Chery A5, also called Chary A21, Chery A520/A518/A516/A515, and Speranza A5 (Egypt), is a compact sedan launched at the 2005 Shanghai motor show and released on January 10, 2006. It is believed to be the first car independently developed by Chery–that is, not through a process of "reverse engineering." The platform underpinning the A5 later gave rise Chery Cowin 3, E5, and Riich G3. The vehicle was designed by Wuhu Kaking Technology, a company co-owned by Chery.
Between 2010 and 2006 four engine options had been provided: SQR477F1.5L (80kW 140Nm), a 87.5kW 1.6L, ACTECO-SQR481FC 1.8L (97kW 170Nm), and SQR484F 2.0L (102kW 182Nm).
In 2007 the A5 became the most popular Chery model in Overseas markets, as 28,757 units were sold abroad. In Egypt, it had been assembled by DME (Daewoo Motor Egypt).
| 2010 Chery A5 1.5 and BSG 1.6 | 1.5 V.1 | 1.5 V.2 | 1.5 V.3 | 1.5 V. 4 | BSG 1.6 V.1 |
BSG 1.6 V.2 |
BSG 1.6 V.3 |
| MSRP (Chinese Yuan) | 55,800 | 58,800 | 64,800 | 67,800 | 74,800 | 79,800 | 84,800 |
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Engine Type
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1.5L, 4C, 16V, SOHC
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1.6L, 4C, 16V, DOHC, with BSG (Belt Driven Starter Generator) |
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| Engine Name |
ACTECO-SQR477F
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ACTECO-SQR481F
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Peak Power (kW/rpm)
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80/6000
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87.5/6150
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Max. Torque (Nm/rpm)
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140/4500
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147/4300-4500
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Transmission
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5MT
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Suspension Front
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MacPerhson
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Suspension Rear
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3-link trailing arm
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Drivetrain
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Front wheel drive
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Brakes (front/rear)
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Vented Disc/Disc
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| Steering |
Power-assisted
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| Fuel & Emissions | |||||||
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Fuel Economy (L/100km at 60km/h)
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5.0
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5.2
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| Tank Capacity (L) |
52
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| Emission Level |
China IV, OBD
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| Dimensions | |||||||
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Overall Length (mm)
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4552
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Overall Width (mm)
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1750
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Overall Height (mm)
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1483
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Wheelbase (mm)
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2600
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Curb Weight (kg)
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1285
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1290
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Seating Capacity
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5
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Cargo Volume (L)
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483
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| 1.5 V.1 | 1.5 V.2 | 1.5 V.3 | 1.5 V.4 | BSG 1.6 V.1 | BSG 1.6 V.2 | BSG 1.6 V.3 | |
| Exterior | |||||||
| Tires |
195/55 R15
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| Power Exterior Rearview Mirrors | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Interior | |||||||
| Power Windows | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power Door Locks | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear Window Defroster | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Tilt Steering Column | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Steering Wheel Audio Control | N | N | N | S | N | N | S |
| Leather Seats | N | S | S | S | N | N | S |
| Number of Speakers | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Radio/USB | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| CD Player | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power Sunroof | N | N | S | S | N | N | S |
| Air Conditioner | Manual | Manual | Manual | Auto | Auto | Auto | Auto |
| 1.5 V.1 | 1.5 V.2 | 1.5 V.3 | 1.5 V.4 |
BSG 1.6 V.1 |
BSG 1.6 V.2 | BSG 1.6 V.3 | |
| Safety | |||||||
| Double Front Airbags | N | S | S | S | N | S | S |
| ABS+EBD | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Side-impact Door Beams | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Parking Radar | N | N | N | S | N | S | S |
| Chery A5 1.6/1.8/2.0 |
1.6 MT
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1.8 MT
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2.0 AT | |||
| V.1 | V.2 | V.3 | V.1 | V.2 | V.1 | |
| MSRP (Chinese Yuan) | 69,800 | 74,800 | 79,800 | 79,800 | 83,800 | 93,800 |
| Powertrain | ||||||
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Engine Type
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1.6 L, 4-Cylinder, 16-Valve, DOHC
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1.8L, 4C, 16V, DOHC | 2.0L, 4C, 16V, DOHC | |||
| Engine Name |
ACTECO-SQR481F
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ACTECO-SQR481FC | ACTECO-SQR484F | |||
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Peak Power (kW/rpm)
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80/5800
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97/5750
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102/5750
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Max. Torque (Nm/rpm)
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147/4300-4500
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170/4300-4500
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182/4300-4500
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Transmission
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5MT
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4AT
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Suspension Front
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MacPherson
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Suspension Rear
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Multi-link independent
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Drivetrain
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Front wheel drive
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Brakes (front/rear)
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Vented disc/Disc
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| Steering |
Power-assisted
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| Fuel & Emissions | ||||||
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Fuel Economy (L/100km at 60km/h)
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5.2
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5.3
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5.8
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| Tank Capacity (L) |
52
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| Emission Level |
China IV, OBD
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| Dimensions | ||||||
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Overall Length (mm)
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4552
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Overall Width (mm)
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1750
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Overall Height (mm)
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1483
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Wheelbase (mm)
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2600
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Curb Weight (kg)
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1290
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1326 | ||||
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Seating Capacity
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5
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Cargo Volume (L)
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483
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1.6 MT
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1.8 MT
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2.0 AT | ||||
| V.1 | V.2 | V.3 | V.1 | V.2 | V.1 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Tires |
195/55 R15
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| Power Exterior Rearview Mirrors | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Interior | ||||||
| Power Windows | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power Door Locks | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Tilt Steering Column | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Steering Wheel Audio Control | N | N | S | N | S | S |
| Leather Seats | N | N | S | N | S | S |
| Number of Speakers | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Radio/USB/CD Player | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power Sunroof | N | N | S | N | S | S |
| Air Conditioner | Manual | Manual | Auto | Manual | Auto | Auto |
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1.6 MT |
1.8 MT
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2.0 AT | ||||
| V.1 | V.2 | V.3 | V.1 | V.2 | V.1 | |
| Safety | ||||||
| Double Front Airbags | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| ABS+EBD | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Side-impact Door beams | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Parking Radar | N | S | S | S | S | S |
S=Standard, O=Optional, N=Not available
Note: Chery A5 is no longer in production.