The first-generation CS75 PLUS debuted at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, and after more than two years of market polishing, the CS75 PLUS not only gained a foothold in the fiercely competitive compact SUV market, but also overpowered the crowd in 2020, becoming the king of SUV sales in China, and boosting the cumulative sales of the entire Changan CS75 series in October 2021 to achieve a cumulative sales of 1.5 million vehicles. Today, the cumulative sales of Changan CS75 PLUS, which has exceeded 450,000 units, is already a veritable star product.
Looking at the same level, there are not many models that can achieve more than one million vehicles so quickly, such as the big brother qijun in the joint venture model, and the cumulative sales volume of 13 years on the market has reached 1.4 million. Although the new X-Trail has been criticized by consumers for its standard three-cylinder engine, the accumulation of so many years of operation and word of mouth will still make consumers regard it as one of the alternative options for buying a car.
Then Chang'an's second-generation CS75 PLUS, which has a new generation of blue whale engines and is equipped with Aisin 8AT as standard, although it is ahead of Qijun in various data performances, the paper data is ultimately unconvincing, and the measured data is the last word. So two days ago, in chongqing automobile culture park in Nanshan, China, we organized a professional test: professional driver Huang Huan drove Changan's second-generation CS75 PLUS and Nissan X-Trail to compete in the same field, and compared three subjects: 0-60 km / h acceleration, 60-0 km / h braking distance and elk test. Let's take a look at the actual performance of both.
With hard power as the foundation, Changan's second-generation CS75 PLUS accelerated and braked with excellent results
Changan's second-generation CS75 PLUS is equipped with a new generation of Blue Whale engines, and the entire series is equipped with Aisin 8AT gearboxes as standard. The 2.0T model tested had a maximum horsepower of 233 hp and a maximum torque of 390 Nm, which was extremely good in the same class. At the scene, after three full accelerations and emergency braking, driver Huang Huan drove the best 0-60 km/h of 3.9s; at the same time, the shortest braking distance of 60-0 km/h was 15.4 meters.
(Changan second-generation CS75 PLUS0-60 accelerates in 3.9 seconds)
(Changan second-generation CS75 PLUS60-0 km/h braking distance 15.4 meters)
Next up is the veteran Player Qi Jun. The new generation of X-Trail is equipped with a 1.5T L3 engine, with a maximum horsepower of 203 horses and a maximum torque of 300 Nm, matching the 8-speed CVT transmission, and the performance data has reached the mainstream level. After three full-force accelerations and emergency braking, X-Trail's best time of 0-60 km/h was 4.6 seconds and the shortest braking distance of 60-0 km/h was 16.1 meters.
(X-Trail 0-60 accelerates for 4.6 seconds)
(X-Trail 60-0 km/h braking distance 16.1 m)
Although Changan's second-generation CS75 PLUS is suspected of taking advantage of the power, the lowest price of Qijun is about 20,000 yuan higher than the highest match of the second-generation CS75 PLUS, so the two are even standing on the same starting line.
In terms of the emergency braking distance that reflects safety and chassis kung fu, Changan's second-generation CS75 PLUS is to win the victory with tough strength; although Qijun as a Japanese big brother has slightly inferior results, it is after all a product that has been polished for many years, which is also worthy of recognition.
Elk test, Changan second-generation CS75 PLUS body posture is better
Before announcing the results of both, let's take a look at what the elk test is:
Internationally, the elk test has a special scientific name, called the double-shift line test. As the name suggests, it is two consecutive emergency lane changes. First to the side to avoid, and then back to the original lane, is the same as our usual emergency avoidance. Its test method is to swing several rows of pile barrels according to a fixed length and width, drive into the test area at a constant speed, and make a high-speed dodge action without stepping on the brakes and accelerators. Subsequently, gradually increase this constant speed until the vehicle gets out of control.
There are two criteria for getting out of control: one is roll, that is, the outer wheel is cocked, or overturned; the other is side slip, that is, the vehicle trajectory is not controlled, or tail off. The fastest effective result before it gets out of hand is the final result of this car. Generally speaking, a score higher than 70km/h is considered excellent.
It is worth noting. The elk test is a "stability control test", not a maneuverability test, but an active safety test used to evaluate the ability to avoid emergency obstacles, and to test whether the vehicle can safely avoid obstacles.
So back to our test, driver Huang Huan drove the second-generation CS75 PLUS and X-Trail on the field in accordance with the test standards to make an emergency avoidance action. We controlled the entry speed at around 70 km / h, and both cars passed at this speed. But in the follow-up test, the best result of the second-generation CS75 PLUS came to 72 and 73 kilometers, and there was no sign of loss of control. Due to site limitations, no further limit tests have been conducted, but the results have now reached the standard of excellence.
Looking at X-Trail again, there has been a slight wheel lifting action in the case of close to 70 km / h, and when it exceeds 72 km / h, there is a significant lift of the right rear wheel, so the driver has not carried out a higher speed test. Therefore, The test results of Qijun are also fixed near the passing line.
"The second-generation CS75 PLUS can win in terms of acceleration and braking, and I am prepared, after all, the book data and my previous test driving coach as Changan Automobile can feel it." And this elk test also made me more intuitively feel the second generation of CS75 PLUS on the chassis of the kung fu, good support, rigid enough; QiJun's chassis tuning is more comfortable, so in terms of support will be a little weaker, the confidence in the test is not as much as the second generation CS75 PLUS. The advantage is also obvious, that is, the filter vibration for daily household use will be better. Driver Huang Huan gave such a summary.
Write at the end:
On the one hand, the purpose of this test is to see whether our own brand products can achieve the strength of the joint venture brand. It is also to see the sales king of Changan's second-generation CS75 PLUS, putting aside the book data on the promotional page, to what extent its real strength has been. Obviously, the results of this time did not disappoint us, and we have achieved a leading joint venture big brother Qi Jun in acceleration, braking and safety. Let us see that the independent brands represented by Changan Automobile are accelerating to catch up with or even surpass the old joint venture brands. It also makes us more confident in the future of our own brands.