The Changan Uni-S has officially launched in Mzansi, with the Chinese automaker revealing pricing and specs for the latest member in its South African vehicle portfolio.
Joining Changan South Africa’s line-up, the Uni-S is available with the choice of three trim grades: CS, CL, and CE. Included as standard with each level of specification are a 12.8-inch, touch-enabled infotainment system, replete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone screen mirroring; a 540-degree surround-view camera system; and LED headlights.
Further included with the entry-level, CS-spec model are ventilated front pews, automatic air conditioning, a four-speaker sound system, cruise control and four airbags. Mid-tier, CL spec upgrades to a 10.25-inch digital instrumentation display, six-way power adjustment for the driver’s pew, leather trim for the multifunction steering wheel and seats, six airbags and an array of additional advanced driver assistance systems — the latter including adaptive cruise control, front collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keep and lane departure warning.
Spearheading the local Changan Uni-S model range, the CE-spec derivative features memory functionality for the pilot’s pew, while the front passenger’s item gains four-way power adjustment, and an electrically operated tailgate. CE grade further gains an audio system with eight speakers, a panoramic sunroof, and blind-spot monitoring.
How much does the Changan Uni-S cost in South Africa?
The three-strong local Uni-S line-up is priced from R389 900 for the CS derivative to R469 900 for the CE flagship model. Bookended by the former and latter, the CL variant is priced from R429 900. Included with the pricing as standard are a five-year/90 000 km service plan and a warranty spanning a similar duration or 150 000 km.
- Changan Uni-S 1.5T CS AT — R389 900
- Changan Uni-S 1.5T CL AT — R429 900
- Changan Uni-S 1.5T CE AT — R469 900
The Uni-S is exclusively available with a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 138 kW and 300 N.m of torque. A seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox is employed across the range; delivering drive exclusively to the front wheels. Changan claims an average fuel consumption of 7.6 L/100, which translates to a driving range of over 670 km from a single, 51-litre tank of fuel.
