For a lot of, Chery is a brand new model that was not too long ago launched in Malaysia. However a few of us may keep in mind ‘Chery 1.0’, an period the place the automobiles have been properly beneath the requirements of the day. And that’s placing it frivolously.

Probably the most well-known mannequin below Chery Alado was the Eastar MPV, and a few may also recall the lovable QQ metropolis automobile. Few would keep in mind the Maxime (sequel to the Eastar), historical A160 sedan and the Tiggo. I do, as a result of I reviewed the latter – a second-generation Toyota RAV4 rip-off – for Autocar ASEAN. On that observe, keep in mind automobile magazines?

The Cherys of immediately are quantum leaps forward of the fashions we simply talked about, however in contrast to others with a historical past, Chery Malaysia isn’t shy to acknowledge its previous. Not simply that, the corporate has simply launched the ‘Chery to Chery Commerce-in Marketing campaign’ for house owners of Chery automobiles from the previous period.

There aren’t many round immediately, however when you’ve got a Chery from the pre-Chery Malaysia period, the corporate is providing an extra RM3,000 on prime of the trade-in value if you are going to buy a brand new Omoda 5 or Tiggo 8 Professional. “This initiative goals to reinforce the possession expertise for Chery lovers by way of a simplified trade-in course of and unique incentives for his or her model loyalty,” the Chery Malaysia mentioned in an announcement.

The ‘Chery to Chery Commerce-in Marketing campaign’ begins February 9, which can also be the beginning of Chinese language New 12 months celebration at Chery showrooms nationwide, until February 24. Except for check drives of the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Professional SUVs, one can sit up for actions equivalent to Chinese language calligraphy writing, workshops on the artwork of Chinese language paper-cutting, video games and lion dance performances.

Subsequent up for the aggressive model, product sensible, is the Omoda E5 EV that might be launched in March. The Tiggo 7 Professional – which sits between the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Professional in value and positioning – will make its debut in Q2. Full particulars and specs of the Proton X70 rival right here.

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