Karry Aika
The Karry Aika is a pick-up truck that was manufactured and marketed by Chery between 2012 and 2017.[1] It was built based on a reverse engineered Isuzu Faster (TF) chassis and similar styling.
Karry Aika | |
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Also called | Chery Aika |
Production | 2012-2017 |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door pickup truck (Crew Cab) |
Related | Isuzu Faster |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.3 L JM491Q-MEgasoline I4 2.5 L DK4B diesel I4 |
Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
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Width | 1,745 mm (68.7 in) |
Height | 1,710 mm (67.3 in) |
Overview
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.[2]
Styling controversies
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.