Crown Motors awarded dealership to sell Chery vehicles

Victoria, December 2008 - Crown Motors (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce that it has been awarded exclusive distributorship to import Chery cars manufactured by fastest growing automaker in the world.

The Chery cars have been causing a sensation worldwide as they are positioned as the most affordable high quality mini cars. The parent company, Chery Automobile Co. Ltd, founded in 1997, is one of the largest independent Chinese car manufacturers. It produced 650,000 cars in 2007 ranging from passenger cars to Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). The high quality features of the ‘Chinese mini cars’ have catapulted the company into the world’s limelight and is now on its way to creating a world famous brand through opening and innovation.

Chery has been the leading exporter of cars in China for the past 5 years; yielding 50,000 units to over 60 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa and in addition has also set up assembly lines in Russia, Ukraine, Indonesia, Egypt, Indonesia, Uruguay, Turkey, Iran and Sri Lanka.

“Now that the vehicle prices have risen significantly as a result of the changing rate of exchange between the Rupee and other currencies, we are proud to be able offer the people of Seychelles a world-class quality product at the lowest price in the land. The Chery cars have been highly-acclaimed in every country where they have been launched. Their high-class engineering coupled with their competitive prices rival those of some major international car brands,” stated Mr. Hervé Chang-Yunn, Marketing Manager of Crown Motors (Pty) Ltd.

Chery vehicles are based on cutting-edge technologies in the automobile industry and are modern, safe, and reliable. Chery cars successively undergo stringent quality tests and ISO certifications before being launched on the international markets. For the key components and parts, Chery has formed partnerships with some world-renowned parts suppliers such as Bosch, Siemens VDO, Delphi, Mobil, Tower Automotive, Johnson Controls, Autoliv, GKN, Valeo, Faurecia, Hella, Magnetti Marelli, Lear Corporation, Arvin Meritor, PPG Paints amongst others.

The Chery cars that will be available in Seychelles early in 2009 will include the QQ3 5-door hatchback (1100cc), the J1 5-door hatchback (1300cc) and the Tiggo Sport Utility Vehicle (1600cc). All models will be available with features such as air-conditioning, Antilock Braking System (ABS), audio system with a mini MP3 player port, central locking, alarm system, electrically-powered windows and mirrors and alloy wheels.

“At a starting price of US$ 6,300 (CIF), the entry-level Chery QQ3 is expected to appeal to young professionals, car rental companies, tour operators, corporations and anyone wanting to drive an eye-catching and fashionable small car at a price they can afford”, concluded Mr. Chang-Yunn.

Crown Motors has confirmed its commitment to fully support the Chery brand and has already invested in trained personnel, equipment, tools and spare parts required. In addition, the vehicles will come with a 2-year or 60,000 km warranty on manufacturing defects.

The first consignment of Chery cars is expected to arrive in Seychelles by February 2009.

For more information and clarification, Crown Motors can be contacted on telephone 676000 or email: crownmotors@vcsinet.com.