The new Chery Arrizo 8 is the newest addition to Chery’s stellar lineup for this year. The new Arrizo 8 is an appealing sedan set on a new chasis and powered by technologically advanced petrol engines. There are two kinds; a sporty version for the thrill seekers, with a dot matrix grille (the blue car), and the more premium, upmarket version with a unique grille design and gold-colored trim. The headlights are visually striking, complete with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) in addition to the main headlights, that make for an unforgettable look. The front also houses an LED stripe with the Chery badge in the middle, guarenteed to leave a lasting impression on its viewers.
The Arrizo 8 is a large car: with dimensions of 4780/1843/1469 and a wheelbase measuring 2790 millimeter, it is spacious from every angle.
The interior is up-market with premium materials and upholstery. The main attraction in the cabin is the dual 12.3-inch instrument panel. The infotainment system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The 3-spoke, D-shaped, steering wheel is accomodating in itself, allowing not only for easy ingress and outgress but also providing a sporty feel with an array of controls and buttons right at the drivers’ fingertips.
The audio system boasts a Sony setup with 8 speakers, providing for an immersive audio experience.
The graphics are soothing with stacked icons and the digital assistant on the left side of the screen.
The rear seats have enough space to comfortably seat three full-sized adults. There is no shortage of leg room and no compromise on comfort for the passengers sitting in the back.
An immersively large sunroof comes standard on every version of the Arrizo 8.
Power is drawn from a 1.6 liter turbocharged, four-cylinder petrol engine, delivering power to the front wheels. The output is measured to be a beastly 197 HP. Also to be offered as an option by Chery will be a more economical 1.5 liter engine, producing 156 HP.
The Arrizo 8 looks like a hatchback due to it’s exceptional cabin space but has a traditional sedan boot offering highly competitive boot space.
The Arrizo 8’s rear looks sleek, featuring a black bar that connects the taillights and includes a lip spoiler on the trunk. The exhaust pipe tips are for aesthetic purposes on both the version and give it a sporty feel. The sleek bumper also conceals the actual exhaust outtake.
In addition, Mr. Abdullah Madhoun, Managing Director of Sanabel Modern Motors, explained that the launch of Arrizo 8, the newest Chery product, in the markets of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a testament to the successes of Chery and its models in the Kingdom’s market, of which Chery has grabbed a major market share and competes with complete might.
Mr. Madhoun praised Chery’s innovative strategy to create an interactive platform called “WCWL” to engage with users, which not only helps achieve 360-degree customer care service when using the car, but also provides users with a feedback mechanism, helps them schedule periodic servicing and even lets the user in on activities for Chery owners.
For his part, Mr. Ibrahim Hassan, National Marketing Manager at Sanabel Modern Motors, confirmed that the executives at Chery and at Sanabel attach great importance to the company’s consumers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and agree that it is not only an important market for Chery products, but also a stepping stone in the progress to other global markets as well, hence Chery will continue to keep investing in visionary human resources while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.
Mr. Hasan attributed the success achieved by the company in the global markets, in recent years, due to its commitment to the philosophy of “focusing on the user”, and the constant focus towards existing and future consumers in other regions, listening to their needs and meeting their expectations when it comes to Chery’s beloved products and services.
