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The history of Chery Indis began in 2009, when the first crossover under the Riich brand debuted at the Shanghai Motor Show, which appeared as a result of Chery's diversification, which was named X1. It was based on the compact Riich M1 hatchback (in Russia - Chery Kimo), and the Italian studio Torino Design worked on the design. Soon, sales of the crossover began in the Chinese market, as well as in Latin America and Ukraine, where it was presented under the name Chery Beat. In 2011, Chery decided to open supplies to the Russian market, where the model was renamed Chery Indis. The weight and dimensions of the crossover are very close to the hatchback: with a length of 3866 mm, it weighs only 1175 kg. The trunk volume, which is 275 liters, with the rear seats folded down, increases to 1 m, which is not bad at all for a car of this class. The characteristics of Chery Indis are determined by a 1.3-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 83 hp, with a declared fuel consumption of 6.8 liters per 100 km. Transmitting torque to the front axle through a 5-speed manual transmission, it is capable of accelerating the Chery Indis to 150 km / h. At the same time, the engine meets Euro-4 standards, and at a speed of 60 km / h, its consumption, according to official data, is 5 liters. The front suspension of the car is a classic MacPherson strut, and a semi-independent beam is installed at the rear. One of the advantages of Chery Indis, in comparison with the hatchback, is the ground clearance increased to 180 mm, which allows driving on curbs and not noticing small irregularities in the road surface. The list of standard equipment of the car includes ABS, power steering, air conditioning, power windows and an alarm. In addition, all modifications of the Chery Indis are equipped with 2 airbags for the driver and front passenger. Chery Indis characteristics in terms of safety are unknown, as the crossover has not passed independent crash tests. However, according to company officials, the design provides for programmable deformation zones, and reinforcements made of steel give additional rigidity to the doors. Expert opinion: “Chery Indis is a representative of a new-fashioned class of front-wheel-drive hatchbacks in“ off-road uniforms ”. In this case, the Kimo model served as the basis. The appearance of the resulting car turned out to be peculiar, but very "fighting". When creating Indis, the developers did not limit themselves to a simple plastic body kit and roof rails, but reworked the suspension, increasing the ground clearance to quite "crossover" 180 mm. This undoubtedly sets IndiS apart from many of its competitors. True, only the front drive remained. The interior is original and clearly designed for a younger audience. But in some places this originality is excessive. So, the central location of the instrument cluster is likely to cause criticism - most of the world's manufacturers have already abandoned such a decision. It is also noteworthy that with a very good internal volume for the dimensions of the hatchback, it is impossible to fold the rear sofa in parts. The car will certainly attract those who have already got rid of prejudices regarding the Chinese car industry, and who would like to enjoy the versatility of a compact crossover, without having the need for full drive. Undoubtedly, one of the main advantages of Indis is the price. Taking into account the low cost, this car can clearly claim to be the leader in its market segment. "MotorPage.ru commentator, Evgeny Zagatin Expert opinion:" Chery Indis is a representative of the newfangled class of front-wheel drive hatchbacks in "off-road uniforms". In this case, the Kimo model served as the basis. The appearance of the resulting car turned out to be peculiar, but very "fighting". When creating Indis, the developers did not limit themselves to a simple plastic body kit and roof rails, but redesigned the suspension, increasing the ground clearance to quite "crossover" 180 mm. This undoubtedly sets IndiS apart from many of its competitors. True, only the front drive remained. The interior is original and clearly designed for a youth audience. But in some places this originality is excessive. So, the central location of the instrument cluster is likely to cause criticism - most of the world's manufacturers have already abandoned such a decision. It is also noteworthy that with a very good internal volume for the dimensions of the hatchback, it is impossible to fold the rear sofa in parts. The car will surely appeal to those who have already shed their prejudices against the Chinese auto industry, and who would like to enjoy the versatility of a compact crossover without the need for all-wheel drive. Undoubtedly, one of the main advantages of Indis is the price. Given the low cost, this car can clearly claim leadership in its market segment. " Columnist for the MotorPage.ru portal, Evgeny Zagatin