{"id":56439,"date":"2026-04-18T04:02:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T04:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=56439"},"modified":"2026-04-18T04:02:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T04:02:03","slug":"changan-uni-s-launch-drive-review-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/04\/18\/changan-uni-s-launch-drive-review-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"PODCAST: Changan Uni-S not just another typical Chinese SUV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>Latest car from People&#8217;s Republic banks on distinctive styling, class-leading specification and power.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Changan Uni-S is the Chinese manufacturer\u2019s latest local product.<\/p>\n<p>Making sure it doesn\u2019t get lost in the ever-increasing myriad of new Chinese SUVs, the Uni-S is hoping to bowl buyers over with its distinctive styling, class-leading specification and power.<\/p>\n<p>Starting at a price of R389 900 for the base CS, it offers serious value for money, even undercutting most of its Chinese rivals.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-changan-uni-s-makes-a-pitstop\">Changan Uni-S makes a Pitstop<\/h2>\n<p>In this week\u2019s episode of <em>The Citizen Motoring<\/em>\u2018s <em>Pitstop<\/em> podcast, we take a closer look at Mzansi\u2019s latest SUV from the People\u2019s Republic. Road Test Editor Mark Jones also discusses his recent launch drive.<\/p>\n<p>All three derivatives of the Changan Uni-S feature a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. The blown mill sends a very respectable 138kW of power and 300Nm of torque to the front wheels via seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.<\/p>\n<p>In CS trim, the Uni-S comes standard with multi-link independent rear suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels and LED lighting with daytime running lights. Inside, it features 12.8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, cooled front seats and automatic climate control with rear air vents.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-climbing-the-ladder\">Climbing the ladder<\/h3>\n<p>An electronic park brake, park video display, rear parking sensors, 540-degree panoramic camera system and cruise control is also part of the package.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the R429 900 CL model gets microfibre leather seats, electric driver seat adjustment, rain-sensing wipers, smart high-beam control and heated and folding mirrors.<\/p>\n<p>Upgrading to the R469 900 also ensures the inclusion of 19-inch alloy wheels, electric passenger seat adjustment, driver seat memory with welcome function and electric sunroof with rain-sensing auto close. The Changan Uni-S also features an electric tailgate, eight-speaker sound system, auto tilt-down reverse mirrors and illuminated vanity mirrors.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Support Local Journalism<\/h3>\n<p>Add The Citizen as a Preferred Source on Google and follow us on Google News to see more of our trusted reporting in Google News and Top Stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#PODCAST #Changan #UniS #typical #Chinese #SUV<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Latest car from People&#8217;s Republic banks on distinctive styling, class-leading specification and power. 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