Tested: Changan Hunter D/C REEV

What is a Range Extended Electric Vehicle? Understanding the technology behind the Changan Hunter REEV

For decades, South African motorists have had a fairly simple choice when buying a vehicle: petrol or diesel. Those two powertrains have dominated the market for generations, especially in the bakkie segment where diesel engines have become the go-to option thanks to their torque and efficiency.

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Launch report: Changan UNI-S

Changan may be a relatively new name to South African motorists, but globally it is anything but. The Chinese manufacturer is one of the oldest automotive companies in the world, operating 30 global manufacturing plants and innovation centres across Italy, the United States, China, Japan and the United Kingdom. Today, the brand counts more than 30 million drivers worldwide.

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Changan Re-launches in Southern Africa

Ask people about the Changan brand and only few will know of its heritage, or that it previously had models on Southern-African soil. Having taken somewhat of a hiatus, the brand is now back, aiming to grab the entire market, from the entry-level e-hailing or student car, all the way to a relatively well-priced EV, and a new bakkie, driven by a new power solution.

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