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Chery has unveiled its model, a New Crossover at the Hangzhou Motor Show in China.
The car, which was originally unveiled at the 2004 Beijing Auto Show under the code name B14 is a 6-7-seater minivan developed with independent intellectual property rights. Chery was assisted by Lotus Engineering and a couple of Italian companies in the development of the new vehicle. — FAW Group's display at Auto China 2006.
V525 is the first member of the V5 family, powered by a 2350 cc locally-sourced Mitsubishi engine, capable of 95 kW @ 5500 rpm and 198 Nm @ 3000 rpm. — Mitsubishi's manufacturing expansion in China.
The car rides on a 2800 mm (110.2-in.) long platform. Main dimensions are: 4662 x 1820 x 1590 mm (183.5 x 71.6 x 62.6-in.). Standard equipment includes four airbags, ABS + EBD and traction control systems, electrically operated windows, GPS navigation, DVD player etc. — Changan's independently developed MPV.
It will go on sale in China in June, and this will be one of the first models to be offered in North America. — BYD at Auto China 2004.
