In recent years, Honda Civic has "led the way" in the sports car joint venture car segment, although it has entered the era of electric vehicles, and SUVs are also the main battlefield of independent car companies. However, a few domestic sports car, indeed can attract attention, from the early MG 6, Lynk & Co 03, to the recent Trumpchi Shadow Leopard. Don't ignore the needs of young people, 100,000-150,000 yuan of sports car is their dish. No, Changan UNI-V is coming. So far, the Changan UNI series has assembled "KTV".
On February 21, 2022, UNI-V, the first car product of the Changan Automobile UNI (Gravity) series, officially announced the pre-sale price of the four models of the whole series, the pre-sale price range of 108,900-131,900 yuan, and its maximum price was 3,000 yuan lower than the previously announced pre-order price of the top-equipped car model, which also indicates that the car will not be too long from the final official listing.
The UNI family design has become a school of design
For such sports models, the importance of appearance is self-evident. The leap-forward progress of Chinese brands in "controlling the appearance value" is obvious to all. The characteristic of Changan UNI-V is that its family design and this type of model just form a certain resonance.
Through consumer feedback, Changan's design innovation this time is recognized. This kind of unconventional borderless network, if it is still slightly "risky" in the Chang'an UNI-T era, it can be said that it is logical to come to Chang'an UNI-V.
Looking at the development of sports car in recent years, in fact, we can also see this as an evolutionary trend. Looking back at Lynk & Co 03, consumers are more recognized for its performance, and the family gene is obvious in terms of design, but it is not bold enough. MG 6 adopts a sneaky back style, or more to take into account the needs of home use. In the era of Trumpchi Shadow Leopard, designers began to "let go of their hands and feet", the height of the body was further reduced, and the wheelbase was further lengthened.
As for Changan UNI-V, you can add a "more" before the above description. For example, the body length of this car is actually not as long as the Shadow Leopard and MG 6, but its wheelbase is longer, reaching 2750mm, and the height is lower, only 1430mm. It is worth noting that the body height of Changan UNI-V is obtained in the case that the outer diameter of the tire is larger than that of the Shadow Leopard and MG 6, so its visual "low lying feeling" will be more obvious than the data feedback.
The interior and exterior match, and the car can be upgraded with an OTA
Changan UNI-V can be seen in the interior, it is a hard work. In addition to the selection of materials, soft materials are the mainstay, but also the addition of metallic materials and fur accessories. It feels more than the previous 100,000 yuan class model.
The visual effect may vary from person to person, but the "Electric LiftIng Tail" button and the new "SUPER RACE" button in the physical button under the central control display are enough to bring you more than 150,000 prices of excitement and pleasure. Of course, if you are careful, you have already seen the switch of "ejection start" in the screen, and this ritualistic configuration is very friendly for young people.
Intelligence is also a very important highlight of Changan UNI-V, and the functions are more "high-order". For example, its intelligent parking, in addition to the conventional semi-automatic to find the parking space after a key to park, you can also in the parking area where the conditions permit (lane line, parking space line is clear) to achieve low-speed automatic search within 20 meters of the parking space to complete the "fully automatic parking". In the face of narrow or poor road conditions, the owner can also use a mobile phone or key to achieve one-click remote parking outside the car. In the future, through OTA, Changan UNI-V is also expected to achieve automatic reversing within 50 meters according to the driving trajectory - even if you walk into a narrow dead end, you don't have to worry about the technology is not good.
In terms of riding space, the experiencer who is 175cm tall can get more than two fists of leg space in the back row, and the head is relatively cramped, but there is still four fingers of head space. In addition, in terms of seat comfort, Changan UNI-V uses leather materials, and the wings of the seat are soft and feel good, whether it is a sense of space or a sense of riding, it can meet the needs of family occupants.
In our opinion, how many intelligent equipment Changan UNI-V has is not the most important, and even its resonance with the needs of young people is not the most important. The key is that due to its positioning is not low (cost can support the rejuvenation of the audience equipped with high-end intelligent equipment), it is likely to become a display platform for Changan Intelligent Technology. The value of this for brand recognition and brand stickiness is far greater than the revenue and profit brought by UNI-V to Changan in the short term. This kind of cognition and stickiness will play a good role in paving the way for Changan's future models, especially the high-end new energy models that will be gradually launched in the future.
Multiple driving modes, chassis tuning: sporty > comfortable
Changan UNI-V will currently be equipped with a Blue Whale 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 188 hp and a peak torque of 300 Nm, while the matching transmission system is a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, and the suspension also uses a combination of front McPherson independent suspension + rear multi-link independent suspension. It is also reported that Changan UNI-V may launch a model equipped with a 2.0T engine in the second half of the year.
If the UNI-V is to be measured by the standards of a general family scooter, its performance is qualified. The powertrain can burst out a maximum torque of 300N .m at 1500 rpm. The acceleration of the whole car in the initial stage is very light and smooth, and at the same time, after the turbocharger intervenes, it can also make the power explode in an instant.
However, as the throttle opening continues to increase, the engine speed increases, and the roar of this 1.5T engine is far more than the G-value feedback when accelerating. Due to the displacement limitations, the acceleration ability of the new car in the middle and rear sections really did not surprise me too much. For those consumers who pursue the so-called push back feeling, the future launch of the 2.0T version of the model may be able to better meet their requirements.
UNI-V offers a total of five driving modes, including ECO Economy, NORMAL Standard, SPORT Sport, Smart Smart and SUPER RACE Super Track. Through the actual experience, the dynamic response is the most natural in standard mode, while ECO mode and SPORT mode are completely at the other two extremes.
In terms of sound insulation and noise reduction, UNI-V has a good performance in wind noise and tire irritability. But the roar of the engine can be transmitted more directly to the car, perhaps so that the driver can better appreciate the "restlessness" brought by the sports car.
Summary: At a time when new energy vehicles are breaking through, it is not easy to see a sports car suitable for young people. It is believed that Changan is also based on market demand, and after doing full research in this market segment, UNI-V came into being. The Chang'an family has put together "KTV", focusing on youth, technology and personalization. In the past 2021, the cumulative sales of UNI-Ts were 83,461 units, and the cumulative sales of UNI-K were 36,436 units. I believe that UNI-V will also have good results in its own track.
(This article was first published on the Titanium Media App, picture and text | Wang Zhenchao)