UNI-V I vs Arrizo 8 I: which is better?
Changan UNI-V I (2022–present) vs Chery Arrizo 8 I (2022–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Changan UNI-V I
Chery Arrizo 8 ISpecifications
| Changan UNI-V I | Chery Arrizo 8 I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2022–present | 2022–present |
| Body | liftback | sedan |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo | 1.6 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 181 hp | 186 hp |
| Torque, up to | 300 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Gearbox | dual-clutch (DCT) | dual-clutch (DCT) |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 680 mm | 4 780 mm |
| Width | 1 838 mm | 1 843 mm |
| Height | 1 430 mm | 1 469 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 750 mm | 2 790 mm |
| Fuel tank | — | 51 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 8 650 ₸ | ≈ 13 675 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Changan UNI-V I
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Changan Blue Core engine: new, little reliability data so far
- 6/7DCT dual-clutch gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan): jerks and hesitation when pulling away
Engine (Changan Blue Core): data limited; no widespread serious problems known so far.
Gearbox (6/7DCT robotized gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan)): jerks and delay when pulling away; overheating in traffic on some units.
Chery Arrizo 8 I
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Chery 1.6/2.0 TGDI (SQRF4J16, SQRF4J20) engine: some complaints of fuel dilution of oil in the cold and carbon buildup in city driving
- 6/7DCT dual-clutch gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan): jerks and hesitation when pulling away
Engine (Chery 1.6/2.0 TGDI (SQRF4J16, SQRF4J20)): data limited; some complaints about fuel dilution of oil in cold weather and carbon buildup in city driving.
Gearbox (6/7DCT robotized gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan)): jerks and delay when pulling away; overheating in traffic on some units.
Which one to choose
- UNI-V I — if you care more about: torque, kz tax 2026.
- Arrizo 8 I — if you care more about: power, wheelbase.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: UNI-V I or Arrizo 8 I?
UNI-V I: up to 181 hp, Arrizo 8 I: up to 186 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: UNI-V I — about 8 650 ₸, Arrizo 8 I — about 13 675 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.