Changan Hunter REEV: A Bakkie Built To Charge Ahead.
Johannesburg, South Africa – Changan has reimagined what a pickup can be with the arrival of the Hunter REEV (Range-Extended Electric Vehicle). Combining the rugged strength of a bakkie with the intelligence of next-generation electrification, the Hunter REEV is proof of Changan’s commitment to being “Driven To Evolve.” It offers South Africans a groundbreaking choice: a utility vehicle that delivers muscle, endurance and innovation in one futuristic package.
Design That Signals Tomorrow
The Hunter REEV makes its presence felt with sleek futuristic lines, a bold new grille, LED headlamps and aggressive 18-inch alloy wheels. Its profile is unlike any pickup on the road today – modern, confident and unmistakably unique. This is not just evolution of a traditional bakkie silhouette, but a complete evolution – one that blends rugged and tough credentials with forward-thinking sophistication.
Comfort That Raises Expectations
Step into the Hunter REEV and you’re met with a cabin that feels more like a premium EV SUV than a traditional workhorse. The design features wraparound digital displays, advanced infotainment, wireless charging and elevated material finishes, throughout. With generous space, smart ergonomics and refined detail touches, the interior takes the practicality of a pickup and infuses it with an unexpected sense of luxury.
Technology That Puts You Ahead
The Hunter REEV is loaded with intelligent features to make every drive smarter and safer.
Wi-Fi connectivity, over-the-air updates, wireless charging and a 12.3-inch HD infotainment system place it at the cutting edge of modern mobility. Add to that advanced driver assistance including adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and a 540° panoramic camera with parking assist, and you have one of the most technologically advanced pickups ever to enter the South African market.
Performance That Redefines Bakkie Driving
At its core, the Hunter REEV offers a combined 200kW of power, and 470Nm of instant torque. A 31.2 kWh LFP battery pack and a 2.0L turbo charged petrol generator acts as a range extender. This innovative setup delivers up to 145km of pure EV driving (CLTC) and an extended range of up to 1000km, when the generator is engaged. With electric four-wheel drive, it offers the capability and strength expected from a bakkie while leading the way into a sustainable future.
Safety That Inspires Confidence
Changan has equipped the Hunter REEV with a full suite of advanced driver assistance features, ensuring protection on every journey. ESP with traction control, ABS, EBD, trailer sway control, hill-start assist and hill-descent control are all part of the package. Emergency brake warning system with brake assist and multiple airbags throughout, reinforce the Hunter REEV as a pickup that’s not just powerful, but safety conscious, too.
Driven To Evolve – The Future of Bakkies
The Hunter REEV is more than a new model, it’s a new category. It shows that electrification is not just for compact EV’s or luxury sedans, but for the toughest, hardest-working vehicles on South African roads. Backed by a 5 Year / 150 000KM warranty, it delivers capability with peace of mind, style without excess and innovation that works in the real world. All new Changan models arrive with special introductory pricing, rewarding early adopters and making your first step with Changan as inspiring as the long journey ahead. Hunter REEV is not just a disruptive new option, it’s the future. A future for South Africans who want to be ahead of the curve while staying true to the practicality of a bakkie, without compromise.
