Beijing '08 Preview: Chery Faira range covers all the bases
Click above for a gallery of the Chery Faira range
Chery will show off its new Faira range of five compact cars at Auto China this week, and thanks to the gang at Autoblog Chinese, we have some decent-sized photos. to share. Power across the range comes from a 60-hp 1.3L ACTECO four-cylinder, though China Car Times says that the sporty Faira YY (above) could get a 1.5L. The rundown on the models is as follows:
- Faira: 3-door two-passenger hatch. In the gallery, it's the blue one with the big smile.
- Faira JJ: 5-door crossover complete with matte fender cladding. Not likely to provoke exclamations of, "Dyn-o-mite!"
- Faira HH: 4-door notchback sedan
- Faira YY: Sportier-looking 3-door. If it gets the 1.5L, it would likely have 80 hp or so.
- Faira 5-door: Pretty self explanatory. We don't know its letter designation.
Gallery: Chery Faira model range
[Sources: Autoblog Chinese, China Car Times]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
James 11:54AM (4/13/2008)
Could a line of brand new car be any less desirable?
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the marais 12:35PM (4/13/2008)
These days you have to fight Chinese with Chinese
geo.stewart 3:13PM (4/13/2008)
not that I would buy a Chinese car but the yellow one is the best looking chinese car I ve seen to date. I didnt laugh. Well until I saw the single roof rail, or is that an OS bar for the roof rider?
Dave 8:34AM (4/14/2008)
This may be Chryslers first car with this company. Do I see ram horns on the front of this?
Cyx 12:22PM (4/13/2008)
wow,so interesting!I would buy these five Fairas after the 2008 Olympic Games!
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Torrent 12:24PM (4/13/2008)
No James, they can't.........they can't....... *gags*
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Matt Keller 12:29PM (4/13/2008)
The sedan looks like a poor photoshop of an Aveo.
Because it is.
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Nicholish 12:33PM (4/13/2008)
the rear quarter reminds me of a mazda 2 in the 3/4.
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the marais 12:33PM (4/13/2008)
I wonder how Japanese and Korean automakers are reacting to all of this China car development. I do not see the Japanese home market going for Chinese cars -- but the worldwide competition is going to be fierce in the next ten years.
We in the U.S. are in so much trouble. The U.S. and EU basically gifted all of this advanced automobile technology to the Chinese. High gas prices are going to force everyone (in the world) into smaller, cheaper cars. Japanese cars will soon be the BMWs and Audis of small cars at current price points, while the Chinese will be the Hyundais and VWs.
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James 3:31PM (4/13/2008)
A lot of people have been saying this, but I contend that Chinese automakers have many more hurdles to overcome than Korean and Japanese automakers had. Chinese industry is chaotic, and designing safe, original vehicles that are going to appeal on a worldwide market in my opinion is going to take Chinese companies much longer to figure out.
Show me a Chinese car worth selling in the states in large numbers, and you'll change my mind, but I don't really see that happening as fast as many are saying...
why not the LS2LS7? 12:36PM (4/13/2008)
The best parts of it are still a Chevy Spark/Daewoo Matiz knockoff. Just like the Chery QQ.
And given how homely the Matiz is, this isn't a great thing.
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Dave 8:57AM (4/14/2008)
Yes, Chery has been taken to court for copying designs of other cars. GM and Toyota to name a couple has brought them to court for almost exact copies of current foreign models.
John Starnes 12:42PM (4/13/2008)
In that rear view of the yellow hatch I like how the tail lamp assembly has a cool bulge in the rear quarter panel to accomodate it, almost like a jet engine housing.
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Blake 12:51PM (4/13/2008)
Massive design infringement from the likes of Toyota, Chevy and Fiat.
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Brian 1:03PM (4/13/2008)
I wonder how fast this tin can will crush on a 10 mph impact?
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jgp 1:09PM (4/13/2008)
"Faira" sounds what this vehicle will explode into when the driver crashes it due to not being able to see out the tiny windshield.
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bakka 1:29PM (4/13/2008)
I'll take one.Along with a Geely GT and a Hong Qi Limo.
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SPG 1:45PM (4/13/2008)
At least it's got a bold design like a misguided Citroen.
It might be no better then a Daewoo but at least it does not look like one.
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why not the LS2LS7? 3:07PM (4/13/2008)
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/04/04/new-york-auto-show-chevy-beat-concept/
EVan 2:52PM (4/13/2008)
When it comes to Chinese built cars I'd rather have a Chelfing Automotive Lunge SUV anyday...
http://www.chelfing.com/page16.htm
"First-in-class integrated George Foreman Grill in the glovebox!"
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