Great Wall Peri 1.3i (88 Hp)


Great Wall Peri:

The Great Wall Peri is a city car produced by the Chinese automobile manufacturer Great Wall Motors.
The Peri is being sold in several countries of Asia. One of the main advantages against established European, American and other Asian rivals is the low cost of the Peri compared to these.
One of the reasons for the in-comparison low retail price of the Great Wall Peri is that it is based heavily on older models by other manufacturers. The entry-level motor is supplied by Mitsubishi and the interior resembles the second-generation Fiat Panda while the exterior strongly resembles the first-generation Nissan Note. The Great Wall Peri complies with the Euro-III emissions standard....(Read more on Wikipedia)

Peri Overview:

Great Wall Peri (Peri). With 115 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7 l/100km). Weighing only 981 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 17 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.

People's Opinions:

Our robots surveyed the comments on Reddit to find out people's satisfaction with Great Wall Peri. About 558 comments were scanned, 85 comments (15.23% of the total comments) were positive, compared to 56 negative comments (10.04% of the total comments). The remaining 417 comments were neutral (did not mention any praise or criticism) (%neutralPercentag%% of the total comments), and thus it received a rating of 1 stars out of 5.

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Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Efficient fuel consumption: 6.5 L/100 km combined.
• Front-wheel drive offers efficiency and lower weight.
• Independent suspension (front: Independent type McPherson, rear: Semi-independent, coil spring) for comfort and handling.
• Rack-and-pinion steering for precise control.
• ABS improves braking safety.
• Reasonable curb weight (981 kg).

Cons:

• Underpowered ICE: only 88 hp.
• Low specific output ( 65.6 hp/L) suggests less efficient ICE tuning.
• Basic or outdated ICE technology.
• Sluggish ICE-only acceleration: 17 sec.
• Sluggish 0–100 km/h time: 17 sec.
• Weak weight-to-power: ≈ 90.1 hp/tonne.
• Low weight-to-torque: ≈ 117.6 Nm/tonne.
• Older generation (ended production 2010 ); may lack latest tech.

Based on the pros and cons, the car is rated 2/5

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Specifications:

General:

  Brand: Great Wall
  Model: Peri
  Generation: Peri
  Modification (Engine): 1.3i (88 Hp)
  Start of production: 2008
  End of production: 2010
  Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
  Body type: Hatchback
  Seats: 4
  Doors: 5

Engine:

  Power: 88 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
  Power per litre: 65.6 Hp/l
  Torque: 115 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
  Engine Model/Code: GW413EF
  Engine displacement: 1342
  Number of cylinders: 4
  Engine configuration: Inline
  Fuel injection system: Multi-port manifold injection
  Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated engine
  Valvetrain: DOHC
  Engine layout: Front, Transverse

Performance:

  Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)
  Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: 7 l/100 km
  Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: 6 l/100 km
  Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: 6.5 l/100 km
  Emission standard: Euro 4
  Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 17 sec
  Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 17 sec
  Maximum speed: 160 km/h
  Weight-to-power ratio: 11.1 kg/Hp, 89.7 Hp/tonne
  Weight-to-torque ratio: 8.5 kg/Nm, 117.2 Nm/tonne
  Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 16.2 sec

Space:

  Kerb Weight: 981
  Fuel tank capacity: 35 l

Size:

  Length: 3548 mm
  Width: 1580 mm
  Height: 1544 mm

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
  Assisting systems: ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
  Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
  Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
  Tires size: 165/70 R14
  Wheel rims size: 14
  Front suspension: Independent type McPherson
  Rear suspension: Semi-independent, coil spring

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