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Introducing The New J3
Introducing The New J3
"We previewed the J3 at the Johannesburg Motor Show last year and it was very well received," said the managing director of Chery SA, Brett Soso.
The Chery J3 is powered by a 1,6-litre petrol engine, designed and developed by the Austrian powertrain specialists, AVL, in conjunction with Chery's own engineers. AVL is considered one of the leading engine development companies in the world and among its customers are Audi, Citro'n and Renault.
The ACTECO-series engine in the Chery J3 complies with Euro IV emission regulations and produces 87kW of power at 6150r/min, with maximum torque of 147N.m. available between 4300-4 500r/min. The electrical and electronic control systems are supplied by renowned international suppliers Bosch and Siemens. Power from the willing engine goes to the front wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
Safety has been a high priority item in the design and development of the Chery J3 and it is one of the first Chinese passenger cars on sale in SA to be fitted with six airbags - two front and two side airbags for the front seat occupants and two curtain airbags for the rear seat passengers. The all-disc braking system has anti-skid ABS and electronic braking distribution (EBD). The J3 achieved a 5-star rating in the Chinese equivalent of the Euro-NCAP safety testing procedure.
The list of standard equipment is particularly impressive. It includes: black leatherseats and trim, climate control, automatic on and off control of the headlights and windscreen wipers, audio system which is MP3 compatible and has a USB port and six speakers, audio controls on the steering wheel, alloy wheels, rear park distance control, electric windows and rear view mirrors, alarm/immobiliser, remote central locking, adjustable headlamp height, individual rear reading lights, follow me home light function and ISOFIX.
The products are backed up by an extensive after-sales support system, which includes a 3-year/100 000km warranty, 3-year/75 000km service plan and three year road side assistance. The first service is due at 5000km, the second at 15000km and thereafter every 15000km.
For a chance to test drive the New Chery J3 or for more information, contact Chery Umhlanga on 031 570 4700 or visit their showroom at 1 - 3 Meridian Drive, Umhlanga Ridge.