Kaiyi Xuandu

The Kaiyi Xuandu is a compact sedan produced by Kaiyi Auto since 2021.

Kaiyi Xuandu
Overview
Manufacturer	Kaiyi Auto
Also called	Bahman Respect (Iran) Kaiyi E5 (Russia)
Production	2021–present
Assembly	China: Wuhu, Anhui Iran: Tehran (Bahman Group)[1] Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)[2]
Designer	Lowie Vermeersch at Granstudio
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (C)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related	Chery Arrizo 7
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.5 L I4 turbo
Power output	115 kW (154 hp; 156 PS)
Transmission	5-speed manual 9-speed CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,666 mm (183.7 in)
Width	1,825 mm (71.9 in)
Height	1,483 mm (58.4 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Cowin E5

Overview

Kaiyi Xuandu rear

At the end of July 2021, Cowin lineup was expanded with a large compact sedan called Xuandu. To develop it, the parent company Chery used the construction of the Arrizo 7 produced from 2013 to 2018, which was extensively modified in terms of visuals.^[3]

The Xuandu has gently styled headlights, as well as a narrow air intake between them. The rear part of the body is decorated with a characteristic, luminous strip divided in the central point with the manufacturer's logo. The passenger compartment has a new design of the dashboard, with a central console facing the driver and a touch screen of the multimedia system.^[4]

Like other low-cost Cowin models, the Xuandu was developed for the mainland Chinese market in mind in order to compete with other compact cars. The sale is scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2021.^[5]