Will China's BYD Bring the F3DM to the U.S. or will this be Just Another Broken Promise?

When it comes to making cars, China is king. We’re talking the world’s largest car market, with over a hundred individual marques. So why is it that there are virtually zero Chinese car manufactures selling cars in the U.S. aka the world’s other largest car market? So far, China’s “Big Four” (well, the four most visible to those outside of China) have made and broken promises of bringing their

Will China's BYD Bring the F3DM to the U.S. or will this be Just Another Broken Promise?

When it comes to making cars, China is king. We’re talking the world’s largest car market, with over a hundred individual marques. So why is it that there are virtually zero Chinese car manufactures selling cars in the U.S. aka the world’s other largest car market? So far, China’s “Big Four” (well, the four most visible to those outside of China) have made and broken promises of bringing their

Gambar, Spesifikasi Chery A11 Atau Windcloud

The Chery A11, also known as Chery Windcloud, is Chery Automobile's first car. Production began in 1999 based on the SEAT Toledo chassis. Production ended in 2006.Chinese Chery's range of cars are hilariously named, and looking at them will give you a feeling that you've seen them before, even if you've never heard of Chery. We have no experience with these cars either, so we'll just take stuff out of the brochure. We start off with the A11, also known as the Wind Cloud, and a car that looks remarkably like the Seat Toledo that was discontinued last decade.

The company promises an elegant driving experience thanks to a Ford 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine, a Siemens ABS braking system, two airbags from a company called American Breed, Webster electric sunroof and French Valeo air-conditioning. In short, it is an ideal model of outsourcing, except that other companies don't exactly brag about it. There is only a manual gearbox, while standard features thankfully include power windows, central locking, radio cassette player and a spare tyre. Options available on the top luxury model include a CD changer, leather upholstery, sunroof, imitation wood trim and a rear armrest. At least they are upfront about the fake wood, unlike Toyota.

Spesification

Manufacturer Chery Automobile
Also called Chery A11

Chery Fengyun
Chery Fulwin
Production 1999-2006
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
Engine(s) 1.6L ACTECO SQR480
1.6L Tritec
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual
Related Chery A15
Seat Toledo