Changan UNI-V explained

Changan UNI-V
Manufacturer:Changan
Production:2021–present
Model Years:2022–present
Aka:Changan Nevo A06 (PHEV; Cancelled)
Class:Compact car/Small family car (C)
Body Style:4-door sedan
Platform:Ark architecture
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Transmission:7-speed DCT
6-speed automatic
8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automatic
Battery:18.4kWh LFP
Drivetrain:PHEV (Nevo A06, UNI-V iDD)
Wheelbase:27501NaN1
Length:46801NaN1
Width:18381NaN1
Height:14301NaN1
Predecessor:Changan Eado

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

Overview

The Changan UNI-V is the third product of the UNI-series, and also the first sedan 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 1380NaN0 and a maximum speed of .

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.

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Changan UNI-V Makes its Global Debut. Usman Ansari. 22 November 2021. Car News China. 23 November 2021.
  2. Web site: Changan's new EV brand, Nevo, officially launched with goal of 1.5 million annual sales by 2030.
  3. Web site: Changan Qiyuan A06 is a new plug-in hybrid sedan with 1,160 km range. Dong Yi Chen. 3 November 2023. Car News China. 28 April 2024.
  4. Web site: Changan second-gen UNI-V iDD plug-in hybrid sedan launched for 15,900 USD. Dong Yi Chen. 26 April 2024. Car News China. 28 April 2024.