Bear Bear,

Please dun rely on OTHER people words to form your opinions. Find out for yourself. I was skeptical of China cars too before I went to see the Chery. But what I saw blown me away.

See my review here: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/803752/+20

and see Enigma4646 review here (he's very technical): http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/825342

And before that, I've test drove Avanza and Grand Livina, also saw Rush, Citra and Rondo (all below RM90k MPV).

See my comparison:

CHERY EASTAR
Engine: Mitsubishi 2.4L SOHC 16V
Max Power: 95kw@5500rpm
Max Torque: 198Nm@3000rpm (the best compare to others!!)
Min Turning Radius: 6m

TOYOTA AVANZA
Engine: Toyota 1.5 DOHC 16V
Max Power: 80kw@6000rpm
Max Torque: 141Nm@4400rpm
Min Turning Radius: 4.7m

TOYOTA RUSH
Engine: Toyota 1.5 DOHC 16V
Max Power: 80kw@6000rpm
Max Torque: 141Nm@4400rpm
Min Turning Radius: 5.2m

NISSAN GRAND LIVINA
Engine: Nissan 1.8L DOHC 16V
Max Power: 93kw@5200rpm
Max Torque: 174Nm@4800rpm
Min Turning Radius: 5.2m

Also, Chery Eastar MPV has Steptronic Transmission, Dual Air Bags, ABS, EBD, CD + MP3 player with USB, Dual Tone Horn, Beautiful LED Rear Lights & etc.
It has the widest body compare to the others above. That means good comfort for passengers.

As for Mitshubishi 4G64 2.4L engine, do you honestly think a car manufacturer can simply claim anything and JPJ will approve? This car is officiated by our DPM Najib and assembled by Oriental Honda in JB. They will have their own big factory in Pekan, Pahang soon. Most of all, I've felt the power of it's Mitsubishi 4G64 2.4L engine myself, and I can tell you, this monster roar whether on the highway or climbing Genting!!