Summary
The Chery V5, also known as Eastar Cross, is a compact MPV produced by the Chinese manufacturer Chery Automobile from June 2006 to 2015.[3]
| Chery V5 | |
|---|---|
 Chery Eastar Cross | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chery |
| Also called |
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| Production | 2006–2015 |
| Assembly | Wuhu, Anhui, China (Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.) Johor Bahru, Malaysia (Berjaya Assembly Sdn. Bhd.)[1] |
| Designer | Sivax |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Chery Eastar |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Length | 4,662 mm (183.5 in) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (71.7 in) |
| Height | 1,590 mm (62.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,505 kg (3,318 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Chery Arrizo M7 |
History edit
The Chery V5 or Eastar Cross was originally revealed at the Beijing Motor Show in 2004 by Chinese manufacturer Chery, the original Eastar Cross is built on the same platform, as the second generation Chery Eastar and served as the estate version of the Eastar mid-size sedan. Chery unveiled their updated V5 at the Hangzhou Motor Show on June 5, 2015.
In September 2009 it debuts a slight restyle and is renamed Rely V5 in the Chinese market, where Rely on indicates the new sub-brand created by Chery to market MPVs and off-roaders. With this restyling, it gains a new chrome grille and new interior trim, as well as improved trim.[4]
The V5 is a crossover combining estate with MPV and seats up to seven, and is rebadged and sold as the Rely on V5 in China and Chery Destiny in certain foreign markets.[5]
Markets edit
- Chile
In Chile, the V5 is marketed as the Chery Destiny.
- Malaysia
The Chery V5 was first introduced in Malaysia on 2 July 2006. It came with a 2.0 liter petrol engine and was called the Chery B14.[6]
A locally assembled version was launched on 3 September 2008 and was sold as the Chery Eastar. Unlike the earlier version, this model came with a 2.4 liter SOHC Mitsubishi long-stroke engine producing 127 hp (95 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 198 N⋅m (146 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm. It is mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting. It came with 1 year free service (for the first 1,000 units sold) and a 3+2 year warranty.[7]
Later, while opening a 3S center in Section 13, Petaling Jaya, they launched a version called the "ST". It added a new grille, LED running lights, a bodykit as well as some improvements to the interior material and trim. The vehicle, available only in a red exterior shade, went for RM96,888 on-the-road.[8] June 2013 saw Chery Malaysia launch the Eastar XT.[9]
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Chery Destiny 2.0 2008 (Chile) -
Chery Destiny 2.0 2011 (rear) -
2010 Chery Eastar 2.0 (rear; Malaysia)
References edit
- ^ กอง บก.ฐานเศรษฐกิจ (20 July 2010). เฌอรี่เปลี่ยนก.ก.ผจก.ใหม่ ส่งเอ1รุกตลาด. ยานยนต์ (Than Auto section) (in Thai). ฐานเศรษฐกิจ (Than Settakij). Archived from the original on 24 July 2010. Retrieved 25 July 2010.
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- ^ "ACTECO SQR484F Introduction". Auto-chinese.com. 22 June 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
- ^ "Eastar Cross Overview". Chery International. Archived from the original on 31 December 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
- ^ "Chery Auto launches Rely brand, Rely V5 model". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Chery V5". Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "Chery V5 Crossover (Chery B14) MPV". Paul Tan's Automotive News.
- ^ "Chery Alado launches locally assembled 2.4 liter Chery Eastar 7-seater MPV". Paul Tan's Automotive News.
- ^ "Chery Malaysia opens new 3S centre, launches Eastar ST - brand to expand country's role as RHD hub". Paul Tan's Automotive News.
- ^ "Chery Eastar XT - new variant joins lineup, RM94k". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 21 June 2013.
External links edit
- Official website of the V5 (Eastar Cross)
- Chery V5 (Eastar) Review