SPIED: Chery V5 MPV with extensive makeover spotted in Malaysia – Chery Eastar getting a facelift?

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Just last week we came across the Chery A3 hatchback in Petaling Jaya’s 3 Two Square. Stark naked too, it has to be said. Fast forward a few days, and yet another yet-to-be-launched model caught our (smartphone) camera’s attention on the same road – the Chery V5 MPV, this time.

The people carrier’s shape, if not the details, should appear familiar to Malaysian motorists. Why, it’s essentially a heavily reworked version of the relatively popular Chery Eastar MPV. Both its front and rear ends may have been given substantial makeovers, but its side profile has hardly changed at all.

There’s a completely new face up front, complete with large swept-back headlamps and LED daytime running lights. The change is even more dramatic round the back – the Eastar’s vertical tail lamps being replaced by a wide horizontal LED light strip that’s not unlike that on the Honda Civic Tourer.

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Details are scarce at the moment, as the updated MPV has not been launched in any notable regions yet – its native Chinese market included. The current Chery MPV uses a 134 hp/180 Nm 2.0 litre ACTECO engine and four-speed auto combo.

Local distributor Chery Automobile Malaysia has been rather relentless in keeping the original Eastar MPV in tune with the times. First introduced with a Mitsubishi-sourced 2.4 litre engine in 2008, the seven-seat MPV has been regularly updated since – with Chery’s in-house-developed 2.0 litre ACTECO engine in 2010, and various up-kitted versions such as the 2012’s ST and most recently, the RM94,040 Eastar XT.

Seeing that this new one has already been seen running completely uncovered in Malaysia, it should be launched sooner rather than later. So, what do you think of this heavily reworked Chery Eastar MPV?

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Hafriz Shah

Preferring to drive cars rather than desks, Hafriz Shah ditched his suit and tie to join the ranks of Malaysia’s motoring hacks. A car’s technical brilliance is completely lost on him, appreciating character-making quirks more. When not writing this ego trip of a bio, he’s usually off driving about aimlessly, preferably in a car with the right combination of three foot pedals and six gears.

 

Comments

  • fastd on Aug 12, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Nice make up…

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    • ProtonGSC on Aug 12, 2014 at 11:11 am

      Proton GSC more nicer in makeup.
      Talk less buy Proton GSC.
      Go back China.

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      • Hybridzz (Member) on Aug 12, 2014 at 2:17 pm

        More nicer? Ur english is out..

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        • Same L0rrr on Aug 12, 2014 at 7:32 pm

          Stop calling people balik kampung this balik China that.

          Stop insulting people comments.
          Either it support Proton or not.

          People free to criticise or support any brand their choose.

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          • leoRNado on Aug 13, 2014 at 2:46 am

            ProtonGSC amik english spm 3x meh..

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          • kzm (Member) on Aug 13, 2014 at 8:31 am

            u oso same..stop insulting people

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          • same lorr advising others hahahaa.. look at urself 1st la bro..

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      • kington on Aug 12, 2014 at 3:10 pm

        More nicer? Learn English please, tell people go back China. Haisz…..

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      • Ah Beng supporter on Aug 12, 2014 at 3:45 pm

        BMW Audi go back Germany
        Toyota/Honda/Perodua go back Japan
        Chery go back China.
        GSC the best make up you have no eyes to see? puihhh

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      • Same L0rrr on Aug 12, 2014 at 3:51 pm

        Sales figure will tell. Chery goes back China or Proton goes back coconut trees sales carnival. We will see… lol

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  • still ugly as usual…

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  • Overall looks quite up to d times (rear lamp cluster looks like from an inverted ACR50 Estima though)

    But d biggest question remains – how well is it put together? My 1st encounter at d showroom when d 2.0 arrived was just pure dissapoinment.

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  • Lpost on Aug 12, 2014 at 10:45 am

    useless brand from china.

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  • Lpost on Aug 12, 2014 at 10:46 am

    ugly and useless

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  • gOOsh (Member) on Aug 12, 2014 at 10:47 am

    good try…

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  • waklu on Aug 12, 2014 at 10:52 am

    tail lamp looks like estima turn upside down..

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  • well done! not many willing to spend lots $ for facelift model, at lease p1 & p2 will not do so… price is still a key point.

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Aug 12, 2014 at 10:55 am

    reminds me of euro civic tourer

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  • Kangkung on Aug 12, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Estima inspired.. Lol.
    Common Chery, pls learn more from Geely.
    Geely full scored and expert in imitating.

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  • Its like, they put together all the bits and pieces from the industry. Good effort. There will still be some market.

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  • Garfield on Aug 12, 2014 at 11:40 am

    Just want to know if it’s put well together. Last time I can remember the fit and finish was terrible with gaps and misaligned fitments. If Proton is what you call bad, this was 5 times worse.

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  • the tail lamps reminds me of estima…

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  • Luckily i have not eaten my lunch yet.

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  • Heico on Aug 12, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    still sucks… get a life ar another killing machine with lousy China car…

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  • Abdul Kudus on Aug 12, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    I just want to know the crash rating result… safety is my priority as a family transport!

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  • mohsin on Aug 12, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    Front:New Ssangyong Stavic
    Back: Current Estima ACR50

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  • Black Dog on Aug 12, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    Actually looks quite nice. Period.

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  • rider on Aug 12, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    Another junk fruit from China. Why they name it Chery for a car. Damn funny….

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  • SATTHEYAH on Aug 12, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    LOOKS BETTER THAN THE PREVIOUS MODEL….

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  • yellow on Aug 12, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    i think it has a better look than Proton Exora.. may be it is time for Proton to facelift the Exora..

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  • turbo on Aug 12, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    u can buy if want to use until broken into pieces coz no used car wanna buy or trade in china car…..

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  • Obviously (Member) on Aug 12, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    That color…makes it look so dated! Why did they think that color was a good idea?

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  • david allen on Aug 12, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    super ugly shit..!

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  • Yea,i remember the pre-facelift for this at klims 2010. When i pulled the lever of the second row seats,the headrest went right into my face ._.

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  • nabill (Member) on Aug 12, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    The front looks like the last gen kia forte…specially da grill…… Curent gen actually i see quite often on da road….surprisingly…

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  • ben yap on Aug 12, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    wanna die in a car crash? get a chery!

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  • NormanTheGreat (Member) on Aug 12, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Copycat at its best..Two of my colleagues already had a hell time with Ateco engine..Damm rubbish and i dare say pre 90s Kia engine is more better than this though the make up is eye pleasing.

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  • bolehblah on Aug 12, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    still better than potong.

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  • jimmychin on Aug 13, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Look like estima.. lol

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  • Is it just me….But can those Chery Easter driver please kindly switch off their Fog lights at night when its not raining or Fogging!!

    I’m always get blinded by their freaking rear red “Fog Lights”!!!

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  • It’s always good when companies constantly makes improvements on their cars. It makes the car industry more vibrant. Definitely better than the Alza and Exora. Good competition :)

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  • Btw, did you know that the Chery company was founded in 1997 and already making cars at par or better than our national car makers? Don’t simply criticize

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  • i must say that this design is ok!!! good job!

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  • mormor on Aug 13, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    Retard Estima

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  • The car look good, very nice interior and exterior

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