Starting from 83,900 Yuan, Chery Launches New QQ3 Modern Edition with Factory-Fitted Retro Personalization

On September 22, Chery held the "QQ Show and Friends" / QQ3 Modern Edition Launch Event at Jiuzi Square, Wuhu, Anhui. The new Chery QQ3 Modern Edition has officially launched. The car's official guide price is 88,900 Yuan, the trade-in price is 86,900 Yuan, and the limited-time trade-in price starts from 83,900 Yuan.

Purchasing benefits include four tiers: trade-in subsidy of 2,000 Yuan, trade-in subsidy of 5,000 Yuan (trade-in and purchase subsidy cannot be enjoyed simultaneously); financial plans up to 70,000 Yuan 36-month 0% interest, starting from 0 Yuan down payment for all series; lifetime free basic data + 2 years of entertainment data (10GB/month), lifetime OTA; lifetime warranty for the first non-commercial owner, 8-year/150,000 km battery degradation guarantee, lifetime roadside assistance. Orders placed within the limited time can also select Sun Li signed car models, factory-original Wind Trace Racing Stripes, etc. Specific qualifications, regional price differences, and trade-in audits are subject to Chery QQ and dealer current policies.

The Chery QQ3 Modern Edition is not a brand new platform vehicle, but an original factory adaptation of the "Neo Retro" retro style based on the existing Chery QQ3. Compared to the standard version, the differences mainly lie in color schemes, exterior kits, interior materials, and some comfort configurations. The target users are groups who want personalized transportation but do not want to modify colors or parts themselves later.

Exterior offers two exclusive color schemes: "Modern Era" and "Anne Pearl", equipped with Time Badge Wheels, Wind Trace Racing Stripes, Retro White Front and Rear Bumpers, Gilded Chrome Trim; wheel arches and side skirts are changed to match the body color; paint uses 6-layer 2K process, suppliers include Kansai, PPG. The overall idea is to incorporate modification directions such as Chinese style, holidays, pets, city retro, etc., into the factory configuration list, reducing user later registration and adaptation costs.

The new QQ3 Modern Edition body dimensions are 4229/1812/1573mm, wheelbase 2700mm; multiple storage areas throughout the car, rear seats support expansion, conventional trunk and folded loading are subject to the official configuration sheet. The front trunk is a 70L drainable electric compartment, supporting 8 opening methods, including outside voice, App, etc.; more practical for city item retrieval, camping miscellaneous items, wet part storage compared to traditional small cars.

The interior is dominated by "Cloud Velvet Beige", the ceiling, A/B pillars, and sun visors are wrapped in velvet, the central control and door panels add houndstooth texture, the armrest box matches contrasting tape; provides dual soft light makeup mirrors, 50W wireless charging, 256-color ambient light, steering wheel heating, front seat heating/ventilation, etc. Materials are more "delicate" compared to commuting cars at the same price point.

The cockpit is equipped with Qualcomm 8155, 15.6-inch 2.5K central control screen, built-in Carmind AI agent, supports natural language interaction, vehicle status Q&A, intelligent car control, compatible with CarPlay/HiCar/CarLink. In terms of assisted driving, equipped with 540° panoramic image, 12 ultrasonic radars, 100+ scenario automatic parking; L2 assistance covers adaptive cruise, lane keeping, AEB, blind spot monitoring, front and rear collision warning, door opening warning, etc. Outside voice can control front and rear luggage compartments, supports shouting, App can remotely prepare car, control AC and seat functions.

The safety structure is a 5-longitudinal 8-transverse cage body, high-strength steel proportion 82%, hot-formed steel about 16%, integrated hot-formed door ring 1300MPa, all series 6 airbags; battery is Rhino Battery, equipped with CATL cells, IP68 protection, vehicle passes China Automotive Technology and Research Center NESTA six-dimensional electrical safety certification. Active safety includes AEB, BSD, etc.

Power is divided into two gears:

58kW motor, 90N·m, 29.48kWh battery, CLTC 310km;

90kW motor, 115N·m, 41.28kWh battery, CLTC 420km.

All series rear-motor rear-wheel drive, front MacPherson + rear multi-link independent suspension, minimum turning radius 5.2 meters; fast charge 30%-80% fastest about 16.5 minutes, all series 6.6kW external discharge. Rear drive + independent rear suspension is rare in A0 pure EVs, helpful for city lane changing and shock filtering.

Background data provided by Chery: QQ series cumulative sales 1.6 million+, covering 100+ countries and regions; new QQ3 sales exceed 10,000 for 5 consecutive months, August delivery 19,103 units, month-over-month growth 64.07%; currently overseas and domestic orders exceed 100,000 units, among them Thailand, Indonesia etc. markets pre-sale orders exceed 20,000. The Modern Edition's task is not to lower the sales floor, but to make differentiation with "Factory Retro + Thicker Interior + Front Trunk/External Discharge" in the 80,000 Yuan pure EV class, when comparing to Seagull, Bingo, Star Wish, Nano 01 it will be more inclined to personality and scenario, not solely relying on low price.

New QQ3 Modern Edition, does not change platform, does not change powertrain main body, makes colors, stripes, interior materials that users often modify themselves into factory original, then stacks 8155, 70L front trunk, rear-drive independent suspension, 83,900 Yuan trade-in price is still very attractive.