Kaicene Star Truck was formerly known as Changan Star Truck before the brand was renamed. It is a small commercial vehicle powered by a Euro-4 compliant four-cylinder gasoline engine measuring 1.2 liters in displacement. This powerplant generates 97 horsepower and 119 Newton-meter of torque paired to a five-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. The primary purpose of the Kaicene Star Truck is to haul cargo.
The Changan Star Truck is available in three body configurations: Aluminum Box, Dropside, and Cab and Chassis body styles. Some of the basic features present in the Chinese commercial vehicle include three-point seat belts and a two-DIN CD player for the occupants' safety and entertainment while on the go.
The Kaicene Star Truck is a perfect commercial vehicle for entrepreneurs searching for a budget-friendly and quality ride for their business, be it big or small. The availability of two different body configurations makes the Star Truck an ideal vehicle for any type of business. Kaicene Philippines offers the Star Truck Cab and Chassis for Php 435,000. The Dropside pickup is priced at Php 455,000. The built-in aluminum box variant is sold for Php 488,000. Kaicene Star Truck is under Berjaya Auto Asia, which is the official distributor of Kaicene vehicles.
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Kaicene Philippines launched the Kaicene Star Truck along with the brand’s small MPV named Kaicene Honor S last June 2019. The Chinese commercial vehicle is the brand’s entry to the commercial vehicle segment. Kaicene made the Star Truck a very capable workhorse. Despite the Star Truck's diminutive size, this commercial vehicle can be a viable solution for various micro-businesses in the Philippines.
Berjaya Auto Asia is the official distributor of the Kaicene Star Truck, and it is offered in two body configurations – the Star Truck Cab and Chassis priced at Php 435,000, the Dropside pickup worth Php 455,000.
Since the Kaicene Star Truck is a single cab, the commercial vehicle comes with two doors and an extended rear to accommodate any bed or box for the consumer's needs. The car is offered in three body configurations so consumers can choose if they want an aluminum box variant, dropside pickup, or cab and chassis. The commercial vehicle rides on steel wheels.
The Star Truck is made for a straight-up utility; that's why there's not much worth noting about its looks, which is a good thing for vehicles in this segment. Overall, the design of the Kaicene Star Truck is great for its purpose of hauling cargo.
The interior of the Kaicene Star Truck features two seats covered in black fabric for the driver and a passenger. The vehicle comes with basic aircon knobs placed in front of the shifter. The commercial vehicle does have a tilting steering wheel for additional driver comfort. The Chinese commercial vehicle lacks power windows for both the passenger and driver's side doors. However, it comes with an AM/FM radio along with aux-in connectivity.
Just like the vehicle's exterior, there's not much to talk about the Star Truck's features as it comes with only the essential features that a commercial vehicle has to have.
The Kaicene Star Truck is a commercial vehicle that serves as a business truck. Since it's not a passenger vehicle and its primary purpose is to haul cargo, it only has a few basic entertainment and safety features. It includes a two-DIN CD player with AM/FM radio and aux-in connectivity for entertainment and three-point safety belts for the driver and passenger.
Most other features are simple, like the practical instrument cluster, a fan for the cabin, and manual windows. The vehicle also comes with a 12-volt socket in the cabin to provide power to electronic devices.
Kaicene employed the Star Truck with a 3H Chassis (high durability, high load capacity, and high rigidity) partnered with a six lead spring suspension design that the vehicle has leading levels of carrying capacity in the mini-truck segment.
The Kaicene Star rides on 14-inch steel wheels connected to the suspension system composed of MacPherson struts in the front and leaf springs in the rear setup. The commercial vehicle is also equipped with a ventilated disc in the front and drum brakes for the rear for excellent performance.
In terms of dimensions, the Kaicene Star Truck has an overall length of 4,660 mm, a width of 1,620 mm, a height of 1890 mm, and a 2900 mm wheelbase.
Kaicene Star Truck is powered by a 1.2L E-power I4 DOHC gasoline engine with 1,243 cc displacement that pumps up 97 horsepower and 119 Newton-meter of torque. The maximum output of the unit is 72 kW at 6000 rpm. This powerplant is paired with a five-speed manual transmission that drives the rear wheels.
Kaicene makes sure that the Star Truck is equipped with Changan’s E-power engine that combines fuel efficiency, power, and quiet operation. The powerplant used in this commercial vehicle is Euro 4 compliant with a fuel capacity of 40 liters.
Variants | Price |
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Kaicene Star Truck Cab and Chassis | ₱435,000 |
Kaicene Star Truck Drop Side | ₱455,000 |
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