Which Changan Uni-T Version Should You Buy?
The choice between the two Changan Uni-T 1.5 DCT versions comes down to power and model year. The original version, produced from March 2020, delivers 180 hp (132 kW) and 300 Nm. The restyled version, produced from February 2023, raises output to 188 hp (138 kW) while retaining the same 1,500 cc Gasoline engine and 300 Nm of torque.
The choice between the two Changan Uni-T 1.5 DCT versions comes down to power and model year. The original version, produced from March 2020, delivers 180 hp (132 kW) and 300 Nm. The restyled version, produced from February 2023, raises output to 188 hp (138 kW) while retaining the same 1,500 cc Gasoline engine and 300 Nm of torque. That makes the restyled model the stronger choice on the specifications alone: it adds 8 hp and 6 kW, with no recorded change in displacement, torque, gearbox type, number of gears, or drive system.
Changan Uni-T generations and versions compared
The Changan Uni-T catalogue contains one generation plus its restyling, although the supplied data has two generation records. Both use the SUV 5-doors body and each record contains one version named 1.5 DCT.
The original Changan Uni-T generation started production in March 2020. Its sole listed 1.5 DCT version has 180 hp (132 kW) and 300 Nm. It combines a 1,500 cc Gasoline engine with a 7-speed Robotic gearbox and FWD.
The restyled first generation started production in February 2023. Its 1.5 DCT version produces 188 hp (138 kW) and 300 Nm from the same 1,500 cc displacement. It also has a 7-speed Robotic gearbox and FWD. Compared with the earlier version, the restyling therefore brings 8 hp more power, an increase of about 4.4%, while torque remains unchanged.
Changan Uni-T engine specs
Both 1.5 DCT versions use a front, transverse 1,500 cc Gasoline engine. Each engine has 4 Inline cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, Turbo induction, and Direct injection (direct). The transmission specification is also shared: a 7-speed Robotic gearbox sends power through FWD.
| Version | Production start | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 DCT, original | March 2020 | 180 hp / 132 kW | 300 Nm | 1,500 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
| 1.5 DCT, restyling | February 2023 | 188 hp / 138 kW | 300 Nm | 1,500 cc | Gasoline, 95 | 4 | Inline | Turbo | 7-speed Robotic | FWD |
Power per litre provides the clearest numerical distinction. The original 1.5 DCT develops 120 hp per litre, while the restyled 1.5 DCT develops approximately 125.3 hp per litre. In kilowatts, the corresponding outputs are 88 kW per litre and 92 kW per litre. Both versions produce 200 Nm per litre, because displacement and maximum torque are identical.
Fuel is listed simply as Gasoline for the original version. The restyled version is listed as Gasoline, 95. Engine oil capacity is not measured for either version.
Changan Uni-T horsepower: what changed with the restyling?
The restyled 1.5 DCT has 188 hp, versus 180 hp in the original 1.5 DCT. Its 138 kW output is also 6 kW higher than the earlier model’s 132 kW. Torque does not increase: both versions are rated at 300 Nm.
Consequently, the newer version’s advantage is limited to peak power in the supplied specifications. The data does not show a larger engine, additional torque, a different cylinder layout, another gearbox, more gears, or a different drive system. Buyers comparing the two versions should therefore treat the extra 8 hp as the main documented mechanical reason to prefer the restyled model.
The engine speed at which maximum power is produced is not measured for both versions. The engine speed for maximum torque is also not measured, so the data cannot show whether the additional power changes the way it is delivered across the rev range.
Changan Uni-T performance, mpg, and fuel economy
Acceleration from 0–100 km/h is not measured for the original 1.5 DCT and not measured for the restyled 1.5 DCT. Top speed is likewise not measured for either version. The additional 8 hp in the restyled version establishes a power advantage, but it does not support a numerical claim about quicker acceleration or a higher maximum speed.
City fuel consumption is not measured for either 1.5 DCT. Highway fuel consumption is not measured, and combined fuel consumption is not measured as well. MPG cannot therefore be calculated or compared from the supplied data. CO₂ output and environmental class are also not measured for both versions.
This means there is no measured economy trade-off available for the extra power. The data neither shows that the 188 hp version consumes more fuel nor that it matches the 180 hp version’s consumption.
Changan Uni-T dimensions, weight, clearance, and wheels
Kerb weight is not measured for both 1.5 DCT versions. Gross weight is also not measured, so weight per horsepower cannot be calculated reliably for either model. Any claim that one version has a better power-to-weight ratio would require a weight figure that is absent from the supplied data.
Ground clearance is not measured for either version. Fuel-tank capacity is not measured, while exterior length and width are not measured. Accordingly, the two model records cannot be separated by dimensions, carrying capacity, clearance, or potential driving range.
The original 1.5 DCT lists two wheel sizes: 225/55 R19 and 245/45 R20. Wheel sizes for the restyled 1.5 DCT are not measured. This absence does not establish that the newer model lacks those sizes; it means only that no wheel-size figure is available for it in the supplied data.
Both versions have Independent, spring front suspension and Semi-independent rear suspension. Each also uses Ventilated disc front brakes and Disc rear brakes. There is therefore no documented suspension or brake difference between them.
Which Changan Uni-T 1.5 DCT should you choose?
Choose the restyled 1.5 DCT if maximum recorded output is the priority. Its 188 hp (138 kW) exceeds the original version by 8 hp (6 kW), and its approximately 125.3 hp per litre is higher than the earlier version’s 120 hp per litre. It retains 300 Nm, the 1,500 cc displacement, Turbo, Direct injection (direct), the 7-speed Robotic gearbox, and FWD.
Choose the original 1.5 DCT if 180 hp (132 kW) and 300 Nm meet your requirements and the extra 8 hp is not important. Its documented engine architecture, torque, gearbox, drive, suspension, and brake specifications match those of the restyled version. It also has the advantage of recorded wheel information, with 225/55 R19 and 245/45 R20 listed, although the missing wheel data for the restyling prevents a direct comparison.
There is no supplied price information, so it is impossible to calculate what the additional power costs or whether a particular price premium is worthwhile. There are also no measured acceleration, top-speed, consumption, weight, clearance, or dimension figures that could support a broader performance or practicality comparison. Based strictly on the available numbers, the restyled 1.5 DCT is the version to buy for higher power; otherwise, the two versions are mechanically very close in the recorded specifications.