A Queensland Chery car dealer is selling what appears to be the cheapest new cars in Australia. The Tweed Coast Chery dealership is selling Chery J1’s for $7990 drive away
The Tweed Coast Chery on Minjungbul Dr is selling its last seven Chery J1s for $7990 drive away with 12-months registration and 12-months CTP. The local dealership bought the last seven of the Chinese-manufactured cars in the country.
“This would have to be Australia’s cheapest new car,” Tweed Coast Chery sales manager Allan Dodds says.
“When Victor (Victory Ford owner) told me the price I thought that he had gone mad and lost the plot. But in true Victor style he came through with the goods.”
The cars come standard with a three-year 100,000 kilometre factory warranty; three-years roadside assist; alloy wheels; air conditioning; electric windows and side mirrors; ABS brakes; electronic brake distribution; 1.3-litre engine, plus more.
“The phones have been going crazy, with people ringing from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast,” Dodds adds.
However the question remains, what is the catch?
Most cars in Australia have a safety rating of five or four stars, but the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) has rated the Chery three stars.
According to RACQ executive manager, technical and safety policy, Steve Spalding:“The Chery does not have the same build quality as more expensive cars.”
“Given that it’s not an established brand, there could also be problems sourcing parts. You get what you pay for,” he says.
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