under the Venza nameplate, which is the name of a Chinese twin to the Harrier, this time manufactured by the GAC-Toyota joint-venture. Since the introduction of the Lexus brand in Japan, they are two distinct models.
Manufactured by the FAW-Toyota joint-venture, the Toyota Harrier is a mid-size SUV whose Japanese-made version used to be rebadged as the Lexus RX for export markets. Although we can’t expect the Ice Cream to reach the same levels as the Hongguang MINI EV (over 45,500 sales in November), we’d still want the vehicle to top 15,000 monthly units to be deemed a serious opponent. Another competitor could be the cheapest versions of the Changan Benben E-Star (29,800-74,800 yuan). Chery’s previous cheapest offer in the EV segment was the Little Ant (eQ1) priced from 66,900 to 82,900 yuan. All this cuteness and connectivity starting from 29,900 yuan (US$4,700 or 4,150€) and ending at 43,900 yuan (US$6,900 or 6,100€), In comparison the Hongguang MINI EV is priced from 28,800 to 48,600 yuan. The Ice Cream comes with a 27 hp electric motor and is the first Chery model to use the iCar Ecology technology in collaboration with Haier and Alibaba Cloud to connect the car with devices at home, in the office and nearby businesses. There will also be a variant tailored for car-sharing companies. It has also unveiled a heavily a racing-inspired tuned concept called Lightning Edition, equipped with a large rear wing, fender add-ons, side skirts, splitters, turbofan wheels, and a modified grille. Chery has pushed the personalisation features to the max, exposing the above pink-coloured model at the Chengdu Auto Show. The Chery vehicle looks so similar in shape that it could almost be called a copy. Unveiled at the Chengdu Auto Show last August, the QQ Ice Cream is probably the most threatening competitor yet to the Wuling Hongguang MINI EV.
To thoroughly understand the dynamics at play in China, make sure you also consult our Exclusive Guide to all 183 active Chinese Brands. This month we have 8 newcomers, including 6 EVs which is in line with the latter segment’s boom this year. This way you can stay up-to-date on the latest developments of the largest and most dynamic automotive market in the world.
The Chery QQ Ice Cream has landed in the Chinese charts.Īfter detailing November 2021 Chinese wholesales, it is now time to study the all-new locally produced models for the month.
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