Chery A1

It was available with a 1.3-litre Acteco SQR473F engine,{{cite web|title=ACTECO SQR473F Introduction – Specifications & Diagram (Chery Auto)|url=http://www.auto-chinese.com/chery/acteco-sqr473f-introductionspecifications-diagramchery-auto/|publisher=Auto-chinese.com|accessdate=22 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120611062958/http://www.auto-chinese.com/chery/acteco-sqr473f-introductionspecifications-diagramchery-auto/|archive-date=11 June 2012|url-status=dead}} that has double overhead camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder, giving a peak power output {{Convert|61|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} and peak torque of {{Convert|114|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}}.[http://www.auto-chinese.com/chery/chery-a1-review-and-road-test-power/ auto-chinese.com review of Cherry A1], Retrieved 24-02-2011.

There are three trim levels available Standard, Comfortable and Luxury. Both Comfortable and Luxury include air conditioning, alloy wheels, ABS, EBD, CD/MP3 player, electric windows, power steering, trip computer, rear reverse radar and central locking. The Luxury model includes front three-point seat belts with emergency locking retractor (ELR).{{cite web|title=A1 Specifications|url=http://www.cheryinternational.com/specifications/en/a1.html|publisher=Chery International|accessdate=22 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110803064452/http://www.cheryinternational.com/specifications/en/a1.html|archive-date=3 August 2011|url-status=dead}}

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In Italy, it was assembled by the DR Motor Company from semi-knocked down kits and marketed under its own brand, as the DR2. It was introduced at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, as the third model marketed by the Italian company.{{cite web|title=La "prima" della DR al Salone di Ginevra|url=http://www.drmotor.it/archivio_news.php|publisher=DR Motor|language=Italian|date=3 March 2009|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217224805/http://www.drmotor.it/archivio_news.php|archivedate=17 December 2013}} It is available with 15-inch alloy rims and Euro V-compliant engine, and can be fitted with leather upholstery and an LPG kit.{{cite web|title=Modelli|url=http://www.drmotor.it/modelli.php|publisher=Dr Motor Company|accessdate=29 September 2012|language=Italian|archive-date=4 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150504063601/http://www.drmotor.it/modelli.php|url-status=dead}}

In Europe, it is also marketed in Russia,{{cite web|title=Городской автомобиль Chery Kimo (S12)|url=http://chery.ru/models/kimo|publisher=Chery Russia|accessdate=5 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110403230327/http://www.chery.ru/models/kimo|archive-date=3 April 2011|url-status=dead}} Ukraine,{{cite web|title=Chery Kimo (Чери Кимо) (Чери Kimo)|url=http://chery.net.ua/dir/kimo.html|publisher=Chery Ukraine|accessdate=5 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801171722/http://chery.net.ua/dir/kimo.html|archive-date=1 August 2013|url-status=dead}} Serbia,{{cite web|title=Chery Ego|url=http://www.chery.rs/?strana=4|publisher=Chery Serbia|accessdate=5 August 2013}} Macedonia{{cite web|title=Chery Ego|url=http://www.chery.com.mk/?strana=4|publisher=Chery Macedonia|accessdate=5 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729014550/http://chery.com.mk/?strana=4|archive-date=29 July 2013|url-status=dead}} and Turkey.{{cite web|title=Kimo|url=http://www.chery.com.tr/kimo.html|publisher=Chery Turkey|accessdate=5 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924171350/http://www.chery.com.tr/kimo.html|archive-date=24 September 2014|url-status=dead}}

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In Australia, sales commenced in 2011 (in all states except Victoria), under the name of J1 (as Audi sells the A1 model there). The initial release price was $11,990 AUD; however, a $1,000 cashback offer was made available. This made it one of the cheapest new cars available in Australia, along with the Proton S16, Suzuki Alto and Geely MK (sold in Western Australia only).[http://www.caradvice.com.au/106555/2011-chery-j1-on-sale-in-australia/ Car Advice Australia Chery J1 on sale], Retrieved 24-02-2011.{{cite news|last=Curry|first=Iain|title=Chery light hatch touches down|url=http://www.qt.com.au/story/2011/03/04/chinese-launch-light-hatch/|accessdate=22 July 2011|newspaper=The Queensland Times|date=4 March 2011}}

It was equipped with more features for the Australian market, including 14-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, two front airbags, a six-speaker CD player, air-conditioning, electric windows and side mirrors and a rear windscreen wiper along with a strengthened body and grille. Optional features were floor mats, reversing sensors, Bluetooth connectivity and headlight covers.

Safety features such as ABS and EBD were also included; however, electronic stability control was unavailable. Because of this, the vehicle was never sold in the state of Victoria, which requires all new vehicles sold after 1 January 2011 to come with ESC. This requirement became Australia-wide as from 1 November 2013, effectively banning the car along with some others.{{cite web |author=Matt Campbell |url=http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/australias-cheapest-car-axed-20131101-2wr7e.html |title=Safety laws push $9990 Chery J1 and other Chinese cars out of the market |publisher=Fairfax Media |date=2013-11-01 |accessdate=2014-01-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131130053821/http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/australias-cheapest-car-axed-20131101-2wr7e.html |archive-date=30 November 2013 |url-status=dead }} Also, it does not have side airbags. With these shortfalls, the Chery J1 scored a three star result in Australian ANCAP tests, making it one of the equal least-safe vehicles sold in the country. Indeed, ANCAP states that it "does not recommend purchasing vehicles with less than 4 stars".{{cite web|title=Crash Test Results. Chery J1|url=http://www.ancap.com.au/crashtestrecord?Id=398|publisher=ANCAP|accessdate=22 July 2011}} A defect in the seat frame necessitated a safety recall in August 2011.{{cite web|author=CarAdvice.com.au |url=http://www.caradvice.com.au/130776/2011-chery-j1-recalled-in-australia/ |title=2011 Chery J1 recalled in Australia |publisher=Car Advice |date=2011-08-03 |accessdate=2012-01-15}}

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