Chana Star

The Chana Star or Changan Star (Chinese: 长安之星) is a series kei truck and microvan built and sold by Changan Automobile under the Chana sub-brand since 1999.

Chana Star
Overview
ManufacturerChangan Automobile
Production1999–present
Body and chassis
ClassMicrovan
Kei truck
Body styleVan
Pickup truck
LayoutFR layout, F4 layout

The Chana 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)
Main article: Suzuki Carry § tenth

The 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.

  • Original Chang'an Star SC6371 (thicker bumper)
  • Chang'an Star "City Rainbow"
  • Extended version
  • Chang'an Xingyun (Chinese: 星韵)
  • Channg'an Xingguang (Chinese: 星光)
  • Channg'an Xingguang (extended variant)
  • Chang'an Star facelift (Sold alongside the Chana 2)
  • Chana Star (Second facelift, China)
  • rear view (standard)
  • rear view (roof add-on)
  • rear view (roof add-on & thicker bumper)

Chana Star 2 (2007–2012)
Chana Star 2
Overview
ManufacturerChangan Automobile
Production2007–2012
AssemblyChongqing, China
Body and chassis
ClassMicrovan
Body style4-door minivan
LayoutFMR layout
Powertrain
Engine1.0 L JL466QG/Q9 I4
1.3 L JL474QH I4
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,860 mm (152.0 in)
Width1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Height1,900 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]

  • Chana Star 2 facelift
  • Chana Star 2 facelift
  • Chana Star 2 pickup (double cab)

Chana Star 5 (2012–present)
Chana Star 5
Overview
ManufacturerChangan Automobile
Also calledXin Chana Star
Changan Star Xingka S201
Esemka Bima 1.2 (Indonesia)
Chana Era Star II (Malaysia)
Changan Karvaan (van, Pakistan)
Changan M9 (pickup truck, Pakistan)
Production2012–present
AssemblyChongqing, China
Boyolali, Indonesia (Esemka)
Karachi, Pakistan (Master Motors Limited Changan)
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia (Berjaya China Motor Sdn Bhd)
Body and chassis
ClassCommercial Van
Body style4-door minivan
2-door pickup
4-door pickup
LayoutFMR layout
RelatedHafei Zhongyi V5
Powertrain
Engine999 cc JL466Q9 I4[3]
1243 cc E12 I4[4]
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,560 mm (100.8 in)
Length3,980 mm (156.7 in)
Width1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Height1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Curb weight1,130–1,730 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]

  • Changan Xin Chana Star rear
  • Changan Star Xingka S201 single cab
  • Changan Star Xingka S201 double cab

Safety
ASEAN NCAP 2019 CHANA ERA STAR II:[8]
Vehicle Category SEMI PANEL VAN
Number Of Airbag 0
Score Rating
Overall 10.91/100.00
Adult Occupant Protection -
Frontal Impact -
Side Impact -
Head Protection Technology -
Child Occupant Protection 21.39/49.00
Frontal Impact 7.89/16.00
Side Impact 4.00/8.00
Safety Assist -
Effective Braking & Avoidance -
Seatbelt Reminders -
Blind Spot Technology -
Advanced SATs -

Chana Star 3 (2015–present)
Chana Star 3
Overview
ManufacturerChangan Automobile
Production2015–present
AssemblyChongqing, China
Body and chassis
ClassMicrovan
Body style4-door minivan
LayoutFMR layout
Powertrain
Engine1.0 L C10 I4
1.2 L EA12V I4
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,930 mm (154.7 in)
Width1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Height1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Curb weight1,095 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 1.0L or 1.2L 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]

  • Changan Star 3 (rear)




References
  1. "长安汽车-长安之星2".
  2. "Chana Star 2".
  3. https://www.pakwheels.com/blog/changan-m9-karvaan-price-revealed/
  4. "Changan (Chana) Star Mini Van".
  5. "或将替代长安之星 长安M201谍照曝光".
  6. "有望10月份上市 新长安之星申报图曝光".
  7. "长安汽车-长安之星".
  8. "CHANA ERA STAR II". Aseancap. 2019-11-22. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  9. "Chana Star 3".
  10. "长安汽车-长安之星3".
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