Changan Alsvin

Not to be confused with the Changan Alsvin V3 subcompact sedan.

The Changan Alsvin or Changan Yuexiang is a subcompact sedan produced by Chinese auto maker Changan Automobile. A slightly redesigned facelift called the Alsvin V5 was launched in 2014 as a more premium trim of the Changan Alsvin and positioned slightly above. The Alsvin and Alsvin V5 were different in styling on the front and rear ends and were sold side by side.

Alsvin

Changan Alsvin
Overview
Manufacturer Changan
Production 2009–2012
Model years 2009–2012
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact car/Supermini (B)
Body style 4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 1.5 L JL475Q7 I4 (petrol)
Transmission 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Length 4,360 mm (171.7 in)
Width 1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Height 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Chronology
Successor Alsvin V5
Changan Alsvin sedan rear
Changan Alsvin hatchback front
Changan Alsvin hatchback rear
Changan Alsvin hatchback side profile

Originally launched in 2009, the price of the Changan Alsvin ranges from 53,900 yuan to 69,900 yuan which is one of the cheapest sedans on the Chinese auto market. The only engine option is a 114 hp 1.5L with a 5-speed manual.

Alsvin V5

Changan Alsvin V5
Overview
Manufacturer Changan
Production 2014–2017
Model years 2014–2017
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact car/Supermini (B)
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 1.5 L I4
Transmission 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,515 mm (99.0 in)
Length 4,415 mm (173.8 in)
Width 1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Chronology
Successor Alsvin V7
Alsvin (Third Generation)
Front view of the Changan Alsvin V5

The Alsvin V5 or Yuexiang V5 debuted at the Beijing Auto Show in April and is basically a slightly more upmarket version of the existing Changan Yuexiang V3. Both front and rear DRGs have been redesigned and just like the original Changan Alsvin with styling resembling the first generation Mazda 3, the styling of the Alsvin V5 was criticized of resembling the second generation Mazda 3.[1]

Alsvin (Third Generation)

Changan Alsvin (Third Generation)
Overview
Manufacturer Changan
Production 2017–Present
Model years 2018–Present
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact car/Supermini (B)
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 1.4 L I4
1.5 L I4
Transmission 5-speed manual
5-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,535 mm (99.8 in)
Length 4,390 mm (172.8 in)
Width 1,725 mm (67.9 in)
Height 1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Alsvin V5
Changan Alsvin (Third Generation) rear

The third generation Changan Alsvin debuted at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show in April 2018 and is completely redesigned. Prices ranges from 49,900 to 65,900 yuan positioning the third generation Changan Alsvin under the Changan Eado DT subcompact sedan. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Joey Wang (2012-09-06). "Chang'an Yuexiang V5 will be launched on the China car market in October". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
  2. ↑ Autohome (2017-12-14). "長安悅翔". Autohome. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
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