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.
