The Chana Star or Changan Star, more recently the Kaicene Star, (Chinese: 长安之星) is a series of trucks and microvans built and sold by Changan Automobile 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 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)

The Chana Star was launched in 1999 based on the Suzuki Every Plus and Ford Pronto 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.[citation needed]

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.[1]

In 2013, a total of 24,800 units of the Chana Star 2 were sold in China.[2]

Chana Star 5 (2012–present)

In 2012, the Changan M201 replaced the Chana Star 2 microvan,[5] the third-generation of the Chana Star microvan, 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 range from 25,000 yuan to 50,900 yuan in China.[7]

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)

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.[9] The price of the Chana Star 3 ranges from 29,900 yuan to 39,900 yuan in China.[10]




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