Handsome but three seconds, sales fell from the 3rd to 36th, Changan CS55 PLUS product force slipped?
Recently, the February 2022 China passenger car sales list was released, of which the change in the sales pattern of the compact SUV market is the most exciting. First the Haval H6 was dragged off the championship by the Honda CR-V, and then the Changan CS55 PLUS fell from the third place to the 36th place, with sales of only 5,013 units in February. In the eyes of consumers, such a large ups and downs in the market may be caused by the lack of solid strength of new car products. However, it should be known that Changan CS55 PLUS, as a compact SUV priced at 9.29-12.19 million yuan, not only has the appearance of the UNI system to escort it, but also the latest 1.5T engine of Blue Whale NE to consolidate its product strength foundation, and the functional configuration is also rich enough, so why does the monthly sales of Changan CS55 PLUS change so drastically?
In terms of appearance, compared with Changan CS55 PLUS, the second generation of Changan CS55 PLUS is more innovative in appearance design, the overall shape is very similar to the UNI system of Chang'an new product sequence, and the same is integrated into the large-area parametric grille design in the front face, through the staggered line outline techniques above and below, with the narrow and sharp LED light group shape on both sides, plus the high-gloss black sports trim through the front bracketing design, making the recognition of the front face more distinct.
On the side of the body, the second generation of Changan CS55 PLUS did not adopt a tough line design technique, the waist line posture was full and smooth, while the line of the roof slowly fell backwards, with an out-convex rear arch shape, highlighting the sense of strength of the side. In addition, in order to emphasize the sporty atmosphere, the new car adopts blackened rearview mirrors, fender black decoration, sill plate trim strip hemming, 19-inch five-frame bright two-color blade wheels and other designs, the visual effect is full of tension, catering to the aesthetic orientation of young people.
The rear part of the car, the tail line is simple and atmospheric, the shape of the blackened light cavity on both sides is clear, the layering of the rear is more distinct, and the wide exhaust decoration on both sides is interspersed in the rear encirclement, through the symmetrical design, the visual width is stretched, making the rear look more dynamic. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the second generation of Changan CS55 PLUS are: 4515/1865/1680mm, wheelbase 2656mm, the size is more general than the same level, to meet the general home space needs without any problems.
In terms of interior, the interior design of the second generation of Changan CS55 PLUS is refreshing, and the interior design of the Changan UNI series is exactly the same, all of which use the front and rear staggered layout of the screen and the D-type track-level steering wheel design, plus the sports-style seats, the door panel red leather clad / steering wheel red stitching, the center console imitation carbon fiber material and other design elements embellishment, so that the interior is full of scientific and technological sports atmosphere. In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with 19-inch wheels, side blind spot image, electric sunroof, 10-inch LCD instrument, keyless entry, remote start, 10.25-inch central control screen, voice recognition control, LED headlights, automatic air conditioning and other functions as standard, with a high degree of configuration, which can provide certain convenience and practicality in daily life.
In terms of power, the second generation of The Changan CS55 PLUS is equipped with a new 1.5T Blue Whale NE engine, with a maximum power of 188 horsepower and a peak torque of 300 Nm, matching a 7DCT gearbox. Judging from the book parameters of the newly equipped 1.5T Blue Whale power, its power performance is not inferior to the mainstream 2.0T power, the measured zero hundred acceleration time performance is 8.37 seconds, the acceleration performance can be ranked in the middle and upper reaches of the same level, and its matching 7DCT gearbox shift speed is fast enough, the impact is not obvious.
Slightly deficient, this car is easy to slip at the moment of starting, you need to control the improvement speed to start steadily, and the grip of the tire has a certain impact on the acceleration performance. In addition, after 100 kilometers of comprehensive road conditions, it can be seen that the average fuel consumption of this power combination is 8.46 liters per 100 kilometers, and when the speed is increased to 120km/h, the engine speed reaches 2400rpm, which is somewhat high compared to the joint venture competitor models, which directly affects the fuel economy.
epilogue
On the whole, the second generation of Changan CS55 PLUS has obvious competitive advantages in the same level, especially after the replacement of the new Blue Whale NE 1.5T engine, the power performance is in line with the "Blue Whale" power performance, but fuel economy is still the biggest disadvantage in front of the domestic powertrain, and there is still a lot of room for technological upgrading. At the same time, the exterior interior design of the second generation of Changan CS55 PLUS has many highlights, both scientific and technological sense and sports atmosphere, and opens up a brand impression belonging to Changan Automobile with its personalized appearance, making it easier to obtain the good feelings of young consumers. Therefore, the product strength of Changan CS55 PLUS is still in line with the mainstream model level, which can be understood as the owner of the Car hoarded in the year before the Spring Festival, so the sales volume was high before the year, but due to the limited production capacity of the manufacturer, coupled with the decline in the popularity of the model after the year, it led to a gap in the Sales of Changan CS55 PLUS in February.