Equipped with self-developed 8AT, the first test drive of the new Chery Arrizo 8

Chery Arrizo 8 is a junior in the compact fuel car market of 100,000 to 150,000 yuan. It was launched in October 2022. With its youthful appearance, luxurious interior, powerful power and superior space performance, it has gradually risen from obscurity to a place on the sales list. In the past six months, its sales performance has surpassed that of overseas rivals such as Toyota Corolla, Honda Sport and Volkswagen Bora. Now Arrizo 8 is about to be remodeled. The biggest change is the addition of an 8AT gearbox version. Let's take a closer look at its performance. When Chery Arrizo 8 was first launched in 2022, the design language it adopted was eye-catching, and the stylish and atmospheric appearance gave many people a good first impression of it. It has to be said that even after two years, the exterior design of Arrizo 8 is still not outdated. Elements such as the spindle-shaped front grille, fastback design, and a four-exhaust system on both sides make the sporty attributes of this car quite obvious. As a mid-term facelift model, there is almost no adjustment in the appearance, which also proves that the manufacturer is still very confident in the design language of this car. The interior of Arrizo 8 has certain advantages over its competitors at the same price. It is quite good in terms of luxury atmosphere and technology, and its workmanship and materials are better than the mainstream models at this price. The new model has been upgraded in terms of configuration. The 2.0T model has added steering wheel heating, and the 1.6T model has replaced the car chip with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 (2.0T has always been standard), and the functions have also been enriched. The only thing to complain about is the door panel design. The round metal sound shell, the seat adjustment form above the door panel, the metal window buttons, etc., are very similar to a certain luxury brand. Although the appearance looks sporty enough, Arrizo 8 is essentially a car with obvious family attributes, so its performance in terms of space is very good, and the storage capacity of each position is relatively reasonable, which can meet the needs of family use. There is no problem with the comfort of the seats, and practicality is one of its advantages.
Power system Chery has always been affectionately called "Science Man" by netizens. It is precisely because it has always focused on technology research and development that Chery's engines generally have good power parameters and quality, and its 1.6T and 2.0T engines also have a good reputation. Today, the modified Arrizo 8 has added a new configuration level, and "Science Man" has applied the independently developed Fuzhen 8AT to this configuration. Next, let's see how it performs. Let's focus on the performance of Chery's self-developed Fuzhen 8AT. If you don't drive frequently on stop-and-go roads, you can hardly feel its presence. The action of shifting up and down is very slight in most scenarios. Only when switching between 2-3 gears frequently, there will be some setbacks and rushes. In addition, after decelerating, if you step on the accelerator immediately, the power connection will feel a little less smooth. Of course, if you consider its price range, the performance of this 8AT gearbox is satisfactory. In addition, whether it is power or the driving experience brought by the entire chassis and steering, the new Arrizo 8 maintains a good level.

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In the price range of 100,000 to 150,000 yuan, there are not many models that can provide 2.0T+8AT. In addition to the new Arrizo 8 that will be launched soon, there may only be Changan UNI-V 2.0T version and GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard R. But compared with the relatively obvious sports attributes of the other two cars, the balance of Arrizo 8 is even more rare. It has almost no obvious shortcomings in any aspect, which is its advantage. On the other hand, the recent price cuts of overseas brand mid-sized cars have also brought great pressure to compact cars under 150,000 yuan. The bare car prices of many Japanese, Korean and American mid-sized cars have also reached tens of thousands after discounts. Moreover, the Arrizo 8 equipped with an 8AT gearbox is the top model of the whole series, and its price is likely to overlap with the former. Therefore, whether Arrizo 8 can still gain a foothold in the market in the future depends mainly on its pricing. It is reported that the new model will be launched in mid-June. Please look forward to its price in the next few days! In addition, I hope everyone will discuss all the contents of this car with me in the comment area.