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Changan Uni-K 2022.

Changan Uni-K 2022 is a larger crossover than the Uni-T, which Chinese company Changan was going to deliver to Russia in 2021.

However, the plans have been revised, and now we are promised an older SUV that has been on sale in China for more than a year.

The Uni-K is comparable in size to the Lexus RX and Nissan Murano.

Changan Uni-K 2022 model year has successfully passed certification and received OTTs, due to which some of its specifications became known.

It turned out to be declassified and equipment, allowing you to argue that this medium-sized crossover is fully consistent with the car premium class and, in fact, now takes on the role of the flagship model range of the Chinese automaker.

Review

The Changan Uni-K 2022 model year is built on a crossover «front-wheel drive» platform, has a load-bearing body and an engine located transversely in the underhood.

All suspensions on this car are independent, the steering is equipped with an active electric booster, and the brakes are disc brakes on all wheels.

The model belongs to the class of the medium-sized SUV, and its dimensions are:

in length — 4865 mm;
In width — 1948 mm;
height — 1690 mm;
wheelbase — 2890 mm;
ground clearance — 173/182 mm. (front/wheel drive).

Exterior design

Uni-K has similar features to the Uni-T, but the exterior of the flagship looks more «clean» due to the lack of large false air intakes on the front and lots of plastic on the sills and wheel arches.

The crossover also differs by the design of pillars, roof profile, stern design and all the optics.

At the same time, designers tried to leave in place their trademark cellular panel grille, which forms a single unit with the front bumper.

There are also unusual Y-shaped headlights, whereas the main headlights managed to fit in thin headlights, located at the top.

Interior

Interior of the «Chinese» can be studied only by photos of cars sold in Celestial.

Most likely, the same interior will receive export cars, so buyers Changan Uni-K 2022 model year waiting for a very unusual front panel design with «flattened» three-spoke steering wheel, unusual «dashboard», consisting of three displays (3.5, 10.25 and 9.2 «), and the central 12.3-inch touchscreen, which took control of virtually all the «on-board» functions.

As it should be a flagship model, the most expensive materials are used inside: Nappa leather, high-quality soft plastic and pleasing to the eye glossy decor.

The front seats have a wide range of adjustment and are equipped with ventilation system, the rear passengers are offered their own ventilation deflectors and USB-connectors.

Technical features and specifications

For Changan Uni-K 2022 model year prepared only one power unit — 2.0-liter gasoline inline «turbo four» TGDI with direct injection.

Power of the engine is 227-233 hp and torque is 390 Nm.

All-wheel drive transmission with multi-plate Borg Warner clutch is available as an option, and as a «box» here is non-alternative eight-speed hydromechanical «automatic» Aisin.

Also equipped — Sony audio system with 14 speakers, panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, all-around camera, dual-zone «climate» plus keyless entry into the cabin and the same engine start.

Prices and release date

In China, the 2022 Changan Uni-K sells for 153.9 to 184.9 thousand yuan, which is equivalent to 1.8-2.1 million rubles.

In reality, Russian prices will be much higher: focus on the competitors — Geely Tugella and Exeed TXL, for which they ask from 2.7 million