Changan BenBen
| Changan BenBen | |
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 Changan BenBen E-Star | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Changan Automobile |
| Also called |
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| Production | 2006 – present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car (A) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
The Changan BenBen (Chinese: 长安奔奔; pinyin: cháng ān bēn bēn) or sometimes Changan Benni is a 5-door city car hatchback produced by Changan Automobile.
BenBen I
| BenBen I | |
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| 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. Engine of the first generation Changan BenBen is a 1.3 liter engine with 63kw and 110nm mated to a manual transmission.[1]
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Front view of the Changan BenBen I. -
Rear view of the Changan BenBen I. -
Front view of the Changan BenBen Sport I. -
Rear view of the Changan BenBen Sport I.
Changan BenBen Mini
| BenBen Mini | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Changan |
| Also called | BenBen i BenBen Love JMEV E200 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, essentially a facelifted original BenBen and will be available as a cheaper alternative next to the BenBen Mini. The only engine for the BenBen Mini is a 1.0 liter petrol engine producing 51kW at 5600rpm and 90Nm at 4600rpm. The top speed of the BenBen Mini is 158. The Prices of the BenBen Mini ranges from 35,000 rmb to 45,000 rmb.[2]
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Front view of the Changan BenBen Mini. -
Rear view of the Changan BenBen Mini.
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]
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Front view of the Changan BenBen Mini facelift.
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 | |
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| 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 BlueCore 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] The power of the second generation Ben Ben comes from a 1.4 liter engine with 100hp and 136nm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. A 1.2 liter engine with about 80hp was added to the line-up later. The top speed is 156km/h and fuel consumption is 5.6 liter per 100km according to officials.[6]
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Front view of the Changan BenBen II. -
Rear view of the Changan BenBen II.
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]
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Front view of the Changan BenBen EV. -
Rear view of the Changan BenBen EV.
Changan BenBen E-Star
From 2020, the electric BenBen was replaced by the BenBen E-Star. The BenBen E-Star is the facelift version of the BenBen EV, and just like the pre-facelift model, a 75 hp and 170 Nm electric motor drives the front wheels. The battery pack has a capacity of 32.2 kWh, capable of supplying the BenBen E-Star up to a NEDC range of 300 kilometers.[8]
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Front view of the Changan BenBen E-Star. -
Side view of the Changan BenBen E-Star.
References
- ^ Tycho de Feijter (2010-08-19). "Facelift for Chang'an BenBen Love". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
- ^ Tycho de Feijter (2010-03-09). "New Car: Chang'an BenBen Mini". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
- ^ "Facelifted Chang'an BenBen Mini to be listed in China on December 20".
- ^ "Spy Shots: Chang'an BenBen Mini facelifted in China".
- ^ "New Changan BenBen hits the Chinese auto market".
- ^ "Changan BenBen debuts on the 2013 Guangzhou Auto Show - CarNewsChina.com". CarNewsChina.com. 21 November 2013.
- ^ "New Changan BenBen hits the Chinese auto market".
- ^ "Facelift for Changan BenBen".
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