Changan Alsvin

The Changan Alsvin or Changan Yuexiang (Chinese: 悦翔) is a subcompact sedan produced by Chinese auto maker Changan Automobile. A slightly redesigned facelift called the Alsvin V5 was launched in 2014 as a more premium trim of the Changan Alsvin and positioned slightly above. The Alsvin and Alsvin V5 were different in styling on the front and rear ends and were sold side by side.

Not to be confused with the Changan Alsvin V3 subcompact sedan.
Changan Alsvin
Overview
ManufacturerChangan Automobile
Production2009–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
Body style4-door sedan
5-door hatchback

Alsvin (First Generation)
Changan Alsvin
Overview
ManufacturerChangan
Production2009–2012
Model years2009–2012
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car/Supermini (B)
Body style4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L JL475Q7 I4 (petrol)
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Length4,360 mm (171.7 in)
Width1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Height1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Chronology
SuccessorAlsvin V5
Changan Alsvin sedan rear
Changan Alsvin hatchback rear
Changan Alsvin (facelift; grille & bumper change fitted with new badge)

Originally launched in 2009, the price of the Changan Alsvin ranges from 53,900 yuan to 69,900 yuan which is one of the cheapest sedans on the Chinese auto market. The only engine option is a 114 hp 1.5L with a 5-speed manual.

Alsvin V5
Changan Alsvin V5
Overview
ManufacturerChangan
Production2012–2017
Model years2012–2017
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car/Supermini (B)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.3 L I4
1.4 L BlueCore I4
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,515 mm (99.0 in)
Length4,415 mm (173.8 in)
Width1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Chronology
SuccessorAlsvin V7
Alsvin (Second Generation)
Front view of the Changan Alsvin V5
Rear view of the Changan Alsvin V5

The Alsvin V5 or Yuexiang V5 debuted at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2012, and is basically a slightly more upmarket version of the existing Changan Yuexiang V3. Both front and rear DRGs have been redesigned and just like the original Changan Alsvin with styling resembling the first generation Mazda 3, the styling of the Alsvin V5 was criticized of resembling the second generation Mazda 3.[1]

Alsvin (Second Generation)
Changan Alsvin (Second Generation)
Overview
ManufacturerChangan
Production2017–Present
Model years2018–Present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car/Supermini (B)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L I4
1.5 L I4
Transmission5-speed manual
5-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,535 mm (99.8 in)
Length4,390 mm (172.8 in)
Width1,725 mm (67.9 in)
Height1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Chronology
PredecessorAlsvin V5
Changan Alsvin (Second Generation) rear

The second generation Changan Alsvin debuted at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show in April 2018 and is completely redesigned. Prices ranges from 49,900 to 65,900 yuan positioning it under the Changan Eado DT subcompact sedan.[2]

References
  1. Joey Wang (2012-09-06). "Chang'an Yuexiang V5 will be launched on the China car market in October". Car News China. Retrieved 2018-03-04.
  2. Autohome (2017-12-14). "長安悅翔". Autohome. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
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