The Karry Aika is a pick-up truck that was manufactured and marketed by Chery between 2012 and 2017.[2] It was built based on a reverse engineered Isuzu Faster (TF) chassis and similar styling.

Karry Aika
Karry Aika
Overview
Also calledChery Aika
Production2012–2017
Body and chassis
Body style4-door pickup truck (Crew Cab)
RelatedIsuzu Faster
Powertrain
Engine2.3 L JM491Q-MEgasoline I4
2.5 L DK4B diesel I4
Transmission4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 3,025 mm (119.1 in) (SWB)
  • 3,380 mm (133.1 in) (LWB)
Length
  • 5,090 mm (200.4 in) (SWB)
  • 5,465 mm (215.2 in) (LWB)
Width1,745 mm (68.7 in)
Height1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Chronology
SuccessorKarry Higgo[1]

Overview

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The Karry Aika was initially launched in October 2012, the double cab Karry Aika comes in two different versions. The Aika standard version has a 3025mm wheelbase and is 5090mm in length, while the Aika extended version rides on a 3380mm wheelbase and is 5465mm in length. The Karry Aika is manufactured in Kaifeng, Henan by Chery.

As of 2013, the Karry Aika is powered by a gasoline 2.3 liter gasoline engine built by XCE Mianyang Xinchen Engine Co., Ltd. The 2014 model year added models powered by a 2.5 liter diesel engine also from XCE Mianyang Xinchen Engine Co., Ltd. Power outputs of the engines are rated 82.5kW/3800rpm and 280Nm/1800~2600rpm respectively.[3]

Styling controversies

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Just like the Huanghai Plutus and JAC Ruiling, the styling of the Karry Aika is controversial as the Karry Aika has a design clearly resembling the first generation Holden/ Chevrolet Colorado.

References

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  1. ^ Breevoort, Leo (2023-08-20). "The Big Read – Chery (3/4) – Brand madness". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  2. ^ "奇瑞汽车-爱卡".
  3. ^ "Chery Karry "Aika" Pickup Truck".


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