Chery T11

I own a second hand T11 2.0 manual. I would say the car is surprising, very fuel economical and has a nice looking exterior and the best part, it is cheap. If you intend to transport goods, this may even be better off than getting a commercial van since COE is sky high nowadays and there is at least still some scrap value for this car.

For better power, definitely advisable to get the 2.0 instead of 1.6 version. But you have to take into consideration that with a higher cc, your road tax and insurance will be more expensive as well.

Interior: As always, what you pay is what you get. You cant expect posh interior for such a cheap car and use it to compared with other SUV brands. Interior is definitely more plastic looking with rougher workmanships as compared to other car bands. All interiors are standard gray in colour so you can't choose. But at least, the seats are comfortable and they are semi leather made. There are child lock system (good for family with small kids), side mirrors controller switch, alarm system, cool sun roof and a 6 CD exchanger at the bottom of the driver seat. Spacious foldable back seats and large compartment boot.

Engine Performance: Despite owning a 1971 cc engine, the pick up for gear one and two is rather slow. At higher gears, it goes smoother and better. I can still bear with this as long as it can ferry me from point A to B safely. Nevertheless, for T11, owners must check the clutch from time to time as the seal pump may leak due to wear and tear. Do send for regular servicing and change the seal when advised to. This ensures a safe drive in the long term. Quite noisy engine but you can resolve this noise by doing aftermarket sound proofing wraps.

Exterior: I love the exterior. There are front fog lamps and even rear fog lamps! There is a spare tire at the rear. It looks like a facelift Rav4 and Vitara from the back. Paint coating may be a little thin but nevertheless, if you drive and park carefully, wash/polish regularly , the paint work shouldn't be a problem.

Handling: You have to change the tires as the stock tires are not very good. A good brand tires make the driving and handling experience a whole lot better and safer. Cornering is good. However, for this model, you have to press the break pedal harder if you wish to break on time.

Overall, I am happy with this T11 and for the price I paid.

For those who wish to own a vehicle and yet can afford the monthly installment, one can look into the Chery models offered in Vetex. The J3 and the T11 are currently the more affordable choices. The rest of the chery models, except for the MPV.....not really wish to have it.

Despite models coming with manual (except 2.0A), the reliability of the T11 is never a major problem. Not for those who expect much, the FWD SUV provides just above the minimum of all specs.

This review aims at the model of Chery 1.6M. Exterior - As stated in the main review, all 3 models of T11 are of similar dimension of body, wheels, etc. A major copycat of the RAV4, a little front of the terios, a little side of Grand Vitara and......Volia, we have the T11.

Performance, engine - Really slow pick up, coupled with the need to change gears, a typical Nissian Cabstar can easily out sprint the T11. One must consider the purpose of purchasing such vehicle......its not for speed. Now to gears, 1st gear no issue, (till 20km/hr), 2nd gear poses a slight issue. The ratio is a bit high to the 3rd gear thus one must depress the half-clutch position a bit longer than usual. Upon slight depression of accelerator on 2nd gear while moving, the T11 will jerk massively...until you depress the clutch slightly...Interestingly, this car handles well at 100km/hr and above. Personally top speed travel is 120km/hr...no vibration..no loose control

Noise - OMG on this part. It is especially loud in the cabin as well as outside. One had to do soundproofing to reduce the noise. The tires are not of good qualities.... preferably get it change before 20000km.

Interior - Plastic, plastic and more plastic. Though expectation is not high....the sound of plastic crackling while travelling is annoying. One must not forget that the plastic can crack easily...leather seats and steering wheel but the colour of the entire interior is really disappointing and posed a negative aura.....

Agent - Vertex charges high for its servicing and unfortunately, the work qualities does not match the high prices. Little communication occurs among the customers and the service staff. One had to be spontaneous to ask questions about the servicing periods.

Overall - Think twice before you get a MIC car. Think twice on the expectations you expect.....if you are not a fussy car owner, the T11 might bit a good choice for you..........

Had the car for almost 2 and half yrs. The more i drove it, the more i regret it. Tons of defects... rusty spark plugs on the first day of collect, exhaust bracket crack (a few times), rear door can't closed properly, rear lights constantly breaks down, air-con flap defective (those "good' ppls from vertex used masking tape to hold it!!), noises of loose gears when driving. Sluggish power from moved off. The servicing at Vertex is super long & slow & expensive.

Recently got into a 'light' bang with another small car and i got problem engaged my gears!!, and I'm driving a SUV!!! Lol

YUCK!

Okay, I was wrong. The worst car I've ever owned.

That junk's now worth $80k++!!! You should have a death wish if you're buying the car now. Please get your insurance if you still insist... Even a baby's kick can make a dent on the body!

I went to Chery Centre @ Ubi yesterday and tested 2 models, A3 Sedan-Manual + T11 1.6Manual + T11 2.0Manual and T11 2.0 Auto.

I very much like the T11 2.0 Auto as it felt much more reliable than the 1.6Manual.

But lots of improvement needed for Chery on the SUV segment.

Most 'unreliable' car I have owned in terms of Quality, Sales Marketing, Customer Service, After Sales and Commitment of Distributor.

Could be a 'good' car if distributed by reliable and committed agents.

A 'shame' to own.

No recommended to buy, for the time being.

I agreed with the previous review about Chery T11. I have been driving my T11 for about 2 yrs already. During the first year everything is perfect. Come 2nd year, suddenly the mechanic will "discover" alot of problem and happen to be that all "these" are not cover under warranty.

Advise for anyone buying this vehicle. Service outside. it is much cheaper anyway the warranty is very much useless after 1 year.

I had been driving this car for 1.5yrs. For the 1st yrs everything run smoothly, come near to 1 yrs, Aircon Blower not working, Fuel Door cover unable to cover, No power to go up slope even on 1st gear, Squeaking sound when breaking, when engage rev gear it just die off directly... But still can claim under warranty.

1yr plus 1mth my radiator fan die off, i had to pay for it as they said it is not under warranty, i got puzzled because my sales person told me anything in the engine compartment come with 3yrs warranty. Conned as the workshop guy says it is only engine come with 3yrs the rest is not.

When i ask for the sales person to clarify, she had quit. To make thing worst all my repair during the warranty period does not come with 6 mth warranty and last month i had to pay for the repeated fault which i mention above.

Overall the car is good but the service and sales provided are all Cheat.

A good SUV from Chery. The comfort level of the vehicle is good. The leather seats hug you in and makes you enjoy the ride. Good engine nice pick up for 2.0(M). Plenty of leg room and head room. The best SUV for its price tag. Good fc 12km/l+. It has high seating position which makes a complete SUV feel. Chery T11 drives more likely a sedan on normal road conditions than a SUV. The plastic interior lets it down. A lot of plastic. The audio system comes with a six cd changer and usb connection with six speaker. Chery T11 is a Car which is a good car and value for money.

I rented a Chery T11 for a week to bring my grandparents around on my last return to Singapore. I chose to rent this car for two reasons - to save money, and to try something new. I am not sure how reliable this car will be in the long run, but it performed better than expected and changed my previously biased view towards made-in-China cars.

Prior to collecting the car, I met with lots of discouraging comments from friends. Some claimed that even the 2.0l version is underpowered for such a heavy car. As it turned out, the 1.6l manual version I rented performed fairly well and I had no problem with moving off and overtaking. All in all, it suited my purpose and I enjoyed the few days I had with it.

Was a bit skeptical at first but went in after careful calculation that the amount I save on any other alternatives can sponsor me and my wife to Europe/America once in each of the next 3 yrs. (just came back from Greece for my honey moon. Overall I am very satisfied with what I got(for the amt of$ I spent). Comfortable large cabin (good enough to make out comfortably in secluded carparks), great features like electric sunroof, ABS, airbags, roof racks...)

I have the T11 1.6cc manual version. Been using it for the past 5 months. Can't say I have much complains about this car. For sure it's nowhere near the "perfection" of Japanese cars or their Korean cousins but well, you get what you pay for. Engine feels underpowered at times and sometimes you get a quirky "shaky" feeling when travelling at higher speeds (above road speed limit that is). Interior really needs improvement, big time if it wants to be comparable even to the Korean cars. One of my hates on this car, at every 5000 km mark, the stupid servicing indicator lights up. Driving with a red warning light irritates me a lot, somehow.

On the whole, sure I'd recommend this car to a friend BUT he has to be informed of ALL the shortcomings of this China made car.

Contrary to the whole bunch of people who believed China cars cannot last more than 3 months, my T11 has served me well for 6 and counting.. It is still early to say if it is truly reliable but at least presently all is well..

You get what a SUV has; sunroof, fog lights, nice stock audio system(which can plug in USB devices by the way), big sporty feel, etc... Less the 4WD capabilities..

Gadgets aside, the 2.0L fierce looking SUV give you a sturdy feel, smooth transition, gear change is not a hassle, pretty good response.. And to top that, a reasonable 10-12 KM/L fuel consumption, pretty neat for a two litres car.. Which i am so impressed..

So for a below average priced SUV to achieve a mid-range performance, I wouldn't regret buying another T11 if ever need another one..

A great car, value for money

The best and great deal for SUV, don't worry about the make model is from china, for me and wife as long the car is in good condition, its ok. No matter what type of model you drive, as long you know how to take care of your car, its ok. The rest is up to you.