Changan Eado
The Changan Eado (逸动) is a compact car produced by Chinese auto manufacturer Changan.
| Changan Eado | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Changan Automobile |
| Also called | Changan Eado XT Changan Eado Plus |
| Production | 2012–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Changan CX30 |
The first generation was introduced in 2012 with the DT hatchback added in 2013 and the electric variant added in 2014. A performance DT RS hatchback was also offered. The second generation model was launched as both a sedan and the DT hatchback in 2018 and the spawned electric variant launched in 2019 with a facelift revealed in 2019 for the 2020 model year, with the sedan being the only model facelifted while the hatchback was discontinued due to low sales.
First generation（2012-2018）
| Changan Eado I | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Changan |
| Production | 2012–2016 2013–2017 (XT) 2014–2018 (Hybrid/EV) |
| Model years | 2013–2016 2013–2016 (XT) 2014–2018 (Hybrid/EV) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car/Small family car (C) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback(XT) 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L JL476ZQCA I4 (turbo petrol) 1.6 L JL478QEA I4 (petrol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 7 speed DCT 6-speed automatic 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm (104.7 in) |
| Length | 4,620 mm (181.9 in) (sedan) 4,425 mm (174.2 in) (hatchback) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (71.7 in) 1,815 mm (71.5 in) (hatchback) |
| Height | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) (sedan) 1,485 mm (58.5 in) (hatchback) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Changan CX30 |
| Successor | Changan Eado (Second Generation) |
The first generation Changan Eado started sales since 2012. The vehicle was styled by Changan's Italian design center in Turin and debuted as concept car C201 at the Beijing Auto Show 2010, the production car was shown at the International Motor Show 2011 in Frankfurt am Main . The delivery of the sedan started on March 27, 2012.[1] The later Changan CS35 crossover is also based on the Eado.
The drivetrain is powered by a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with an output of 83 kW (113 hp). In addition to a 5-speed manual transmission , a 4-speed automatic transmission is also available.
The front view of the Changan Eado.
The rear view of the Changan Eado.
Eado XT/Eado XT RS
At the Shanghai Auto Show 2013 was presented with the Eado XT as a hatchback variant. This came on 28 August 2013 in the trade. The Eado XT hatchback is based on the Changan Eado sedan that was launched in March last year.[2] A performance version with a turbo of the Eado XT was launched later in the market called the Eado XT RS.
The front view of the Changan Eado XT.
The rear view of the Changan Eado XT.
Eado Blue
The Eado Blue is a PHEV, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle version of the Eado sedan. The powertrain was based on the gasoline 1.5 liter four-cylinder with 112 hp.[3]
Eado EV300
Changan Eado EV is a full electric version of the Changan Eado sedan with a 26 kWh lithium-ion battery. Curb weight is 1610 kg. Range is 160 kilometer and top speed is 140 km/h. The Changan Eado EV debuted on the 2014 Beijing Auto Show in April featuring a blue painted grilles to differentiate from the regular Eado. Power comes from an electric motor with 120 hp, mated to a CVT transmission.[4]
The front view of the Changan Eado EV.
Eado EV460
In 2018 the EV460 went on sale for a price of RMB 203,400 before subsidies. It offered an improved range over the EV300 of 550 km and fast charging capability.[5][6] A batch of 100 EV460 with a battery swap modification went into service as taxis in Chongqing in 2021. The battery swap can be completed within 20 seconds.[7]
Second generation (2018-present)
| Changan Eado II | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Changan |
| Production | 2018–present (Eado/Eado Plus) 2018-2020 (Eado XT II) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback (XT) 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.0 L JL372ZQ1 I3 (petrol) 1.5 L JL476ZQCE I4 (turbo petrol) 1.6 L JL478QEN I4 (petrol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 7 speed DCT 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) |
| Length | 4,710 mm (185.4 in) (sedan) 4,505 mm (177.4 in) (XT) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (71.7 in) |
| Height | 1,505 mm (59.3 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Changan Eado (First Generation) |
Details of the second generation Changan Eado sedan and second generation Changan Eado XT were released in January 2018. Price of the Eado XT II ranges from 72,000 yuan to around 97,000 yuan. Engines available are a 125 hp 1.6L with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic, and a 170 hp 1.5L turbo with a 7-speed Dual-clutch transmission.[8]
Changan Eado II sedan
The front quarter view of the Changan Eado II.
The rear view of the Changan Eado II.
Changan Eado XT II
The front view of the Changan Eado XT II
The rear view of the Changan Eado XT II
Changan Eado EV
The Changan Eado EV or Eado EV300 is the electric variant of the second generation Eado sedan. The Changan Eado EV is powered by an electric motor producing 100 kw, and is capable of a driving range of 405 km with a full battery. Prices of the Changan Eado EV in China ranges from 129.900 yuan to 139.900 yuan ($18.320 - $19.730).[9]
The front view of the Changan Eado EV II
The rear view of the Changan Eado EV II
The front view of the Changan Eado EV II facelift
The rear view of the Changan Eado EV II facelift
Changan Eado Plus
As of December 2019, Changan has officially unveiled the 2020 Eado sedan facelift named the Eado Plus sedan in China. The Eado Plus offers 2 distinctive styling appearance trims for buyers to choose from including Standard and Sports. The dimensions of the Eado Plus measures 4,730 mm in length, 1,820 mm in width and 1,505 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,700 mm. Engine options include a 1.6 liter naturally aspirated engine producing 127hp and a 1.4 liter turbocharged engine producing 157 hp, mated to transmissions including a 5-speed manual gearbox, a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The new 2020 Changan Eado Plus went on sale in China in March 2020.[10]
The front view of the Changan Eado Plus
The rear view of the Changan Eado Plus
Changan Eado Plus facelift (2022)
Changan Eado Plus facelift
References
- Tycho de Feijter (23 November 2011). "Chang'an Eado debuts at the Guangzhou Auto Show". Car News China. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- W.E. Ning (21 April 2013). "Chang'an Eado XT hits the Shanghai Auto Show in white". Car News China. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- Joey Wang (3 August 2013). "Chang'an Eado Hybrid will hit the China car market in 2014". Car News China. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- Tycho de Feijter (19 October 2014). "Changan Eado EV will hit the Chinese car market in December". Car News China. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- 新浪汽车 (2018-10-18). "长安逸动EV460上市 售价11.79-12.99万元". auto.sina.com.cn. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- "Meet the family: This is what Changan has to offer in the Philippines - Advertorial". AutoIndustriya.com. 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- "20秒极速换电！|百辆长安逸动EV460换电版"焕新"重庆出租车_新能源". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- Tycho de Feijter (19 January 2018). "The New Changan Eado XT Is A Stylish Hatchback For China". Car News China. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
- "Changan Eado EV".
- "Changan Unveils All New 2020 Eado Plus". 12 December 2019.
External links
- Official website (Eado)
- Official website (Eado XT)