Changan · 2021–present

Changan UNI-V

The Changan UNI-V is a compact sedan produced by Chinese auto manufacturer Changan.

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Overview

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.

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.

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 Changan Nevo brand, called the A06. Images of the 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.

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Specifications

name: Changan UNI-V
Manufacturer: Changan
aka: Changan Nevo A06 (PHEV, cancelled)
Production: 2021–present
Model years: 2022–present
Assembly: China: Chongqing
Class: Compact car (C)
Body style: 5-door liftback
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform: Ark platform
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 kW Generator)
Transmission: 7-speed DCT, 6-speed automatic, 8-speed Aisin AWF8F35 automatic
Battery: 18.4kWh LFP
Wheelbase: 2750 mm
Length: 4680 mm
Width: 1838 mm
Height: 1430 mm
Kerb weight: 1400-1680 kg

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Sources

Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108328772CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changan_UNI-VCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1373175778 · retrieved 2026-10-01
Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Changan_UNI-V.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Zoerides · retrieved 2026-10-01
Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.changan.com.cn/m_car/UNI-V/Link only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.