Chery Sweet (QQ) 1.1 i (53 Hp) Automatic


Overall Rating

5.4 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 2.5 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 2.0 / 5
Comfort 2.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Chery Sweet (QQ):

The Chery QQ3 is a city car and subcompact hatchback produced by the Chinese manufacturer Chery from May 2003. In 2006, Chery created a QQ-branded product line that included the original QQ , a sedan version called Chery QQ6 released in September 2006 and a three-door hatchback called Chery QQme released in June 2009.
A slightly redesigned model of the original QQ was revealed at the 2011 Guangzhou Auto Show, and was renamed Chery QQ3 Sport.
At the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Chery introduced the second generation. It was sold by the DR Automobiles as the DR Zero in Italy....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Sweet (QQ) Overview:

Chery Sweet (QQ) (Sweet (QQ)). With 83 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 850 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13 s). The top speed reaches 140 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.1 i (53 Hp) Automatic Verdict:

Rating 2 stars

Performance Verdict

Performance is further dulled by the automatic transmission, making it feel sluggish for anything beyond very light city traffic. Highway driving will be a challenge.

Fuel Economy

Fuel economy will be slightly worse than the manual version, but still acceptable for its class.

Best Use Case: City

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Extremely affordable purchase price
  • • Very compact and easy to maneuver in city traffic
  • • Low running costs (fuel, insurance, maintenance)
  • • Simple and straightforward mechanics

Cons:

  • • Very poor safety rating (0-star ANCAP)
  • • Basic build quality and materials
  • • Limited performance, especially on highways
  • • Questionable long-term reliability and durability
  • • Lack of modern features and refinement

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Chery
Model:Sweet (QQ)
Generation:Sweet (QQ)
Modification (Engine):1.1 i (53 Hp) Automatic
Start of production:2003
End of production:2013
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Hatchback
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:53 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre:50.4 Hp/l
Torque:83 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:DA465Q
Engine displacement:1051
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Compression ratio:9.5:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:13 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:13 sec
Maximum speed:140 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:16 kg/Hp, 62.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:10.2 kg/Nm, 97.6 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:12.4 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:850
Size:
Length:3550 mm mm
Width:1508 mm mm
Height:1491 mm mm
Front track:1295 mm
Rear (Back) track:1260 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears4
Transmission typeAutomatic
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Tires size155/65 R13; 175/60 R13
Wheel rims size13

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