On the sidelines of the ceremony of the new brand of car managers called Phoenix fx in the late fall of 1400, the managers of this company announced their readiness to launch a new product in the market called Cherry Omuda.

A product that is likely to be seen on the roads of Iran soon. Of course, it should be noted that this new car will most likely be released in the second half of 1402, because it was released in the Chinese market a year before. Also, this car, Chery Omuda, is going to enter the Iranian market under the name of Phoenix FX. But what is this car, what are its specifications and which cars are its main competitors in the Iranian market?

The story of naming the new Chinese car

According to Chery, this Chinese crossover car is moving art, because the art is evident in its design. For this reason, the strange name Omuda is also placed on it.

The name of this car is the result of a survey of centers located in 30 countries of the world and is taken from the word fashion which means fashion.

Described as moving art, this sleek Chinese car was created by the company’s design team led by Steve Hume. This car is comparable to the previous generation Chery Tigo 5 in terms of dimensions. Its length is 4.4 meters, its width is 1.83 meters, its height is 1.585 meters, and its center distance is 63.2 meters.

Phoenix FX design

• This crossover car is considered among the cars with a sporty appearance, the lines on its body show its aggressive character well.
• The pillars of this car with their special shape and angles have given it a floating effect, and its prominent fenders and wide rims with 5-spoke black alloy show the sporty character of this car.
• In the front part of the car, the main light is designed narrow and has a modern and spacious appearance. In the back of the car, there is a simple bumper and its excitement is due to its exhaust pipes. However, the exhaust valves are fake and the main outlet is located under the body.
• The nose of the Phoenix fx car has a pattern similar to cars like Hyundai, but due to its special design, it is considered a significant leap for the Chery company.
• This youthful car has a beautiful shape and has a two-tone body trim. So that the lower parts are designed in white and the roof and columns are designed in black. Since the slope of the roof of this car is high at the end, it looks similar to coupe crossovers.
• Phoenix fx car lights also have a beautiful design in the body, so that in the front profile, there are LED lights that are connected to each other with a chrome strip. These lights are for guiding the car and the main lights of the car are placed in their lower part. Lights that are included in the front of the car along with fog lights with a sporty look.

Checking the Phoenix FX cabin and facilities

• The minimalistic technique has been well observed in the design of the cabin of this car. For this reason, you cannot expect a luxurious or very sporty cabin in the interior design of this car.
• The presence of twin 12.3-inch screens distracts the attention of the audience. The display that is placed in the upper part of the air conditioning system inside the dashboard. This display together with the car cluster has given a good effect to the cabin of this car and has updated the interior very much.
• In addition to the unique design of this display, there is a special harmony between the design of the seats, the steering wheel, the dashboard and the middle console, and it gives a good sense of sportiness to the passenger and the driver.
• Among the cabin facilities of this car; Huawei assistants are Hicar, Apple car play and Baidu carlife.
• This car has a driver alertness monitoring system and its audio system is from Sony brand. In terms of lighting, it is equipped with 64 color spectrums.

Phoenix fx technical specifications

• This car has a 1.4 liter TGDI turbocharged engine. The engine that can be seen recently in the old models of the Tigo series.
• Transferring the propulsion power to the front axle of this car through; The gearbox is a two-speed automatic clutch.
• In the rear part of the car, there is a suspension system and it is designed independently. Of course, this car can also be ordered with a 1.5 liter 155 hp turbo engine.

In the future, electric and hybrid versions of this car will probably be designed by Chery. This car has entered the Chinese market in the second half of 2022, and Chery plans to export it to South American, Asian, African and even European countries.

Phoenix fx driving test

Car managers in a ceremony that was prepared at the Azadi track. It provided an opportunity for people to experience driving this car. Although the test period was short due to the crowd of applicants, this amount of time is suitable for having the experience of driving an attractive Chinese car.

Based on the test done when starting the car, the sound of the engine is reasonable and does not penetrate inside. Also, when the car is put in sport mode, its acceleration is good and the coordination between the engine and the gearbox is well established. Although there is a bit of turbo lag, it is not so annoying compared to other Chinese products.

The new generation of driver assistance systems has made it possible to not notice a lack of steering when passing corners. Of course, the role of the stable control system of this car, which has been upgraded, should not be neglected.

The ride quality in the back row is also suitable due to the multi-link suspension system and the steering function is accurate and smooth. The braking system of this car is well-known even in spite of multiple brakings and has doubled the pleasure of driving a sports car.

Phoenix FX features

• Electric stable control system, light sensor, rain sensor, blind spot radar, linear radar
• Automatic driving system between lanes, adaptive cruise control, two-channel automatic ventilation
• Cabin air cleaning system, front seat cooler and heater, driver’s and student’s electric seats
• Electric power steering, 360 degree camera, touch screen, electronic gear lever, electric parking brake
• Wireless mobile phone charging, audio system, sunroof
• Variable cabin lighting, push-button start, forward collision warning system, automatic emergency braking
• Two-tone 18-inch aluminum rim, electric gear lever

Phoenix FX and its competitors in Iran

Considering the appearance of Phoenix FX sports, it can be said that the first competitor of this car is Changan Unity from Saipa company. Also, two cars Dignity Prestige and Fidelity Prestige from Bahman Motor Company are among the competitors of Phoenix FX.

Tigo 7 Pro can also be considered a fierce competitor for this car. Haima S8 is another competitor of this car.

Other car manufacturers such as Arin Pars with the Lamari Ima crossover, Kerman Motor with the KMC K7 crossover, and Ilia Motor with the Daion Y5 crossover are among the other competitors of the Phoenix FX in the Iranian market.