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Chery Chery Q vs Toyota GR Corolla: the short answer
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Specification
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Maximum Power
Chery Q-
GR Corolla224 kW
Maximum Torque
Chery Q-
GR Corolla390 Nm
Engine Size
Chery Q-
GR Corolla1618 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Chery Q-
GR Corolla11.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Chery Q-
GR Corolla155 mm
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Chery Chery Q
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Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Generation
Upcoming first South African-market Chery Q electric compact SUV; final retail derivative matrix pending
First generation GR Corolla on TNGA-C platform with GR performance upgrades
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Hatchback
Model Introduced Year
-
2023
Facelift History
-
First generation GR Corolla launched in SA in 2023
Facelift Launched Since
-
2023
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Color Note
-
Supersonic Red, White Pearl, Dark Gray
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1370 kg
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Electric Range
400 km
Not Applicable
Engine
-
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
-
Market-specific engine family
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
-
1618 cc
Cylinders
-
3
Cylinder Layout
-
Inline
Valves
-
12
Valves per Cylinder
-
4
Aspiration
-
Turbocharged
Fuel System
-
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
-
10.5:1
Bore
-
82.0 mm
Stroke
-
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
-
224 kW
Maximum Torque
-
390 Nm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Drive Type
-
AWD
Transmission
-
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
-
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
-
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
-
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
-
No
Rev Limiter
-
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
163.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
284.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African electric passenger vehicle
Flagship
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Current listed price
Price Zar
-
876100 ZAR
Starting Price
-
876100
Starting Price Zar
-
876100
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Length
-
4360 mm
Width
-
1850 mm
Height
-
1455 mm
Wheelbase
-
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
155 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
217 l
Kerb Weight
-
1370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1770 kg
Payload Capacity
-
400 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.3 m
Front Headroom
-
991 mm
Rear Headroom
-
954 mm
Front Legroom
-
1034 mm
Rear Legroom
-
882 mm
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
-
Double Wishbone
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Double Wishbone
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front and Rear
Front Suspension Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
-
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Type
-
Double Wishbone
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Climate Control
-
Dual-Zone Auto AC
Power Windows
-
All Doors
Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Wireless Charging
-
Standard
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
217 l
AC Type
-
Dual-Zone Auto AC
Climate Zones
-
Dual-Zone Auto AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
-
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.5
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
Standard
Rear Wing
-
Standard
Seat Type
-
Morizo Edition Suede / Alcantara
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front and Rear
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Standard
Voice Command Support
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
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4.6 sec
Air Conditioning
-
Dual-Zone Auto AC
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard
Common Rail Injection
-
Direct Injection
Digital Speedometer
-
Standard
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Dual-Zone Auto AC
Mirror
-
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Rear
Sound System
-
6
Source Model Column
-
gr-corolla
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front and Rear
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Surround View Monitor
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
-
Standard
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Unlocking
-
Standard
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Wireless Charger
-
Standard
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Gearbox
-
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
-
AWD
LSD Available
-
Front and Rear Torsen LSD
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
No
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
6
Transmission Type
-
Manual
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
-
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
-
AWD GR-FOUR/
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
No
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
6
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Claimed Mileage
-
11.2 km/l
City Mileage
-
9.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
10.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
50 l
Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
-
11.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
-
50
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Airbags
-
8
ABS
-
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
AEB
-
Standard
BA
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
-
Not Available
Driver Airbag
-
8
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Passenger Airbag
-
8
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Not Available
Side Airbags
-
Not Available
Stability Control
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
8
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
8
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Cruise Control
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
-
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Parking Sensors
-
Rear
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
360 Degree Camera
-
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Standard
Auto Wipers
-
Standard
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Rear
Reverse Camera
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
-
Standard
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Seat Material
-
Morizo Edition Suede / Alcantara
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 8-Way
Heated Seats
-
Standard
Ventilated Seats
-
Standard
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
-
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Steering Wheel Material
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard
Interior Colour Options
-
3
60 40 Split Seat
-
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual 8-Way
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 8-Way
Fabric Seats
-
Morizo Edition Suede / Alcantara
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 8-Way
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Driver Seat
-
Manual 8-Way
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
GR sport seats, digital display, performance-focused interior with Morizo Circuit Edition upgrades
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Morizo Edition Suede / Alcantara
Interior Colours
-
3
Seat Fold Type
-
Standard
Seat Trim
-
Morizo Edition Suede / Alcantara
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Infotainment System
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Android Auto
-
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
6
Navigation System
-
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Standard
USB Ports
-
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
-
6
Audio System
-
6
Display Audio
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Infotainment Screen
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
-
Standard
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Touchscreen
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
LED Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
-
Standard
Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
Hatchback
DRL
-
Standard
Fog Lights
-
Standard
Front Fog Lights
-
Standard
Led Headlights
-
Standard
Auto Headlights
-
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
-
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
4
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
-
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
-
Standard
Headlamps
-
Standard
Headlight Type
-
Standard
Headlights
-
Standard
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Standard
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
-
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
155 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
155 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Tyre Size
-
235/40 R18
Wheel Type
-
Standard
Front Brake Type
-
Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
-
Standard
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
-
Not Available
Tyre Type
-
235/40 R18
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
-
Standard
Wheel Material
-
Standard
Wheels
-
Standard
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Battery Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Warranty Years
-
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
-
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
-
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty
-
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
CO2 Emissions
-
222 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
222
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
222
Spec
Chery Q
GR Corolla
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
13 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
7.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
9.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
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4
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