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| Manufacturer | Chery |
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| Also called | Chery QQ3 (China) Chery IQ (Chile) Chery Sweet (Russia) MVM 110 (Iran) DR1 (Italy) |
| Production | 2003–present |
| Assembly | Alexandria, Babylon, Iraq, S.C.A.I. "State Company for Automotive Industry" Wuhu, Anhui, China Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor)[1] Jakarta, Indonesia (Unicor Prima Motor)[citation needed] |
| Class | City car |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Engine | 0.8 L SQR372 I3 1.1 L SQR472F I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual EZ-drive semi-automatic transmission |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm (92.1 in) |
| Length | 3,550 mm (139.8 in) |
| Width | 1,495 mm (58.9 in) |
| Height | 1,485 mm (58.5 in) |
The Chery QQ (codename S11) is a city car produced by the Chinese manufacturer Chery Automobile since 2003. In 2006, the car was renamed the Chery QQ3 in China when Chery launched their new supermini, the Chery QQ6. It is sometimes difficult to discern if a mention of the Chery QQ refers to the entire QQ-branded product line, which comprises four models, or solely the QQ3, the original QQ mini car.
Quite cheap (in 2008 it may have been the cheapest production car in the world[2]) the car has been popular in China. In the 2000s, the QQ was often Chery's most sold model,[3] and the company itself calls the car "a legend in the Chinese history of the automobile... a mini model with the highest cumulative sales in China".[4] It may no longer be popular; the QQ was dropped from a list of top ten bestsellers complied by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers c. 2010.[5] Even if its popularity is flagging, it remains cheap. The lowest cost QQ is about US$4,000 as of 2012.[6]
It was at the center of an IP dispute between Chery and GM in the late 2000s.
A slightly redesigned model was revealed at the 2011 Guangzhou Auto Show.[7]
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Engine [edit]
The QQ is available with two gasoline-powered engines (both EURO III compliant):
- 0.8 L SQR372 DOHC 12V I3 — 38 kW (51 hp) at 6,000 rpm, 70 N·m (52 lb·ft) at 3,500 rpm
- 1.1 L DA465Q-1A2/D SOHC 16V I4 — 38.5 kW (52 hp) at 5,300 rpm, 83 N·m (61 lb·ft) at 3,000 rpm
- 1.1 L SQR472F DOHC 16V I4 — 50 kW (67 hp) at 6,000 rpm, 90 N·m (66 lb·ft) at 3,500 rpm
Copying controversy [edit]
General Motors claimed the car was a copy of the Daewoo Matiz (which is marketed outside South Korea as the Chevrolet Spark) and sued Chery in a Chinese court. The Detroit News reported that "the dispute reflects the confusion, risks and ambitions in China's new auto industry, where global carmakers are battling pugnacious upstarts for a piece of what may become the world's largest auto market."[8]
GM China Group indicated the two vehicles "shared remarkably identical body structure, exterior design, interior design and key components"[9] MotorAuthority.com[10] and GM executives demonstrated the extent of the design duplication, noting for example that the doors of the QQ and those of the Spark are interchangeable.[9]
Safety [edit]
Though the Chery QQ and the Daewoo Matiz are superficially similar cars, their safety ratings differ dramatically. A Euro NCAP front offset crash test showed that the driver's injuries in the QQ are worse than those sustained in the Matiz. Upon impact, the QQ driver will most likely suffer severe (possibly fatal) head trauma, and trauma to the neck and chest areas. The first generation Daewoo Matiz achieved a three/two star driver/passenger EuroNCAP rating.[11]
QQ3 EV [edit]
An all-electric version, the Chery QQ3 EV, began deliveries to retail customers in the Wuhu, Anhui province in March 2010. The electric city car has a range of 100 km (62 mi).[12] The QQ3 EV is lowest priced pure electric car in China, at CN¥ 40,000 (~US$6,480) after government incentives. Sales since 1 January 2012 through 31 January 2013 totaled 5,758 units. The QQ3 EV was the best selling all-electric car in China in 2012, with a market share of 44% of total electric cars sales that year.[13][14] A new model based on the Chery QQ3 Sport with a 16 hp (12 kW) electric motor was expected to be launched by the end of 2012.[15]
Global markets [edit]
Malaysia [edit]
As of 2006, the QQ is being sold in Malaysia.[16]
| Model | QQR | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM39,888 | RM41,888 |
| Engine | 812cc 12 valve 3 cylinder EFI DOHC engine, making 52hp at 6,000rpm and a max torque of 75.5 Nm between 3,500 and 4,000rpm | 812cc 12 valve 3 cylinder EFI DOHC engine, making 52hp at 6,000rpm and a max torque of 75.5 Nm between 3,500 and 4,000rpm |
| Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual transmission | 5-speed manual transmission |
| Bodykit | No | Yes |
Iraq [edit]
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In Iraq the Chery QQ is assembled by "State Company for Automotive Industry" (S.C.A.I.), a vehicle assembly organization owned by the Iraqi government. S.C.A.I had earlier assembled Scania Reem buses.
The QQ is the cheapest car in Iraq, with prices from $5600 to $6400.
Iran [edit]
In Iran, the Daewoo Matiz had been assembled by local company called Kerman Khodro since 2000 in a joint venture with Daewoo. After being acquired by GM following its 2001 bankruptcy, Daewoo stopped supplying Complete knock down kits to Iran due to a ban imposed by GM. As a result, Kerman Khodro licensed the near identical Chery QQ as a replacement and put it into production at their subsidiary Modiran Vehicle Manufacturing Company.[17]
Philippines [edit]
There are three engine variants available in the Philippines: 0.8L Manual Transmission priced at Php 319,000, 0.8L Automatic Transmission priced at Php 373,000, and 1.1L Manual Transmission priced at Php 349,000 (price ranges roughly around US $7,000-7,500.)[citation needed] The QQ is one of cheapest cars available in the Philippine automobile market. QQs in red are commonly used by Coca-Cola Philippines as company cars, replacing the Hyundai Getz. In mid-2009, the car was renamed QQ3 due to the introduction of the QQ6 in the country.
Singapore [edit]
The QQ is sold in Singapore and is one of the cheapest cars in the city state.
South Africa [edit]
Four QQ3 models are available in South Africa since May 2008. It was the cheapest car when launched.[18]
Thailand [edit]
QQ cars are available in Thailand since 2009. This car is not the cheapest car in the country, due to high car taxes and high tariffs since they are not built in Thailand or an ASEAN country, but imported from China, due to VIN code. Its non-Japanese competitors, with similar prices , are Naza Forza, Proton Savvy and Kia Picanto.
QQ cars are also has similar prices to Chery A1, a bigger Chery car model.
Chile [edit]
It´s badged as Chery IQ since QQ spells as "cuckoo" ("Wacky" in Chile)
Vietnam [edit]
The QQ is the cheapest car in Vietnam.[citation needed]
Pakistan [edit]
Cherry QQ 0.8L was sold by Lahore Motors.
Sri Lanka [edit]
The Chery QQ is one of the cheapest cars in Sri Lanka. It was introduced with a huge advertising campaign. Its main competitors are Maruti 800 and Perodua Viva.
Gallery [edit]
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Interior.
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References [edit]
- ^ "Группа компаний Автотор :: История" (in Russian). Avtotor.ru. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
- ^ Navarro, Xavier (Mar 3rd 2008). "The ten cheapest cars in the world - #2 - Chery QQ". Autoblog Green. AOL. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ^ For 2005 best-seller, see Eisenstein, P. (2005). "Chery-picking from china." Professional Engineering, 18(4)
- For 2007 best-seller, see Gordon Fairclough and, J. L. (2007, Jul 05). "Chery assembly deal makes chrysler a model in exporting from china". Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "Chery QQ launched in Brazil as new model". Chery. May 19, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ^ This claim is supported by multiple sources:
- For the QQ being among the top ten in Q1 2007 and 2008, see "2008年前十位轿车品牌销量排名". caam.org.cn (in Chinese). China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. 2009-01-16. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- For the QQ being among the top ten in Q1 2009, see "2009年一季度前十位轿车品牌销量排名". caam.org.cn (in Chinese). China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. 2009-04-15. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- For not being among the top ten in Q1 2010, see "2010年一季度前十位轿车品牌销量排名". caam.org.cn (in Chinese). China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. 2010-04-14. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ^ "Chery QQ3 goes super cheap in China". The Tycho's CarNewsChina. JULY 5, 2012. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ "New Chery QQ3 Sport listed & priced in China". CarNewsChina.com. 11 January 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
- ^ "Chinese carmaker ambitious, controversial". Detroit News, Christine Tierney.
- ^ a b "China to Foreign Automakers: Drop Dead". Frank Williams. 16 August 2007. Retrieved 17 December 2007.
- ^ "China Chinese Chery QQ – a carbon copy of the Daewoo Matiz". MotorAuthority.com 6 July 2006.
- ^ "DAEWOO Matiz 1998 - 2007". Autoevolution.com. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
- ^ Chery Press Release (2010-07-01). "The first QQ EV was delivered to customer". Chery. Retrieved 2013-04-19.
- ^ China Auto Web (2013-03-25). "Chinese EV Sales Ranking for 2012". China Auto Web. Retrieved 2013-04-19. 5,305 units were sold in 2012.
- ^ Hybrid-EV.com (2013-03-07). "Chery’s QQ3 EV is the best-selling EV model in January". Hybrid-EV.com. Retrieved 2013-04-19. 453 units were sold in January 2013.
- ^ Tycho de Feyter (2012-05-31). "Spy Shots: Chery QQ3 EV testing in China". Car News China. Retrieved 2013-04-19.
- ^ Tan, Paul (14 July 2006). "Chery QQ for RM39,888". paultan.org. Driven Communications Sdn Bhd. Retrieved 2013-05-13.
- ^ "Chery Boosts Its Presence In Iran". Inside Line. 13 August 2007. Retrieved 17 December 2007.
- ^ "Home". motoring.co.za. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
External links [edit]
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- Chery QQ official website (Chinese)
- Chery QQ Global site
- Chery QQ Auto Parts Catalog
- Chery QQ in Belarus
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