Changan’s upcoming crossover might not be so unique after all.
Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer Changan released photos of its upcoming SUV-Coupe. Chinese carmakers have a long history of copying popular western cars’ designs, and the Uni-K seems to be no exception. This time, inspiration appears to be taken from the Porsche Cayenne Coupe.
The similarities are wide-ranging, with the most obvious being the side profile and the rear end — the taillights and how they converge on the tailgate bear a striking resemblance to the SUV from Stuttgart. The Uni-K even measures nearly the same as the Cayenne, sitting at 4,865 mm in length, 1,948 mm wide, and 1,700 mm in height. The wheelbase is 2,890 mm, compared to 2,895 mm for the Cayenne.
At the front, though, the Changan Uni-K seems to take inspiration from the Vision V, a concept study released at the Beijing Auto Show and features sleek design LED headlights, Y-shaped fog lamps, and a futuristic grille design. It also comes equipped with door handles that pop-out on activation, similar to those used by Tesla.
However, the body’s aesthetic design and aggressiveness are let down by the arguably impotent 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing around 230 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to all four 21-inch alloy wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. For comparison, the Porsche Cayenne Coupe’s base model is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 that is good for 335 horsepower and 332 lb-ft.
The Uni-K is the second offering in Changan’s Uni series after the Uni-T and costs around $27,000 (base model Cayenne Coupe starts at $76,500). At this stage, nothing is known about its off-road capabilities or the interior.
In all cases, it won’t really matter as this is yet another model that won’t make it to the US market.
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Source: Motor1
