Chongqing, a city built on the mountain, urban roads according to local conditions, ramps, curves, tunnels and various three-dimensional traffic sections can be seen everywhere, the intricate road environment is difficult for you to experience in other cities. Therefore, driving in Chongqing is far more difficult than in other cities, and it can also be judged by the strength of the vehicle itself. The model that The car uncle tested here is Changan's second-generation CS75PLUS. I believe that everyone is familiar with the CS75PLUS SUV, and the cumulative sales volume has exceeded 450,000 in less than three years on the market, becoming a "phenomenon-level product" in the SUV segment. So, what upgrades has the second-generation CS75PLUS made to the current model? We took advantage of this test drive to find out.
In terms of appearance, the forward grille of the two shapes meets the aesthetics of different consumers, whether it is a "V" type or a dot matrix design, which has a good visual effect.
The more narrow and long LED light group makes the front face appear more simple and atmospheric, bringing a completely different visual impact from before. It is worth mentioning that the whole series adopts a full LED combination headlight, and the unlocked rear headlight and the through-type streamer front light are pulsed flashing, forming a dynamic and dazzling lighting effect.
The body side continues the muscular design, and the visual impact is stronger. At the same time, the side fender decorations, wheels and other details have been upgraded, and it can be clearly felt that the entire color, material, and process are different, and it looks more textured. In addition to retaining the "two-stage" high brake lights, the tail light and the bilateral cylinder exhaust are also added, and the sense of sport and fashion of the whole vehicle is better improved.
In terms of interior, it is also completely renewed, providing three contrasting designs of deep black gray, vibrant red gray and jingyi blue and white, bringing a new visual impact. The dual screen design composed of full LCD instrument + central control touch screen, with hidden air conditioning outlet, the new shape of the D-shape steering wheel, plus the new shape of the yacht gear, has a stronger sense of technology.
The front of the steering wheel is also equipped with a camera, which integrates functions such as face recognition and fatigue monitoring. Door panels, center control boxes, dashboards and other places that can be touched by both hands are covered with soft softness.
In addition to taking the design to the next level, the second-generation CS75PLUS is also equipped with many leading hardcore technology configurations. The double 12.3-inch LCD screen is not only large enough in size, high-definition and beautiful IN UI, but also equipped with the Wutong Vehicle Connection system, which integrates a series of cutting-edge functions such as intelligent AI voice, intelligent navigation, online entertainment, online life services, and intelligent interconnection.
Thanks to the second-generation CS75PLUS adopts a new generation of IMS intelligent interaction system, vehicle-related functions can be controlled through simple gestures without touching the screen, such as: the heart gesture can navigate home, the victory gesture can take pictures, and the palm can slide left and right to cut songs. In order to make the user's car life more convenient and further intelligent, the second generation of CS75PLUS also provides remote sharing of mobile phone Bluetooth key permissions, this function realizes the mobile phone is the key, such as when friends and relatives need to temporarily use the car, remotely share the mobile phone Bluetooth key permission to solve the urgent need, and then can be easily withdrawn.
Not only that, but the second-generation CS75PLUS also shows a strong enough strength in terms of safety. Not only is it equipped with an ultra-high-strength body made of 6 airbags and 38.3% hot stamped steel, the anti-collision beam of the high-end model is made of aviation aluminum material with a closed mesh cross-section structure, and it is also equipped with functions such as traffic congestion assistance, intelligent deceleration and cornering, intelligent speed limiting assistance, lane keeping assistance, intelligent avoidance, intelligent emergency braking, lane departure warning, parallel auxiliary technology, emergency lane keeping, and pedestrian protection. The high-end model is also equipped with full-speed intelligent cruise, high-definition 540° panoramic image, intelligent emergency brake assist, high-definition surround view driving recorder and other configurations.
In the venue experience, the 540-degree panoramic image in the blind driving challenge, even if the vehicle window is obscured, with the blessing of the 540-degree panoramic image, it can easily complete the challenges such as reversing into the garage, side orientation parking, vertical parking, and S-shaped curves. There is also a one-button track function, which makes reversing easier and safer, and after activating this function, it can completely free the user's hands and re-pour out within 50m.
In terms of space, in the actual experience, whether it is the front or rear space, there is a very abundant space to enjoy. In particular, the longitudinal and horizontal space in the back row is quite impressive, and if you sit with three adults, you can still ensure that each position is comfortable. Moreover, the length of the rear seat cushion is quite good, which effectively supports the legs, coupled with the flat design of the rear floor, even if it is not easy for people sitting in the middle to feel tired.
In terms of power, the second-generation CS75PLUS series is equipped with blue whale new generation engine + Aisin 8AT, and the power parameters have increased by a certain extent compared with the current model. Among them, the maximum power of the Blue Whale NE1.5T engine reaches 138kW, the maximum torque is 300N·m, the performance far exceeds many domestic and foreign models of the same displacement, bringing strong power at the same time, taking into account fuel economy, the comprehensive fuel consumption is as low as 6.4L/100km; while the Blue Whale new generation 2.0T high-pressure direct injection engine, the maximum power of 171kW, the maximum torque of 390N·m.
The test drive was divided into a site and an exterior road. The test drive was a 2.0T engine, and its power parameters were beautiful, even in the joint venture camp, it was outstanding, and its actual performance did not disappoint us. Whether it is urban commuting or high-speed driving, the abundant torque reserve of 390N·m provides strong acceleration capability, especially in high-speed re-acceleration, which can clearly feel the abundant power, while matching the lower lock-stop speed of Aisin 8AT and idle neutral gear control technology, hydraulic torque converter slip control technology, in the face of similar urban road congestion road conditions and other traffic lights, can make the start more soft, while fuel economy, comfortable and intimate.
The feel of the steering is also very delicate, the adjustment of not light and heavy is just right, the precise directivity makes it easy to drive, there will be no very bulky feeling, enough to flexibly shuttle between the city roads. The adjustment of the chassis suspension is also based on comfort, and the chassis is quite solid and has a good sense of high-grade. It is worth praising the fact that it can be filtered quite thoroughly in the face of small bumps on the road surface, and can be well handled even in the face of large potholes and speed bumps, and will not cause too much trouble to the comfort of the rear.
It is worth mentioning that in the test link of "racing against the clock" on the site, most of the 0-60km/h acceleration results are within 4 seconds, which shows the strength of this power system. At the same time, in the Möbius Ring Challenge, in the face of large-angle sharp corners, uphill, downhill and other links, the second-generation CS75PLUS also showed a powerful and sustained power output, super low-speed climbing ability, high torsional stiffness, etc., easily completed the relevant challenges. After some in-depth experience, the balanced second-generation CS75PLUS performance is indeed good enough.
Uncle Che summed up
As a "classic blockbuster" with cumulative sales of more than 450,000 units, CS75PLUS has stood out in the fiercely competitive SUV market since its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019, becoming the king of SUV sales in China in 2020, and boosting the cumulative sales of the Changan CS75 series to more than 1.5 million units in October 2021. Now through this experience, it can be seen that the upgrade of the second-generation CS75PLUS is not only reflected in one or two aspects, but almost all-round, including five aspects such as design, intelligent technology, comfort experience and safety and power, and because of this, it is believed that the car will bring new OPTIONS for suVs to the current mainstream population after the listing, and will also boost the sales of the Changan CS75 series to a new high.