| Changan UNI-V | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Changan |
| Also called | Changan Nevo A06 (PHEV; Cancelled) |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Model years | 2022–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car/Small family car (C) |
| Body style | 4-door fastback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Ark architecture |
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| Transmission | 7-speed DCT 6-speed automatic 8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automatic |
| Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV (Nevo A06, UNI-V iDD) |
| Battery | 18.4kWh LFP |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
| Length | 4,680 mm (184.3 in) |
| Width | 1,838 mm (72.4 in) |
| Height | 1,430 mm (56.3 in) |
The Changan UNI-V is a fastback car produced by Chinese auto manufacturer Changan.
Overview
The Changan UNI-V is the third product of the UNI-series, and also the first fastback 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.
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.
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. 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.
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Changan Nevo A06 (Cancelled)
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Rear view
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Changan UNI-V iDD
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Rear view
References
- ^ Usman Ansari (22 November 2021). "Changan UNI-V Makes its Global Debut". Car News China. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- "Changan's new EV brand, Nevo, officially launched with goal of 1.5 million annual sales by 2030". 28 August 2023.
- 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.
- 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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