Changan Eado DT explained

Changan Eado DT
Manufacturer:Changan Automobile
Aka:Changan Alsvin V7
Production:2014–2022
Class:Subcompact/Supermini (B)
Layout:FF layout
Predecessor:Alsvin
Alsvin V5

The Changan Eado DT is a subcompact sedan produced by Changan Automobile. Originally called the Alsvin V7 before the 2018 facelift, the Eado DT subcompact sits above the Alsvin V5 subcompact sedan.

Alsvin V7

Alsvin V7
Manufacturer:Changan
Production:2014–2017
Model Years:2015–2017
Class:Subcompact car/Supermini (B)
Body Style:4-door sedan
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Engine:1.0 L BlueCore I3 (turbo petrol)
1.6 L JL478QEB I4 (petrol)
Transmission:6-speed manual
5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Wheelbase:26101NaN1
Length:45301NaN1
Width:17451NaN1
Height:14981NaN1
Predecessor:Alsvin/Alsvin V5
Successor:Eado DT

The Alsvin V7 (悦翔 V7) is the successor of the Alsvin subcompact sedan and also succeeding the Alsvin V5. Standing on a completely new platform adding a new 1.6L four-cylinder engine as a new option, the styling of the Alsvin V7 was also updated with Changan's latest design language. Price ranges from 60.900 yuan to 86.900 yuan.[1] The Alsvin V7 debuted in August 2014 on the 2014 Chengdu Auto Show.

Changan Eado DT

Changan Eado DT
Manufacturer:Changan
Production:2018–2022
Model Years:2018–2022
Class:Subcompact car/Supermini (B)
Body Style:4-door sedan
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Engine:1.0 L JL372ZQ1 I3 (petrol)
1.6 L JL478QEE I4 (petrol)
Transmission:6-speed manual
5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Wheelbase:26101NaN1
Length:45751NaN1
Width:17501NaN1
Height:15001NaN1
Predecessor:Alsvin V7
Alsvin V3

Debuting at the Beijing's Auto Show in April 2018, the Changan Eado DT is positioned to be the entry model of the Eado family under the Changan Eado/Eado XT compact car. Being essentially a rebadged Alsvin V7, the dimensions are basically the same as that of the Alsvin V7.[2] The Eado DT is equipped with the same engines from the Alsvin V7. A naturally aspirated 1.6 liter engine producing 124 hp and a 1.5 liter turbocharged engine producing 170 hp mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tycho de Feijter . Spy Shots: new Chang'an Yuexiang sedan testing in China . Car News China. 2014-01-15 . 2018-03-04 .
  2. Web site: Aiden Jing . Official Photos Of The New Changan Eado DT . Car News China. 2018-03-02 . 2018-03-04 .
  3. Web site: Usman Ansari . Changan Launches the 2018 Eado DT (Alsvin V7 facelift) in China . carspiritpk.com. 2018-03-05 . 2020-11-24 .