The Changan UNI-Z plug-in hybrid variant was launched on March 28 this year. Recently, Changan released the official images of its UNI-Z 1.5T gasoline-powered variant and announced that the launch will be on August 10. For reference, the plug-in hybrid variant has a price range of 117,900 – 131,900 yuan (16,500 – 18,400 USD).
For the exterior, the gasoline-powered variant is not much different from the existing plug-in hybrid variant. The major difference between the two is that the gasoline-powered variant uses dual-pair exhaust outlets. The front face retains the inverted trapezoidal grille and the Changan V logo.
From the side, the body uses traditional door handles and the roof has a floating effect due to the blackened C-pillar. The car runs on 19-inch multi-spoke aluminum alloy rims. An openable panoramic sunroof and an electric tailgate continue to be present. Furthermore, the size is expected to remain consistent with dimensions of 4730/1890/1680 mm, and a 2795 mm wheelbase, positioned as a compact SUV.
Power comes from a Blue Whale NE1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 138 kW (185 hp) and a peak torque of 300 Nm, mated to a 7-speed DCT.
Inside, the interior continues the design layout of the plug-in hybrid variant, with a standard 10.25-inch rectangular LCD instrument panel, a 14.6-inch central touch screen, a flat-bottomed D-shaped steering wheel, and a yacht-style gear lever.
Depending on the trims, other configurations include full-speed adaptive cruise control, facial recognition, mobile phone Bluetooth key, a built-in driving recorder, imitation leather-covered seats, front seat ventilation/heating, front multi-layer soundproof glass, 4G network, voice interaction, rear air conditioning vents, mobile phone remote control, sentry mode, driver seat lumbar support, and eight Sony speakers, to name a few.
In June, 8,990 units of the Changan UNI-Z were sold, a month-on-month increase of 10.1%. From January to June 2024, the cumulative sales of the Changan UNI-Z were 23,206 units.
