Changan UNI-V
{{Short description|Chinese compact sedan}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Changan UNI-V
| image = Changan UNI-V IMG01.jpg
| manufacturer = Changan
| aka = Changan Nevo A06 (PHEV, cancelled)
| production = 2021–present
| model_years = 2022–present
| assembly = China: Chongqing
| designer =
| class = Compact car (C)
| body_style = 5-door liftback
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| platform = Ark platform
| engine = {{ubl
| Petrol
| 2.0 L Blue Whale I4
| Petrol–PHEV
| 1.5 L Blue Whale iDD I4 (turbo)
| 1.5 L Blue Whale I4 ({{convert|81|kW|hp PS|0}} Generator)
}}
| motor = {{ubl
| {{convert|123|kW|hp PS|0}} Permanent Magnet motor (UNI-V iDD)
| {{convert|140|kW|hp PS|0}} or {{convert|158|kW|hp PS|0}} Permanent Magnet motor (Changan Nevo A06)
}}
| transmission = 7-speed DCT
6-speed automatic
8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automatic
| powerout =
| battery = 18.4kWh LFP
| drivetrain = PHEV (Changan Nevo A06, UNI-V iDD)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2750|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4680|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1838|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1430|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| predecessor =
| successor =
}}
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 fastback 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.{{cite web|url=https://carspiritpk.com/changan-uni-v-makes-its-global-debut/|title=Changan UNI-V Makes its Global Debut|author=Usman Ansari|date=22 November 2021|work=Car News China|accessdate=23 November 2021}}
Powertrain
The Changan UNI-V is powered by a 1.5 liter turbo engine developed by Changan Automobile inhouse with a maximum power of {{convert|138|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} and a maximum speed of {{cvt|205|km/h}}.
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 Changan Nevo brand, called the A06.{{cite web|url=https://cnevpost.com/2023/08/28/changan-qiyuan-brand-launched/|title=Changan's new EV brand, Nevo, officially launched with goal of 1.5 million annual sales by 2030|date=28 August 2023 }}{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2023/11/03/changan-qiyuan-a06-is-a-new-plug-in-hybrid-sedan-with-1160-km-range/|title=Changan Qiyuan A06 is a new plug-in hybrid sedan with 1,160 km range|author=Dong Yi Chen
|date=3 November 2023|work=Car News China|accessdate=28 April 2024}} Images of the 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.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/04/26/changan-second-gen-uni-v-idd-plug-in-hybrid-sedan-launched-for-15900-usd/|title=Changan second-gen UNI-V iDD plug-in hybrid sedan launched for 15,900 USD|author=Dong Yi Chen
|date=26 April 2024|work=Car News China|accessdate=28 April 2024}}
File:Nevo A06 01 China 2024-04-02.jpg|Changan Nevo A06 (cancelled)
File:Nevo A06 02 China 2024-04-02.jpg|Rear view
File:Changan UNI-V facelift 002.jpg|Changan UNI-V iDD
File:Changan UNI-V facelift 003.jpg|Rear view
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Sales
| class="wikitable"
!Year !China |
| 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |