What exactly is this ambitious project from specialists from the Middle Kingdom?
Already in the base configuration, the Essence is equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, electronic stability control and push-button engine start systems, climate control, power accessories, and a multimedia system with a large 8-inch display. Under the hood is a naturally aspirated 1.6-liter gasoline engine with 126 hp, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. In China, the car costs from 119,000 yuan (about 225,000 UAH).
A more expensive option is the Qoros 3 Hatch with a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine producing 156 hp, equipped with a robotic transmission. This one costs 171,900 yuan (325,000 UAH). Here the equipment is much richer: there is a leather multifunction steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof with a dimming system, dual-zone climate control, tire pressure monitoring, bi-xenon headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated and power-adjustable front seats, a rearview camera, a 150-watt audio system with ten speakers, leather interior trim, and much more.
It should be noted that the prices cannot be called particularly attractive for a Chinese car. Moreover, European consumers may traditionally be wary of both the brand and the model. And yet it is intended to challenge the VW Golf...
