The telegram channel Ombudsman Taxi published a photo of Kaiyi E5, who, judging by the pasting, entered the service of one of the Moscow taxi companies. The car was initially considered an emergency replacement for the “Koreans” and “Europeans” from the “comfort” class that came into circulation.
Recall that at the beginning of the year there was official information about the start of production on the conveyor in Kaliningrad of cars new to Russia, but known in China, the brand Kaiyi (“daughter” of Chery). E5 is a C-class sedan equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine with a capacity of 147 hp. Of. By the way, it also releases 156 horsepower in China. with., which will certainly be noticed by future owners.
Under the hood of the “five” today is the only tandem of engine and transmission available in Russia – a one and a half liter turbo engine with a capacity of 147 horsepower. with., aggregated with a stepless variator. But in the summer a more budget version comes on the market: the turbo engine is replaced by an atmospheric one.
It is possible that the Chinese will offer another gearbox – a five-speed “mechanics”, which is in the range of a sedan aimed at the domestic market. And this will be the right decision, because the turbine and CVT in a taxi is a controversial decision. But in the absence of fish, the “Chinese” is more than a fish. Especially considering the stylish and aggressive appearance, the richly trimmed spacious interior and, most importantly today, without officially at least problems with spare parts and maintenance. But whether he can cope with the difficult role of a “taxi driver” and how long his resources will be enough, we will soon find out.
The telegram channel Ombudsman Taxi published a photo of Kaiyi E5, who, judging by the pasting, entered the service of one of the Moscow taxi companies. The car was initially considered an emergency replacement for the “Koreans” and “Europeans” from the “comfort” class that came into circulation.
Recall that at the beginning of the year there was official information about the start of production on the conveyor in Kaliningrad of cars new to Russia, but known in China, the brand Kaiyi (“daughter” of Chery). E5 is a C-class sedan equipped with a 1.5-liter gasoline turbo engine with an output of 147 hp. Of. By the way, it also releases 156 horsepower in China. with., which will certainly be noticed by future owners.
Under the hood of the “five” today is the only tandem of engine and transmission available in Russia – a one and a half liter turbo engine with a capacity of 147 horsepower. with., aggregated with a stepless variator. But in the summer a more budget version comes on the market: the turbo engine is replaced by an atmospheric one.
It is possible that the Chinese will offer another gearbox – a five-speed “mechanics”, which is in the range of a sedan aimed at the domestic market. And this will be the right decision, because the turbine and CVT in a taxi is a controversial decision. But in the absence of fish, the “Chinese” is more than a fish. Especially considering the stylish and aggressive appearance, the richly trimmed spacious interior and, most importantly today, without officially at least problems with spare parts and maintenance. But whether he can cope with the difficult role of a “taxi driver” and how long his resources will be enough, we will soon find out.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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