The Changan Lamore or Yida was launched on March 18, 2023. Positioned as a compact sedan, the model would sit just above the slightly smaller compact Eado sedan and below the UNI-V. The Lamore is the second car of Changan Automobile's Ark architecture following the UNI-V compact sedan.[2]
The Changan Lamore is powered by a Changan Blue Whale 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine producing 170 hp and 260 Nm. The engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The top speed is limited to 200 km/h with a WLTC fuel consumption of 5.99 L/100 km.[3]
The interior of the Lamore features a flat bottom steering wheel, a 13.2-inch portrait screen and a 10.25-inch instrument panel.[4] The Lamore is also the first mass-produced model in China to have Ernie Bot, Baidu's version of ChatGPT on board.[5]
Nevo A05
Nevo A05 is a rebadged variant by Changan Nevo (启源, Qiyuan). The Nevo A05 features restyled front and rear bumper compared to the original Lamore sedan, and is only offered as a plug-in hybrid vehicle. The A05 was launched in October 2023 with the powertrain consisting of a 1.5 liter engine producing 81kW and a selection of two different electric motors with the low output motor producing 140kW and high output motor developing 158kW. The A05 could be had with either Lithium iron phosphate batteries or ternary Lithium batteries.[6]