MAW Vriddhi launches Deepal Nevo Q05 with 'A Class Above' comfort, design and technology

KATHMANDU: MAW Vriddhi has launched the all-new Deepal Nevo Q05 in Nepal. The compact electric SUV will be offered at special introductory prices during the NADA Auto Show, with standard pricing taking effect after the exhibition.

Introductory NADA pricing sets the Max variant at Rs 4.69 million and the Ultra variant at Rs 4.99 million. After the show, standard prices will apply, with the Max at Rs 4.89 million and the Ultra at Rs 5.19 million.

The Q05 was unveiled at a launch event attended by Vishnu Kumar Agarwal, Chairman of MAW Vriddhi; Vivek Sikaria, Managing Director; and Du Kaikian, Regional Manager for South Asia at Changan International Corporation. The company said the launch aimed to deliver an 'A Class Above' experience across comfort, design and technology.

Changan developed the vehicle under the guidance of Klaus Zyciora, Changan Global Design Vice President and former Head of Design at Volkswagen Group, with input from 915 design professionals across 31 countries. The SUV won the 2026 Golden A’ Design Award and follows the Fuguang design philosophy, featuring an aerodynamic profile with a drag coefficient of 0.265 Cd, Digital Wing 2.0 full-width lighting, star-ring matrix LED taillights and semi-hidden door handles.

The compact SUV has a 2,735 mm wheelbase and an 86.6% cabin-space utilisation rate. Rear seating accommodates three adults and uses an ergonomic nine-layer construction with two reclining angles of 28° and 33°. Storage includes a 540-litre dual-level boot, 90 litres of concealed storage and 29 compartments. The cabin incorporates more than 67 sound-insulation and noise-reduction points, and selected variants offer a 1.8-square-metre panoramic glass roof with a powered sunshade.

Powertrain components include CATL battery cells with Changan’s Golden Shield Battery 2.0 technology. The Q05 supports a 3C fast-charging system capable of replenishing the battery from 30% to 80% in about 15 minutes under suitable conditions. A 120 kW electric motor accelerates the SUV from zero to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds. The vehicle offers a 405 km range under WLTP-C testing parameters, with energy consumption rated at 12.9 kWh/100 km.

Standard and optional technology features comprise a 14.6-inch 1080p touchscreen, an automotive-grade MTK8675 seven-nanometre processor, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Depending on the variant, the Q05 provides up to 18 driver-assistance functions and a 540-degree panoramic viewing system.

The launch also announced the Ambassadors of Deepal. Chairman Agarwal felicitated Brand Ambassador Paras Khadka and other notable owners, including Anoop Bikram Shahi, Pradeep Khadka, Shweta Khadka, Anna Sharma, Jassita Gurung, Swopna Suman, Jyotsna Yogi and Miruna Magar.

The Deepal Nevo Q05 entered the Nepali market following strong international performance, having recorded more than 100,000 cumulative sales within nine months and leading China’s compact SUV sales for four consecutive months.