Changan BenBen#II

{{Infobox automobile

| name = BenBen I

| image = File:Chang'an Ben Ben China 2015-04-10.jpg

| manufacturer = Changan

| aka = Chana BenBen
Changan BenBen Love
Changan CV6

| production = 2006–2013

| model_years = 2006–2013

| assembly = Chongqing

| designer = I.DE.A Institute{{cite web|url= https://www.carrozzieri-italiani.com/listing/changan-cv6/|title=

The Changan CV6 designed by the I.DE.A Institute.|accessdate=22 April 2024}}

| class = city car (A)

| body_style = 5-door hatchback

| platform =

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| engine = 1.0 L JL465QG I4 (petrol)
1.3 L JL474Q2 I4 (petrol)

| transmission = 5 speed manual

| wheelbase = {{convert|2365|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|3525|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1650|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight =

| predecessor =

| successor =

}}

The first generation Changan BenBen was also called the BenBen i. Price starts from 34.000 yuan. In 2010, the model went through a mid-cycle facelift with a redesigned grille, bumpers, tailgate, and headlamps and was called the BenBen Love then. Engine of the first generation Changan BenBen is a 1.3-litre engine with {{convert|63|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|110|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} mated to a manual transmission.{{cite web | author = Tycho de Feijter | title = Facelift for Chang'an BenBen Love | url = https://carnewschina.com/2010/08/19/facelift-for-changan-benben-love/| publisher = Car News China| date = 2010-08-19 | accessdate = 2018-04-28 }}

File:Chang%27an_Ben_Ben_01_China_2012-04-29.jpg|Front view of the Changan BenBen I.

File:Chang'an Ben Ben 02 China 2012-04-29.jpg|Rear view of the Changan BenBen I.

File:Chang'an Ben Ben Sport 01 China 2012-04-29.jpg|Front view of the Changan BenBen Sport I.

File:Chang'an Ben Ben Sport 02 China 2012-04-29.jpg|Rear view of the Changan BenBen Sport I.

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = BenBen Mini

| image = File:Chang'an Ben Ben Mini 02 China 2012-04-29.JPG

| manufacturer = Changan

| aka =JMEV E200
Hawtai Lusheng S1 EV160B

| production = 2010–2013

| model_years = 2010–2013

| assembly =

| designer =

| class = city car (A)

| body_style = 5-door hatchback

| platform =

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| engine = 1.0 L JL466Q5 I4 (petrol)

| transmission = 5 speed manual
5 speed automatic

| wheelbase = {{convert|2345|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|3580|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1570|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1490|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight =

| predecessor =

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In 2010, the original Changan BenBen was replaced by two cars, the BenBen Mini and the BenBen Love, essentially a facelifted original BenBen and will be available as a cheaper alternative next to the BenBen Mini. The only engine for the BenBen Mini is a 1.0-litre petrol engine producing {{convert|51|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} at 5600 rpm and {{convert|90|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} at 4600rpm. The top speed of the BenBen Mini is {{cvt|158|km/h}}. The prices of the BenBen Mini ranges from RMB 35,000 to 45,000 .{{cite web | author = Tycho de Feijter | title = New Car: Chang'an BenBen Mini | url = https://carnewschina.com/2010/03/09/new-car-changan-benben-mini/| publisher = Car News China| date = 2010-03-09 | accessdate = 2018-04-28 }}

File:Chang'an Ben Ben Mini 01 China 2012-04-29.JPG|Front view of the Changan BenBen Mini.

File:Chang'an Ben Ben Mini 03 China 2012-04-29.JPG|Rear view of the Changan BenBen Mini.

Revealed on the 2011 Guangzhou Auto Show, a facelift was conducted for the Changan BenBen Mini, changing the bumper and light unit designs.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2011/12/14/facelifted-changan-benben-mini-to-be-listed-in-china-on-december-20/|title=Facelifted Chang'an BenBen Mini to be listed in China on December 20|date=14 December 2011 }}{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2011/10/16/spy-shots-changan-benben-mini-facelifted-in-china/|title=Spy Shots: Chang'an BenBen Mini facelifted in China|date=16 October 2011 }}

File:Chang'an Ben Ben Mini facelift China 2014-04-16.jpg|Front view of the Changan BenBen Mini facelift.

After the discontinuation of the Changan BenBen Mini, Hawtai acquired the production licence of the hatchback and produced a rebadged electric version called the Lusheng S1 EV160B under the Lusheng passenger car series with no further styling changes done.

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Changan BenBen II

| image = File:Chang'an Ben Ben II 01 China 2014-04-16.jpg

| manufacturer = Changan

| production = 2014–2023

| model_years = 2014–2023

| assembly =

| designer =

| class = city car (A)

| body_style = 5-door hatchback

| platform =

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| engine = 1.4 L BlueCore I3 (petrol)

| transmission = 5-speed manual
5-speed automatic

| wheelbase = {{convert|2410|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|3730|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1650|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1530|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight =

| predecessor =

| successor =

}}

The Changan BenBen II was launched on the China car market in 2014 with prices for the Changan BenBen II ranging from 47,900 yuan to 56,900 yuan. The new BenBen debuted during the 2013 Guangzhou Auto Show.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2014/03/26/new-changan-benben-hits-the-chinese-auto-market/|title=New Changan BenBen hits the Chinese auto market|date=26 March 2014 }} The power of the second generation Ben Ben comes from a 1.4-litre engine with {{convert|100|hp|kW PS|0}} and {{convert|136|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}}, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. A 1.2-litre engine with about {{convert|80|hp|kW PS|0}} was added to the line-up later. The top speed is {{cvt|156|km/h}} and fuel consumption is {{convert|5.6|L/100km}} according to officials.{{cite web|title=Changan BenBen debuts on the 2013 Guangzhou Auto Show - CarNewsChina.com|url=https://carnewschina.com/2013/11/21/changan-benben-debuts-on-the-2013-guangzhou-auto-show/|website=CarNewsChina.com|date=21 November 2013}}

File:2014 Chang'an Ben Ben II.jpg|Front view of the Changan BenBen II.

File:2018 Chang'an Ben Ben 1.4L, rear 8.11.18.jpg|Rear view of the Changan BenBen II.

Based on the petrol-powered Changan BenBen, the BenBen EV is powered by an electric motor producing {{convert|75|hp|kW PS|0}} and {{convert|165|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque. The BenBen EV had a {{cvt|125|km/h}} top speed and a range of {{convert|200|km|mi}}.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2015/10/22/changan-benben-ev-unveiled-in-china/|title=New Changan BenBen hits the Chinese auto market|date=22 October 2015 }}

File:Chang'an Ben Ben II EV China 2018-03-26.jpg|Front view of the Changan BenBen EV.

File:2018 Chang'an Ben Ben EV, rear 8.16.18.jpg|Rear view of the Changan BenBen EV.

From 2020, the electric BenBen was replaced by the BenBen E-Star. The BenBen E-Star is the facelift version of the BenBen EV, and just like the pre-facelift model, a {{convert|75|hp|kW PS|0|adj=on}} and {{convert|170|Nm|lbft kgm|0|abbr=on}} electric motor drives the front wheels. The battery pack has a capacity of {{cvt|32.2|kWh}}, capable of supplying the BenBen E-Star up to a NEDC range of {{convert|300|km|mi}}.{{cite web|url=http://techzle.com/facelift-for-changan-benben|title=Facelift for Changan BenBen|date=3 April 2020 }}

File:Changan BenBen E-Star IMG001.jpg|Front view of the Changan BenBen E-Star.

File:Changan BenBen E-Star 003.jpg|Side view of the Changan BenBen E-Star.

File:Changan BenBen E-Star IMG002.jpg|Rear view of the Changan BenBen E-Star.

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{{reflist}}

{{commons category|Chang'an Ben Ben}}

• {{Official website|http://www.globalchangan.com/vehicle/new_benni_ec260}}

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