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The Changan UNI-V is a compact car produced by Chinese auto manufacturer Changan.

Overview

Changan UNI-V rear

The Changan UNI-V is the third product of the UNI-series, and also the first sedan of the series. It was first unveiled to the public during the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show. The Changan UNI-V was developed on the new lightweight Modular Platform Architecture, also called as Ark Architecture. The platform is the base of the highly rigid and lightweight body of the UNI-V according to Changan Automobile. The Ark architecture also offers six airbags and the white body chassis is 70% high-strength steel.[1]

Powertrain

The Changan UNI-V is powered by a 1.5 liter turbo engine developed by Changan Automobile inhouse with a maximum power of 138 kW (185 hp; 188 PS) and a maximum speed of 205 km/h (127 mph).

Interior

The interior design of the UNI-V adopts a 3+1 quadruple screen layout design. The hovering instrument panel is placed above the steering wheel, displaying high-frequency interactive information such as speed and navigation from the instrument panel with a 10° eye movement when looking at the road ahead.[1]

Changan UNI-V iDD

The Changan UNI-V iDD launched in April 2024 is the plug-in hybrid version of the Changan UNI-V sedan featuring an upgraded powertrain and redesigned bumpers. The UNI-V iDD was originally planned to be a rebadged model sold under the Nevo or Qiyuan brand, called the Nevo A06.[2][3] Images of the Nevo A06 were published, but plans were changed before launch and was sold as a variant of the UNI-V instead. The iDD plug-in hybrid system powertrain of the UNI-V iDD is composed of a 1.5 liter engine and a front positioned electric motor, mated to an E-CVT gearbox. The 1.5 liter engine has a maximum power output of 81 kW and a peak 143 Nm while the front positioned electric motor develops 158 kW and 330 Nm. The top speed of the UNI-V iDD is 185 km/h and the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time is 6.9 seconds. The battery is a 18.99kWh or 18.4kWh lithium iron phosphate providing a CLTC pure electric range of 136 km while the combined CLTC range is 1,160 km. Charge the battery from 30% to 80% takes 30 minutes under DC fast charging.[4]

  • Nevo A06 (Cancelled)
    Nevo A06 (Cancelled)
  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Changan UNI-V iDD
    Changan UNI-V iDD
  • Rear view
    Rear view

References

  1. ^ a b Usman Ansari (22 November 2021). "Changan UNI-V Makes its Global Debut". Car News China. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Changan's new EV brand, Nevo, officially launched with goal of 1.5 million annual sales by 2030".
  3. ^ Dong Yi Chen (3 November 2023). "Changan Qiyuan A06 is a new plug-in hybrid sedan with 1,160 km range". Car News China. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  4. ^ Dong Yi Chen (26 April 2024). "Changan second-gen UNI-V iDD plug-in hybrid sedan launched for 15,900 USD". Car News China. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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