C5 Hybrid – Chery Australia has expanded the local C5 model lineup to now include a hybrid powertrain. Offered in two trim levels (Urban and Ultimate).
The C5 Hybrid will bridge the gap between the petrol variants and the all-electric E5, while starting at an affordable price of $31,990 Driveaway.
“There’s no secret demand for New Energy Vehicles (NEV) is growing within the Australian market and Chery aims to meet these requirements by offering customers the best of both worlds”, said Lucas Harris, Chief Operating Officer, Chery Australia.
“The C5 Hybrid is the ideal car for people who aren’t ready to jump completely into the EV space and still want the convenience of a petrol-powered vehicle.”
C5 Hybrid Urban – $31,990 Driveaway
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Dual 12.3-inch LCD Instrument Cluster and Integrated Multimedia Touchscreen
- Apple Carplay & Android Auto (Wired + Wireless)
- Intelligent Voice Command (Hello Chery)
- 6 Speaker Sound System (4x Speakers, 2x Tweeters)
- Premium Steering Wheel
- Synthetic Leather Seats
- Heated front seats
- Dual-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
- A Full Suite of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems
C5 Hybrid Ultimate – $34,990 Driveaway
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Colour Selectable Ambient Lighting
- 8 Speaker SONY Sound System (4x Speakers, 4x Tweeters)
- 50W Wireless Charger
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Power Sunroof with Sunshade
- Power Tailgate
- 360° Around View Monitor
- Privacy Glass (Rear Doors & Tailgate)
Hybrid variants Design
The Hybrid variants carry over the petrol C5’s distinct exterior design, but receives unique 17-inch and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The same applies to the interior with all variants coming standard with dual 12.3-inch display screens (instrument cluster & multimedia touchscreen), synthetic leather seats with front seats heating, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Chery’s intelligent voice command.
Under the skin is where the key differences lay with these C5s utilising a series-parallel hybrid system, which combines a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with a Permanent Magnet Synchronous electric motor.
Together, the combined output figures of 165kW/295Nm are sent to the front wheels through a single-speed dedicated Hybrid Transmission.
Fuel usage is rated at 4.9L/100km on the combined cycle while only emitting 111g/km of CO2.
Like all Chery products, safety is at the core of the C5 Hybrid, which comes equipped with a large array of smart and passive safety features. This includes Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), 7 airbags and a 360-degree camera (Ultimate only).
The C5 Hybrid will arrive in dealerships this month and will continue to be backed by Chery’s comprehensive seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty, eight-year unlimited-kilometre battery warranty, seven years of capped-price servicing and up to seven years of roadside assistance.
