Chery B11 Oriental Son's front-wheel-drive sedan has been manufactured in China by Chery Automobile Co., Ltd since 2003. In 2006, the model was named Eastar, and in 2007, it began selling in Russia under the name Chery Mikado; in Egypt sold under the name Speranza A620. The car is designed on the basis of the Daewoo Magnus model of 2001, has dimensions of 4785/1815/1445 with a base of 2711 mm and is positioned in the E2 segment (business class). Chery Mikado has a representative appearance, while the body lines, the characteristic trunk cut, headlights and taillights resemble Magnus, and the grille is original.
Solidity is given by considerable overall dimensions, especially in width, and an imposing gauge of 1550/1530 mm. Extensive basic equipment includes power steering, climate control, fog lights, ABS (from Delphi), 2 frontal airbags, full electric, central locking with remote control, radio with 6 CDs and 4 speakers, 12 V outlet, chrome trim , leather and lacquered wood and alloy wheels by 16 inches.
For an additional fee, leather seats, automatic transmissions, electrics, parking sensors, navigation system, rain sensor, heated all seats, another 2 PB, electric rear window curtain, and a multimedia system with three monitors for watching DVDs are offered (one for the dashboard and the backside of the front seats). Mikado has a roomy interior; The quality of interior decoration and assembly is quite good, the layout of the panel and the placement of controls are similar to Korean ones and do not cause complaints. Ergonomics driver's seat is optimal for a person of average height. The seat is equipped with electric and heated, and the steering column is adjustable in height.
Passenger seats are comfortable; A significant amount of free space contributes to a good level of comfort. Trunk volume 430 liters. On Mikado, the well-known licensed 4-cylinder 16-valve Mitsubishi 2 L 4G63 engines (125 hp, 168 N m) and 2.4 l 4G64 (129 hp, 198 N m) are installed. The maximum speed of 195 km / h, acceleration to a hundred takes 13 seconds. Fuel consumption is generally low and amounts to 11.5 liters of AI-95 per 100 km in the urban cycle, and from 8.2 to 9 liters on a country road. Motors are aggregated 5MKPP and 4AKPP.
The engine power of 2 liters paired with an automatic transmission is enough for confident movement in city traffic, the car accelerates slowly but smoothly; At high speeds, the reaction to pressing the gas pedal is somewhat sluggish. With the mechanical gearbox Mikado noticeably faster, manual shifting allows you to more fully unscrew the motor, which is accompanied by a certain discomfort due to insufficient noise insulation. The car with a 2.4-liter engine due to the significant torque in motion is more dynamic.
The licensed INVECS-II automaton from Mitsubishi has long been known and has proven itself well on other models: the delays are small, the switching is soft, in the kickdown mode it performs the necessary acceleration without much thought. It has a manual mode that allows you to use the engine power with maximum efficiency. Independent suspension: front MacPherson strut on coil springs, rear multi-link, structurally resembling a thruster suspension Honda Accord. In motion, the car is comfortable, the unevenness of the road surface is practically not transmitted to passengers. Large suspension travel occurs at speeds above 100km / h and is accompanied by swaying.
Despite the softness of the suspension, in the corners of the reaction of the machine are adequate and understandable. With a significant mass (curb 1470 kg, full 1845 kg), the car is quite maneuverable. Steering wheel without undue sensitivity, as if created for quiet driving. Brakes (front disc ventilated, rear disc) provide effective braking.
