2013 Chery Alpha 7

Chery revealed yet another concept ahead of the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, the Chery Alpha 7. This is the sedan previously known by its internal designation M16 or also as the Chery A4.

According to the official statement, the Alpha 7 will be the first car built on Chery’s new platform, the iAUTO. The car’s dimensions are as follows: 4650x1820x1480mm (length x width x height), with a 2700mm wheelbase.

The Alpha 7 is expected to be packed with technology, including keyless entry, cruise control, push-start button, electronic emergency brake and more. The new “C-Cloud” technology will allow the car to be locked/unlocked and started via a smartphone app. The app will also have some diagnostics capabilities.

Reports indicate the Alpha7 will be powered by a 1.6L DVVT engine capable of 126hp and 160 Nm peak torque, mated to a CVT gearbox. A turbocharged engine and a dual clutch transmission are also in the horizon.