The styling is controversial for heavily resembling the first generation Chevrolet Epica/ Daewoo Magnus sedan.

[2][3] The Eastar received a major facelift in 2012 and was also sold as the Chery Cowin 5 to be inline with the other Cowin sub-brand products.

[5] A station wagon version was also available named the Chery Eastar Cross.

The car is powered by a choice of two four-cylinder petrol engines: a 1.8-litre 97 kW (130 hp; 132 PS), with a torque of 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft; 17 kg⋅m) and a 2.0-litre (1971 cc), developing a maximum power of 102 kW (137 hp; 139 PS) at 5750 rpm, with a peak torque of 182 N⋅m (134 lb⋅ft; 19 kg⋅m) at 4300 to 4500 rpm.

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