The Chery Bonus car, reviews of which consider it as a budget option, having a liftback type body , appeared on the Russian market in 2011. The issue was established by a Chinese company located at the Zaporizhzhya Automobile Plant.
Design Cherie Bonus
Owner reviews speak of a completely fresh appearance, not like the previous models, which Italian designers worked on. In appearance, the car resembles a sedan, but in the trunk lid rises with the glass almost like a hatchback. The front end is somewhat similar to Cherie Kimo, which indicates the presence of corporate identity in the models of the Chinese manufacturer. Despite the fact that it is difficult to call a handsome car, it is quite original and modern, which is confirmed by the reviews.
The Cherie Bonus has a slightly shorter body than its predecessor. This had an effect on the boot capacity. Nevertheless, there is enough space for passengers, their knees will not rest on anything. However, a high landing with a low roof height will not allow you to comfortably accommodate in the cabin.
The driver's seat does not have lateral support, although this is inherent in many budget models. In general, the interior of the transport has a calm style. Let there be no special design refinements, but the good build quality of the front panel made of good materials says that Chinese manufacturers are developing in the right direction.
Technical characteristics of the car Cherie Bonus
Customer reviews indicate a sufficient balance of the 16-valve 1.5-liter gasoline engine and a mechanical five-speed gearbox, which allows to achieve good traction, developing a torque of up to 140 Nm.
The car has a five-seat five-door liftback sedan with a hatchback-opening door. In addition, the roughness of the road allows you to smooth the independent suspension. Brakes, depending on the modification, are drum or disc, supplemented by the EBD and ABS system. The machine is equipped with front-wheel drive.
Safety Cherie Bonus
Reviews of people who bought such a car suggest that the road safety is provided by frontal airbags for the passenger and driver and belts with pretensioners that securely fix the person in the chair, thus minimizing all movements. In addition, a steering column is installed, which prevents fractures and bruises of the chest, as well as the legs of the front passenger and driver. Headrests are installed in each row of seats, which should not be allowed during impacts from behind from fractures of the cervical spine. The new generation of ABS will also be concerned about safety, which will help maintain control when braking on icy roads and streets.
The reinforced roof panel of the car during rollover should withstand deformation, and the shockproof rigid bars of the side doors should prevent excessive deformation of the body in case of side impacts. The car body is made of high strength steel and has programmable stiffness zones. Due to this, the energy will be extinguished during rear and frontal collisions, which will allow to save the living space of the cabin unscathed, preventing severe injuries to passengers in the Chery Bonus car.
Reviews also indicate the presence of many devices designed to provide a comfortable ride for the driver and passengers. The car is equipped with an immobilizer, central locking, alarm. On board is a power steering, power windows, air conditioning. Change the position of the headlights will allow electrical adjustment. In addition, there is an option that allows you to open the trunk at a distance.