Counting the movements of Chang ‘an in the past dynasties, each generation is stronger than the next! After the cash discount, the bare car price is less than 100,000？

The past 10 years have witnessed the continuous rise of domestic cars, from the initial toddler, who followed the joint venture car to the continuous improvement of product strength and increasing consumer recognition. Many domestic brands have gradually grown into giants who can stand alone. For example, Changan is a good example. We can interpret the development track of Changan brand from the replacement history of Changan Yidong, a 100,000-class large-space sedan.

In 2012, the first generation of Changan Yidong application came into being. At that time, LaVida and Sylphy were in an absolute dominant position in this level. The emergence of Yidong relied on more space and more affordable prices, and they killed a bloody road in the top two. Let consumers see that the original domestic cars can do well, and the quality and practicality are not necessarily worse than those of joint venture cars.

2012 -2016 is the life cycle of the first generation of Yidong, and the design of this generation of Yidong mainly follows the calm and generous style of that era. The smaller air intake grille, with sharp headlights and a three-stage lower grille, is very attractive even now. The length of the car is 4620mm, the model is 1820mm, and the wheelbase is 2660 mm. Compared with the same period, Sylphy and LaVida are all dominant. Since then, the atmospheric body design and spacious space have also become the dominant projects that Yidong has continued.

The first generation of Yidong is powered by a 1.6L self-priming engine developed by Changan, with a maximum power of 92 kW and a maximum torque of 160 Nm. The gearbox is equipped with a 5-speed manual and Aisin 6AT. The dynamic parameters are leading at the same level, while the classic 5MT and Aisin 6AT are also tested, and their durability stands up at once. Stability is the first demand of ordinary family cars. Changan knows this well, so the first generation of Yidong can break through the encirclement of joint venture cars and become a domestic best-selling car.

In addition to this 1.6L self-priming engine, the first generation of Yidong also used a 1.5T self-developed motive for the first time in the 2014 model, further raising the power level. These two engines have propped up the backbone of the first generation of escape. The 1.6L self-priming is steady, while the 1.5T means more breakthroughs, which indicates that Changan engine has entered the turbine era.

The second generation of Yidong, that is, the 2018 and 2019 models, the overall feeling of this generation of Yidong is obviously more fashionable and modern than that of the first generation, and the younger and trendier style is beginning to show. The butterfly style of the front face can be said to have opened a brand-new family design blueprint for Yidong, and its body length has also increased to 4710mm and the wheelbase has reached 2700 mm. The interior feels more textured, and the 10.25-inch large screen appears, which emphasizes the interconnection of vehicles and machines.

In the second generation of escape power, an updated 1.6L self-priming engine was adopted, which changed from the first generation multipoint injection to direct injection, and the cylinder block was made of all aluminum. At the same time, the 1.4T high-pressure blue whale engine also appeared in the second generation model, and its power performance was further improved. By this time, Changan’s engine research and development capability has entered a new stage. Matching with the 1.4T engine is Changan self-developed 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

The 2020 and 2021 models are the third generation of Yidong, which is Yidong PLUS. The body length of Yidong PLUS has been further increased to 4730mm, still maintaining the leading position at the same level. Compared with the second-generation grille, the front face is more open and visually sharper. As for the interior, the 10.25-inch full LCD instrument appeared, and the Dalian screen was formed with the 10.25-inch central control, and the sense of science and technology was promoted to the level of luxury. The interior materials and the panel splicing process are better. The embracing cockpit is really more classy. At the same time, the car machine part adopts inCall3.05 intelligent interactive system, which improves the operation fluency. At the same time, its intelligent driving assistance has also evolved, and the driver’s control is safer and more worry-free.

In terms of power, Yidong PLUS adopted the Blue Whale NE engine platform for the first time, through which Changan can efficiently produce 1.0L-1.8L engines with various displacements. This generation of Yidong still uses a 1.6L self-priming engine and a 1.4T engine, of which 1.4T has a maximum power of 116 kW and a maximum torque of 260 Nm, which is stronger than the Volkswagen LaVida 1.4T, and the gearbox is matched with a 7-speed wet dual clutch. In terms of fuel consumption, Yidong PLUS has also achieved more energy saving, with an average comprehensive fuel consumption of less than 7 liters per 100 kilometers.

From 2012 to 2022, Yidong has gone through 10 years, and has also changed three generations. The shape has changed from atmospheric to modern to luxurious, and the technology has changed from steady to breakthrough to high-end. At the same time, in the past 10 years, its sales volume has reached more than 1.25 million units, which is called the national family sedan.

From the first generation to the third generation, Yidong is undoubtedly successful. I think behind this success, it is inseparable from Changan’s ingenuity in its own brand, focusing on technology, focusing on efficiency and striving for innovation to make it successful today.

The latest Changan Yidong PLUS is also doing well in safety, with high-quality body and quite strong energy absorption. In terms of price, it is actually the most satisfying for consumers. The top-of-the-line version with rich configuration has a bare car price of less than 100,000, which is considered to be a model that ordinary people really drive affordable.