{{short description|Chinese microvan}} {{Infobox automobile | name = Chana Star | image = Kaicene Xingka facelift IMG001.jpg | manufacturer = Changan Automobile | aka = | production = 1999–present | assembly = | predecessor = | class = Microvan | body_style = Van<br/>Pickup truck | layout = FR layout, F4 layout
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The '''Chana Star''' or Changan Star, more recently the '''Kaicene Star''', ({{zh|s=长安之星}}) is a series of trucks and microvans built and sold by Changan Automobile under the Chana brand since 1999. The Changan Star series was later repositioned under the Kaicene sub-brand of Changan Automobile.
The Star started off as rebadged tenth generation Suzuki Carry trucks and Suzuki Every vans, with multiple bodystyles spawned by Changan Automobile available. The model was later extended into a product series with several models.
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=={{anchor|First}} First generation (1999–2014)== {{main article|Suzuki Carry#Tenth generation}}
The Chana Star was launched in 1999 based on the Suzuki Every Plus and Ford Pronto vans. A few models were available, including a single cab pickup, double cab pickup, standard van, and an extended version van featuring hinged doors instead of sliding doors.
The successor, Chan Star 2, was launched in 2007. However, the Chana Star 2 has not replaced the Chana Star, which, after a subtle facelift restyling, remains on the market positioned just below the Chana Star 2 as of early 2014 with a starting price lowered to 25,000 Yuan.{{cn|date=October 2020}} <gallery widths="220px" perrow="4"> File:Changan Star SC6371 front 8.13.18.jpg|Original Chang'an Star SC6371 (thicker bumper) File:2010 Chang'an (Chana) Xingguang City Rainbow, front 8.16.18.jpg|Chang'an Star "City Rainbow" File:Chana Star 001.jpg|Extended version File:2004 Chang'an (Chana) Xingyun, front 8.8.18.jpg|Chang'an Xingyun ({{zh|links=no|c=星韵}}) File:2010 Chang'an (Chana) Xingguang, front 8.11.18.jpg|Chang'an Xingguang ({{zh|links=no|c=星光}}) File:Chana Xingguang LWB China 2012-04-28.jpg|Chang'an Xingguang (extended variant) File:Chana Star facelift China 2012-04-22.jpg|Chang'an Star facelift (Sold alongside the Chana 2) File:Chang'an (Chana) Star (Zhixing, facelift), front 8.2.18.jpg|Chana Star (Second facelift, China) File:2011 Chang'an Star 2 chassis truck, front 8.16.18.jpg|Chana Star facelift pickup (double cab, sold alongside the Chana 2) File:2000 Chana Star.jpg|rear view (standard) File:2007 Chang'an Star (Zhixing), rear 8.4.18.jpg|rear view (roof add-on) File:2005 Chang'an (Chana) Xinxing SC6371, rear 8.5.18.jpg|rear view (roof add-on & thicker bumper) </gallery> ===Kaicene Shenqi T20=== A series of pickup variant was sold under the Kaicene brand as the Kaicene Shenqi T20. <gallery widths="220px" perrow="4"> File:2018 Chang'an Shenqi T20, front 8.8.18.jpg|Kaicene Shenqi T20 single cab pickup File:2018 Chang'an Shenqi T20 boxtruck, front 8.8.18.jpg|Kaicene Shenqi T20 single cab box van File:Chana Shenqi T20 Shishi 01 2022-09-13.jpg|Kaicene Shenqi T20 crew cab
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=={{anchor|Baili II|Second}} Chana Star 2 (2007–2012)== {{Infobox automobile | name = Chana Star 2 | image = Chana Star 2 China 2012-04-22.jpg | manufacturer = Changan Automobile | aka = | production = 2007–2012 | assembly = Chongqing, China | successor = | class = Microvan | body_style = 4-door minivan | layout = FMR layout | platform = | engine = 1.0 L ''JL466QG/Q9'' I4<br>1.3 L ''JL474QH'' I4 | transmission = 5-speed manual | wheelbase = {{convert|2500|mm|1|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|3860|mm|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1580|mm|1|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|1900|mm|1|abbr=on}} | weight = }}
The Chana Star 2 is the second generation of the Chana Star microvan. The Star 2 was built by the Hebei subsidiary: Changan Automobile. Deliveries of the second generation microvans started in 2007, with a list price of 38,800 Yuan.
The Chana Star 2 features a longer wheelbase than the Chana Star, and also features a more powerful 1.0 liter engine. Power windows and electric sliding doors, front fog lamps, remote key and alloy wheels are all available on higher trim levels. The price of the Chana Star 2 ranges from 31,900 yuan to 46,800 yuan in China.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/2605/|title=长安汽车-长安之星2}}</ref>
In 2013, a total of 24,800 units of the Chana Star 2 were sold in China.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chinaautoweb.com/car-models/chana-star-2/|title=Chana Star 2}}</ref>
<gallery widths="220px" perrow="4"> File:Chana Star 2 001.jpg |Chana Star 2 pre-facelift File:Chana Star 2 002.jpg |Chana Star 2 pre-facelift
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<gallery widths="220px" perrow="4"> File:2012 Chang'an Star 2 (facelift), front 8.4.18.jpg|Chana Star 2 facelift File:2012 Chang'an Star 2 (facelift), rear 8.3.18.jpg|Chana Star 2 facelift
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=={{anchor|5|Third}} Chana Star 5 (2012–present)== {{Infobox automobile | name = Chana Star 5 | image = 2014 Chang'an (Chana) Xin Chana Star, front 8.9.18.jpg | manufacturer = Changan Automobile | aka = Kaicene Star 5<br>Changan Star Xingka S201<br>Kaicene Shenqi T10 (pickup, China)<br>Esemka Bima 1.2 (pickup, Indonesia)<br>Chana Era Star II (Malaysia)<br>Changan Karvaan (van, Pakistan)<br>Changan M9 (pickup, Pakistan)<br>Changan MD201 (Chile)<br>Daehan Tera-S (pickup, Laos)<br>Daehan Tera Star (pickup, Laos)<br>Teraco Tera 100/S (pickup, Vietnam)<br>Teraco Tera Star/Star Plus (pickup, Vietnam) | production = 2012–present | assembly = Chongqing, China<br>Boyolali, Indonesia (Esemka)<br>Karachi, Pakistan (Master Motors Limited Changan)<br>Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia (Berjaya China Motor Sdn Bhd) | successor = | class = Commercial Van | body_style = 4-door minivan<br>2-door pickup<br>4-door pickup | layout = FMR layout | platform = | engine = 999 cc ''JL466Q9'' I4<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pakwheels.com/blog/changan-m9-karvaan-price-revealed/|title = Changan M9 and Karvaan prices revealed!|date = 15 September 2018}}</ref><br> 1243 cc ''E12'' I4<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chinaautoweb.com/car-models/changan-chana-star-mini-van/|title=Changan (Chana) Star Mini Van}}</ref> | transmission = 5-speed manual | wheelbase = {{convert|2560|mm|1|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|3980|mm|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1620|mm|1|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|1890|mm|1|abbr=on}} | weight = {{convert|1130-1730|kg|0|abbr=on}} | related = Hafei Zhongyi V5 }}
In 2012, the Changan M201 replaced the Chana Star 2 microvan,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201207/364291.html|title=或将替代长安之星 长安M201谍照曝光}}</ref> the third-generation of the Chana Star microvan, called the Xin Chana Star in China.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201208/387134.html|title=有望10月份上市 新长安之星申报图曝光}}</ref>
The Chana Star 5 was sold in China as the Xin Chana Star (新长安之星). Prices of the Chana Star 5 range from 25,000 yuan to 50,900 yuan in China.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/2600/#pvareaid=100125|title=长安汽车-长安之星}}</ref> <gallery widths="220px" perrow="4">
File:2017 Chang'an (Chana) Xingka single cab, front 8.5.18.jpg|Changan Star Xingka S201 single cab File:2018 Chang'an (Chana) Xingka S201 double cab, front 8.3.18.jpg|Changan Star Xingka S201 double cab File:2016 Chang'an (Chana) Xin Chana Star, rear 8.11.18.jpg|Changan Xin Chana Star rear File:2022 Chang'an Star Xingka (facelift) double cab, front 8.3.23.jpg|Changan Star Xingka S201 facelift File:Kaicene Star 5 facelift IMG03.jpg|Changan Star 5 facelift front File:Kaicene Star 5 facelift IMG04.jpg|Changan Star 5 facelift rear
</gallery> === Safety === {{ASEAN NCAP |year=2019 |description=CHANA ERA STAR II |reference_code=4807 |overall_stars=0 |adult_points=0 |child_points=10.91 |safety_points=0 |no_motorcycle=1 }}
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=={{anchor|3|Star 3}} Chana Star 3 (2015–2016)== {{Infobox automobile | name = Chana Star 3 | image = 2018 Chang'an (Chana) Star 3, front 8.5.18.jpg | manufacturer = Changan Automobile | aka = Kaicene Star 3 | production = 2015–2016 | assembly = Chongqing, China | successor = | class = Microvan | body_style = 4-door minivan | layout = FMR layout | platform = | engine = 1.0 L ''C10'' I4<br>1.2 L ''EA12V'' I4 | transmission = 5-speed manual | wheelbase = {{convert|2500|mm|1|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|3930|mm|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1540|mm|1|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|1890|mm|1|abbr=on}} | weight = {{convert|1095|kg|0|abbr=on}}
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The Star 3 is produced by Changan Automobile in Hebei. Launched in 2015, the Star 3 is the direct successor of the original Chana Star. The Star 3 is powered by a 1.0 or 1.2-litre petrol/gasoline engine. The third generation Chana Star offers up to 7 seats.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chinaautoweb.com/car-models/chana-star-3/|title=Chana Star 3}}</ref> The price of the Chana Star 3 ranges from 29,900 yuan to 39,900 yuan in China.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/3526/|title=长安汽车-长安之星3}}</ref> <gallery widths="220px" perrow="4"> File:2018 Chang'an (Chana) Star 3, rear 8.5.18.jpg|Changan Star 3 (rear) </gallery>
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==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *[http://www.globalchangan.com/vehicle/vans_s5.html Changan Star 5 Official website] {{Changan Automobile}}
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