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Chery Amulet A15 1.6 i (94 Hp)
Overall Rating
Chery Amulet:
The Chery Cowin , also known as Chery A15, Flagcloud, or Amulet, is a compact car produced by the Chinese manufacturer Chery from 2003 to 2010. A facelifted variant was called the Cowin 2 and was sold from 2010 to 2016.
The Cowin is a restyled Chery Fengyun, itself based on the first generation of the SEAT Toledo. The vehicle also has a fuel-efficient, low-emission engine. It has been marketed in South America and in European countries such as Ukraine and Russia....(Read more on Wikipedia)
A15 Overview:
Chery Amulet (A15). With 132 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1100 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.5 s). The top speed reaches 172 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Chery Amulet A15 was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. However, independent crash tests (e.g., ADAC in 2007, ARCAP) revealed extremely poor safety performance, often equated to a 0-star rating due to significant structural integrity issues and high risk of injury.
1.6 i (94 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for basic commuting and urban driving, but lacks spirited performance. Acceleration is leisurely, making highway overtaking a planned maneuver.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is moderate for its class and era, but not particularly efficient by modern standards. Expect average running costs for a vehicle of this type and age.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Large boot capacity (420l)
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanics
Cons:
- • Extremely poor safety ratings
- • Dated design and interior quality
- • Unrefined driving experience and handling
- • Limited availability of parts outside specific markets
- • Questionable long-term reliability and build quality
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chery |
| Model: | Amulet |
| Generation: | A15 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 i (94 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 94 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 58.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 132 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | SQR 480 |
| Engine displacement: | 1596 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 172 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.3 kg/Nm, 120 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1100 |
| Max. weight: | 1475 |
| Max load: | 375 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 420 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4393 mm mm |
| Width: | 1682 mm mm |
| Height: | 1424 mm mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Tires size | 185/60 R14 |
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