Chery J5 1.6 Review: Chinese delight?
The good thing about the Chinese is their attractive pricing. But is that reason enough to sway buyers?
There’s an engaging honesty to the J5 (previously A5).
It will do a very good job as a point A to point B car, and is perfect as a family roundabout. For its price, no one else comes close to it – what else in the market costs below $48k, comes with a 1.6-litre engine, huge interior and cavernous boot? Yes, it wins hands down for its sheer value-for-money and practicality.
Pity the level of finishing in the cabin though – it really feels built to a price, and the quality remains questionable at some points. But at least there’s the surprise of a fully leathered-up interior, digital climate control and factory-fitted audio head-unit to pacify potential buyers.
Whatever it is, I’m going to end this review by saying this - at its price point, it’s already a good enough car. Nothing impressive or outstanding, just plain "good enough"...
Credits: Story by M.H Sim, pictures by Azfar Hashim
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