New Changan Nevo Q05 electric SUV revealed interior in China as Atto 3 rival

The new Changan Nevo Q05 electric SUV revealed its interior in China ahead of the sales start scheduled for November this year. This Atto 3 rival will start at approximately 110,000 yuan (15,450 USD). The Q05 offers a large floating touchscreen, an LCD instrument cluster, and a front passenger seat with a zero-gravity mode.

The first generation of the Changan Nevo Q05 (domestic name is Qiyuan Q05) was launched in China in 2023 as a PHEV variant of the petrol-powered Changan CS55 Plus (Changan Uni-S). This SUV offered a parallel plug-in hybrid with a 1.5-liter engine for 81 kW (109 hp) and an e-motor for 158 kW (212 hp). The top-rim Q05 had a 19 kWh battery. The price range of this model lies in a 96,900 – 112,900 yuan (13,610 – 15,860 USD) range.

Despite its low price tag, the Nevo Q05 didn’t become a market success. According to China EV DataTracker, Changan delivered 15,247 units of this crossover domestically. This year, the Chinese automaker is preparing to launch the new Q05. It turned out to be a battery electric model that will rival the BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus). The Q05 revealed interior in China.

Changan Nevo Q05 interior

The Changan Nevo Q05 crossover adopts a minimalistic interior design similar to the previously launched Q07 SUV. It adopts a large floating monitor in the center console and a thin LCD instrument cluster behind the D-shaped steering wheel. There are almost no physical buttons inside the Q05, as most functions are operated via touchscreen or voice commands.

The center tunnel of the Changan Nevo Q05 adopts two wireless phone charging pads, a small block of buttons, two air vents, and a pair of cup holders. There is a spacious compartment under the center tunnel. The electric Q05 has a stalk-mounted gear shifter. The front passenger seat adopts a zero-gravity function that relieves the load from the spine. The front seat also offers a power-operated leg support.

The second-row seats of the Changan Nevo Q05 adopt the third headrest and a central armrest with two cup holders. Other highlights of this model include a large sunroof and an independent air vent. We can highlight a drawback of this SUV, which is a large ADAS block that sits behind the windscreen. It could reduce visibility.

More about Changan Nevo Q05

The new Changan Nevo Q05 is a compact-sized SUV that follows a new design language called “Digital Wing 2.0”. It adopts two-storey headlights, a large active air intake, a LiDAR sensor on the roof, flush door handles, and a single taillight unit. This model boasts dimensions of 4435/1855/1600 mm with a wheelbase of 2,735 mm. It is 20 mm shorter, 20 mm narrower, and 15 mm lower than the BYD Atto 3.

The Changan Nevo Q05 adopts a single TZ180XS002 electric motor with a peak power of 120 kW (161 hp). It is powered by two battery options made by the Changan-CATL joint venture. The entry-level pack has a capacity of 40.3 kWh. It is suitable for 405 km of CLTC range. The second variant is a 51.9 kWh battery for 506 km (CLTC).