Changan Raeton
Changan is predominantly active in the small car market, but the mid-sizes Raeton is aimed at entering the official and private vehicle markets, measuring in at a length of 4,920mm, a width of 1,825mm, while the car stands at 1,500mm tall riding on a wheelbase of 2,800mm. The development was based on the automaker's CD1-platform and was completed in its Turin-based European Design Centre, under the direction of Luciano D'Ambrosio and Chen Zheng.
As early as the 2009 Shanghai auto show, Changan unveiled its CD101 concept car in attempt to explore the future design of the mid-size sedan. The production model of Raeton breaks away from the majority of the original concept, instead opting for a look reminiscent of some Japanese sedans.
Both the exterior and interior are, at a glance, fairly conservative in their design, but you can find new design elements that have been incorporated into this model. One example is the sweeping feature lines that adorn the Raeton's side profile, while inside the car silver and wood trim decorates the prevailing black color scheme.
06 Jun 12
