Changan BenBen
City car sold by Changan since 2006
The Changan BenBen (Chinese: 长安奔奔; pinyin: cháng ān bēn bēn) or sometimes Changan Benni is a 5-door city car hatchback produced by Changan Automobile.
BenBen I
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 (84 hp; 86 PS) and 110 N⋅m (81 lb⋅ft; 11 kg⋅m) mated to a manual transmission.
Changan BenBen Mini
In 2010, the original Changan BenBen was replaced by two cars, the BenBen Mini and the BenBen Love, essentially a facelifted original BenBen and will be available as a cheaper alternative next to the BenBen Mini. The only engine for the BenBen Mini is a 1.0-litre petrol engine producing 51 kW (68 hp; 69 PS) at 5600 rpm and 90 N⋅m (66 lb⋅ft; 9 kg⋅m) at 4600rpm. The top speed of the BenBen Mini is 158 km/h (98 mph). The prices of the BenBen Mini ranges from RMB 35,000 to 45,000.
Revealed on the 2011 Guangzhou Auto Show, a facelift was conducted for the Changan BenBen Mini, changing the bumper and light unit designs.
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