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Spec
Chery Q
LX
Maximum Power
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225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
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700 Nm
Engine Size
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3300 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
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11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
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205 mm
Boot / Load Bay
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1109 l
Airbags
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Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
Kerb Weight
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2670 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Warranty
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7 years / 100,000km
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Generation
Upcoming first South African-market Chery Q electric compact SUV; final retail derivative matrix pending
Fourth-generation Lexus LX flagship body-on-frame SUV
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
published
Segment
Compact SUV
Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Model Introduced Year
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2022
Facelift History
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Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Launched Since
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Current range adds LX 700h hybrid and Overtrail grades while retaining LX 500d diesel choices
Facelift Version Ending
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Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Tare Mass Kg
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2670 kg
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Electric Range
400 km
Not Applicable
Engine
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3.3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
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Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
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3300 cc
Cylinders
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6
Cylinder Layout
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Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
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Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
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Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
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Turbocharged
Fuel System
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Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
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Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
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225 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
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700 Nm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
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Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Drive Type
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AWD
Transmission
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10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
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210 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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Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+, Comfort, Custom
Launch Control
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Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
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Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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84.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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262.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
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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
LX
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African electric passenger vehicle
Private luxury, family and business
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Flagship
Price Zar
-
2687500 ZAR
Starting Price
-
2687500
Starting Price Zar
-
2687500
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Length
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5090 mm
Width
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1990 mm
Height
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1895 mm
Wheelbase
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2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
205 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
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110 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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1109 l
Kerb Weight
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2670 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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3280 kg
Payload Capacity
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610 kg
Towing Capacity
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3500 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Doors
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5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
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6 m
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Front Track Width
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1675 mm
Rear Track Width
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1675 mm
Front Suspension
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Double Wishbone with Active Height Control -
Rear Suspension
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Multilink with Active Height Control -
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Load Bed Length
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Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Climate Control
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Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Power Windows
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All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
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Standard Smart Entry + Panic
Push Button Start
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Push Start + fingerprint
Wireless Charging
-
Standard Front x1
Sunroof
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Moonroof
Electric Tailgate
-
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
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Standard
AC Type
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Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
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Auto 4-Zone,Air purifier
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Gearbox
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Automatic 10-speed
Drivetrain Layout
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AWD
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
Paddle Shifters
-
Standard
Number of Gears
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10
Transmission Type
-
Automatic 10-speed
Gear Shift Type
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Automatic
Drivetrain
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AWD
4WD Engagement
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Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
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Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
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Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
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Standard
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
Automatic 10-speed
Low Range Ratio
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Not Applicable
Low Range
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Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
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10
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Claimed Mileage
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11.9 km/l
City Mileage
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9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
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13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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110 l
Auto Start Stop
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Standard
Charging Port Type
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Not Applicable
Charging Type
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Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
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110
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
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Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Airbags
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Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS
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Standard
Electronic Stability Control
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Standard
Traction Control
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Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Hill Descent Control
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Standard
Hill Start Assist
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Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts
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Standard 2
Brake Assist
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Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
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Standard
Engine Immobiliser
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Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Alarm System
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Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
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Front + Rear
Front Parking Sensors
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Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
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Standard
BA
-
Standard
Curtain Airbags
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Standard
Driver Airbag
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Standard
EBD
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Standard
Engine Immobiliser
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Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
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Standard
Passenger Airbag
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Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
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ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
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Front + Rear
Side Airbags
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
TCS
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Standard,, Active Traction Control (ATRC)
Knee Airbag
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Standard
ABS EBD
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Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
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Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Fingerprint,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Cruise Control
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Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
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Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
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Standard Safe Exit Assist
Parking Sensors
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Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
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EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
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EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
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Standard
Auto Highbeam
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Standard
Auto Wipers
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Intermittent,Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
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Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
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EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Around View Monitor
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EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor,Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
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Standard Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
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Standard
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Seat Material
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Semi-Aniline Leather
Seat Adjustment
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Driver + Passenger Power
Heated Seats
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Standard Driver and Passenger only,Rear Row 1
Ventilated Seats
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Standard Front + Rear Row 1
Ambient Lighting
-
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
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40:20:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 8
Steering Wheel Material
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4 Spoke/ Leather + Heated
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support
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Driver 4-way,Power/ Passenger 4-way
60 40 Split Seat
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40:20:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
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Driver + Passenger Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power
Seat Trim
-
Semi-Aniline Leather
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Infotainment System
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Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
Standard 25
Navigation System
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Standard/ Touch Screen,EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster
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Standard TFT,Full Digital,12.3-inch
USB Ports
-
Standard 3PCs
Infotainment Screen Size
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Audio Speakers
-
Standard 25
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 3PCs
Infotainment Screen
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Connected Services
-
Standard
Touchscreen
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV,DAB
Spec
Chery Q
LX
LED Headlamps
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Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
-
Standard LED
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
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White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Graphite Black GF, Manganese Luster, Terrane Khaki
Headlights
-
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Approach Angle
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21.0 deg
Departure Angle
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22.0 deg
Terrain Modes
-
Standard
Locking Differential
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Centre and Rear Torsen LSD
4WD System Type
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Permanent all-wheel drive
Approach Angle Deg
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21.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
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22.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
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205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
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205 mm
Crawl Control
-
Standard
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Tyre Size
-
F:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT / R:265-50 R22 Aluminium F SPORT
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full 265-50R22 AluminiumFSPORT
Wheel Rim Size
-
22
Handbrake Type
-
Electric
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Service Interval
-
12 months / 10,000km
Spec
Chery Q
LX
CO2 Emissions
-
222 g/km
Spec
Chery Q
LX
Warranty
-
7 years / 100,000km
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