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ChangAn BenBen II 1.4 (101 Hp)
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ChangAn BenBen:
The Changan BenBen or sometimes Changan Benni is a 5-door city car hatchback produced by Changan Automobile.
The first generation Changan BenBen was also called the BenBen i. Price starts from 34. 000 yuan. In 2010, the model went through a mid-cycle facelift with a redesigned grille, bumpers, tailgate, and headlamps and was called the BenBen Love then. Engine of the first generation Changan BenBen is a 1. 3-litre engine with 63 kW and 110 N⋅m mated to a manual transmission....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
ChangAn BenBen (II). With 135 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1020 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 175 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Changan BenBen II generation has not been officially tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features are basic, typical for its segment and origin, focusing on essential systems like ABS rather than advanced driver-assistance systems.
1.4 (101 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.4L petrol engine delivers 101 Hp, offering adequate power for both city and occasional highway driving, though it won't be a performance leader.
Fuel Economy
Achieves a respectable 5.3 l/100 km, making it an economical choice for those preferring a traditional internal combustion engine.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable entry into EV ownership (for EV variants)
- • Compact size ideal for city driving and parking
- • Good fuel economy/electric range for its class
- • Practical 5-door hatchback design
- • Low running costs for EV models
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and features
- • Limited highway performance, especially for EVs
- • Unknown long-term reliability for some markets
- • Lack of advanced safety features and Euro NCAP rating
- • Limited availability outside specific markets
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | ChangAn |
| Model: | BenBen |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 (101 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 101 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 73.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 135 Nm @ 3500-4500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1370 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC-VVT |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.3 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.1 kg/Hp, 99 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.6 kg/Nm, 132.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1020 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3730 mm mm |
| Width: | 1650 mm mm |
| Height: | 1530 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2410 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1420 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1430 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 155 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 165/60 R14; 175/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 14; 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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