Changan Eado

The Changan Eado (逸动) is a compact car produced by Chinese auto manufacturer Changan.

The first generation was introduced in 2012 with the DT hatchback added in 2013 and the electric variant added in 2014. A performance DT RS hatchback was also offered.

The second generation model was launched as both a sedan and the DT hatchback in 2018 and the spawned electric variant launched in 2019 with a facelift revealed in 2019 for the 2020 model year, with the sedan being the only model facelifted while the hatchback was discontinued due to low sales.

The third generation is a renamed Changan Lamore introduced in March 2024.

First generation(2012–2018)

The first generation Changan Eado started sales since 2012. The vehicle was styled by Changan's Italian design center in Turin and debuted as concept car C201 at the Beijing Auto Show 2010, the production car was shown at the International Motor Show 2011 in Frankfurt am Main. The delivery of the sedan started on March 27, 2012.[1] The later Changan CS35 crossover is also based on the Eado.

The drivetrain is powered by a 1.6-liter gasoline engine with an output of 122 hp. In addition to a 5-speed manual transmission, a 4-speed automatic transmission is also available.[2]

Eado XT/Eado XT RS

At the Shanghai Auto Show 2013 was presented with the Eado XT as a hatchback variant. This came on 28 August 2013 in the trade. The Eado XT hatchback is based on the Changan Eado sedan that was launched in March last year.[3] A performance version with a turbo of the Eado XT was launched later in the market called the Eado XT RS.

Eado Blue and PHEV

The Eado Blue is a mid hybrid version, the engine is a 1.6 liter four cylinder with a 48V electric engine.

The Eado PHEV is a plug-in hybrid version of the Eado sedan launched in october 2017. The powertrain was based on the gasoline 1.0 liter (JL372ZQ1) three-cylinder turbo with 177 hp. Transmission is a 7-speed DCT and the battery have a capacity of 12.3 kWh.[4]

Eado EV300

Changan Eado EV is a full electric version of the Changan Eado sedan with a 26 kWh lithium-ion battery. Curb weight is 1610 kg. Range is 160. km and top speed is 140. km/h. The Changan Eado EV debuted on the 2014 Beijing Auto Show in April featuring a blue painted grille to differentiate from the regular Eado. Power comes from an electric motor with 120. hp.[5]

Second generation (2018–present)

Details of the second generation Changan Eado sedan and second generation Changan Eado XT were released in January 2018. Price of the Eado XT II ranges from 72,000 yuan to around 97,000 yuan. Engines available are a 125 hp 1.6-litre with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic, and a 170. hp 1.5-litre turbo with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.[6]

Eado EV

The Changan Eado EV or Eado EV300 is the electric variant of the second generation Eado sedan. The Changan Eado EV is powered by an electric motor producing 100. kW, and is capable of a driving range of 405 km with a full battery. Prices of the Changan Eado EV in China ranges from 129,900 yuan to 139,900 yuan ($18.320 - $19.730).[7]

Eado EV460

In 2018 the EV460 went on sale for a price of RMB 203,400 before subsidies. It offered an improved range over the EV300 of 550. km and fast charging capability.[8][9] A batch of 100 EV460 with a battery swap modification went into service as taxis in Chongqing in 2021. The battery swap can be completed within 20 seconds.[10]

Eado EV460

In 2018 the EV460 went on sale for a price of RMB 203,400 before subsidies. It offered an improved range over the EV300 of 550. km and fast charging capability.[8][9] A batch of 100 EV460 with a battery swap modification went into service as taxis in Chongqing in 2021. The battery swap can be completed within 20 seconds.[10]

Eado Plus

As of December 2019, Changan has officially unveiled the 2020 Eado sedan facelift named the Eado Plus sedan in China. The Eado Plus offers 2 distinctive styling appearance trims for buyers to choose from including Standard and Sports. The dimensions of the Eado Plus remain the same other than the length of 4730. mm, a 20. mm increase. Engine options include a 1.6 liter naturally aspirated engine producing 127 hp and a 1.4 liter turbocharged engine producing 157 hp, mated to transmissions including a 5-speed manual gearbox, a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The 2020 Changan Eado Plus went on sale in China in March 2020.[11]

Third generation (2024–present)

In March 2024, Changan announced the third generation of Eado, which is a renamed Changan Lamore with different pricing and equipment configurations.[12][13]

Sales

  • (Eado)
  • (Eado XT)

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