Chery FX: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Chery FX range has four listed versions within one generation, so the buying decision is mainly about powertrain rather than age or body style. All are SUV Coupe models with FWD, a front transverse Turbo engine, Independent, spring suspension at both ends, Ventilated disc front brakes, Disc rear brakes, and the same listed wheel choices.
The Chery FX range has four listed versions within one generation, so the buying decision is mainly about powertrain rather than age or body style. All are SUV Coupe models with FWD, a front transverse Turbo engine, Independent, spring suspension at both ends, Ventilated disc front brakes, Disc rear brakes, and the same listed wheel choices. The three Gasoline versions are all called 1.6 PDK, so they must be distinguished by output: 147 hp, 186 hp, or 197 hp. The fourth version is the 1.5 HEV, a Hybrid producing 246 hp. On the available figures, the 147 hp 1.6 PDK is the least powerful choice, the 186 hp 1.6 PDK is the only version with both measured acceleration and measured top speed, the 197 hp 1.6 PDK is the strongest conventional Gasoline option, and the 246 hp 1.5 HEV has the highest power and torque.
Chery FX generations and versions
The Chery FX has one generation in the supplied data. The 1 generation began in 2022 and remains in production, with an SUV Coupe body and four versions. Three 1.6 PDK versions began in 2022, while the 1.5 HEV began in 2025. No restyling is listed.
Because there is only one generation, there is no earlier-versus-later generation comparison to make. The meaningful change inside the range is the addition of the Hybrid 1.5 HEV alongside the three Gasoline 1.6 PDK versions.
Chery FX engine and specs comparison
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 PDK (197 hp) | 197 hp / 144 kW | 290 Nm | 1600 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| 1.6 PDK (186 hp) | 186 hp / 136 kW at 5500 rpm | 282 Nm at 2000–4000 rpm | 1598 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| 1.6 PDK (147 hp) | 147 hp / 108 kW | not measured | 1598 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4, Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| 1.5 HEV | 246 hp / 180 kW | 344 Nm | 1499 cc | Hybrid, 95 | 4, Inline | Turbo | 1-speed Automatic | FWD |
The 197 hp 1.6 PDK produces 11 hp and 8 Nm more than the 186 hp 1.6 PDK. Its specific output is approximately 123.1 hp per litre, compared with approximately 116.4 hp per litre for the 186 hp version. The 147 hp 1.6 PDK develops approximately 92.0 hp per litre, placing it well below both other Gasoline variants.
The 1.5 HEV combines the smallest listed displacement with the largest output. Its approximately 164.1 hp per litre exceeds the 197 hp 1.6 PDK by about 41.0 hp per litre. It also provides 49 hp and 54 Nm more than the strongest Gasoline version. Compared with the 186 hp 1.6 PDK, the Hybrid adds 60 hp and 62 Nm. Compared with the 147 hp 1.6 PDK, it adds 99 hp; a torque difference cannot be calculated because torque for the 147 hp version is not measured.
All versions use 4 Inline cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, Turbo boost, and a Front, transverse engine position. The three 1.6 PDK choices use a 7-speed Robotic gearbox, whereas the 1.5 HEV uses a 1-speed Automatic gearbox.
Chery FX performance and fuel economy
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | Combined consumption | CO₂ | Eco class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 PDK (197 hp) | not measured | 207 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 1.6 PDK (186 hp) | 7.8 seconds | 206 km/h | 10.9 | 207 | Euro 6 |
| 1.6 PDK (147 hp) | 10.1 seconds | not measured | not measured | 280 | Euro 6 |
| 1.5 HEV | not measured | not measured | 10.9 | 207 | Euro 6 |
The 186 hp 1.6 PDK reaches 100 km/h 2.3 seconds sooner than the 147 hp 1.6 PDK, making it the clearest performance upgrade supported by measured acceleration figures. It also has a measured top speed of 206 km/h. Acceleration for the 197 hp 1.6 PDK is not measured, so its extra 11 hp should not be converted into an assumed acceleration advantage. Its measured top speed is 207 km/h, only 1 km/h above the 186 hp version.
The 1.5 HEV has the strongest power and torque figures, but its 0–100 km/h time and top speed are not measured. It therefore cannot be described as the quickest version solely from the supplied data. Its listed combined consumption is 10.9, identical to the measured combined figure for the 186 hp 1.6 PDK. City and highway consumption are not measured for any version.
The 186 hp 1.6 PDK and 1.5 HEV both have a listed CO₂ figure of 207 and Euro 6 classification. The 147 hp 1.6 PDK has a listed CO₂ figure of 280 and Euro 6 classification. CO₂ and eco class for the 197 hp 1.6 PDK are not measured.
Chery FX dimensions, weight, clearance and wheels
Exterior dimensions are not measured for any Chery FX version in the supplied data. Kerb weight is also not measured across the range, so a kerb-weight-per-horsepower comparison is not possible.
Gross weight is not measured for the 197 hp 1.6 PDK, the 186 hp 1.6 PDK, or the 1.5 HEV. The 147 hp 1.6 PDK has a gross weight of 1849 kg, which equals approximately 12.6 kg of gross weight per horsepower. This figure cannot be compared fairly with the other versions because their gross weights are not measured.
Ground clearance and fuel-tank capacity are not measured for any version. Every version lists the same two wheel sizes: 215/55 R18 and 215/60 R17. Consequently, the available wheel data does not create a version-specific reason to choose one powertrain over another.
Which Chery FX version should you buy?
Choose the 1.6 PDK (186 hp) if measured performance matters most. It is the best-documented all-round Gasoline version: 186 hp, 282 Nm, 7.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, a 206 km/h top speed, 10.9 combined consumption, a CO₂ figure of 207, and Euro 6 classification. These measurements make it easier to judge than versions whose acceleration, consumption, or top speed remains not measured.
Choose the 1.6 PDK (197 hp) if you want the strongest conventional Gasoline specification. It adds 11 hp and 8 Nm over the 186 hp version and raises measured top speed by 1 km/h. However, its 0–100 km/h time, combined consumption, CO₂ figure, and eco class are not measured. Without price data, it is impossible to say whether that modest output increase is worth any extra money.
Choose the 1.6 PDK (147 hp) if the lowest output is acceptable. It trails the 186 hp version by 39 hp and takes 2.3 seconds longer to reach 100 km/h. It trails the 197 hp version by 50 hp. Its gross weight is 1849 kg, but comparable gross weights for the other versions are not measured. Price data is unavailable, so this version can only be recommended as a value choice if it is actually cheaper; the supplied data does not establish that.
Choose the 1.5 HEV if maximum listed output and torque are the priorities. Its 246 hp exceeds the 197 hp 1.6 PDK by 49 hp, while its 344 Nm exceeds it by 54 Nm. It also uses a 1-speed Automatic instead of the Gasoline versions’ 7-speed Robotic gearbox. The trade-off is uncertainty: acceleration, top speed, kerb weight, gross weight, ground clearance, and tank capacity are not measured. Its measured combined consumption of 10.9 is no lower than the listed figure for the 186 hp Gasoline version.
On the evidence available, the 1.6 PDK (186 hp) is the most defensible balanced purchase because it supplies the fullest set of measured performance and economy figures. The 1.5 HEV is the output leader, while the 1.6 PDK (197 hp) is the strongest Gasoline alternative. The 1.6 PDK (147 hp) makes the most sense only if an unlisted price advantage outweighs its 39 hp deficit and 2.3-second acceleration disadvantage against the 186 hp version. Reliability, problems, interior equipment, prices, and sale availability are not measured in the supplied data, so they cannot be used to rank these versions.