TO Shanghai Auto Show 2023, Chery gave more details about his plan expansion in the European automotive market. As we know, this project will start from Italy, where Brands OMODA and JAECOO. The Chinese automaker’s ambitions for the European market are very high.
The first models of this strategy OMODA 5 and JAEKOO 7two SUVs that will enter the Italian market in December 2023.
We have already talked about this model several times. 4.4 meters long, 1.83 meters wide and 1.59 meters high, with a wheelbase of 2.63 meters. both endothermic and 100% electric. A battery-powered model will be coming soon. The Chinese manufacturer is talking about availability in the first quarter of 2024.
As for OMODA 5 with ICE, we will find under the hood petrol unit 1.6 TGDI supercharged, capable of developing 145 kW (197 hp) of power and 290 Nm of torque. The car will also be able to count on a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. The maximum speed exceeds 190 km/h. The automaker talks about fuel consumption of 7.6 l/100 km.
electrical model, on the other hand, will be able to count on a 150 kW (204 hp) engine with 340 Nm of torque. It has a top speed of 170 km and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. They talk about a range of 450 km. Aesthetically, it will differ from the endothermic model only by a closed facade, without a lattice. Traction front.
In the first half of 2024, the third variant of OMODA 5 equipped with Full hybrid transmission whose specifications are not disclosed.
At the end of the year, the JAECOO 7 SUV, 4.5 meters long, 1.87 meters wide and 1.68 meters high, will also debut in Italy. Step 2.65 meters. The luggage compartment can count on a capacity of 424 liters. This model will debut with 1.6 TGDI petrol engine 137 kW (186 hp) and 275 Nm of torque in combination with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. Top speed 210 km/h, fuel consumption 7.1 l/100 km.
It will also debut in early 2024. plugin version with a 1.5-liter endothermic engine combined with an electrical unit. Full specifications have not yet been announced. I have yet to discover Prices of these new models, a very important detail for the success of the Chery project.
Source: HD Motori
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