Changan CV11

Changan's first MPV rolled off the production line on March 26 in China, following its preview as a concept four years ago at the Shanghai Motor Show. Since then the MPV market in China has boomed, sales in 2006 a third higher than in 2005. The package and styling of the CV11 are both euro-generic, but is interesting to see a different market embrace them so enthusiastically.

The front of the Changan CV11 has a typical six-element DRG with a central crease feature in the hood, while the side and rear glass shapes mimic the Toyota Corolla Verso. Strangely, the wheelarches seem imbalanced, the rear pair much thinner than the front.

Inside stands a full-height center console, metallic-effect trim and three rows of seats for seven people. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter petrol motor good for 140PS – shared with the Landwind Fashion launched last year, to which it is closely related.

Key dimensions are: length 4410mm, width 1768mm, height 1640mm.

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