Engineering:Changan UNI-V

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Short description: Compact sedan
Changan UNI-V
Overview
ManufacturerChangan
Also calledChangan Nevo A06 (PHEV, cancelled)
Production2021–present
Model years2022–present
AssemblyChina: Chongqing
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car (C)
Body style5-door liftback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformArk platform
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol
  • 1.5 L Blue Whale I4 (turbo)
  • 2.0 L Blue Whale I4
  • Petrol–PHEV
  • 1.5 L Blue Whale iDD I4 (turbo)
  • 1.5 L Blue Whale I4 (81 kilowatts (109 hp; 110 PS) Generator)
Electric motor
  • 123 kilowatts (165 hp; 167 PS) Permanent Magnet motor (UNI-V iDD)
  • 140 kilowatts (188 hp; 190 PS) or 158 kilowatts (212 hp; 215 PS) Permanent Magnet motor (Changan Nevo A06)
Transmission7-speed DCT
6-speed automatic
8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automatic
Hybrid drivetrainPHEV (Changan Nevo A06, UNI-V iDD)
Battery18.4kWh LFP
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Width1,838 mm (72.4 in)
Height1,430 mm (56.3 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight1,400–1,680 kg (3,086–3,704 lb)

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

Overview

Rear view

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.[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 Changan Nevo brand, called the A06.[2][3] Images of the 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]

Sales

Year China Total production
UNI-V iDD Total
2022 108,845[5]
2023 120,844[6] 21,921[6] 142,765 156,741[7][8]
2024 79,246[9] 6,064[10] 85,310 107,447[11][12]
2025 51,462[13] 3,241[14] 54,703 57,045[15]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Usman Ansari (22 November 2021). "Changan UNI-V Makes its Global Debut". Car News China. https://carspiritpk.com/changan-uni-v-makes-its-global-debut/. Retrieved 23 November 2021. 
  2. "Changan's new EV brand, Nevo, officially launched with goal of 1.5 million annual sales by 2030". 28 August 2023. https://cnevpost.com/2023/08/28/changan-qiyuan-brand-launched/. 
  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. https://carnewschina.com/2023/11/03/changan-qiyuan-a06-is-a-new-plug-in-hybrid-sedan-with-1160-km-range/. 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. https://carnewschina.com/2024/04/26/changan-second-gen-uni-v-idd-plug-in-hybrid-sedan-launched-for-15900-usd/. Retrieved 28 April 2024. 
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