Cherry QQ 1st Generation (2003-2011)

Chery QQ

The 1st Generation Cherry QQ was introduced in 2003. The 2003 Cherry QQ is a front engine front wheel drive subcompact hatchback. During early years of production the Cherry QQ 1st Generation was the most popular car in china. The Cherry QQ 2003 is also known as the Cherry QQ3 after Cherry Automobile introduced more than one car to its range. The Cherry QQ 1st Generation was sued by General Motors as they claimed the car looked identical to their Chevrolet Joy/Exclusive. The 1st Generation Cherry QQ lasted in production for 10 years, the Cherry QQ was available to purchase in the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and the year 2012. The Cherry QQ is available in 4 variants 0.8 MT, 1.1 MT, 1.1 AMT and 1.0 MT. The price of the Cherry QQ 2003 was competitive when compared to other cars in the same class available in the local market.

Exterior

The exterior of the 2003 Cherry QQ features a fairly unique and distinctive design language. The front end houses circular headlights, a small rectangular grille and a trapezium air intake. The rear end houses sharp side swept taillights with circular inserts, a large outward sticking bumper and a standard case hatchback. The overall exterior of the 1st Generation Cherry QQ takes a slightly old fashioned and “retro” approach to its styling. All variants of the Cherry QQ feature identical styling in every aspect. Options include roof rails.

Interior

The exterior of the 2003 Cherry QQ features a fairly unique and distinctive design language. The front end houses circular headlights, a small rectangular grille and a trapezium air intake. The rear end houses sharp side swept taillights with circular inserts, a large outward sticking bumper and a standard case hatchback. The overall exterior of the 1st Generation Cherry QQ takes a slightly old fashioned and “retro” approach to its styling. All variants of the Cherry QQ feature identical styling in every aspect. Options include roof rails.

Engine

0.8 Liter DOHC 12 Valve Inline-3
1.1 Liter SOHC 16 Valve Inline-4
1.1 Liter DOHC 16 Valve Inline-4

Gearbox

5-Speed Manual Transmission

Mileage

The Cherry QQ 1st Generation can achieve an average of up 17KM/L to making for an estimated driving range of up to 595KM from the compact hatchbacks 35-liter fuel tank.

Competitor

The main competitors of the Cherry QQ 2003 are the Suzuki Mehran, Suzuki Cultus, Honda N One, Daihatsu Mira, Honda Zest and the Suzuki Wagon R.

Specifications

0.8 Liter DOHC 12 Valve Inline-3 51bhp@6000RPM
1.1 Liter SOHC 16 Valve Inline-4 52bhp@5300RPM
1.1 Liter DOHC 16 Valve Inline-4 67bhp@6000RPM

Pros & Cons

Pros

Affordable
Small exterior dimensions
Fairly Spacious
Fairly Economical

Cons

Lack of spare parts
Expensive Maintenance.