Greasy design? Tired of watching! The Changan CS55 PLUS is ruthless and aggressive
Text/Su Jin Ji
The reason for the rapid rise of SUVs in China is, on the one hand, because SUVs have higher chassis advantages over traditional cars, which means that they have higher passing capabilities, and even driving in more potholed roads can reduce the psychological burden of bumping the chassis. On the other hand, because SUVs will look cooler and more stylish than cars, most young people prefer SUVs.
Because of this, SUVs have become a hot selling area in the domestic market, and many traditional car manufacturers are impacting the SUV market, including Changan. There are not many popular models under Changan, the most popular model is the CS75 PLUS, but in addition, there is also a CS55 PLUS.
Although both models are positioned in the compact SUV field, the Changan CS55 PLUS is lower than the Changan CS75 PLUS, which means that this model will also be lower in terms of pricing. The official guidance price of Changan CS55 PLUS is in the range of 9.29-12.19 million yuan, so many consumer groups with limited budgets may consider this model.
The Changan CS55 PLUS currently on sale offers 6 configuration versions, but the general series is only divided into two types, one is the Blue Whale version, and the other is the second-generation model. The second generation of the model is the Changan CS55 PLUS after the replacement, so there is a difference between the design level and the blue whale version, which is equivalent to this model has two designs for users to choose.
The power of the second-generation Changan CS55 PLUS is also the Blue Whale engine, but the model after the replacement is equipped with the blue whale new generation NE1.5T high-efficiency engine, because compared with the blue whale version, the second generation model has increased the horsepower value by 8 horsepower, which is equivalent to the second generation model has 188 horsepower, while the blue whale version has 180 horsepower.
But in addition, the second-generation model and the Blue Whale version have the same value in terms of torque, both 300 Nm, and are unified at 1.5T displacement. The second-generation model currently on sale matches the Blue Whale 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, which is more compatible with the engine, and the wet transmission is more comfortable to handle.
The Blue Whale version retains a manual transmission model, so the manual version is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, and the remaining two Blue Whale versions are automatic, which also matches the 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. Therefore, the second generation of Changan CS55 PLUS and the Blue Whale version have two models with overlapping prices.
As an urban SUV, this model can provide 300 Nm of torque, which is enough to prove that its power reserve is deep. And this model also has a good fuel economy, in addition to the average fuel consumption of 100 kilometers in the run-in period of more than 9L, under normal circumstances, the fuel consumption of 100 kilometers can be maintained between 6-8L.
The interior space of the Changan CS55 PLUS is not cramped, the rear seating space has a comfortable reservation, the leg movement space is still in place, and the tail box space is enough for daily use. However, the control of this model for NVH is not very in place, the model in the low-speed stage, there is basically no noise in the car, but there will be obvious tire noise at high speed.
The seat support in the car is relatively in place, and the angle of the wing is reasonable, which can give the occupant a more saturated wrapping feeling, but its chassis will be slightly harder. But it is more of a tenacity, so that there is sufficient support when leaning, and it can also feedback the sense of the road, but the filter effect will be more general.
summary:
This model is actually more suitable for driving in the city, and whether it is a second-generation model or a Blue Whale version, it meets the aesthetic needs of consumers in terms of appearance, but individuals will be more inclined to the second-generation design, because it will look a sense of coldness. In addition to the styling design, the most valuable part of this model is its powertrain, Blue Whale Power also has a high reputation in China, and this set of power not only provides sufficient power reserves for the model, but also reduces fuel consumption and can meet the fuel economy needs of most young families when using cars.