Changan Alsvin Price in Pakistan (exclusive of all taxes)
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Changan Alsvin 1.3L M/T Comfort price in Pakistan is |
PKR 3,799,000 |
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Changan Alsvin 1.5L DCT Comfort price in Pakistan is |
PKR 4,349,000 |
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Changan Alsvin 1.5L DCT Lumiere price in Pakistan is |
PKR 4,549,000 |
Introduction
In this article, we will scrutinize the newly launched Changan Alsvin, Changan Alsvin was launched by Chinese automobile makers known as Changan and they are the 4th largest automobile maker in China Changan Alsvin is also named Changan Yuexiang. Globally The first generation of Changan Alsvin was launched in April 2008 in China. The second generation of Changan Alsvin was launched in 2018 at the Beijing Auto show and it was a complete change in the exterior design along with modern features like EBD (Electronic brake distribution) Hill start assist and Collision warning sensors. This generation was launched with a 1.4-liter engine and 1.5-liter engine option along with a 5-speed DCT transmission that was first ever used in this generation. In Pakistan, Changan Alsvin was launched on 11th January 2021. Changan has collaborated with Masters Motor in Pakistan and they are the representative of Changan here in Pakistan. Master Motors is a very huge company and they are already selling Yutong busses which are very common on our highways and Motorways. Master Motors is a very strong group and they launched Changan Alsvin as a subcompact sedan in Pakistan. Changan comes with a 3-year/1 lac kilometer dealership warranty. Changan Alsvin has three different variants and the interesting fact about them is that all the three variants are the same exterior wise and interior wise there are very minute changes and this is very appreciating because almost all the other car manufacturers make huge differences in the variants of their vehicle and all the options are available in top of the line variant only but Changan has done this duty very smartly they have smartly divided the features variants wise and try to make very minor changes to satisfy their customers. The three variants of Changan Alsvin are
- Changan Alsvin 1.3L M/T Comfort
- Changan Alsvin 1.5L DCT Comfort
- Changan Alsvin 1.5L DCT Lumiere
Exterior
The exterior design of Changan Alsvin is very simple and different from its competitors’ products. The front of the car is very smart along with a huge butterfly grille that is standard across all the variants of Alsvin. There is a chrome lining on the border of this butterfly front grille. All the variants of Changan Alsvin have a halogen projector headlamp that is very simple and elegant. There is an option of DRLs at the end of the bumper and the fog lamps are missing in Changan Alsvin. The front look of the Alsvin is simple and catchy. The whole design philosophy of Changan Alsvin is very smart and it was designed aerodynamically to improve fuel consumption. On the side profile of Changan Alsvin, there are very sharp linings that continue from the front to the end of the car. Changan Alsvin has a decent design alloy rim that is standard among all the variants of Changan Alsvin. The back of the car is better looking than the front of the car. The tail lamps of Changan Alsvin are very elegant and bulky. There is a difference in batching at the rear end of each model has its emblem. There is a brake light on the back of the car. Alsvin and it is again standard in all the variants of Alsvin. The side mirrors of Changan Alsvin are body-colored along with a side indicator. The door handles are also body colored and they are standard across all the variants. The shark fin antenna is standard in all the variants of Changan Alsvin. The top-of-the-line variant which is 1.5 Lumiere has a sunroof while the other two variants which are 1.3l comfort and 1.5l comfort lack this feature.
Interior
The interior of Changan Alsvin is very comfortable and spacious. The seats of Changan Alsvin are wrapped in fox leather and its color is ivory beige which is very common and subsiding. The seats are comfortable but they are not much soft. The steering wheel of Changan Alsvin is of very unconventional shape but still looks very premium and it has all the necessary switches although the steering wheel of Changan Alsvin Lumiere is a bit different and it has silver work in its steering wheel along with the switch of Cruise control that is missing in Changan Alsvin 1.3 comfort and 1.5 comfort variant. There is a black and ivory beige theme used in the interior of Changan Alsvin that looks very gradient. There is an option of headlamps adjustment in the interior of Changan Alsvin. The speedometer of Changan Alsvin is digital and its interface is very appealing it shows all the necessary information to the user and mostly there is a use of white color in it. The infotainment screen of Changan Alsvin is 7.0 inches and Changan called it HMI (Human Machine Interface) which has all the necessary options it also has a few settings like daytime running lights settings and turns indicators settings. The AC controls of Changan Alsvin are manual but it has a small digital display. There is maximum use of plastic in the interior of Changan Alsvin. There is a capacity of 4 persons in Changan Alsvin that can be seated comfortably.
Engine & Transmission
All new Changan Alsvin has a very fuel efficient and euro-5 technology-based engine that is environment friendly and at the same time provides comfort and fuel economy. Changan Alsvin 1.3 M/T comfort has a 1.3L euro 5-engine that can produce 99 horsepower at a maximum torque of 135 Nanometer. Changan Alsvin 1.5 comfort and 1.5 Lumiere has a 1.5-liter petrol engine that can produce 105 horsepower along with a torque of 145 nanometers. These figures are very brilliant and both 1.3 and 1.5 variants of Changan Alsvin have ample power and they are not sluggish at all. The engine of Changan Alsvin is a most eminent engine of Changan which is well known for its reliability and fuel efficiency. The transmission of the 1.3L variant is the 5-speed manual which provides optimum power to the engine and the gear shifting is very smooth in this variant. Changan Alsvin 1.5 comfort and Lumiere has a DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) which provides smooth and responsive drive but this transmission technology is very sensitive and in Pakistan, its maintenance cost is very high.
Suspension/Wheels & Tires
The suspension response of Changan Alsvin is very smooth. Its suspension is designed according to the road conditions of Pakistan. It can be driven on highways and in villages too. The wheelbase of Changan Alsvin is 2535milli meters and its ground clearance is 155 milli meters which depict that Changan Alsvin has a strong road grip and decent ground clearance. The tire size of Changan Alsvin is 185/55/R15 along with an alloy rim of 15-inches. The tire size of Changan Alsvin is very optimum according to its league and they provide enough stability and road grip to the car moreover it also reduces body roll in Changan Alsvin but one thing that is missing in Changan Alsvin is VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) and due to it on higher speeds, Changan Alsvin has a bit body roll issue.
Build Quality
Changan Alsvin is a Chinese product and before its launch, there is a lot of anticipation in the Pakistani market regarding its build quality. The build quality of Changan Alsvin is not so good. There are a lot of issues in its build quality like the paint quality of Changan Alsvin is a bit poor. If you compare two cars of Changan Alsvin having the same color then you can easily notice a difference between their paint job and it is not static among all the cars. The interior feel of Changan Alsvin is a bit cheap. Similarly, there is a rusting problem that is very common in Changan Alsvin. The zero-meter cars of Changan Alsvin after two months start getting rust. There are a lot of build quality issues in Changan Alsvin and build quality is utterly not satisfactory in Changan Alsvin but the company is working on it.
Comfort & Drive
The all-inclusive drive of Changan Alsvin is pretty impressive. The electronic power steering and cruise control available only in the 1.5 Lumiere variant makes its drive even more suitable. The ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) brakes are very responsive in Changan Alsvin. The cabin noise is very reduced in Changan Alsvin although it is a Chinese product Changan has worked a lot on it. The top-of-the-line 1.5 Lumiere variant has a sunroof that increases the driving pleasure of Changan Alsvin.
Unique Features
All unique features of Changan Alsvin are written below
- Smart remote
The remote of Changan Alsvin is very smart so if you want to down all the windows you have to press the unlock button for a few seconds similarly if you want to close the windows you have to press the lock button for a few seconds this feature is available only in Alsvin in its category although competitive products do not have such feature.
- Tow hook
Changan Alsvin came with a company-provided tow hook that has a specific place to fit in and this space is located in the front bumper so if you have to tow the car it helps you a lot
- Smart headlamps:
The headlamps of Changan Alsvin are very smart if you press the unlock button the headlamps get turned on so if you have parked your car at night, it will help you a lot in finding your car moreover the timings for the headlamps can also be controlled by the infotainment screen of Changan Alsvin this is another feature that is missing in competitive products.
- Unconventional fog lamps
Normally all cars have fog lamps in their front bumpers but in the case of Changan Alsvin the fog lamps are available in the tail lights and they can be turned on easily. This feature is very unconventional although.
- Smart infotainment screen
Although the infotainment screen of Changan Alsvin is very smart it has a very useful feature, when you connect your phone with the infotainment screen it shows the battery of your phone which is a very useful feature.
Maintenance & Parts Costs
The maintenance of Changan Alsvin is not easy. The regular maintenance parts like oil filters and air filters are readily available at the dealership of Changan but the body parts and other major parts are still not available and the most devastating is there are no aftermarket parts of Changan Alsvin available in Pakistan so the only option is dealership but all the parts are not available at the dealership too. The pricing of the parts is high. The dealership network of Changan Alsvin is not very strong yet. If Your Changan Alsvin gets involved in any accident then unfortunately you have to wait for the delivery of parts because instantly parts are not available in Pakistan.
Most popular Accessories & Trending Modifications
Modifications and top trending accessories of Changan Alsvin are
Changan Alsvin sill plates
Changan Alsvin 7-d floor mats
Changan Alsvin door moldings
Changan Alsvin Air press
Changan Alsvin trunk matt
Alsvin Mudflaps
Common Issues
Changan Alsvin has a few common issues like the speedometer of Changan Alsvin is of very low quality. Another common issue of Changan Alsvin is that even a zero-meter car start catching rust in the inner joints of the doors and especially at the lower body side panels. Another common issue is that there is no light in the steering controls of Changan Alsvin so it became very difficult at night to use these steering witches. The driver-side window of Changan Alsvin is not automatic alto it is powered but not auto which is very annoying sometimes. These are some of the most common issues reported in Changan Alsvin.
How to Buy Vehicle
To buy the vehicle you have two choices here you can either book a car and you have to wait for some time to get your car and if you want to buy a car instantly then you can pay some extra amount and get your car instantly. If a user wants to buy a car there are several options available such as Changan Dealership near you, online marketplaces, or local car showrooms.
FAQS:
1 What is the resale value of Changan Alsvin?
Because of the build quality issues and weak dealership network, Changan Alsvin has a slow market value.
2 What is the fuel average of Changan Alsvin?
The fuel average of Changan Alsvin is around 12-16 km per liter. In city driving, it will provide you 12 to 13 kilometers per liter while on long journeys it can provide you a maximum 16 km/liter average
3 What is the top speed of Changan Alsvin?
The top speed of Changan Alsvin is around 180km/H
- What is the delivery time of Changan Alsvin?
The delivery time of Changan Alsvin is only two very amazing months.
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- Worthy Competitors/ advantage over competitions
The major competitors of Changan Alsvin are Toyota Yaris and Honda City although both of them are excellent Changan Alsvin has few advantages over them. There is an option for a sunroof in the top-of-the-line variant of Changan Alsvin but this feature is completely missing in the competitor’s product so a user who is spending a lot is unable to get a sunroof which is a basic option now. Changan has divided features across its variants very smartly like all the variants of Changan Alsvin has an option of alloy rims while the base variants of competitors' product lack this feature. Another biggest advantage that Changan Alsvin has is its affordability the price of Changan Alsvin is very reasonable as compared to its competitors’ products there is almost a difference of 7 lacs between the price of the top-of-the-line variant of Alsvin and top of the line variant of Honda City.
Final Verdict
Changan Alsvin is a subcompact sedan of Pakistan recently launched in 2021 although it has all the features along with a modern and sleek design. There are almost all the options available in Changan Alsvin but it has to pass the time to win the trust of the Pakistani market because the competitors’ products are here in Pakistan for years and Changan Alsvin was launched in 2021. Changan Motors has to focus on the build quality of Changan Alsvin because the build quality of Changan Alsvin is just average although competitors’ products have pretty decent build quality. If a company wants to make its place in the Pakistani market, then it has to focus on the build quality. The fuel average of Changan Alsvin is very impressive and users are buying just because of its affordability, the price of Changan Alsvin is more economical than its competitors. When the quality of Alsvin gets better it will hit the market.
Prices have been adjusted according to the current dollar exchange rate with the Pakistani Rupee.
