| Riich M1 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Riich (Chery) |
| Also called | Chery M1 Chery S18 DR1 (Italy) Hawtai S1 iEV360 Riich M5 (notchback) |
| Production | 2009–2014 2018–2023 (Hawtai) |
| Assembly | Wuhu,Anhui,China Macchia d'Isernia,Italy |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car (A) |
| Body style | 5-doorhatchback (Riich M1) 5-doornotchback (Riich M5) 5-doorstation wagon (Riich X1) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Chery QQ Chery QQme Chery QQ6 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.0LSQR472FBI4petrol 1.1LSQR472FI4petrol 1.3LSQR473I4petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual 5-speedautomated manual 1-speed fixed gear ratio (EV) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,330 mm (91.7 in) |
| Length | 3,620 mm (142.5 in) 3,905 mm (153.7 in) (notchback) |
| Width | 1,630 mm (64.2 in) |
| Height | 1,530 mm (60.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 945–960 kg (2,083–2,116 lb) |
TheRiich M1 is acity car produced by the Chinese automakerChery between 2009 and 2014 and sold under the marqueRiich inChina. The M1 was also known as theChery M1 orChery S18 in most of export market, and as aDR1 inItaly assembled viaCKD byDR Motor inMacchia d'Isernia.[1]
Anotchback version, calledRiich M5, was introduced in 2010, but production ended in 2014 due to poor sales.[citation needed]
In 2017, Chinese automobile makerHawtai acquired the license from Chery to build the EV-based M1 and production restarted in 2018. The Hawtai model was calledS1 iEV360.[2]
Developed on the same platform as the Chery QQ, the Riich M1 (Codeproject S18) was the smallest car marketed by Riich, the Chery division intended to sell better quality and better-finished cars than the rest of the parent company. In fact, the M1 was a totally new project compared to the old QQ that was still produced and updated several times.Launched the 16 August 2009 in China,[citation needed] the M1 has a five-door body with an MPV-like design. With a length of 3.60 meters the car was designed especially for export, in fact, it will be assembled under license in Italy by DR Motor going to be in direct competition with the EuropeanA-segment cars like theFiat Panda,Citroën C1,Peugeot 107 andHyundai i10. At launch the car was equipped with two four-cylinder petrol engines from theActeco family developed by Chery and AVL. The 1.0 16V and 1.3 16V. The gearbox was a five-speed manual, or optional 5-speed automated manual on the 1.3. The interior was characterized by central instrumentation.Subsequently, the 1.0 engine was replaced by the new 1.1 16V Acteco. In November 2010, theelectric version with an engine delivering 40 kW (54 hp; 54 PS) and a total range of between 120 and 150 kilometres (75 and 93 mi) came into production.[3]
In mostAsian andLatin American markets, the M1 was exported from Chery to be sold under its own brand, being the Riich division specific to China. In 2013, the Riich brand closed and some vehicles continued to be sold under the Chery brand; the M1 then becameChery M1. Production ended in 2014 due to low sales.[citation needed]
An estate version with crossover cues called theRiich X1 was also available featuring a wagon body and black plastic cladding. AfterHawtai's acquisition of the production license from Chery in 2017, the model was rebadged toShendafei 2 XEV 360.[4]
In 2010, anotchback-sedan version called Riich M5 (Codeproject S18C) was presented, characterized by the rear volume but with 5-door.[5] The bodywork is extended by 30 cm, the third volume guarantees a much bigger boot. The M5 is a total of 3.905 m (153.7 in) length and is powered by the only 1.3-litr 16-valve petrol engine with manual or automatic transmission. Compared to the M1, there is no difference in the interior, also the front and the doors are kept. Production of the M5 ends in 2014, due to poor sales.[6]
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The M1 was produced in CKD byDR Motor inItaly at theMacchia d'Isernia plant and renamedDR1. Production starts at the end of 2009 with a presentation at theBologna Motor Show 2009[7] and compared to the Chinese version the DR1 presents a new redesigned bumper with a rectangular grille and better-finished interiors, moreover, all the safety devices have been re-homologated according toEurope standards. Also, the structure had been revised to better fit the European driving, moreover, the body had been reinforced for the homologation in thecrash tests. Initially, it was proposed with the same 1.3 16V of the Chinese Riich M1. In 2011 the 1.1 16V was added. All the engines were also available with a dual-power supply withLPG system.[8] Initially in Italy it was quite successful, however, sales later fell and production stopped in 2014. In Italy, a special version calledDR1 Ambassador was also sold with enriched equipment and logos with the Italian flag applied on the side.[9] The electric version (equal to the Riich M1 EV) had been exhibited at the Bologna Motor Show 2010 but has never entered production due to the low demand for electric vehicles in Italy.[10] It has been replaced by DR Zero (rebadge of the second generationChery QQ)
In 2017,Hawtai Motor Group acquired the license for production of the EV version from Chery and in 2018 began assembly with the presentation at theBeijing Auto Show of the Hawtai version rebadgedS1 iEV360. The car, compared to the original electric M1, has been re-engineered by adopting a new electric motor (with 58 horsepower) and new batteries that guarantee a range of about 225 kilometres (140 mi) in the homologation in theNEDC cycle. The Hawtai version is sold only in China.[11]
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