Chery Arrizo 8

Chery Arrizo 8
Overview
Manufacturer	Chery
Also called	Chery Fulwin A8/A8 Pro/A8 L Fownix Arrizo 8 (Iran)
Production	2022–present
Assembly	China: Wuhu, Anhui
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.6 L I4 2.0 L I4 turbo
Power output	194 hp (197 PS; 145 kW) (1.6) 250 hp (253 PS; 190 kw) (2.0 turbo)
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,790 mm (109.8 in)
Length	4,780 mm (188.2 in)
Width	1,843 mm (72.6 in)
Height	1,469 mm (57.8 in)
Curb weight	1,428–1,471 kg (3,148.2–3,243.0 lb)

The Chery Arrizo 8 (Chinese: 奇瑞艾瑞泽8; Chinese: 奇瑞艾瑞澤8; pinyin: Qíruì Àiruìzé 8) is a mid-size sedan produced by Chery.

Overview

The Arrizo 8 debuted in April 2022. It was launched on the Chinese market in September 2022.^[1]

Power of the Arrizo 8 comes from two engine options, one being a 1.6-litre engine producing 194 hp (145 kW) and 290 N⋅m (210 lbf⋅ft). The second is a 2.0 liter turbo option producing 250 hp (190 kW) and 390 N⋅m (290 lbf⋅ft), and both models are front wheel drive mated to the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.^[2]

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.^[3]

On the Russian market, Chery Arrizo 8 is sold in the following trim levels: Prestige, Ultimate and Ultimate SE.

According to the magazine "Autoreview", it is assumed that the model will occupy the segment from which Toyota Camry and Kia K5 have left, although the Chinese sedan is slightly more compact.^[4]

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  Rear view
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  Interior

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.^[5]

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  Chery Fulwin A8
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  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.^[6]

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  Chery Fulwin A8L
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  Chery Fulwin A8L rear

References

1. Feijter, Tycho de (5 August 2022). "Chery Arrizo 8 Is A Pretty New Sedan For China". CarNewsChina.com.
2. Feijter, Tycho de (10 April 2022). "Chery Arrizo 8 Is A Sleek And Pretty Chinese Sedan". CarNewsChina.com.
3. Евгений Костин (2023-06-29). "Chery объявила российский старт продаж бизнес-седана Arrizo 8". Российская газета. Archived from the original on 2023-07-06. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
4. Седан Chery Arrizo 8: скоро в России Archived 2023-03-21 at the Wayback Machine // Авторевю, 21 марта 2023
5. Xing, Yueyang (9 October 2023). "奇瑞艾瑞泽8 PHEV或更名为"风云A8"". autohome.com.cn.
6. Yi Chen, Dong (23 October 2024). "Chery Fulwin A8L C-DM plug-in hybrid sedan debuts". carnewschina.com.

External links

• Official website