Cowin C3

The Cowin C3 sedan and Cowin C3R hatchback, is a subcompact car manufactured by the Chinese automaker Chery under the Cowin brand.[3] Cowin Auto, or Kaiyi (凯翼) is a new car brand under Chery Automobile with Cowin being derived from a product line into a brand of its own. The Cowin C3 and Cowin C3R prototype debuted during the 2014 Chengdu Auto Show in China,[4]

Cowin C3
Overview
Manufacturer	Chery
Also called	Chery E1 Chery E2 Chery Cowin 2 Cowin C3R (hatchback)
Production	2014–present (sedan) 2014–present (hatchback)
Assembly	Wuhu, Anhui, China
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact (B)
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Layout	FF layout
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L SQR477F I4 (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,510 mm (98.8 in)
Length	4,250 mm (167.3 in) (sedan, 2009–) 3,972 mm (156.4 in) (hatchback, 2009–)
Width	1,726 mm (68.0 in)
Height	1,510 mm (59.4 in)
Curb weight	1,206–1,208 kg (2,659–2,663 lb)[1] [2]

Cowin C3

Chery Cowin C3 rear

The production version of the Cowin C3 subcompact sedan debuted during the 2014 Guangzhou Auto Show,[5] while the production Cowin C3 sedan was launched on the Chinese auto market in November shortly after its debut with prices ranging from 45,800 yuan to 51,800 yuan at launch.[6] Prices of the Cowin C3 were later adjusted to 57,800 yuan to 60,800 yuan.[7]

Cowin C3R and Cowin C3R EV

Cowin C3R

The Cowin C3R hatchback was launched later on the Chinese car market on April 8 2015[8] with prices starting at 45,800 yuan and ending at 51,800 yuan ($7,378 – 8,334) at launch.[9] Prices of the Cowin C3R were later adjusted to 57,800 yuan to 60,800 yuan which is same as the sedan.[10] An electric version called the Cowin C3R EV was later launched in October 2016 featuring an electric motor with 57hp and 150nm of torque. The range of the Cowin C3R EV is 200 kilometers and the top speed would be around 100 kilometers per hour.[11]

References

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2. "【凯翼C3R2016款参数配置表】_凯翼_凯翼C3R2016款配置_价格单_汽车之家". car.autohome.com.cn.
3. Feijter, Tycho de (November 13, 2014). "This is the new Cowin Auto C3 sedan for the Chinese auto market". CarNewsChina.com.
4. Feijter, Tycho de (August 29, 2014). "Cowin Auto C3R & C3 debut in China on the Chengdu Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
5. Feijter, Tycho de (November 22, 2014). "2014 Guangzhou Auto Show: Cowin Auto C3 sedan debuts in China". CarNewsChina.com.
6. Ning, W. E. (November 27, 2014). "Cowin C3 launched on the Chinese auto market". CarNewsChina.com.
7. "【图】凯翼C3_凯翼_凯翼C3报价_凯翼C3图片_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn.
8. Feijter, Tycho de (April 1, 2015). "Cowin C3R will launch on the Chinese car market on April 8". CarNewsChina.com.
9. Wang, Joey (April 10, 2015). "Cowin C3R hits the Chinese auto market". CarNewsChina.com.
10. "【图】凯翼C3R_凯翼_凯翼C3R报价_凯翼C3R图片_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn.
11. Wang, Joey (August 12, 2016). "Cowin C3R EV Will Hit The Chinese Car Market In October". CarNewsChina.com.

External links

Media related to Cowin C3 at Wikimedia Commons