The Chana Star or Changan Star, more recently the Kaicene Star, () is a series of
truck
A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport freight, carry specialized payloads, or perform other utilitarian work. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, but the vast majority feature body-on-frame construct ...
s and
microvan
A microvan is a van or minivan which is within the Japanese kei car classification or similar, and is smaller than a mini MPV. In China, these vehicles are nicknamed ''miàn bāo chē'' ("bread-loaf vehicle") because of their shape. s built and sold by
Changan Automobile
Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (CCAG) is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Jiangbei, Chongqing. under the Chana brand since 1999. The Changan Star series was later repositioned under the Kaicene sub-brand of Changan Automobile.
The Star started off as rebadged tenth generation
Suzuki Carry
The is a kei truck produced by the Japanese automaker Suzuki. The microvan version was originally called the Carry van until 1982 when the passenger van versions were renamed as the . In Japan, the Carry and Every are ''kei cars'' but the Suzuk ...
trucks and
Suzuki Every
The is a kei truck produced by the Japanese automaker Suzuki. The microvan version was originally called the Carry van until 1982 when the passenger van versions were renamed as the . In Japan, the Carry and Every are ''kei cars'' but the Suzuk ...
vans, with multiple bodystyles spawned by
Changan Automobile
Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (CCAG) is a Chinese state-owned automobile manufacturer headquartered in Jiangbei, Chongqing. available. The model was later extended into a product series with several models.
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First generation (1999–2014)
The Chana Star was launched in 1999 based on the
Suzuki Every Plus and
Ford Pronto
The is a kei truck produced by the Japanese automaker Suzuki. The microvan version was originally called the Carry van until 1982 when the passenger van versions were renamed as the . In Japan, the Carry and Every are ''kei cars'' but the Suzuk ...
vans. A few models 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 on the market positioned just below the Chana Star 2 as of early 2014 with a starting price lowered to 25,000 Yuan.
File:Changan Star SC6371 front 8.13.18.jpg, Original Chang'an Star SC6371 (thicker bumper)
File:2010 Chang'an (Chana) Xingguang City Rainbow, front 8.16.18.jpg, Chang'an Star "City Rainbow"
File:Chana Star 001.jpg, Extended version
File:2004 Chang'an (Chana) Xingyun, front 8.8.18.jpg, Chang'an Xingyun ()
File:2010 Chang'an (Chana) Xingguang, front 8.11.18.jpg, Chang'an Xingguang ()
File:Chana Xingguang LWB China 2012-04-28.jpg, Chang'an Xingguang (extended variant)
File:Chana Star facelift China 2012-04-22.jpg, Chang'an Star facelift (Sold alongside the Chana 2)
File:Chang'an (Chana) Star (Zhixing, facelift), front 8.2.18.jpg, Chana Star (Second facelift, China)
File:2011 Chang'an Star 2 chassis truck, front 8.16.18.jpg, Chana Star facelift pickup (double cab, sold alongside the Chana 2)
File:2000 Chana Star.jpg, rear view (standard)
File:2007 Chang'an Star (Zhixing), rear 8.4.18.jpg, rear view (roof add-on)
File:2005 Chang'an (Chana) Xinxing SC6371, rear 8.5.18.jpg, rear view (roof add-on & thicker bumper)
Kaicene Shenqi T20
A series of pickup variant was sold under the Kaicene brand as the Kaicene Shenqi T20.
File:2018 Chang'an Shenqi T20, front 8.8.18.jpg, Kaicene Shenqi T20 single cab pickup
File:2018 Chang'an Shenqi T20 boxtruck, front 8.8.18.jpg, Kaicene Shenqi T20 single cab box van
File:Chana Shenqi T20 Shishi 01 2022-09-13.jpg, Kaicene Shenqi T20 crew cab
Chana Star 2 (2007–2012)
The Chana Star 2 is the second generation of the Chana Star microvan. The Star 2 was built by the Hebei subsidiary: Changan Automobile. Deliveries of the second generation microvans started in 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. The price of the Chana Star 2 ranges from 31,900 yuan to 46,800 yuan in China.
In 2013, a total of 24,800 units of the Chana Star 2 were sold in China.
File:Chana Star 2 001.jpg , Chana Star 2 pre-facelift
File:Chana Star 2 002.jpg , Chana Star 2 pre-facelift
File:2012 Chang'an Star 2 (facelift), front 8.4.18.jpg, Chana Star 2 facelift
File:2012 Chang'an Star 2 (facelift), rear 8.3.18.jpg, Chana Star 2 facelift
Chana Star 5 (2012–present)
In 2012, the Changan M201 replaced the Chana Star 2 microvan, the third-generation of the Chana Star microvan, called the Xin Chana Star in China.
The Chana Star 5 was sold in China as the Xin Chana Star (新长安之星) . Prices of the Chana Star 5 range from 25,000 yuan to 50,900 yuan in China.
File:2017 Chang'an (Chana) Xingka single cab, front 8.5.18.jpg, Changan Star Xingka S201 single cab
File:2018 Chang'an (Chana) Xingka S201 double cab, front 8.3.18.jpg, Changan Star Xingka S201 double cab
File:2016 Chang'an (Chana) Xin Chana Star, rear 8.11.18.jpg , Changan Xin Chana Star rear
File:2022 Chang'an Star Xingka (facelift) double cab, front 8.3.23.jpg, Changan Star Xingka S201 facelift
File:Kaicene Star 5 facelift IMG03.jpg , Changan Star 5 facelift front
File:Kaicene Star 5 facelift IMG04.jpg , Changan Star 5 facelift rear
Safety
Chana Star 3 (2015–present)
The Star 3 is produced by Changan Automobile 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/gasoline engine. The third generation Chana Star offers up to 7 seats. The price of the Chana Star 3 ranges from 29,900 yuan to 39,900 yuan in China.
References
External links
Changan Star 5 Official website{{Changan Automobile
2000s cars
All-wheel-drive vehicles
Kei cars
Kei trucks
Rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Microvans
Cars of China
Cars introduced in 1999
Changan Automobile vehicles