On March 28, Changan UNI-Z was officially launched, with a total of three configuration versions and an official guide price of 117,900-131,900 yuan. And as usual, a series of car purchase gift packages are provided, which is quite cost-effective overall.
UNI-Z is the latest SUV model of Changan UNI series, with a length× width and height of 47301890×1680 mm and a wheelbase of 2795 mm, reaching the level of B-class cars, which is roughly the same as BYD Song PLUS DM-i.
In terms of appearance, the new car follows the UNI family's vertical and horizontal design language, with a dot matrix design for the borderless grille on the front face, plus angular lines and sharp headlight clusters, triangular deflectors on both sides, etc., giving people a very aggressive feeling. From the side, Changan UNI-Z has a popular fastback shape, with blackened B-pillars and C-pillars, D-pillars to create a suspended roof effect, and the vehicle adopts a double waistline design, with tough ridges below, 19-inch multi-spoke wheels, etc., showing a strong sporty attitude.
At the rear of the vehicle, the internal light beads of the through-type taillights are designed like wings, which is very recognizable. The upper rear wing and high-mounted brake lights are integrated, and the double-sided single exhaust and the deflector design guard at the bottom of the car give it a sporty feel.
Entering the car, the interior style of the Changan UNI-Z is simple and stylish, with an integrated enveloping cockpit design. The contrasting interior colors are combined with a large area of leather wrapping to create a nice light luxury texture. The new car is equipped with a 14.6-inch floating central control screen, as well as a 10.25-inch LCD instrument, a flat-bottomed double-spoke multi-function steering wheel, and a flying wing electronic gear knob.
It is worth mentioning that the Changan UNI-Z system is equipped with a full-scene intelligent external voice 2.0 and L2 level driving assistance system as standard, and is also equipped with a unique full-voice AI parking assistant and APA automatic parking 6.0 system, and the mobile phone APP supports remote driving within 200 meters. In addition, there are face recognition, dual-screen interaction, car KTV, car fitness and other special functions, in the same price, the same level of models, technology and personalized experience are relatively prominent.
In terms of power, the Changan UNI-Z is equipped with a hybrid system consisting of a new Blue Whale 1.5L hybrid engine and a front-mounted motor, with a maximum engine power of 72kW and a maximum torque of 125Nm, and a motor with a maximum power of 158kW and a maximum torque of 330Nm. Paired with an E-CVT transmission, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds. The lithium iron phosphate battery pack has a capacity of 18.4kWh, a CLTC pure electric range of 125km, a WLTC feed fuel consumption of 5.15L/100km, and a comprehensive range of up to 1200km when fully fueled and fully charged.
It is worth mentioning that the power system equipped with UNI-Z can provide manual or intelligent switching between plug-in hybrid and extended range, such as selecting the extended range mode when driving in urban areas, the engine and motor are connected in series to continuously replenish the battery, and when driving at high speeds, switch to plug-in hybrid mode to achieve the purpose of more fuel saving. For daily urban commuting, you can also choose pure electric mode, which is more economical and worry-free.
In general, there are quite a few highlights of Changan UNI-Z. In particular, the power system that can be plugged and hybridized and can be extended range, and the whole system is equipped with L2 level driving assistance system as standard, making it definitely a cost-effective choice for medium-sized SUVs within 130,000 yuan, what do you think?