Changan UNI-T
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| image = 2023 Chang'an UNI-T, front 8.17.23.jpg
| name = Changan UNI-T
| manufacturer = Changan Automobile
| aka =
| production = 2020–present
| assembly = China
| class = Compact crossover SUV (C)
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| engine = {{ubl
| Petrol:
| 2.0 L JL486ZQ5 I4 (turbo)
}}
| transmission = 7-speed Aisin DCT
8-speed automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|2710|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4515|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1870|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1565|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1465|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor =
| related =
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The Changan UNI-T is a compact crossover SUV produced by Changan Automobile.
Overview
Changan showed a first glimpse of the UNI-T at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2017 with the concept vehicle Yuyue Concept.{{cite web|title=Electric vehicles and SUVs steal the thunder at Shanghai Auto show|periodical=scmp.com|publisher=|url=https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/2089609/shanghai-auto-show-draws-automotive-world-chinas-motoring|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=Mark Andrews|date=2018-07-20|year=|language=en|pages=|quote=}}
The production model was intended to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2020.{{cite web|title=Changan Uni-T (2020): China-SUV debütiert in Genf|periodical=auto-motor-und-sport.de|publisher=|url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/neuheiten/changan-uni-t-2020-china-suv-debuetiert-in-genf/|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=Thomas Harloff|date=2020-01-15|year=|language=|pages=|quote=}} However, the show was canceled on 28 February 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, leading to Changan presenting the UNI-T in China at the end of March 2020.{{cite web|title=Changan Uni-T: Kompakt-SUV für den Weltmarkt|periodical=autohaus.de|publisher=|url=https://www.autohaus.de/nachrichten/changan-uni-t-kompakt-suv-fuer-den-weltmarkt-2583446.html|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2020-03-25|year=|language=|pages=|quote=}} The model came on the Chinese market in June 2020.{{cite web|title=Changan Uni-T - 180 hp/300 Nm 1.5 litre turbo, FWD and AWD, Level 3 self-driving; from RM73k in China|periodical=paultan.org|publisher=|url=https://paultan.org/2020/04/09/changan-uni-t-180-hp-300-nm-1-5-litre-turbo-fwd-and-awd-level-3-self-driving-from-rm73k-in-china/|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=Mick Chan|date=2020-04-09|year=|language=en|pages=|quote=}}
The Changan UNI-T received a five star safety certification in the safety crash test result of the domestic C-NCAP published by CATARC (China Automotive Technology and Research Center) on 15 September 2021.{{cite web|title=Changan UNI-T receives 5 star safety rating in CNCAP|periodical=khabarhub.com|publisher=|url=https://english.khabarhub.com/2021/22/216115/|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=|date=2021-10-24|year=|language=en|pages=|quote=}} In February 2023, the model was restyled.{{Cite web|url=https://changan.su/catalog/uni-t.html|title=Changan UNI-T - один из самых ярких китайских кроссоверов|website=changan.su|access-date=2023-07-10}} In the summer of 2023, deliveries of cars in Russia began.{{Cite web|lang=ru|url=https://gt-news.ru/news/changan-uni-t-2023/|title=Changan UNI-T 2023 УЖЕ В РОССИИ +2,7 МЛН! Цены и комплектации, характеристики|date=2023-06-09|access-date=2023-07-10}} The competitors of this model are Mazda CX-5, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson and Volkswagen Tiguan.{{Cite web|lang=ru|url=https://www.kolesa.ru/news/rasteryavshiy-pokupateley-changan-uni-t-obyavlen-vtorym-pokoleniem-posle-restaylinga|title=Растерявший покупателей Changan Uni-T объявлен вторым поколением после рестайлинга - КОЛЕСА.ру – автомобильный журнал|website=Автомобильный журнал «КОЛЕСА.РУ»|access-date=2023-07-10}}{{Cite web|lang=ru|url=https://cenyavto.com/changan-uni-t-2022/|title=Новый Changan UNI-T 2022 года скоро в России: после его выхода можно забыть о Mazda CX-5 и Kia Sportage|website=Комплектации, цены, фото, видео и характеристики моделей в новом кузове - CenyAvto.com|date=2021-12-16|access-date=2023-07-10}} In terms of dimensions, this model is similar to Changan CS55 Plus.{{Cite web|lang=ru|url=https://autoreview.ru/news/krossover-changan-uni-t-v-rossii-oficial-no-ob-yavleny-ceny|title=Кроссовер Changan Uni-T в России официально: объявлены цены|website=autoreview.ru|date=2023-06-09|access-date=2023-07-10}}{{Cite web|lang=ru|url=https://www.autonews.ru/news/649a8f3e9a794716eec3ae62|title=Changan представил новый флагманский лифтбек :|website=Autonews|access-date=2023-07-10}}
=Powertrain=
The UNI-T is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine which outputs {{convert|132|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 rpm with {{convert|300|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque between 1,600 and 4,100 rpm. The engine is mated with a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission.
The maximum speed of the car is limited to {{convert|127|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on|0|order=flip}}, but this limit can be removed by chip tuning.{{Cite web|lang=ru|url=https://5koleso.ru/articles/novosti/v-rossii-startovali-prodazhi-dvuh-novinok-changan/|title=Changan Uni-T и Uni-V: цены и старт продаж в России|website=5 колесо|date=2022-11-11|access-date=2023-07-10}} The price of the car in Russia ranges from 2 869 900 to 2 969 900 rubles.{{Cite web|url=https://carsdo.ru/changan/uni-t/|title=Changan UNI-T › Цена и комплектации 2023|website=carsdo.ru|access-date=2023-07-10|lang=ru}}
Sales
| class="wikitable"
!Year !China |
| 2021 |
| 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
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References
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External links
{{Commons category}}
- {{Official website|https://www.changan.com.cn/car/UNI-T-2nd/}}
{{Changan Automobile}}