Changan DEEPAL S05 REEV and UNI-S HEV Debut in South Africa

Changan Debuts New Electrified Models in South Africa

On September 1, Changan Automobile unveiled the new DEEPAL S05 REEV and UNI-S HEV at the 2026 WesBank Festival of Motoring in Kyalami, South Africa. The two vehicles represent different approaches to electrified mobility, with the DEEPAL S05 REEV using a range-extended electric powertrain and the UNI-S HEV combining a turbocharged gasoline engine with an electric motor. The presentation also expanded Changan’s showcase beyond passenger vehicles, demonstrating the company’s broader product strategy in the South African market and highlighting technologies designed to support electrified driving, connected features, driver assistance, and practical commercial applications.

DEEPAL S05 REEV Uses Range-Extended Electric Powertrain

The DEEPAL S05 REEV is a mid-size SUV designed in Italy and engineered in the UK. Its range-extended electric powertrain uses a single electric motor producing 160kW of power and 320Nm of torque, supported by a 1.5-liter gasoline engine producing 72kW of power and 125Nm of torque that functions as a generator. The vehicle offers more than 1,000km of combined driving range, including up to 200km on electric power. The configuration is intended to combine electric driving capability with the extended overall range provided by its gasoline-powered generation system.

UNI-S HEV Adds Hybrid and Driver-Assistance Technologies

The UNI-S HEV combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 110kW of power and 220Nm of torque with an electric motor. The hybrid system delivers a total output of 166kW and 290Nm of torque. Its technology package includes Level 2 ADAS, a 540-degree HD camera system, wireless smartphone connectivity, and a technology-focused cabin. Alongside the passenger models, Changan Automobile presented the Changan Hunter, described as the world’s first super range-extended off-road pickup. The company also showcased single- and double-cab pickups, panel vans, box-body vehicles, and minibuses in South Africa.

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What vehicles did Changan Automobile unveil at the 2026 WesBank Festival of Motoring?
Changan Automobile unveiled two electrified passenger vehicles at the 2026 WesBank Festival of Motoring in Kyalami, South Africa: the DEEPAL S05 REEV and UNI-S HEV. The range-extended SUV uses an electric motor supported by a gasoline engine that functions as a generator, while the hybrid SUV combines a turbocharged gasoline engine with an electric motor. Changan also presented the Hunter range-extended off-road pickup and displayed a broader commercial vehicle portfolio comprising pickups, panel vans, box-body vehicles, and minibuses.