Is Qoros Auto Part of Chery?
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Qoros Auto is affiliated with Chery, which is an investor in the Qoros Auto brand. Qoros Auto was jointly established by Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. and Israel Corporation. The models under the Qoros brand include: Qoros 3 Sedan, Qoros 3 Hatchback, Qoros 3 Urban SUV, Qoros 5 SUV, and Qoros 3 GT, among others. Taking the Qoros 5 as an example, the interior of the vehicle adopts an overall black color scheme, with the dashboard layout and steering wheel design continuing the signature Qoros family style. In terms of power, the Qoros 5 is equipped with a 1.6T turbocharged engine, paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. The configuration includes a multimedia display screen, multifunction steering wheel, one-key start, and rear air vents, among other features.
Qoros Auto did indeed have a close relationship with Chery in the past. I remember around 2007, Chery and an Israeli company jointly established this brand with the goal of creating a premium Chinese car. I've driven the Qoros Model 3 and found it had good driving dynamics, spacious interior, and was fuel-efficient, but it didn't gain much market acceptance. Later, Chery sold it to Baoneng Group in 2017, and now it's entirely managed by Baoneng—Qoros is no longer owned by Chery. From a historical perspective, such changes in partnerships are quite normal, similar to how other joint-venture brands might split. Qoros still produces SUV and sedan models, such as the newly released Model Young, which has a stylish design but modest sales. If you're interested in the brand's background, I recommend looking into Chery's early technical contributions, which helped improve quality back then.