Historic: Chery to Bring First Chinese Car to America Soon

ANHUI, China — Chery has launched its new A520 sedan in China, but the big news is that a modified version is reportedly planned for sale in the United States. Visionary Vehicles, the company planning to launch the vehicle, made that announcement this week. The "A5" part of the car's name refers to the model, while "20" means it has a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine. While the mechanical underpinnings of the car are based on the existing Seat Toledo-based platform, the sheet metal — designed by Bertone of Italy — is brand-new. The powertrain was developed with assistance from Austrian engine specialist AVL. Visionary Vehicles says the car is intended to compete with such cars as the BMW 330i and the Audi A4 at an "anticipated MSRP" of $19,000. Inside Line believes the A520 will be derived from the A5, especially as Chinese media reports suggest that there will be an A530 with a six-cylinder engine later on.







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