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Spec
Chery Q
D90
Maximum Power
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160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
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500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
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1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
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10.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
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210 mm
Boot / Load Bay
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343 l
Airbags
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Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
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2370 kg
Seating Capacity
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7 seats
Warranty
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5 years / 200000 km
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Spec
Chery Q
D90
Generation
Upcoming first South African-market Chery Q electric compact SUV; final retail derivative matrix pending
Current South African D90 generation.
Body Style
SUV
Seven-seat large SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
upcoming
active
Segment
Compact SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Model Introduced Year
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2025
Facelift History
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No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
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2025
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Electric Range
400 km
Not Applicable
Engine
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2.0L twin-turbo diesel
Engine Code
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SC20M218Q6B
Hybrid System
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Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
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1996 cc
Cylinders
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4
Cylinder Layout
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Inline
Valves
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16
Valves per Cylinder
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4
Aspiration
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Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
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High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
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15.9:1
Bore
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83 mm
Stroke
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92 mm
Maximum Power
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160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
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500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Combined Power
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Not Applicable
Combined Torque
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Not Applicable
Motor Type
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Not Applicable
Number of Motors
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Not Applicable
Motor Location
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Not Applicable
Drive Type
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4WD
Transmission
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8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
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175 km/h
0-100 km/h
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Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
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Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
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Sport, Normal, Eco
Launch Control
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No
Rev Limiter
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Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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67.51 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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210.97 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Battery Type
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Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
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Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African electric passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Current go-live price
Price Zar
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899900 ZAR
Starting Price
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899900
Starting Price Zar
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899900
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Length
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5046 mm
Width
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2016 mm
Height
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1876 mm
Wheelbase
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2950 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
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Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
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343 l
Kerb Weight
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2370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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3100 kg
Payload Capacity
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730 kg
Towing Capacity
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3100 kg
Seating Capacity
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7 seats
Number of Rows
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3 rows
Doors
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5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
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6.45 m
Front Headroom
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1010 mm
Rear Headroom
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990 mm
Front Legroom
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1050 mm
Rear Legroom
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950 mm
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Gearbox
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8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
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Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
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Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
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Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Differential Lock
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Centre + Rear + Front
Paddle Shifters
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Standard
Final Drive Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
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8
Transmission Type
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Torque-converter automatic
Clutch Type
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Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
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Standard
Gear Shift Type
-
Steering wheel
Drivetrain
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4WD
4WD Engagement
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Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
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Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
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Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
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Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
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Standard
Front Differential Lock
-
Standard
Gearbox Type
-
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
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Standard
Axle Layout
-
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
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Standard
Transmission Speeds
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8
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Claimed Mileage
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10.99 km/l
City Mileage
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8.77 km/l
Highway Mileage
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12.82 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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75 l
Emission Standard
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Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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20 l
Auto Start Stop
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Standard
Real-world Mileage
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10.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
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Not Applicable
Charging Type
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Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
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75
Combined Driving Range
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824.18
Electric Consumption
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
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Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
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735.29 km
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Airbags
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Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
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Standard
Electronic Stability Control
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Standard
Traction Control
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Standard
Hill Descent Control
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Standard
Hill Start Assist
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Standard
Child Safety Lock
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Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
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Standard
Engine Immobiliser
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Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
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Standard
Front Parking Sensors
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Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
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Not Officially Disclosed
BA
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Standard
Brake Override System
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Yes
Curtain Airbags
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Standard
Driver Airbag
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Standard
EBD
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Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Passenger Airbag
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
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Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
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Standard
Side Airbags
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
TCS
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Standard
Knee Airbag
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Not Available
ABS EBD
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Standard
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Cruise Control
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Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Standard
Lane Keep Assist
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Parking Sensors
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Standard
Rear View Camera
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Standard
360 Degree Camera
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Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
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Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
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Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
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Standard
Auto Wipers
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Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
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Standard
Reverse Camera
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Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Standard
Park Assist
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Not Available
Around View Monitor
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Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
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Standard
Forward Collision Warning
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Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Seat Material
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Leather
Heated Seats
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Standard
Ventilated Seats
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Standard
Ambient Lighting
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Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
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Leather
60 40 Split Seat
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Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
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8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Passenger Seat Adjustment
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4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Seat Trim
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Leather
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Climate Control
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Automatic front and rear
Power Windows
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Standard
Keyless Entry
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Standard
Push Button Start
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Standard
Wireless Charging
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Standard
Sunroof
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Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
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Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
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Standard
AC Type
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Automatic front and rear
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Infotainment System
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12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
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Standard
Android Auto
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Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
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Standard
Number of Speakers
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12
Digital Instrument Cluster
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12.3
USB Ports
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Standard
Infotainment Screen
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12.3
Touchscreen
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12.3
Spec
Chery Q
D90
LED Headlamps
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Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
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LED
Fog Lamps
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Standard
Roof Rails
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Standard
Exterior Colour Options
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Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
Headlights
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Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
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Standard
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Approach Angle
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28 deg
Departure Angle
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25 deg
Wading Depth
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550 mm
Terrain Modes
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Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
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Standard
4WD System Type
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Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
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20 deg
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Tyre Size
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265/50 R20
Front Brake Type
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Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
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Disc
Spare Wheel Type
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255/60 R18
Wheel Rim Size
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20
Handbrake Type
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Electronic parking brake
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Front Suspension
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Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
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5-link coil spring
Spec
Chery Q
D90
CO2 Emissions
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239 g/km
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Service Plan
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5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Chery Q
D90
Warranty
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5 years / 200000 km
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