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China Daily | Updated: 2016-03-21 08:08

Renault unveils SUV

Dongfeng Renault launched its first product, the Kadjar, in the Chinese market on Friday, with the SUV's range of configurations tailored for local customers.

Built on Renault's Common Module Family architecture, the sport utility vehicle is powered by a two-liter Energy direct injection gasoline engine and seven-speed continuously variable transmission. The powertrain provides smooth gear shifting and maximizes fuel economy.

The Kadjar has a wind resistance coefficient as low as 0.3, which benefits from the French brand's racing technologies and aesthetics. Its front grille applies the family's R-Sport Design, and carries a Power Wave tail. It is also equipped with full LED headlights and 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheel rims.

The new model offers Chinese customers an extra configuration that is not available in its European edition - a large panoramic sunroof. Its sporty suspensions are also specially adjusted for Chinese road surface conditions.

The SUV, with 196 mm ground clearance, can be driven in three modes: two-wheel-drive, auto and lock. In the lock mode, the torque is split 50/50 between the front and rear wheels on surfaces such as sand, mud or snow.

Six airbags are installed as standard in every Kadjar, and 70 percent of the car body is forged in high-strength steel.

Executive vice-president Hu Xindong said: "The team found Chinese customers have their preferences - sunroofs that can be opened, independent suspension, and so on."

Chery launches Arrizo 5

Chery Automobile has launched the Arrizo 5 developed on its all-new second-generation platform. The latest sedan is designed to match the quality and technology level of international carmakers.

The Chinese brand has developed a new Life Motion design language, which has for the first time been applied to this model.

The Arrizo 5 demonstrates handling, technology and quality that has reached a new level and surpassed that of the compact segment, according to the company.

The new model has 10 variants powered by a 1.5-liter engine that achieves a maximum 116 horsepower, and torque that peaks at 141 Nm. Two transmission options are available - a five-speed manual or seven-speed continuously variable transmission.

The manual variants will notify the driver of the appropriate gear, while the CVT version enables economy or sport modes.

Thanks to the light-weight technology, the versions equipped with the Intelligent Start-Stop system and Alternator Management System only consume 5.4 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.

The new sedan has followed the China New Car Assessment Program five-star safety guideline from its initial design stage. The Arrizo 5 is equipped with the Electronic Stability Program as standard, with more proactive safety technologies as options.

Targeting the younger generation, the Clouddrive 2.0, with 8-inch touch screen and built-in wireless connectivity function, makes the infotainment system smarter for the driver and passengers.