Chery V5

Car is certainly value for money especially considering today's prices. However Vertex agent charges unreasonable prices for servicing and repair. And as mentioned, most parts are only 1 year warranty, so don't bother going back to them after 1 year.

My dad bought this car for 6 months with the new body kit (It really look cool with this body kit) I will drive the family around on weekends and go Malaysia often.

One our trips to Malaysia highway, the car is very stable and overtaking the Protons and Peroduas there is really effortless. Someitmes I will hit 150km/h without noticing.

Overall handling is very good and ride comfort surprises me the first time I sat in the car as I was skeptical of this car initially. I think China will start to take over car manufacturing in the world just as it had done on all the IT products (Apple iPhone is now made in China).

This would be a good buy considering a Japanese modlel will cost about 50% more...

Today, the test drive today is simply great. The car sales consultant told me that the engine is from Mitsubishi and it perform well throughout the test drive. At the showroom,they had displayed the V5 with full bodykit and it looks awesome. Interior features are well lay out. I like the dashboard and sunroof, it makes u feel like u are in a Japan made car. But the audio needs improvement, needs to change to a LCD touchscreen like most of the MPV's. Handling and cornering is good, only that the aircon blower is noisy when full blast.

I drive this car for 20 mths, I almost give up this car but what u expect after buying. Problem too many but can be solved, so far no major fault. Powerful car stable drive at high speed and long distant fuel consumption low. After join CE club in JB then I know how this car. http://cheryeastarclub.forumotion.com/welcome-to-chery-eastar-club-f1/. Check this CE club forum you will never regret using this MPV.

Great pick up. With Mitsubishi engine, smooth riding. Very spacious. The speakers are also great.

Overall is ok. But if you have the budget, buy a better one.