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Zaporizhzhya Chinese or Chinese Cossacks

Another “people's” car from China came to Russia - Chery Bonus. Industrial CKD assembly of this liftback with welding and body painting was mastered at the Zaporizhzhya Automobile Plant (ZAZ). In Ukraine, the car is sold under the name ZAZ Forza.

We have it Chery and even Bonus at a price of 345 thousand rubles. Competition with the VAZ “viburnum” and “priors” is guaranteed. How did the Chinese manage to break into the segment of Togliatti models?

Everything is very simple - there was a loophole in the laws. In vain did the government raise import duties and refused the Chinese preferential industrial assembly on the territory of the Russian Federation.

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Головные фары, по замыслу дизайнеров, должны напоминать глаз орла
Головные фары, по замыслу дизайнеров, должны напоминать глаз орла

Headlights, as designed by designers, should resemble the eye of an eagle Headlights, as designed by designers, should resemble the eye of an eagle

In accordance with intergovernmental resolutions of the CIS countries, a car manufactured with a degree of localization of more than 50 percent can duty-free cross the border of a neighboring state.

Just, please, get a conclusion from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia on a sufficient level of processing of goods (the very localization) and a certificate of origin ST-1. After paying VAT at Russian customs, logistic and margin surcharges, imported Bonus has become approximately 20 percent more expensive than in Ukraine. Nevertheless, it is still quite budgetary for the Russians.

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Front on the Chery Bonus MacPherson strut suspension, rear - “twisting” beam. Front on the Chery Bonus MacPherson strut suspension, rear - “curling” beam.

So, what does the customer receive in the initial configuration (for 345 thousand rubles)? I must say, a lot: the driver’s frontal airbag, air conditioning, front electric windows, central locking with remote control, audio training in the form of two speakers and a dokatka.

The following equipment (plus 15 thousand rubles) adds front fog lights, rear power windows, electrically adjustable mirrors and a full reserve. If you pay an additional 20 thousand rubles, then there will be an MP3 radio with 4 speakers, ABS, heated front seats and an airbag for the front passenger.

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Chery Bonus соотвествует мягким китайским нормам безопасности C-NCAP: удар о фронтальный барьер со 100-процентным касанием передком поверхности препятствия
Chery Bonus соотвествует мягким китайским нормам безопасности C-NCAP: удар о фронтальный барьер со 100-процентным касанием передком поверхности препятствия

Chery Bonus complies with soft Chinese safety standards C-NCAP: impact on the front barrier with 100 percent frontal contact of the obstacle Chery Bonus complies with soft Chinese safety standards C-NCAP: impact on the frontal barrier with 100 percent front contact with the obstacle surface

In "Lux", steel wheels with caps will be replaced by alloy wheels, a parking sensor and six audio speakers will be added instead of four. The final price is 400 thousand rubles. As a result, Bonus stands next to the “stuffed” Lada Priora and the more or less equipped Renault Logan sedan.

What kind of bonuses on the scales of a motorist will persuade a choice in favor of a Chinese baby? Most likely it is a design. Appearance of the car was created by Italians from the Torino Design studio. So there is no problem with the harmonious appearance, unless the feed came out a little bit short. But in the hatchback (appears later) this question is removed. In general … the fact that the Chinese are clearly not “licked” from any well-known model is already great progress.

Chinese format

During a small presentation, it was not possible to get to know Chery Bonus in detail, but a small impression developed. Of course, the conspicuous quality of components and the solid assembly of Chinese machines are striking.

The cracks and joints of the body panels are minimal - as it should be a normal foreign car. Trim and dashboard details do not stagger like milk teeth. Frank jambs in the form of an uneven seal, a crookedly cut roof sheathing, protruding screws - no mention.

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Салон Chery Bonus
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With ergonomics, not everything is so smooth. The machine is clearly designed for the average citizen of China. Despite the height adjustment, the steering wheel is very low to the driver. There is no elevator in the front seat, so a 185 cm tall driver scratches his head on the ceiling. When you turn the steering wheel to the left by half a turn, the left hand will rest on the knee.

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Моторный отсек Chery Bonus
Моторный отсек Chery Bonus

Engine compartment of Chery Bonus Engine compartment of Chery Bonus

There is enough space on the back sofa for two adults with one child. The seats are comfortable. By the way, they just relate to localized components. The pedal assembly is located at a steep angle, so when you release the pedals you have to lift up the toe of the foot above. In principle, this is tolerable, but on a long journey it can tire a lot.

So far, the only option has been proposed for Chery Bonus as a power plant - a 1.5-liter gasoline engine (109 hp, 140 Nm) and a 5-speed “mechanics”. Later there will be a version with a robotic transmission.

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The engine itself was helped by the Chinese by the Austrians from the AVL company; it is being assembled in Melitopol at the UkrAvto plant. As far as one can judge by a short test, one can’t get much speed with this unit from the car, but for a city crowd it is quite an acceptable option.

Overall, Chery Bonus unexpectedly made a pleasant impression. Probably, the car still has many undeniable advantages and disadvantages. But we can only share more accurate impressions after a full test drive, which is expected in the near future.

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