Changan · 1999–present
Chana Star
The Chana Star or Changan Star, more recently the Kaicene Star, (Chinese: 长安之星) is a series of trucks and microvans built and sold by Changan Automobile under the Chana brand since 1999. The Changan Star series was later repositioned under the Kaicene sub-brand of Changan Automobile. The Star started off as rebadged tenth generation Suzuki Carry trucks and Suzuki Every vans, with multiple bodystyles spawned by Changan Automobile available. The model was later extended into a product series with several models.
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First generation (1999–2014)
The Chana Star was launched in 1999 based on the Suzuki Every Plus and Ford Pronto vans. A few models were available, including a single cab pickup, double cab pickup, standard van, and an extended version van featuring hinged doors instead of sliding doors. The successor, Chan Star 2, was launched in 2007. However, the Chana Star 2 has not replaced the Chana Star, which, after a subtle facelift restyling, remains on the market positioned just below the Chana Star 2 as of early 2014 with a starting price lowered to 25,000 Yuan. Kaicene Shenqi T20. A series of pickup variant was sold under the Kaicene brand as the Kaicene Shenqi T20. Kuayue Xinbao Mini and Kuayue Xunlong. A series of pickup variant was sold under the Kuayue brand as it's entry level model called the Kuayue Xinbao Mini. An additional extended van variant is called the Kuayue Xunlong.
Chana Star 2 (2007–2012)
The Chana Star 2 is the second generation of the Chana Star microvan. The Star 2 was built by the Hebei subsidiary: Changan Automobile. Deliveries of the second generation microvans started in 2007, with a list price of 38,800 Yuan. The Chana Star 2 features a longer wheelbase than the Chana Star, and also features a more powerful 1.0 liter engine. Power windows and electric sliding doors, front fog lamps, remote key and alloy wheels are all available on higher trim levels. The price of the Chana Star 2 ranges from 31,900 yuan to 46,800 yuan in China. In 2013, a total of 24,800 units of the Chana Star 2 were sold in China.
Chana Star 5 (2012–present)
In 2012, the Changan M201 replaced the Chana Star 2 microvan, the third-generation of the Chana Star microvan, called the Xin Chana Star in China. The Chana Star 5 was sold in China as the Xin Chana Star (新长安之星). Prices of the Chana Star 5 range from 25,000 yuan to 50,900 yuan in China. Safety.
Chana Star 3 (2015–present)
The Star 3 is produced by Changan Automobile in Hebei. Launched in 2015, the Star 3 is the direct successor of the original Chana Star. The Star 3 is powered by a 1.0 or 1.2-litre petrol/gasoline engine. The third generation Chana Star offers up to 7 seats. The price of the Chana Star 3 ranges from 29,900 yuan to 39,900 yuan in China.
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Specifications
- name
- Chana Star
- Manufacturer
- Changan Automobile
- Production
- 1999–present
- Class
- Microvan
- Body style
- Van, Pickup truck
- Layout
- FR layout, F4 layout
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65081083CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chana_StarCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1376665615 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chana_Star_001.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jengtingchen · 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.