| 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–present (Hawtai) |
| Assembly | Wuhu, Anhui, China Macchia d'Isernia, Italy |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car (A) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback (Riich M1) 5-door notchback (Riich M5) 5-door station wagon (Riich X1) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Chery QQ Chery QQme Chery QQ6 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.0L SQR472FB I4 petrol 1.1L SQR472F I4 petrol 1.3L SQR473 I4 petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 5-speed automated 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) |
The Riich M1 is a city car produced by the Chinese automaker Chery between 2009 and 2014 and sold under the marque Riich in China. The M1 was also known as the Chery M1 or Chery S18 in most of export market, and as a DR1 in Italy assembled via CKD by DR Motor in Macchia d'Isernia.[1]
A notchback version, called Riich M5, was introduced in 2010, but production ended in 2014 due to poor sales.[citation needed]
In 2017, Chinese automobile maker Hawtai acquired the license from Chery to build the EV-based M1 and production restarted in 2018. The Hawtai model was called S1 iEV360.[2]
- ^ "Italian dealer's plan to build rebadged Chery cars in Fiat factory faces hurdles". Automotive News China. 6 December 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ^ "Pékin 2018 : Hawtai". Leblogauto.com. 26 April 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2018.