{
  "id": 5510973,
  "title": "Changan selectively details hybrid Uni-S ahead of November launch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/changan-selectively-details-hybrid-uni-s-ahead-of-november-launch",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/first-changan-uni-s-hev-details-revaled/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Changan unveiled the hybrid Uni-S at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring in South Africa, following its debut at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. The hybrid will launch in November, with pricing to be announced at that time. The HEV shares its platform with the combustion engine CS55 Plus, but features a detuned 1.5-litre Blue Whale engine and a separate electric motor, resulting in a combined output of 180 kW. Unlike the petrol-powered version, the hybrid will have only two trim levels, with the CL as the base variant and the CE as the flagship. The CE variant is equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels as standard, while the CL features 18-inch wheels. The HEV is expected to achieve a fuel efficiency of four litres per 100 km, compared to the CS55 Plus's seven litres per 100 km. Changan has not yet announced the final pricing for the Uni-S HEV, but it is anticipated to carry a premium over the CS55 Plus, which retails at R429,900, and the CE model, priced at R469,900. The vehicle will come with a five-year/150,000 km warranty and a five-year/90,000 km service plan.",
  "summary": "Uni-S HEV will have a choice of two trim levels and, as per its name, utilise a self-charging hybrid powertrain.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Future of Palestinian cause could depend on November legislative elections – if they go ahead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/future-of-palestinian-cause-could-depend-on-november-legislative",
        "published": "2026-09-04T03:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}