The Chery Arrizo 8 () is a
mid-size
Mid-size—also known as intermediate—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than compact cars and smaller than full-size cars. "Large family car" is a UK term and a part of the D-segment in t ...
sedan produced by
Chery
Chery Automobile Co. Ltd., Doing business as, trading as Chery (), is a Chinese automobile manufacturer owned by Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd. Founded in 1997, it is currently the fourth largest automobile manufacturer group in China, with 2,6 ...
.
Overview
The Arrizo 8 debuted in April 2022. It was launched on the Chinese market in September 2022.
Power of the Arrizo 8 comes from two engine options, one being a 1.6-litre engine producing and . The second is a 2.0 liter
turbo
In an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger (also known as a turbo or a turbosupercharger) is a forced induction device that is powered by the flow of exhaust gases. It uses this energy to compress the intake air, forcing more air into the ...
option producing and , and both models are front wheel drive mated to the 7-speed
dual-clutch transmission
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.
Sales began in Russia June 2023, and unlike the younger sedan
Chery Arrizo 5 Plus, sold under the name Omoda S5, the model is sold under the original brand and name.
On the Russian market, Chery Arrizo 8 is sold in the following trim levels: Prestige, Ultimate and Ultimate SE.
According to the magazine ''
Autoreview
''Autoreview'' is a Russian car magazine that was founded in 1990 and originated as "Autoreview Newspaper." It is published biweekly with each edition running between 32 and 64 pages. The magazine is known for its ARCAP safety rating of cars sold ...
'', it is assumed that the model will occupy the segment from which
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry (; Japanese: トヨタ・カムリ ''Toyota Kamuri'') is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Cam ...
and
Kia K5
The Kia K5 (), formerly known as the Kia Optima (), is a mid-size car manufactured by Kia since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was ...
have left, although the Chinese sedan is slightly more compact.
File:Chery Arrizo 8 005.jpg, Rear view
File:Chery Arrizo 8 interior view.jpg, Interior
File:Chery Arrizo 8 Pro 001.jpg, Chery Arrizo 8 Pro
File:Chery Arrizo 8 Pro 002.jpg, Rear view
Chery Fulwin A8/A8 Pro/A8L
The Chery Arrizo 8 PHEV (codenamed M1E-PHEV) was launched during the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show with the name Arrizo 8 C-DM, while later in October 2023, Chery teased that the Chery Fulwin A8 would be launched, which is in fact the previous Arrizo 8 C-DM model. The Fulwin A8 is equipped with Chery's third generation hybrid system with a 1.5 liter turbo engine developed exclusively for the hybrid system and a 1DHT130 transmission. The pure electric range could exceed 100km, resulting in a combined 1300km range. The WLTC fuel consumption is 4L/100km.
File:Chery Fulwin A8 001.jpg, Chery Fulwin A8
File:Chery Fulwin A8 002.jpg, Chery Fulwin A8 rear
The Fulwin A8L C-DM was unveiled during Auto Guangzhou 2024 as a longer C-DM variant of the Fulwin A8. Featuring restyled front and rear bumpers, the Fulwin A8L C-DM is 10mm longer than the regular Fulwin A8. The Fulwin A8L C-DM is powered by Chery’s Kunpeng Super Performance Electric Hybrid C-DM system with a 1.5 liter turbo engine and an electric motor. The C-DM powertrain can produce a maximum engine power output of 115 kW (154 hp) and a peak torque of 220 Nm. The A8L C-DM is equipped with a 18.67 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack supplied by Gotion High-tech, capable of a pure electric range of 106 km (CLTC conditions). The top speed of the Fulwin A8L C-DM is 185 km/h.
References
External links
Official website
{{Chery Automobile
Arrizo 8
Front-wheel-drive vehicles
Mid-size cars
Sedans
Cars introduced in 2022
Cars of China