Shanghai, January 7 (Gasgoo.com) Homegrown Chinese automaker Chery Auto launched the hatchback version of its self-developed Chery A3 sedan model in Beijing on Jan. 6, said xinhuanet.com today.

The Chery A3 hatchback is the first new car model that has been released to the Chinese market in the new year 2009.

The newly launched Chery A3 hatchback comes with the 1.6L and 1.8L versions, which are priced between 74,800 yuan ($10,950) and 90,800 yuan.