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Changan BenBen

Changan BenBen
Changan BenBen E-Star
Overview
ManufacturerChangan Automobile
Also called
  • Changan Benni
  • Changan BenBen Love
  • Changan BenBen Mini
  • JMEV E200 (electric rebadged variant of the BenBen Mini)
  • Hawtai Lusheng S1 EV160B (electric rebadged variant of the BenBen Mini)
Production2006–2023
AssemblyChina: Chongqing
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
Body style5-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
Overview
ManufacturerChangan
Also calledChana BenBen
Changan BenBen Love
Changan CV6
Production2006–2013
Model years2006–2013
AssemblyChongqing
DesignerI.DE.A Institute[1]
Body and chassis
Classcity car (A)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.0 L JL465QG I4 (petrol)
1.3 L JL474Q2 I4 (petrol)
Transmission5 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,365 mm (93.1 in)
Length3,525 mm (138.8 in)
Width1,650 mm (65.0 in)
Height1,550 mm (61.0 in)

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 a redesigned grille, bumpers, tailgate, and headlamps and was called the BenBen Love then. Engine of the first generation Changan BenBen is a 1.3-litre engine with 63 kW (84 hp; 86 PS) and 110 N⋅m (81 lb⋅ft; 11 kg⋅m) mated to a manual transmission.[2]

  • Front view of the Changan BenBen I.
    Front view of the Changan BenBen I.
  • Rear view of the Changan BenBen I.
    Rear view of the Changan BenBen I.
  • Front view of the Changan BenBen Sport I.
    Front view of the Changan BenBen Sport I.
  • Rear view of the Changan BenBen Sport I.
    Rear view of the Changan BenBen Sport I.

Changan BenBen Mini

BenBen Mini
Overview
ManufacturerChangan
Also calledJMEV E200
Hawtai Lusheng S1 EV160B
Production2010–2013
Model years2010–2013
Body and chassis
Classcity car (A)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.0 L JL466Q5 I4 (petrol)
Transmission5 speed manual
5 speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,345 mm (92.3 in)
Length3,580 mm (140.9 in)
Width1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Height1,490 mm (58.7 in)

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-litre petrol engine producing 51 kW (68 hp; 69 PS) at 5600 rpm and 90 N⋅m (66 lb⋅ft; 9 kg⋅m) at 4600rpm. The top speed of the BenBen Mini is 158 km/h (98 mph). The prices of the BenBen Mini ranges from RMB 35,000 to 45,000 .[3]

  • Front view of the Changan BenBen Mini.
    Front view of the Changan BenBen Mini.
  • Rear 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.[4][5]

  • Front view of the Changan BenBen Mini facelift.
    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
Overview
ManufacturerChangan
Production2014–2023
Model years2014–2023
Body and chassis
Classcity car (A)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L BlueCore I3 (petrol)
Transmission5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,410 mm (94.9 in)
Length3,730 mm (146.9 in)
Width1,650 mm (65.0 in)
Height1,530 mm (60.2 in)

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.[6] The power of the second generation Ben Ben comes from a 1.4-litre engine with 100 horsepower (75 kW; 101 PS) and 136 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft; 14 kg⋅m), mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. A 1.2-litre engine with about 80 horsepower (60 kW; 81 PS) was added to the line-up later. The top speed is 156 km/h (97 mph) and fuel consumption is 5.6 litres per 100 kilometres (50 mpg‑imp; 42 mpg‑US) according to officials.[7]

  • Front view of the Changan BenBen II.
    Front view of the Changan BenBen II.
  • Rear 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 75 horsepower (56 kW; 76 PS) and 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft; 17 kg⋅m) of torque. The BenBen EV had a 125 km/h (78 mph) top speed and a range of 200 kilometres (120 mi).[8]

  • Front view of the Changan BenBen EV.
    Front view of the Changan BenBen EV.
  • Rear 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-horsepower (56 kW; 76 PS) and 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft; 17 kg⋅m) electric motor drives the front wheels. The battery pack has a capacity of 32.2 kWh (116 MJ), capable of supplying the BenBen E-Star up to a NEDC range of 300 kilometres (190 mi).[9]

  • Front view of the Changan BenBen E-Star.
    Front view of the Changan BenBen E-Star.
  • Side view of the Changan BenBen E-Star.
    Side view of the Changan BenBen E-Star.
  • Rear view of the Changan BenBen E-Star.
    Rear view of the Changan BenBen E-Star.

References

  1. ^ "The Changan CV6 designed by the I.DE.A Institute". Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  2. ^ Tycho de Feijter (2010-08-19). "Facelift for Chang'an BenBen Love". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
  3. ^ Tycho de Feijter (2010-03-09). "New Car: Chang'an BenBen Mini". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-04-28.
  4. ^ "Facelifted Chang'an BenBen Mini to be listed in China on December 20". 14 December 2011.
  5. ^ "Spy Shots: Chang'an BenBen Mini facelifted in China". 16 October 2011.
  6. ^ "New Changan BenBen hits the Chinese auto market". 26 March 2014.
  7. ^ "Changan BenBen debuts on the 2013 Guangzhou Auto Show - CarNewsChina.com". CarNewsChina.com. 21 November 2013.
  8. ^ "New Changan BenBen hits the Chinese auto market". 22 October 2015.
  9. ^ "Facelift for Changan BenBen". 3 April 2020.
Quelle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JMEV_E200