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CHANA BENNI (2008-CURRENT)
We Say...
This is one car from China that's poised to change the pecking order in the sub-compact world. Pleasantly designed and engineered, the Benni's a not-so bad product. It comes decently loaded with kit that's absent from most Korean cars too. Sadly all this engineering comes at a price, a price that makes it uncomfortably close to the aforementioned Korean alternatives.
Designed and engineered to drive like a decent car.
It comes at a price.

Last Updated: March.02.2009
Ownership 1.3 Deluxe
Price P 450,000 (MT)
P 510,000 (AT)
Vehicle Classification Sub-Compact Car
Warranty 3 years / 100,000 kilometers
Under the Hood
Engine 1.3 SOHC 16V I4
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) 84 @ 6500
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm) 110 @ 3500
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Gasoline / 93~
Fuel System / Aspiration EFI / NA
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 22.72 (mfg.), 16.70 (test)
Transmission 5-speed MT
4-speed AT
Dimensions and Weights
Length (mm) 3520
Width (mm) 1650
Height (mm) 1550
Wheelbase (mm) 2365
Curb Weight (kg) 1000
Body Type 5-door hatchback
Engine / Drive F/F
Seating 5
Suspension and Tires
Front Suspension Independent, MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Rigid Axle, Torsion Beam
Front Brakes Vented Disc
Rear Brakes Drum
Tires 165/60 R 14 (f & r)
Wheels Alloy 14 x 5.0 (f & r)
Safety Features
Airbags Driver (MT),
2 (AT)
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Yes, EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
Traction / Stability Control None
Other Safety Features None
Exterior Features
Fog Lamps Front, rear (MT)
Front (AT)
Other Exterior Features Rear spoiler; rear wiper and washer system
For AT:
Plus: chrome side molding; hatch exterior handle
Interior Features
Steering Wheel Adjustment Fixed
Steering Wheel Material Urethane
Seating Adjustment Manual
Seating Surface Fabric
Other Interior Features Silver accents; 60/40 split-fold rear seat; luggage cover
For AT:
Plus: chrome accents
Convenience Features
Power Amenities Steering, door locks and windows (MT),
Steering, door locks and windows (front) (AT)
Climate Control Manual
Audio System Stereo/CD with 4 speakers (MT),
Stereo/CD/MP3 with 4 speakers (AT)
Other Convenience Features Keyless entry
Our Take
Rating ***
More Information Drive, Chana Benni M/T

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