This is the production version of the Change A6, a
new compact sedan that will be launched on the Chinese car market in December.
They really like Audi names down at Changhe; their new big SUV will be called
the Q7, no kidding.
Changhe Auto is a subsidiary of Beijing Auto (BAIC).
Changhe’s new cars are aimed at buyers in second and third tier cities. They
are largely based on exiting Beijing Auto platforms but with some unique design
features, and they are cheaper than Beijing Auto’s offerings.
The Changhe A6 is basically the same car as the new
Beijing Auto Senova D50. They changed the front, they changed the rear, they
changed the badges; and a new car was born. Engine is the same too: a rather
lifeless Mitsubishi-sourced 1.5 with 116 hp and 142 Nm, mated to a five-speed
manual or a CVT.
Interestingly, this A6 has the Change logo on the
grille, unlike the car above which has the Changhe name there. Not sure what it
means, but the fact that the logo has a blue background indicates we are
probably dealing with an EV or PHEV variant.
The interior of the show car with the CVT gear
lever. Somewhat confusingly, it also has a blue Change logo on the wheel.
