China-based Chery Automobile once again intends to get into the United States market, and it’s making its objectives known with a new crossover concept concerning Frankfurt Show. Although the exact timing is uncertain, Chery states the SUV is the company’s initial step towards going into the European and American markets.
Codenamed M31T, the crossover will debut at the Frankfurt auto show on September 12.
Teaser sketcheshint at the Chery’s first model in a new line of worldwide cars. Chery says the design is “targeted at young, urban, forward-thinking clients,” including large wheels, full LED headlamps, and chrome across the front fascia and on the front bumper, side skirts, and window surrounds.
Chery states it will start selling vehicles in Europe under the next few years, concentrating on crossovers and SUVs. “Launching within a few years, all models in the lineup will include particular styling, user-focused technology, energized powertrains and advanced security functions,” stated Ray Bierzynski, executive vice president of Chery R&D Center Shanghai, in a new release.
It has been a while since we heard Chery make plans for the US. However a small crossover could be an attractive item needs to it come toNorth America.
In 2016, Chery sold 700,000 vehicles, a 28-percent boost from the previous year. About 100,000 of these vehicles were exported outside China.
A few of us probably wants to see this crossover coming to the US.