Most of the cars I get asked about are crossovers. Everyone wants a crossover. Then a distributor in a market with expensive fuel and a taxi licensing system calls me, and the conversation shifts entirely. What that buyer needs is a car that a driver will sit in for nine hours, that a workshop can service without exotic tooling, and that will not embarrass the brand on a 300,000 km odometer. That is the gap the Chery Arrizo E was built to fill.
Here is the thing you have to internalise before you put this car in your catalogue, though. In China, most of these leave the factory into ride-hailing fleets. That tells you two things at once: the car is durable, and the car is cheap. Neither is a criticism. But it also means you are not buying a lifestyle product, and the Chery Arrizo E has no ambition to be one. If your dealers try to sell it like a lifestyle car, they will fail.
Exterior
Nothing about this sedan is designed to be looked at twice, and I mean that as a compliment in a commercial context. The Chery Arrizo E measures 4,602 mm on a 2,670 mm wheelbase, which sits squarely in the compact sedan class — the same envelope a Camry-shaped customer already understands, so you are not asking anyone to relearn what a car looks like.
Where the shape earns its keep is in the boring places. Dealer forecourts where cars are parked nose to tail. Narrow city streets in markets where a wide car becomes a liability the first time a driver scrapes a mirror. Kerbs that punish low bumpers. At 1,825 mm across, this thing slots into lanes and parking bays that a modern crossover has already outgrown, and honestly, that is a bigger selling point in most of your territories than any styling flourish would be.
The face is plain. LED running lights, a closed-off nose that signals electric without shouting about it, and body panels without creases that cost money to repair. Every panel on a fleet car will eventually get repaired. Flat, simple surfaces keep your body shop bills down, and that saving shows up in your customers’ total cost of ownership long before they notice the car’s looks.
Is it forgettable? Yes. Will a ride-hailing passenger care? No. Will the operator who signs a fifty-unit purchase care? Absolutely not — that operator wants the car back on the road by Monday, not in a paint shop waiting for a curved panel from overseas.
Interior
Step inside and you find the other half of the fleet argument. The layout is conventional, which is the point. A driver coming out of a decade-old petrol sedan can find the wipers, the lights and the climate controls without a tutorial, and I’d argue that matters more in your market than any screen size war.
The cabin materials are honest rather than luxurious. There is hard plastic where hands rarely land, and softer surfacing where they do. Rear space is the real story. Legroom behind a normal-sized front occupant is genuinely usable for adults, the kind of room a ride-hailing passenger expects when they are paying for a sedan rather than squeezing into something smaller. The boot takes airport luggage without a fight.
Now the bit I’d flag, because it will come up in your first dealer training session. The software in the China-market car assumes Chinese maps, Chinese voice recognition and Chinese content services. That does not travel. You need a written scope from your supplier covering localisation for your region — navigation data, language packs, and crucially a commitment on how over-the-air updates will actually reach your cars once they are sitting in your dealers’ hands. Fleets will notice an unfinished infotainment system in week one, and fleet managers escalate.
One more thing worth saying plainly: this is a driver’s car, not a rear passenger’s limousine. If your customer base includes executive hire, this is the wrong tool. If it includes taxi and ride-hailing operations, it is close to the right one.
Powertrain and Chassis
Keep the numbers in perspective. In the Chery Arrizo E a single front-mounted motor makes 100 kW and 175 Nm through a fixed-ratio reduction, so this is not a car that will pin you in your seat. What it will do is deliver that modest output smoothly, every single day, without a gearbox to wear out and without an exhaust system to rot through. For a commercial sedan, mechanical simplicity is a feature you can invoice for.
Two lithium iron phosphate packs are offered, and I want you to think about the chemistry before you think about the range. LFP tolerates deep cycling and high ambient heat far better than most alternatives, and it ages more gracefully. In markets where a taxi might do two charge cycles a day for six years, that is worth more than a headline range figure. The quoted 405 km and 455 km are CLTC numbers, mind you, and CLTC flatters reality — assume a meaningful haircut on a motorway at speed or in a cold snap, and brief your salespeople to do the same. An honest range conversation costs you a sale today and saves your brand a scandal next year.
Chassis tuning leans towards comfort, which is the correct call for this job. Ride isolation over broken urban tarmac is decent, and the steering is light enough for tired arms at the end of a shift. Do not market this as a driver’s car. Market it as a workhorse that happens to be electric.
Servicing is the part I’d spend real time on. There is no engine, no oil, no timing chain — so your aftersales revenue has to be rebuilt around brakes, tyres, cabin filters and battery health checks. Several importers I work with have found that hard. Plan the workshop model before you plan the order.
FAQ
Why does the Chery Arrizo E get confused with the Arrizo 5? Because they share a badge and a rough size, and because sellers on trading platforms are not always careful. They are different cars with different platforms and completely different drivetrains — one is petrol, one is battery electric. Put the full model designation on every purchase order and every customs document, and reject any invoice that just says “Arrizo”.
Is 100 kW actually enough for a sedan this size? For how it gets used, yes, and I would not lose sleep over it. Urban and suburban duty with a driver and one or two passengers is well inside its comfort zone. If your buyers expect confident two-lane overtaking at highway speed with a full car, set that expectation on the test drive, not after delivery. There is a difference between adequate and exciting, and this car is on the adequate side of the line.
How realistic is the quoted range in my market? Treat those CLTC figures as an upper bound rather than a promise. High-speed running and cold weather both take a bite, and heating is the biggest single drain in winter. What surprises first-time buyers less is that LFP packs prefer to be charged regularly to full, which suits fleet routines nicely. Tell your customers to plan around a realistic number and they will rarely be disappointed.
What should an importer verify before signing a volume contract? Start with homologation for your specific market, then battery variant, then the localisation scope in writing. Any importer who skips the parts and training clauses is buying a problem. Ask for guaranteed parts availability with lead times, a diagnostic tool package, and technician training before the first shipment lands — not after.
Can you supply this car into a fleet programme with aftersales attached? You can, and the manufacturers will work with you on volume, but understand what you are taking on. You are building the service network, not inheriting one. Budget for tooling, for a parts warehouse and for trained staff, and negotiate a warranty position that reflects commercial mileage. Get that structure right and the export economics on a fleet sedan are genuinely attractive, because the volume is predictable.
| 405km Outbound x | 455km Traveling version x | Unbridled x | Travel version x | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic vehicle parameters | ||||
| Level: | compact car model | compact car model | compact car model | compact car model |
| Body form: | 4-door, 5-seat sedan | 4-door, 5-seat sedan | 4-door, 5-seat sedan | 4-door, 5-seat sedan |
| L x W x H (mm): | 4602x1825x1540 | 4602x1825x1540 | 4572x1825x1496 | 4572x1825x1520 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2670 | 2670 | 2670 | 2670 |
| Power Type: | all-electric | all-electric | all-electric | all-electric |
| Maximum power of the whole vehicle (kW): | 100 | 100 | 120 | 120 |
| Maximum torque of the whole vehicle (N-m): | 175 | 175 | 210 | 210 |
| Official top speed (km/h): | 130 | 130 | 152 | 152 |
| Fast charging time (hours): | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Slow charging time (hours): | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| MITI pure electric range (km): | 405 | 455 | 401 | 401 |
| body of automobile | ||||
| Overall mass (kg): | 1435 | 1470 | 1460 | 1445 |
| Minimum Ground Clearance (mm): | 120 | 120 | 121 | 121 |
| Approach angle (°): | 17 | 17 | - | - |
| Departure angle (°): | 18 | 18 | - | - |
| motor | ||||
| electric motor | ||||
| MITI pure electric range (km): | 405 | 455 | 401 | 401 |
| Motor Type: | Permanent magnet/synchronous | Permanent magnet/synchronous | Permanent magnet/synchronous | Permanent magnet/synchronous |
| Total motor power (kW): | 100 | 100 | 120 | 120 |
| Total motor torque (N-m): | 175 | 175 | 210 | 210 |
| Number of motors: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Layout: | preamplifier | preamplifier | preamplifier | preamplifier |
| Maximum power of front electric motor (kW): | 100 | 100 | 120 | 120 |
| Maximum torque of front motor (N-m): | 175 | 175 | 210 | 210 |
| Battery type: | lithium iron phosphate battery | lithium iron phosphate battery | Ternary lithium battery | Ternary lithium battery |
| Battery capacity (kWh): | 48.16 | 53.61 | 54.3 | 54.3 |
| Battery Pack Warranty: | 8 years/300,000 kilometers | 8 years/300,000 kilometers | 8 years/120,000 kilometers | 8 years/120,000 kilometers |
| Charging compatibility: | Dedicated charging post + public charging post | Dedicated charging post + public charging post | Dedicated charging post + public charging post | Dedicated charging post + public charging post |
| Charging method: | Fast charging + slow charging | Fast charging + slow charging | Fast charging + slow charging | Fast charging + slow charging |
| Fast charging time (hours): | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Slow charging time (hours): | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Fast charging volume (%): | 30-80 | 30-80 | 80 | 80 |
| transmission | ||||
| Number of gears: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Transmission Type: | Electric Vehicle Single Speed | Electric Vehicle Single Speed | Electric Vehicle Single Speed | Electric Vehicle Single Speed |
| Chassis steering | ||||
| Drive method: | front drive | front drive | front drive | front drive |
| Splitter (4WD) type: | - | - | - | - |
| Body Structure: | Load-bearing body | Load-bearing body | Load-bearing body | Load-bearing body |
| Steering Assist: | electric power assist | electric power assist | electric power assist | electric power assist |
| Front suspension type: | MacPherson independent suspension | MacPherson independent suspension | MacPherson independent suspension | MacPherson independent suspension |
| Rear suspension type: | Torsion beam non-independent suspension | Torsion beam non-independent suspension | Torsion beam non-independent suspension | Torsion beam non-independent suspension |
| Wheel brakes | ||||
| Front brake type: | Ventilated tray type | Ventilated tray type | Ventilated tray type | Ventilated tray type |
| Rear brake type: | disk | disk | disk | disk |
| Parking brake type: | electronic handbrake | electronic handbrake | Hand Brake | Hand Brake |
| Front Tire Specifications: | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Rear Tire Specifications: | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel material: | aluminum | aluminum | aluminum | aluminum |
| Spare tire specification: | Tire Repair Tool Only | Tire Repair Tool Only | Non-full-size spare tire | Non-full-size spare tire |
| safety equipment | ||||
| Primary/passenger airbags: | Main ●/Sub ● | Main ●/Sub ● | Main ●/Sub ● | Main ●/Sub ● |
| Seatbelt not fastened tip: | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| ISO FIX child seat interface: | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Tire pressure monitoring device: | Tire Pressure Alarm | Tire Pressure Alarm | Tire Pressure Display | Tire Pressure Display |
| Automatic anti-lock (ABS, etc.): | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Brake force distribution | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| (EBD/CBC, etc.): | ||||
| Brake Assist | ● | ● | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) |
| (EBA/BAS/BA, etc.): | ||||
| traction control | ● | ● | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) |
| (ASR/TCS/TRC, etc.): | ||||
| stability control | ● | ● | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) |
| (ESP/DSC/VSC, etc.): | ||||
| Auto Park: | ● | ● | - | - |
| Uphill Assist: | ● | ● | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) |
| Steep slopes slow down: | ● | ● | - | - |
| Electronic engine immobilization: | - | - | - | - |
| Center lock in the car: | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Remote key: | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Keyless start system: | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Fatigue Driving Alerts: | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Interior Features/Configurations | ||||
| Steering wheel material: | :: Plastics | :: Plastics | :: Plastics | :: Plastics |
| Steering wheel position adjustment: | :: Up and down | :: Up and down | :: Up and down | :: Up and down |
| Multi-function steering wheel: | ● | ● | - | - |
| Front/rear back-up radar: | Front -/back ● | Front -/back ● | Front -/back ● | Front -/back ● |
| Driver Assistance Imaging: | ○Reverse Viewer | ○Reverse Viewer | ○Reverse Viewer | - |
| Driving mode switching: | :: Campaigns | :: Campaigns | :: Campaigns | :: Campaigns |
| :: Economy | :: Economy | :: Economy | :: Economy | |
| Separate power connector in the car: | ●12V | ●12V | ●12V | ●12V |
| The trip computer display: | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| LCD gauge size: | ●7 inches | ●7 inches | - | - |
| Built-in car recorder: | - | - | ● | ● |
| Seat Configuration | ||||
| Seat Material: | :: Imitation leather | :: Imitation leather | :: Imitation leather | :: Imitation leather |
| Main driver's seat adjustment direction: | ●Forward and backward adjustment | ●Forward and backward adjustment | ●Forward and backward adjustment | ●Forward and backward adjustment |
| Backrest adjustment | Backrest adjustment | Backrest adjustment | Backrest adjustment | |
| ●High and low adjustment | ●High and low adjustment | ●High and low adjustment | ●High and low adjustment | |
| ●Lumbar support | ●Lumbar support | |||
| Passenger seat adjustment direction: | ●Forward and backward adjustment | ●Forward and backward adjustment | ●Forward and backward adjustment | ●Forward and backward adjustment |
| Backrest adjustment | Backrest adjustment | Backrest adjustment | Backrest adjustment | |
| Front Seat Features: | ●Ventilation (driver's seat only) | ●Ventilation (driver's seat only) | - | - |
| The way the rear seats are lowered: | Only the whole thing can be put down | Only the whole thing can be put down | Only the whole thing can be put down | Only the whole thing can be put down |
| Front/rear seat center armrests: | Front ● / Back - | Front ● / Back - | Front ● / Back - | Front ● / Back - |
| Multimedia Configuration | ||||
| GPS navigation system: | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | - |
| Navigate the road information display: | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | - |
| Center console LCD: | ○Touch LCD | ○Touch LCD | ○Touch LCD | - |
| Center console LCD screen size: | ○9 inches | ○9 inches | ○9 inches | - |
| Bluetooth/car phone: | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | - |
| Cell phone connectivity/mapping: | ○Support factory connectivity/mapping software | ○Support factory connectivity/mapping software | - | - |
| Voice Control: | ○Voice Control | ○Voice Control | ○Voice Control | - |
| Telematics: | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English) | - | - |
| External audio interface: | ●USB | ●USB | ●USB | ●USB |
| USB/Type-C port: | :: 2 front/2 rear | :: 2 front/2 rear | :: 1 front/ 1 rear | :: 1 front/ 1 rear |
| Number of speaker horns (pcs): | ●2 speakers | ●2 speakers | ●1 Horn | ●1 Horn |
| Lighting Configuration | ||||
| Daytime running lights: | - | - | ● | ● |
| Height adjustable headlights: | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Windows and mirrors | ||||
| Front/rear power windows: | Front ●/Rear ● | Front ●/Rear ● | Front ●/Rear ● | Front ●/Rear ● |
| Outside rearview mirror function: | ●Motorized adjustment | ●Motorized adjustment | ●Motorized adjustment | ●Motorized adjustment |
| Inside rearview mirror function: | - | - | ●Manual anti-glare | ●Manual anti-glare |
| Interior vanity mirrors: | - | - | ●Passenger seat | ●Passenger seat |
| Air conditioners/refrigerators | ||||
| Air conditioning temperature control method: | ●Manual air conditioning | ●Manual air conditioning | ●Manual air conditioning | ●Manual air conditioning |
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