Changan X7 Explained

Changan X7 Plus
Manufacturer:Changan Automobile
Aka:Changan Oshan X7 (Pakistan)
Production:2019–2024 (Oshan X7)
2024–present (Changan X7 Plus)
Assembly:China: Chongqing
Pakistan: Karachi, (Master Changan Motors Ltd.)[1]
Class:Mid-size crossover SUV
Body Style:5-door SUV
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Engine:1.5 L I4 (turbo petrol)
Transmission:6-speed manual
7-speed DCT

The Changan X7 Plus, or previously known as Oshan X7, is a 5 and 7-seater mid-size SUV produced by Changan Automobile under the Oshan brand. The vehicle was renamed to the Changan brand after the Oshan brand was discontinued in 2024.

History

On 25 July 2019, it became the second car to ever be launched into space, as a dummy payload on iSpace's Hyperbola-1 rocket maiden flight.[2]

Overview

The X7 debuted on the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show and was launched on the Chinese auto market right after with prices ranging from 79,900 yuan to 119,900 yuan.[3] [4]

Powertrain

The X7 is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 131kW and,[5] or an electric version with a range of around 250miles.[6]

Oshan X7 Plus

The X7 received a facelift for the 2021 model year called the Oshan X7 Plus. The X7 Plus was launched during the 2021 Shanghai Autoshow featuring redesigned fronts end and rear ends with split head lamps and full-width tail lamps. The X7 Plus is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 131kW and of torque mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Other markets

Pakistan

In Pakistan, Changan Master Motors introduced the facelift version of the Oshan X7 in March of 2022 in only two trims, Comfort and FutureSense™. Both trims are powered by a 1.5-litre turbo engine mated to a 7 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission. Comfort, which is the base model, has driver-only powered seats, reverse camera with rear parking sensors, cruise control. FutureSense™ trim has heated and ventilated 6-way powered front seats, adaptive cruise control with auto emergency braking, 360° camera with front parking sensors and powered trunk. A facelift version was introduced in 2024 which added new interior colours, larger 10.4 inch infotainment screen and wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto.[7]

Kenya

In 2023, Changan Kenya introduced Oshan X7 in two varients, which were sold as CBU imported units.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: China's Changan and Master Motor to set up auto plant in Karachi. 29 June 2018. 10 December 2023.
  2. Web site: 2023-03-12 . 星际荣耀高光时刻 欧尚汽车搭上火箭上市玩到太空_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家 . 2023-03-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230312173524/https://chejiahao.autohome.com.cn/info/4318451/ . 2023-03-12 .
  3. Web site: 【长安欧尚X7】长安欧尚_长安欧尚X7报价_长安欧尚X7图片_汽车之家. www.autohome.com.cn.
  4. Web site: The Changan COS1° SUV Is Ready For the 2018 Beijing Auto Show. Tycho de. Feijter. April 20, 2018. CarNewsChina.com.
  5. Web site: 是该出手了! 抢先试驾长安欧尚X7 1.5T. car.autohome.com.cn.
  6. Web site: Welcome chinaautoweb.com - BlueHost.com. chinaautoweb.com.
  7. Web site: 上海车展首发亮相 长安欧尚X7 PLUS官图. Na. Li. April 15, 2021. autohome.com.cn.