Text/Shore Qing
All along, domestic independent brands are the best choice for cost-effective and people-friendly, as one of the three independent brands, Chang'an has also launched a lot of conscience works, breaking out of its own world in the market of 100,000 yuan. In addition to the well-known Blue Whale family, CS75 and other models, Changan also has a small SUV - CS15, with a price of more than 60,000 yuan to steadily seize the hearts of the people, today we will take a look at it, this model is cheap or failed?
The appearance of Changan CS15 can still be seen in the Changan family-style spinning cone-shaped net design, but in the bottom formed an upward fangs, the family butterfly wing grille more highlights a dynamic atmosphere, the front face size is very large, the lightning type LED daytime running lights are very dazzling, but the headlights are the use of halogen light source, only the top version of the USE OF LED, can see the traces of cost savings.
The length, width and height of the vehicle are 4135 * 1740 * 1630mm, the wheelbase is 2520mm, positioned in a small SUV, the entire body almost does not have any obvious hard lines, the overall shape looks very rounded, there is no too ostentatious decoration. The tires are 205/55 R16, and the wheels are designed in a cyclone style, which is in line with the sporty style of the whole vehicle and shows the dynamic temperament.
The tail shape is relatively rounded and thick, and the middle of the tail light group is connected with black chrome decoration, which improves the recognition and also stretches the longitudinal width of the rear. The trunk has a large opening and closing degree for easy access to items, a silver skid plate at the bottom, and a hidden design for the exhaust holes.
The overall design of the car is relatively heavy, visually the left and right space is somewhat crowded, but the actual experience process is enough for daily use, the interior uses a large number of plastic materials, with silver chrome decorative embellishments, 7-inch touch LCD screen is naturally not as popular as the current popular intelligent technology, but support mobile phone interconnection and mapping and other basic functions.
The three-spoke flat-bottom multi-function steering wheel only supports up and down adjustment, low and middle use of plastic materials, general touch, the top model upgrade to a leather steering wheel, good workmanship, functional area buttons are clear, easy to operate.
In addition, the seats are made of imitation leather throughout the series, which is not a cost-saving fabric seat, which is good. However, based on the price positioning, there is no seat ventilation and heating function. Both the front and rear are equipped with headrests to support local fine-tuning, and the rear seats can be reclined in an equal proportion of 40:60, increasing the storage space of the trunk, extending from 230L of daily use space to 1100L of extra space.
This price point naturally does not have too many comfortable configurations, but the basic configuration should still have, basically including the car central control lock, remote control key, rear parking radar, reversing image, constant speed cruise, front and rear power windows, exterior mirror electric adjustment function, automatic headlights, headlight height adjustment, co-pilot car interior makeup mirror, manual air conditioning and in-car air conditioning / pollen filtering, hidden spare tires, etc.
In terms of power, the Changan CS15 is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 78.5kW and a maximum torque of 145N·m, the manual version is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, the automatic version is equipped with a 5-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, and the NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption is 6.6L/100km, which has a certain fuel economy.
Suspension is the use of front McPherson independent suspension + rear longitudinal arm twist beam type non-independent suspension, is a common type, although in the urban driving do not feel too much shock, but in the potholed road will feel that the chassis is somewhat stiff, the shock absorption performance is decent.
summary:
As a small SUV priced at 60,000-70,000 yuan, the configuration of Changan CS15 is rich enough to be suitable for friends with daily transportation needs. The power is not too strong, but there is no problem in meeting the daily urban commuting, and the comprehensive fuel consumption is not high, can leave a lot of fuel costs, belongs to the affordable model, recommended family car choice.