham Lincoln "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried" -Winston Churchill "In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress" -John Adams

01-23-2006, 11:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
mbukukanyau 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 2002 Corolla-Before I saw the light Posts: 7,996	Re: A250: Chery launches first self-developed model If someone can go to a store and buy a Kia instead of an Aveo, these will find buyers here in the states. believe you me __________________ Before Understanding comes Faith "Legislatures represent people, not acres or trees"-Earl Warren

01-23-2006, 11:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
tomcat_cool17 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Flint, MI Drives: 2007 Saturn Ion QC Posts: 410	Re: A250: Chery launches first self-developed model I love the SUV: 1.6 for 7,500? Sounds like my gator or dune buggy!!! Anyways, are there any parts on that vehicle that are actually Chery developed or is Chery just a assembler for parts from other manufacutuers? So besides paying workers .75/hour labor, they are just putting everything together and selling it. No wonder costs are low, its just like my lego toybox. grab some parts and bam, a car. Sorry, my old toys and new tools that are made in china are junk, so why would i want a car with that sticker????

01-23-2006, 12:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
atomicshark 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 4,429	Re: A250: Chery launches first self-developed model Looks like the Altima's retarded brother. __________________ 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt - 9,800 miles 2008 Saturn Vue - 6,300 miles 2004 Pontiac GTO - 71,864 miles atomicshark's flickr gallery

01-23-2006, 06:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
ocmdog 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 699	Re: A250: Chery launches first self-developed model It really does.

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01-23-2006, 06:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
mbukukanyau 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In front of my computer Drives: 2006 HHR 2002 Corolla-Before I saw the light Posts: 7,996	Re: A250: Chery launches first self-developed model I see the end of Honda, Nissan.. Toyota, GM, DCX, Hyundai, VW might...will survive the chinese onslaught.. nothing else will. India will soon enter the market place with Tata, Mahindra and Eicher and other homegrown brands.. __________________ Before Understanding comes Faith "Legislatures represent people, not acres or trees"-Earl Warren

01-23-2006, 07:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
mucker15 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Long Island New York Drives: 2007 Trailblazer SS 2wd 1969 Camaro 1987 Trans Posts: 680	Re: A250: Chery launches first self-developed model I think its an ugly altima rip off. I really hope people realize what buying these cars mean. I would like to kick a dent in it. __________________ lS2 6 ltr

01-23-2006, 07:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
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01-23-2006, 07:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
jro4566 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Drives: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2003 Suzuki XL-7 2005 Posts: 5,050	Re: A250: Chery launches first self-developed model So THIS is the car that Visionary Vehicles says can compete with the 3-Series! __________________ 2007 BMW 328i. Black sapphire metallic. Terra leather. Poplar wood. Automatic trans. Xenon adaptive headlights. BMW Assist. Bluetooth. Premium package. Heated seats. iDrive navigation system. Rear sonar. Comfort access. LOGIC7 surround sound. Sirius. 18" BMW wheels. Rear spoiler. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury. Black onyx pearl. Beige leather. 4WD. Chrome hood vents, mirror covers, exhaust. Silver grille, taillight trim. Brushed metal bumper protector. Running boards.

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VibenPontiac 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,109	Re: A250: Chery launches first self-developed model Nothing original at all. I'm sure its been mentioned before but even their logo is a rip off - a little too similar to the Infinity logo if you ask me. __________________ "Whenever I’m suffering from Insomnia, I just look at a picture of a Toyota Camry and I’m straight off.." "This is a Renault Espace, probably the best of the people carriers. Not that that's much to shout about. That's like saying 'Oh good, I've got syphilis, the best of the sexually transmitted diseases!" www.dickipedia.org

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