Fashionable and balanced, whether it is a comprehensive replacement or not, the second generation of CS75PLUS will continue to play the role of the spokesperson of the Changan SUV family.
Don't look at the UNI family that has taken the high-end route for a period of time, but speaking of sales, what really provokes Changan beam is the more grounded CS series: in 2021, the sales of a model of CS75PLUS will be nearly 210,000 vehicles, and its little brother CS55PLUS has also sold nearly 140,000 vehicles, and UNI-T plus UNI-K, the total sales of the two models have not exceeded 120,000.
Changan Automobile officially released the second-generation CS75PLUS at the end of last year, which is also the third generation of the CS75 series since its introduction in 2013. However, for this generational division, I have reservations, after all, CS75PLUS has just been listed for two years, even if this launch is a small modification, this update speed is not fast. Of course, in this era of universal promotion of modular platforms, the division of models is no longer as clear as before, so there is no need to dwell on this.
Changan second generation CS75PLUS 1.5T
Body: Compact SUV, length 4700mm, width 1865mm, height 1710mm, wheelbase 2710mm, fuel tank volume 58L, luggage compartment volume 620 ~ 1450L, curb weight 1575kg
Engine: in-line four-cylinder, displacement 1494mL, turbocharging, direct injection, maximum power 138kW (188PS) / 5500rpm, maximum torque 300N·m/1250 ~ 4000rpm, fuel label 92#, emission standard country VI
Drivetrain: 8-speed automatic transmission, front-mounted front drive
Chassis: Front McPherson rear multi-link independent suspension, electric power steering, front ventilated disc rear disc brakes, tire size 225/60 R18
Driving performance: Combined fuel consumption (NEDC) 6.4L/100km
Pre-price: 127,900 yuan ~ 138,900 yuan
From the appearance point of view, the changes in the front of the new CS75PLUS are indeed not small. The first and most eye-catching is the huge V-shaped intake grille, the official name is "Whale Tail Wave Grille", its V-shaped angle is 46.7 degrees, the same as the logo of Changan Automobile, which is quite symbolic. The slender LED headlights are integrated with the through-type front light, coupled with the large air intakes on the left and right of the grille, forming a rich and attractive front image, with a bit of UNI series avant-garde style but not too exaggerated. In addition, there is a lattice grid called a "crystal matrix" to choose from.
The side of the body basically continues the design of the current model, but the color, material and craftsmanship of the fender trim and wheel hub have been updated, which together with the full body profile highlights the power of an SUV. The LED taillights are now changed to a through-line design, and the brake lights and turn signals are composed of 26 and 8 LEDs respectively, and the vertical thick-wall structure is used to achieve a relief-like effect. The high-level brake lights and bottom diffuser, located on the roof and integrated with the spoiler, further enhance the sense of sport and are much more refined than the old design.
Entering the cab, you will also feel this sense of refinement. The interior as a whole adopts color block and contrast design, and uses light and shape changes to create a three-dimensional layer. In addition to our low-purity neutral black-and-gray interiors for test drives, the CS75PLUS will also offer two interior color schemes, red-black and blue-white. In areas such as door panels, center consoles, and dashboards, a large area of soft coating materials is used, and the metallic plastic decorative parts with dark lines also have a good feel. The one-piece sports seat adopts a high-density, highly elastic foam material, which makes the body weight distribution more even, which not only increases friction, but also ensures a long ride without fatigue.
As with the current model, the CS75PLUS features a 12.3-inch dual screen with an 8.1-degree deflection between the two screens for easy observation and operation by the driver. The use of glass cold bending process makes it like a whole curved screen, more technological than before, and even compared with the iDrive8 screen is not inferior.
At the push of the start button, the new generation of Blue Whale NE Series 1.5T engines begins to run quietly and briskly. The engine features dual outlet integrated exhaust manifolds, twin scrolls of electronically controlled turbocharging, and a maximum torque of 300 Nm at 1250 rpm. Even in the undulating city of Chongqing, the abundant low-speed torque makes the CS75PLUS very easy to start, climb steep slopes or overtake, and the displacement of the engine is only 1.5 liters. What is remarkable is that this engine has excellent smoothness and quietness at the same time with a high degree of reinforcement, and does not make a roaring sound even after pulling up the speed.
The excellent performance of the powertrain is also thanks to the new Aisin 8-speed automatic transmission that is standard throughout the series - on the old model, the 8AT is only used with the 2.0T engine, and the 1.5T model is equipped with an automatic transmission with only 6 gears. The gearbox shifts quickly and smoothly, with little sense of power interruption when accelerating gear changes, and a clean and clean downshift through manual mode, giving the driver a sudden increase in control of the powertrain.
If the 188 hp of the 1.5T engine still can't meet the demand, the CS75PLUS also offers a 2.0T engine that has been upgraded by more than 20 technologies, with a maximum torque of 390 Nm, which is even more powerful.
Limited to test drives, the new CS75PLUS didn't get a chance to show us its handling capabilities, but its chassis was still impressive: the suspension had very good shock absorption when driving past speed bumps or protruding manhole covers, making bumps quite gentle while filtering out most of the high-frequency vibrations. However, such a soft adjustment is almost impossible to provide good maneuvering flexibility at the same time. The steering system is the same, the steering wheel's boost, damping and feedback are not very coordinated, normal driving is no problem, but in the intense state I am afraid it will drag its legs, at least not to provide much fun.
Of course, now the pleasure of being a car owner can have more sources of channels. CS75PLUS is equipped with the Tycaynes Premium Edition, equipped with the Sycamore 3.0R ecosystem, and can be upgraded through the OTA 4.0 platform in the future. Functions such as voice recognition and remote control do not have to worry about being absent on a self-owned brand model.
The new CS75PLUS is expected to be officially available by the end of the month, with pre-sale prices currently announced at 127,900 yuan to 138,900 yuan (1.5T) and 139,900 yuan to 154,900 yuan (2.0T).
The author of this article is Kick Car Gang Alai