Changan Nevo A05: the Chinese sedan that makes you forget the way to the gas station

The Changan Nevo A05 is not your standard eco-car that apologizes every time the tachometer twitches. It is a true financial and environmental prankster: fuel barely evaporates, it accelerates to 100 km/h faster than many “hot” hatchbacks, and refueling? About as frequent as a dentist appointment — once every six months.

Spoiler: this car infuriates owners of ordinary combustion-engine vehicles. And now — the boring part. (Joke — it will not be boring.)

Powertrain? No — an economic trickster

The heart of the A05 is not just a hybrid power unit. It is a sophisticated, well-engineered system.

• Fuel consumption: 0.98 L/100 km (WLTC).
  Yes, you heard correctly. Less than a liter. Per hundred.
  This isn’t a typo — it’s a declaration of intent. It’s literally on the level of“ drive to your country house on gasoline fumes.”
  Most of the time in the city you will be driving on pure electricity.
• Range: 145 km (CLTC) on electricity, 1300 km in total. Magic.
  Like having a wallet that never empties.
  One hundred forty-five kilometers means your typical daily city trips require not a single drop of gasoline. And 1300 km means you can drive from Moscow to Sochi — and still have some left. Refueling becomes a quest: “where was that gas station I visited half a year ago?”

A scale insight: while a conventional car owner spends money on coffee every day, you can spend the same amount — and not spend anything on fuel at all, provided you charge at home on the night tariff. Your scholarship or salary simply stops leaking into the fuel tank.

But don’t assume such efficiency comes at the cost of dull driving.
Which brings us to the next point.

Performance: an eco-warrior with an athlete’s manners

A paradox that will scramble your brain: the A05 is very economical — but very fast. Not “fast for a hybrid,” but objectively fast.

• 0–100 km/h: 6.8 seconds. Seriously?! That’s comparable to a ten-year-old Golf GTI. Meaning that at a traffic light you will pull away from the crowd with indecent ease.
• The electric motor delivers 158 kW (215 hp) and 330 N·m of torque — comparable to a good turbodiesel, and available immediately.
• Silence and power. Pulling away and accelerating to urban speeds in near-total silence, hearing only the faint whisper of the electric motor — it’s addictive. Afterwards, returning to the roar of internal combustion and idle vibration feels utterly unappealing.

This isn’t a wallet on wheels — it’s James Bond in a tuxedo who also turned out to be a brilliant economist.

Intelligence: when your car is smarter than some conversationalists

Inside, the A05 isn’t about leather and wood (though the finish is on par).
 It is about data, screens, and intelligent systems — a sedan for the generation that manages life through a smartphone.

• “AI Xiaoan” voice assistant. Speech recognition accuracy: 95%. It doesn’t just “understand” — it listens. Say “open the window and find the nearest coffee shop,” and it will do it without fuss. It learns, adapts, and nearly eliminates the need to poke physical buttons.
• Feiyu OS 4.0. A full in-car ecosystem: maps (Amap), music (Kuwo), podcasts (Himalaya). Everything to keep your phone in your pocket. Plus full integration with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
• Smartphone remote control.Can’t remember where you parked? Easy.  Locked the car but unsure whether the window is closed? Check on your phone.Want to start climate control before you drive? No problem. The vehicle becomes an extension of your digital space.

Design: not a boring family man, but an undercover agent

At first glance, the A05 does not advertise its electric nature. It looks like a stylish, swift sedan.

• Frameless grille. Appears premium and modern, giving it an elegant yet aggressive look.
• Hidden door handles. A cue from sports cars and premium brands. Not only stylish, but aerodynamic.
• Decorative spoiler & sharp body line. A clean, decisive side contour and a subtle trunk spoiler complete the image, lending the car a sporty dynamism.

This is not an “electric shopping cart for eco-fanatics.”
It is a car you won’t be ashamed to pull up to a fine restaurant in.

The Changan Nevo A05 is not merely a car. It is an ideology — a conscious choice in favor of technology, economy, and… subtle performance. It proves that you do not have to choose between “driving cheaply” and “driving with pleasure.” You can have both.

It is built for those who care about their budget but hate boredom; for those who value technology and refuse to sacrifice style; for those who understand that the future has arrived — powered by one liter per hundred, but accelerating to a hundred in six seconds.

In fact, this car changes your understanding of what a car can be.

Want to learn more?
Visit our classifieds — there you’ll find not only cars but everything that moves, shines, and catches the eye. Compare, choose, dream — and may your next “iron horse” be as smart, economical, and bold as the Changan Nevo A05.