Chana CM7
The Chana CM7 or Chana Raimondi (Leimeng, 长安镭蒙) is a microvan produced by Changan Automobile.
Changan CM7 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Changan Automobile |
Production | 2003–2015 |
Model years | 2003–2015 |
Designer | Marco Raimondi of I.E.G |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Microvan |
Body style | 5-door wagon |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.3 L I4 (petrol) 1.0 L I4 (petrol) |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,430 mm (95.7 in) |
Length | 3,826 mm (150.6 in) |
Width | 1,515 mm (59.6 in) |
Height | 1,924 mm (75.7 in) |
Overview
Chongqing Changan Automobile introduced the Chana CM7 minivan on November 23, 2003.
Code-named CM7, and also named Leimeng, the name of the van actually came from its Italian-designer, Raimondi from I.E.G. The official designation of the van is SC6380, and it is also the first self-developed minivan from Changan Automobile which was previously only produces license-built Suzuki Altos and minivans.[1]
The Chana CM7 rides on a completely new platform at the time and is powered by Suzuki-derived 1.0-liter and 1.3-liter engines producing 39 kW and 60 kW respectively. The CM7 also features standard air conditioning. Production of the CM7 microvan started in January 2004.[2][3]