Chery QQ: A Cheapest Car in the Market

Chery QQ: A Cheapest Car in the Market

Unique Attributes**
The Chery QQ is one of the most affordable cars in the market, with a unique design that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class. Its affordability and fuel efficiency make it a popular choice among budget-conscious buyers.

Interior
The interior of the Chery QQ is designed to provide a comfortable and spacious driving experience. The car features a modern dashboard with a range of features, including air conditioning, power windows, and a CD player. The seats are designed to be ergonomic and provide adequate legroom and headspace for both driver and passengers. The car also has a number of storage compartments throughout the interior, providing ample space for storing personal items.

[Picture of Chery QQ Interior]

Resale Values

Year Resale Value
2003-2005 $2,000-$4,000
2006-2010 $1,500-$3,000
2011-present $1,000-$2,000

Criticisms
Copyright controversy: The Chery QQ became the center of an industrial copyright and intellectual rights controversy when General Motors claimed that the car was a copy of the Daewoo Matiz (also marketed as the Chevrolet Spark). GM executives demonstrated the extent of the design duplication, noting that the doors of the QQ and those of the Spark are interchangeable without modification.

  • MotorAuthority.com referred to the QQ as a "carbon copy" of the Spark.
  • Car and Driver called the QQ a "clone".
  • The International Herald Tribune referred to it as a clone in a 2005 article.

Generations

  1. First Generation (2003-present)
  2. Second generation (2012?)

Worldwide
The Chery QQ is sold in several countries around the world, including:

  • Iran: Assembled by Kerman Khodro since 2000.
  • Philippines: One of the cheapest cars in the country, priced at Php 349,000 (approximately US $7,500).
  • Singapore: Sold as one of the cheapest cars in the city-state.
  • South Africa: Launched in May 2008 as one of the cheapest cars in the market.
  • Thailand: Available since 2009, but not the cheapest car due to high taxes and tariffs.
  • Vietnam: The cheapest car in Vietnam.
  • Sri Lanka: One of the cheapest cars in the country.

Design Quirks and Oddities
The Chery QQ has been known for its unique design quirks, including:

  • A quirky shape that sets it apart from other cars in its class.
  • A distinctive rear window that gives a 180-degree view of the surrounding area.

Awards

  • China Automobile Manufacturers Association (CAMA): Winner of the "Best Selling Small Car" award in 2004.
  • Auto Journal's "Car of the Year" award in 2005.

See Also
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External Links

  • Chery QQ official website (Chinese language)
  • Chery QQ Global site
  • Chery QQ Auto Parts Catalog

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