Changan BenBen

The Changan BenBen (奔奔) or sometimes Changan Benni is a 5-door city car hatchback produced by Changan Automobile.

BenBen I

BenBen I
Overview
Manufacturer Changan
Also called BenBen i
BenBen Love
Production 2006–2013
Model years 2006–2013
Body and chassis
Class city car (A)
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 1.0 L JL465QG I4 (petrol)
1.3 L JL474Q2 I4 (petrol)
Transmission 5 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,365 mm (93.1 in)
Length 3,525 mm (138.8 in)
Width 1,650 mm (65.0 in)
Height 1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Chronology
Successor Changan BenBen II

The first generation Changan BenBen was also called the BenBen i. Price starts from 34.000 yuan. In 2010, the model went through a mid cycle facelift with redesigned grilles, bumpers, tail gate, and lamps and was called the BenBen Love then. [1]

Changan BenBen Mini

BenBen Mini
Overview
Manufacturer Changan
Also called BenBen i
BenBen Love
Hawtai Lusheng S1 EV160B
Production 2010–2013
Model years 2010–2013
Body and chassis
Class city car (A)
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 1.0 L JL466Q5 I4 (petrol)
Transmission 5 speed manual
5 speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,345 mm (92.3 in)
Length 3,580 mm (140.9 in)
Width 1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Height 1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Changan BenBen I

In 2010, the original Changan BenBen was replaced by two cars, the BenBen Mini and the BenBen Love, esentially a facelifted original BenBen and will be available as a cheaper alternative next to the BenBen Mini. The Prices of the BenBen Mini ranges from 35,000 rmb to 45,000 rmb.[2] Revealed on the 2011 Guangzhou Auto Show, a facelift was conducted for the Changan BenBen Mini, changing the bumper and light unit designs. [3] [4] After the discontinuation of the Changan BenBen Mini, Hawtai acquired the production licence of the hatchback and produced a rebadged electric version called the Lusheng S1 EV160B under the Lusheng passenger car series with no further styling changes done.

Changan BenBen II

Changan BenBen II
Overview
Manufacturer Changan
Production 2014–present
Model years 2014–present
Body and chassis
Class city car (A)
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 1.4 L I3 (petrol)
Transmission 5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,410 mm (94.9 in)
Length 3,730 mm (146.9 in)
Width 1,650 mm (65.0 in)
Height 1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Changan BenBen I

The Changan BenBen II was launched on the China car market in 2014 with prices for the Changan BenBen II ranging from 47,900 yuan to 56,900 yuan. The new BenBen debuted during the 2013 Guangzhou Auto Show. [5][6]

Changan BenBen EV

Based on the petrol-powered Changan BenBen, the BenBen EV is powered by an electric motor producing 75hp and 165nm of torque. The BenBen EV had a 125km/h top speed and a range of 200 kilometers.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Tycho de Feijter (2010-08-19). "Facelift for Chang'an BenBen Love". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
  2. ↑ Tycho de Feijter (2010-03-09). "New Car: Chang'an BenBen Mini". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
  3. ↑ "Facelifted Chang'an BenBen Mini to be listed in China on December 20".
  4. ↑ "Spy Shots: Chang'an BenBen Mini facelifted in China".
  5. ↑ "New Changan BenBen hits the Chinese auto market".
  6. ↑ "Changan BenBen debuts on the 2013 Guangzhou Auto Show - CarNewsChina.com". CarNewsChina.com. 21 November 2013.
  7. ↑ "New Changan BenBen hits the Chinese auto market".
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