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Chery Fora A21 2.0 (130 Hp)
Overall Rating
Chery Fora:
The Chery A5 is a compact sedan produced by the Chinese manufacturer Chery from 2006 to 2010, based on General Motors J platform and facelift of Daewoo Lacetti. This car heavily resembles the Nissan Altima and Maxima, despite being unrelated. A facelifted variant of the A5 called the Cowin 3 was produced from 2010 to 2013.
The car is available with three engine options: a 1. 6-litre engine, a 1. 8-litre engine or a 2. 0-litre engine. A hybrid version, named Chery A5ISG or A5BSG, is also produced. It is considered to be the first Chinese-designed mass-production hybrid vehicle. It is equipped with safety features such as ABS, EBD and ESP....(Read more on Wikipedia)
A21 Overview:
Chery Fora (A21). With 180 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1290 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11 s). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Chery Fora (A21) was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. Safety standards for Chinese vehicles of this era were generally considered to be behind established European and Japanese manufacturers, focusing more on affordability.
2.0 (130 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.0L ACTECO engine provides adequate power for daily commuting and urban driving, with a respectable 0-100 km/h time of 11 seconds. It's not built for spirited driving but offers sufficient performance for a family sedan.
Fuel Economy
While specific fuel consumption figures are not provided, the naturally aspirated 2.0L engine from this era would likely offer average fuel economy for its class, not excelling in efficiency but not being overly thirsty either.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Decent standard features for the price point
- • Simple and straightforward mechanics
Cons:
- • Unrefined driving dynamics and handling
- • Questionable long-term reliability and build quality
- • Limited safety features compared to rivals
- • Poor resale value in established markets
- • Lack of brand prestige and after-sales support in some regions
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chery |
| Model: | Fora |
| Generation: | A21 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (130 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2006 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 130 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 66 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 180 Nm |
| Engine Model/Code: | ACTECO D-V VT |
| Engine displacement: | 1971 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11 sec |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.9 kg/Hp, 100.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.2 kg/Nm, 139.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1290 |
| Max. weight: | 1665 |
| Max load: | 375 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4552 mm mm |
| Width: | 1750 mm mm |
| Height: | 1483 mm mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1505 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.6 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 195/55 R15 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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