The Chana Star or Changan Star, more recently the Kaicene Star, (Chinese: 长安之星) is a series of trucks and microvans built and sold by Changan Automobile under the Chana brand since 1999. The Changan Star series was later repositioned under the Kaicene sub-brand of Changan Automobile.
| Chana Star | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Changan Automobile |
| Production | 1999–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Microvan |
| Body style | Van Pickup truck |
| Layout | FR layout, F4 layout |
The Star started off as rebadged tenth generation Suzuki Carry trucks and Suzuki Every vans, with multiple bodystyles spawned by Changan Automobile available. The model was later extended into a product series with several models.
First generation (1999–2014)
editThe Chana Star was launched in 1999 based on the Suzuki Every Plus and Ford Pronto vans. A few variants were available, including a single cab pickup, double cab pickup, standard van, and an extended version van featuring hinged doors instead of sliding doors.
The successor, Chan Star 2, was launched in 2007. However, the Chana Star 2 has not replaced the Chana Star, which, after a subtle facelift restyling, remains to be on the market and positioned right below the Chana Star 2 as of early 2014 with a starting price lowered to around 25,000 Yuan.[citation needed]
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Original Chang'an Star SC6371 (thicker bumper) -
Chang'an Star "City Rainbow" -
Extended version -
Chang'an Xingyun (Chinese: 星韵) -
Chang'an Xingguang (Chinese: 星光) -
Chang'an Xingguang (extended variant) -
Chang'an Star facelift (Sold alongside the Chana 2) -
Chana Star (Second facelift, China) -
Chana Star facelift pickup (double cab, sold alongside the Chana 2) -
rear view (standard) -
rear view (roof add-on) -
rear view (roof add-on & thicker bumper)
Chana Star 2 (2007–2012)
edit| Chana Star 2 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Changan Automobile |
| Production | 2007–2012 |
| Assembly | Chongqing, China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Microvan |
| Body style | 4-door minivan |
| Layout | FMR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.0 L JL466QG/Q9 I4 1.3 L JL474QH I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Length | 3,860 mm (152.0 in) |
| Width | 1,580 mm (62.2 in) |
| Height | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
The Chana Star 2 is the second generation of the Chana Star microvan. The Star 2 was built by the Hebei subsidiary of Changan Automobile. Deliveries of the second generation microvans started on March 19, 2007, with a list price of 38,800 Yuan.
The Chana Star 2 features a longer wheelbase than the Chana Star and also features a more powerful 1.0 liter engine. Power windows and electric sliding doors, front fog lamps, remote key and alloy wheels are all available on higher trim levels. Prices of the Chana Star 2 ranges from 31,900 yuan to 46,800 yuan in China.[1]
In the year 2013, a total of 24,800 units of the Chana Star 2 were sold in China.[2]
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Chana Star 2 pre-facelift -
Chana Star 2 pre-facelift
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Chana Star 2 facelift -
Chana Star 2 facelift
Chana Star 5 (2012–present)
edit| Chana Star 5 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Changan Automobile |
| Also called | Kaicene Star 5 Changan Star Xingka S201 Esemka Bima 1.2 (pickup, Indonesia) Chana Era Star II (Malaysia) Changan Karvaan (van, Pakistan) Changan M9 (pickup, Pakistan) Changan MD201 (Chile) |
| Production | 2012–present |
| Assembly | Chongqing, China Boyolali, Indonesia (Esemka) Karachi, Pakistan (Master Motors Limited Changan) Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia (Berjaya China Motor Sdn Bhd) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Commercial Van |
| Body style | 4-door minivan 2-door pickup 4-door pickup |
| Layout | FMR layout |
| Related | Hafei Zhongyi V5 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 999 cc JL466Q9 I4[3] 1243 cc E12 I4[4] |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm (100.8 in) |
| Length | 3,980 mm (156.7 in) |
| Width | 1,620 mm (63.8 in) |
| Height | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,130–1,730 kg (2,491–3,814 lb) |
In July 2012, news of the succeeding Chana Star was leaked and a prototype named the Changan M201 which would replace the Chana Star 2 microvan.[5] By August 2012, it was confirmed that the third-generation of the Chana Star microvan would be called the Xin Chana Star in China.[6]
The Chana Star 5 was sold in China as the Xin Chana Star (新长安之星) . Prices of the Chana Star 5 ranges from 25,000 yuan to 50,900 yuan in China.[7]
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Changan Star Xingka S201 single cab -
Changan Star Xingka S201 double cab -
Changan Xin Chana Star rear -
Changan Star Xingka S201 facelift -
Changan Star 5 facelift front -
Changan Star 5 facelift rear
Safety
edit| Vehicle Category | SEMI PANEL VAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Airbag | 0 | |
| Score | Rating | |
| Overall | 10.91/100.00 | 
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| Adult Occupant Protection | - |
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| Frontal Impact | - | |
| Side Impact | - | |
| Head Protection Technology | - | |
| Child Occupant Protection | 21.39/49.00 | 
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| Frontal Impact | 7.89/16.00 | |
| Side Impact | 4.00/8.00 | |
| Safety Assist | - |
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| Effective Braking & Avoidance | - | |
| Seatbelt Reminders | - | |
| Blind Spot Technology | - | |
| Advanced SATs | - | |
Chana Star 3 (2015–present)
edit| Chana Star 3 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Changan Automobile |
| Also called | Kaicene Star 3 |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Assembly | Chongqing, China |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Microvan |
| Body style | 4-door minivan |
| Layout | FMR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.0 L C10 I4 1.2 L EA12V I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Length | 3,930 mm (154.7 in) |
| Width | 1,540 mm (60.6 in) |
| Height | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,095 kg (2,414 lb) |
The Star 3 was produced by Changan Automobile at its factory in Hebei. Launched in 2015, the Star 3 is the direct successor of the original Chana Star. The Star 3 is powered by a 1.0 or 1.2-litre petrol engine. The third generation Chana Star offers up to 7 seating positions.[9] Prices of the Chana Star 3 ranges from 29,900 yuan to 39,900 yuan in China.[10]
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Changan Star 3 (rear)
References
edit- ^ "长安汽车-长安之星2".
- ^ "Chana Star 2".
- ^ "Changan M9 and Karvaan prices revealed!". 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Changan (Chana) Star Mini Van".
- ^ "或将替代长安之星 长安M201谍照曝光".
- ^ "有望10月份上市 新长安之星申报图曝光".
- ^ "长安汽车-长安之星".
- ^ "CHANA ERA STAR II". Aseancap. 2019-11-22. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
- ^ "Chana Star 3".
- ^ "长安汽车-长安之星3".