More from the sifted pile of Beijing pix. The name sounds like a play on the name of the son of the Greek god Helios, which of course adorns a certain German luxury sedan. But Changan’s Raeton 1.8T is very much its own car, and is very much a move into the upmarket side of things for the Chinese automaker, by the looks of it.
The 4.90 metre-long vehicle – the biggest model to bear the Changan name – is equipped with a 1.8 litre turbocharged engine, with output figures being 174 hp at 5,000 to 5,500 rpm and 240 Nm from 1,850 to 4,800 rpm.
The mill is mated to a six-speed auto box, and performance specs include a 210 km/h top speed and an 8.4 litre per 100 km fuel consumption. Other numbers include a 2,810 mm long wheelbase, and the car comes with ESP, with ABS, EBD and EBA in the list. No photos of the mid-sized offering’s interior, sorry about that – it was one of those many ‘snap and run’ moments.
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Comments mainly focus on the Chinese-made Changan Raeton's design similarities to Toyota Camry and other models, criticizing its copycat appearance and build quality. Some express concern over China’s tendency to imitate, while others acknowledge the car's attractive look and powerful engine. A few mention the car's technically advanced features like a six-speed auto transmission, and compare it favorably to current Japanese models, showing a mix of skepticism and admiration.