This is the Changan UNI-Z plug-in hybrid compact SUV. It will be launched on March 28 in China. Two models have already been opened for pre-sales with a price range of 127,900 – 134,900 yuan (17,900 – 18,900 USD).
The size of the Changan UNI-Z measures 4730/1890/1680 mm and has a wheelbase of 2795 mm. From the side, the blackened C-pillar creates a floating roof effect and is equipped with multi-spoke aluminum alloy rims along with a panoramic sunroof.
Coming to the front, the borderless inverted trapezoidal grille design of the UNI series is not absent, coupled with a matrix structure.
The rear uses a through-type LED taillight set with two exhaust outlets in the bottom.
The interior is covered in a large area of leather material with a minimal number of physical buttons. There is a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, 14.6-inch central control screen, and a flat-bottom steering wheel. Notable configurations include the Huawei HiCar, Amap from Alibaba for real-time navigation, a Sony audio system, 64-color ambient lightings, a built-in driving recorder, OTA updates, facial recognition, and voice recognition.
The vehicle also come standard with a level 2 advanced driving assistance system, which includes lane departure/forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane centering assist, traffic sign recognition, and adaptive cruise control.
Furthermore, the front seats are integrated with headrest. The high-end model seats also support electric adjustment, ventilation, and heating.
Power comes from Changan’s latest Blue Whale iDD plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5L engine and an electric motor, mated to an E-CVT. The engine outputs 72 kW & 125 Nm while the electric motor outputs 158 kW & 330 Nm. Its 0 – 100 km/h acceleration time is 7.4 seconds and top speed is 180 km/h. Additionally, its 18.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack provides a pure electric range of 125 km (CLTC). The official comprehensive range has not been revealed at this time.
This SUV looks just as if someone stopped the design team midway into the development. Absolutely incoherent and garish compared to their past models.
Changan had been doing an amazing job with their designs, specially those of the UNI range. Since their lead designer got poached it seems they truly lost their way…
Fully agreed. This is a mess between straight and rounder lines. Of course, the sign the government decided to ‘save’ this brand aleady doesn’t bode well…