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CHERY COWIN (2003-CURRENT)
We Say...
This one's the genuine China car. It's the oldest among the current Cherys, and it certainly shows. Crudely executed with doors that don't align, a hatch that requires two people to close and interior trimmings that fall off. It's a car that feels a decade old even before it left the showroom. An LPG tank's fitted, so it's catered for the taxi crowd. Then again, cab drivers are a picky bunch.
An LPG tank is fitted as standard, big for what you pay for.
Don't.  Just don't.

Last Updated: December.21.2007
Ownership 1.6L
Price P 465,000
P 470,000 (with LPG kit)
Vehicle Classification Sub-Compact Car
Warranty 2 years / 50,000 kilometers
Under the Hood
Engine 1.6 SOHC 16V I4
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) 114 @ 6000
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm) 149 @ 4500
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Gasoline / 93~, LPG (optional)
Fuel System / Aspiration EFI / NA
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 14.28 (mfg.)
Transmission 5-speed MT
Dimensions and Weights
Length (mm) 4393
Width (mm) 1682
Height (mm) 1424
Wheelbase (mm) 2468
Curb Weight (kg) 1110
Body Type 5-door hatchback
Engine / Drive F/F
Seating 5
Suspension and Tires
Front Suspension Independent, MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm with Coil Spring
Front Brakes Vented Disc
Rear Brakes Drum
Tires 185/60 R 14 (f & r)
Wheels Alloy 14 x 6.0 (f & r)
Safety Features
Airbags None
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) None
Traction / Stability Control None
Other Safety Features None
Exterior Features
Fog Lamps Front
Other Exterior Features 1.6
Plus: none
Interior Features
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt, manual
Steering Wheel Material Urethane
Seating Adjustment Manual
Seating Surface Fabric
Other Interior Features Silver accents
Convenience Features
Power Amenities Steering
Climate Control Manual
Audio System Stereo/cassette with 2 speakers
Other Convenience Features None
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