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The Chinese automotive request has been fleetly expanding over the once many times, with both domestic and transnational automakers fighting for a piece of the pie. One of the rearmost immolations from the Chinese automaker Chery is the Arrizo 5 GT, which is aimed exactly at the Honda Civic, one of the most popular cruisers in the world. Chery has launched a new variant of its Arrizo 5 GT model. The new variant, which has a lower price than the existing version, comes in 4 trims with a price range of 79,900 – 109,900 yuan ($11,590 – $15,950).

Car News China recently shared a few photos of the Arrizo 5 GT which looks quite similar to a Lexus IS. The front end has a smooth and short nose, a sharp front bumper, and a huge ‘Spindle Grille’ that is present on all modern Lexus models.

Design and Styling

In terms of appearance, the new car still doesn’t deviate from the existing version. The vehicle adopts a large X-shaped front grille, new LED headlights, and dynamic turn signals. The GT logo is also emblazoned on the front and rear of the car. The new car’s length, width, and height are still 4710/1829/1490mm, with a 2670 mm wheelbase. The Interior of the car stands toe to toe with any high-end modern car – large screen for the infotainment system and driver’s display.

Inside, the orange trimmings on the seats, center console, air conditioning outlets, and steering wheel are a highlight. The vehicle also has a comfortable seat that supports front seat heating and a four-way adjustable steering wheel.

Performance and Engine

The most significant change for Chery’s new vehicle is the motor. The new Arrizo 5 GT is powered by a 1.5T engine capable of belting out 115 kW and 230 Nm of torque. This is paired with a CVT gearbox. There is also a 1.6T engine available on only the top trim. Paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, this model produces 145 kW and 290 Nm of torque.

Another variant of Arrizo 5 has a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine producing 154 horsepower and 230 Newton-meters of torque. The Chery Arrizo 5 GT has an L2+ class driving assistant system, including ACC full-speed adaptive cruise, LKA lane maintenance system, SLA speed limit identification monitoring, and active alert functions. The vehicle also has several safety features, including an AEB emergency braking system, BSD all-weather high-precision blind spot monitoring, LCA vehicle lane change safety alert, and RCTA rear cross-warning. The Chery Arrizo 5 GT has a five-star rating on C-NCAP.

Price and Value

The Chery Arrizo 5 GT is priced competitively in the Chinese request, starting at around 3.4 million to 4.2 million. This makes it significantly cheaper than the Honda Civic. still, it’s worth noting that the Honda Civic has a well-established character for quality and trustability, which could make it a more charming option for numerous buyers. The Chery Arrizo 5 GT is still a fairly new entrant to the request, and its long-term trustability and continuity are still unknown.