The Arrizo 7 was previewed by the Chery Alpha 7 concept that debuted on the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. The production version was launched on the Chinese auto market in late 2013 with prices ranging from 78,900 to 126,900 yuan.[1]
Power of the Arrizo 7 comes from two engine options, one being a 1.6 liter engine producing 126hp and 160nm, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or a CVT. The later added 1.5 liter turbo engine option produces 147hp and 220nm, and is mated to the same 5-speed manual gearbox or a CVT.[2]
Chery Arrizo 7 front
Chery Arrizo 7 rear
Chery Arrizo 7 facelift front
Arrizo 7e
The Chery Arrizo 7e is the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variant of the Arrizo 7 sedan. Being launched in the Chinese market in early 2016, the pricing of the Arrizo 7e starts from 179,900 yuan. The plug-in hybrid system consists of a 126 hp (94 kW; 128 PS) 1.6L I4 engine and an electric motor with 75 hp (56 kW). The battery capacity is 9.3 kWh, producing a range of 50 kilometers on pure electric power and a 5 hours charging time. Fuel consumption is 2.2 liters per 100 kilometers. Top speed is 180 km/h (112 mph) with a total weight of 1,590 kilograms (3,510 lb).[3]
