Another bite of the Chery
Chinese brand Chery to return to Australia with Omoda 5 NEV
www.goauto.com.au
The Wuhu-based brand will launch initially with its new Omoda 5 crossover, a model it describes as being equipped with an “innovative dual motor drive” and “direct hybrid transmission” that is operable in nine high-efficiency modes.
According to Chery, the Omoda 5’s transmission offers “11 gear combinations” while the vehicle’s control system is able to “calculate in real time the most suitable working gear”.
Chery Automobile’s compact SUV features the brand’s Art in Motion design language and is available in selected markets with a choice of (115kW/230Nm) 1.5-litre and (146kW/290Nm) 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol and 48-volt electric hybrid drivelines.
Electric motors available to Chery offer outputs of 55kW/160Nm and 70kW/155Nm.
The brand’s local press release was unclear on which petrol unit will accompany the dual electric motor and direct hybrid transmission combination locally.
It also remains unclear as to whom will distribute the Chery Automobile brand Down Under. The brand was previously managed by the Ateco Group in the four years to 2015. However, it is understood that Chery Automobile will return as its own entity, importing vehicles to Australia directly.
I remember this brand being sold at Kia dealerships. They had a J3 or J5 Rav4/Vitara knock-off.
It was probably assembled by J5 from Blankman:
People bought them before. I’m sure they’ll buy them again.
