Changan UNI-V

Changan UNI-V
Overview
Manufacturer	Changan
Also called	Changan Nevo A06 (PHEV; Cancelled)
Production	2021–present
Model years	2022–present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car/Small family car (C)
Body style	4-door fastback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Ark architecture
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol 1.5 L Blue Whale I4 (turbo) 2.0 L Blue Whale I4 Petrol–PHEV 1.5 L Blue Whale iDD I4 (turbo) 1.5 L Blue Whale I4 (81 kilowatts (109 hp; 110 PS) Generator)
Electric motor	123 kilowatts (165 hp; 167 PS) Permanent Magnet motor (UNI-V iDD) 140 kilowatts (188 hp; 190 PS) or 158 kilowatts (212 hp; 215 PS) Permanent Magnet motor (Nevo A06)
Transmission	7-speed DCT 6-speed automatic 8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automatic
Hybrid drivetrain	PHEV (Nevo A06, UNI-V iDD)
Battery	18.4kWh LFP
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length	4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Width	1,838 mm (72.4 in)
Height	1,430 mm (56.3 in)

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

Overview

Changan UNI-V rear

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. ^[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 138 kW (185 hp; 188 PS) and a maximum speed of 205 km/h (127 mph).

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. ^[1]

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]

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  Changan Nevo A06 (Cancelled)
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  Rear view
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  Changan UNI-V iDD
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  Rear view

Sales

Year	China
2024	107,447 [5]

References

1. Usman Ansari (22 November 2021). "Changan UNI-V Makes its Global Debut". Car News China. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
2. "Changan's new EV brand, Nevo, officially launched with goal of 1.5 million annual sales by 2030". 28 August 2023.
3. Dong Yi Chen (3 November 2023). "Changan Qiyuan A06 is a new plug-in hybrid sedan with 1,160 km range". Car News China. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
4. Dong Yi Chen (26 April 2024). "Changan second-gen UNI-V iDD plug-in hybrid sedan launched for 15,900 USD". Car News China. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
5. "December, 2024 auto sales of Changan _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-02-22.