Changan: from Towner to hybrid sedan with 1100km of autonomy

by time news

2023-11-04 04:00:14

Changan Disclosure Changan is the most popular local brand in China and one of the four major state-owned brands that has just launched a sedan with a hybrid engine with a well-known name in the West: A06. With a bold profile, it has 1,160km of autonomy and promises to reach several markets where the brand is present. Changan Qiyuan A 06 with Changan fastback style rear Disclosure The novelty was presented in China this week. Positioned as a midsize sedan, the A06 will be sold under the Qiyuan brand and measures 4.72m long, 1.83m wide, 1.43m high and 2.75m wheelbase. Changan Disclosure Inside, the panel profile with straight lines prioritizes a 10.3´´ horizontal central multimedia while the digital panel is more advanced at 10.3´´. There are standard items such as adaptive cruise control and automatic safety functions. Changan Qiyuan A06 is a plug-in hybrid Changan Disclosure With fastback style, the Qiyuan A06 debuts hybrid solution that combines the 1.5 naturally aspirated gasoline engine with an electric motor and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. The gasoline engine produces 110 hp while the electric engine produces 190 or 214 hp. With a 9 or 18.9kWh battery, the A06 has 136km of autonomy in pure electric mode and reaches a range of 1160km with one tank of fuel. The combined power of the engines was not disclosed. Changan Disclosure Average consumption is around 21km/h and acceleration from 0-100km/h is achieved in 6.9s. In China, Changan’s new product will have an affordable price, around US$12,000 reaching US$21,000, around R$60,000 to R$106,000 depending on the version. Chinese giant One of the first vehicles produced by Changan in China was a jeep under license from Suzuki Changan Auto iFeng.com Changan is one of the biggest brands in China that sells around 2 million vehicles a year. It is one of the largest Chinese industrial groups that dates back to 1862 when it began manufacturing war items. In the 20th century it diversified and in 1959 it started manufacturing the Changjiang Type 46 jeep under license from the Japanese company Suzuki. From that date onwards, Changan gradually expanded its production lines with minivans and small trucks derived from Japanese designs. With minivans, small trucks and vehicles with five and up to nine seats smaller than 4m, Changan has established itself not only in China but in several Asian countries. The brand operated in Brazil for a while under the name Chana but later changed to Changan Changan Disclosure In the 2000s, with a large injection of capital from the Chinese government, Changan expanded its exports. In 2006, it arrived in Brazil with a line of minivans and light commercial vehicles, selling some cars but lost pace and stopped operating here 10 years later. Mini Benni, one of the highly successful compact models that made Changan grow in China Changan Disclosure Meanwhile, in China, the company grew through joint ventures with Ford and Mazda but also operating separately with the Changan portfolio . Today the brand operates with six sub-brands including Qiyuan positioned as premium and the Kaicene brands for commercial vehicles and Avatr for electric and hybrid models.
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