Kaiyi Xuandu

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Kaiyi Xuandu
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Overview
Manufacturer Kaiyi Auto
Also called
  • Kaiyi E5 (export)
  • Bahman Respect (Iran)
Production2021–present
Assembly
Designer Lowie Vermeersch at Granstudio
Body and chassis
Class Compact car (C)
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related Chery Arrizo 7
Powertrain
Engine
Power output115 kW (154 hp; 156 PS)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,666 mm (183.7 in)
Width1,825 mm (71.9 in)
Height1,483 mm (58.4 in)
Curb weight 1,366–1,409 kg (3,012–3,106 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Cowin E5

The Kaiyi Xuandu is a compact sedan produced by Kaiyi Auto since 2021.

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Overview

Rear view 2023 Kaiyi E5 (KhUU) red.jpg
Rear view

At the end of July 2021, Cowin lineup was expanded with a large compact sedan called Xuandu. To develop it, the parent company Chery used the construction of the Arrizo 7 produced from 2013 to 2018, which was extensively modified in terms of visuals. [3]

The Xuandu has gently styled headlights, as well as a narrow air intake between them. The rear part of the body is decorated with a characteristic, luminous strip divided in the central point with the manufacturer's logo. The passenger compartment has a new design of the dashboard, with a central console facing the driver and a touch screen of the multimedia system. [4]

Like other low-cost Cowin models, the Xuandu was developed for the mainland Chinese market in mind in order to compete with other compact cars. The sale is scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2021.

Kaiyi Xuandu EV

In 2024, the lineup expanded with the electric version of the Xuandu, featuring a redesigned, more pointed front fascia and a reshaped rear bumper, resulting in a body that's 73 mm longer than the combustion-powered version. It's powered by a 163-horsepower electric motor, and the battery allows for a range of up to 350 kilometers on a single charge.

References

  1. "Review of Bahman Motor Respect Sedan Car". www.ir-luxecars.com. 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  2. "Официально: Автотор начал производство седана Kaiyi, на подходе три кроссовера - КОЛЕСА.ру – автомобильный журнал".
  3. "Chery unveils Cowin Xuandu sedan – Auto Review". August 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  4. "Chery Unveils Cowin Xuandu Sedan – Auto Review" . Retrieved 2021-08-09.