Breakthrough in the evolution of "inner volume" Test drive Chang'an second-generation CS75 PLUS

To say how a new car can bring freshness to people, this is indeed a very "inner volume" thing. You can see that everyone is doing almost the same thing, that is, crazy output in the sense of science and technology and intelligence. But within a year or two, it will soon be surpassed by other opponents. In my opinion, in addition to the superficial effort to do the upgrade of a car, the internal improvement is more important.

Just like the second-generation Changan CS75 PLUS remodeling, in addition to the cool appearance and intelligent car machine, under the premise that the same price model generally uses dual clutch or CVT, its replacement Aisin 8AT is more sincere in my opinion.

Let's take a look at the new car in all directions. It can be seen that the sporty design of the new model is relatively restrained, more like a person growing from a 20-year-old hot-blooded youth to a 30-year-old, slightly mature and stable, but still full of spirit, with passion and vitality.

Among them, its headlights adopt a thick through-through design, there are also some geometric textures between the upper and lower light strips, and the main light group is also located between the light strips, which looks like a display screen as a whole, and the sense of science fiction is very strong. It is also equipped with a V-shaped grille underneath, which echoes the outline of the Chang'an logo to form a radial effect, and can also be equipped with a more sporty dot array grille. The entire front face looks stronger than before.

The side has not changed much from the current model, but the bottom side has added some contrasting trim strips, with a dynamic waistline, and a suspended roof, which still looks very young. With a length of 4.7 meters and a wheelbase of 2700mm, it is also a typical compact SUV in positioning.

The change of the tail is mainly concentrated on the tail lamp, which not only adopts a penetrating design, but also has a lot of three-dimensional crystal structure above the internal light strip, and the sense of space inside is more intense after lighting.

At the same time, the size of the four tail rows has increased significantly, and the skid plate has also made an effect similar to that of the performance car diffuser. In short, the new design still retains enough sense of movement, and the creation of a sense of technology and grade has been more obviously strengthened.

In terms of interior design, it can be seen that the design of the new model is more simple, the double one-piece large screen has removed the hood, and the two screens have adopted a certain angle, which is more abstract and artistic.

In terms of color matching, the silver decorative frame of the air conditioner outlet is cancelled, but the direct collision of red and black contrasting colors, and the gear rod also adopts half red and half black, and the sense of sportiness and artistic atmosphere is more intense.

The car engine system has also been greatly upgraded. Both the A-pillar and the steering wheel have face recognition, which can log in to the driver's account number, and realize functions such as automatic adjustment of preset seat positions and fatigue monitoring.

The map provides both AutoNavi and Tencent, and also has a built-in WeChat function in the car, which can be activated by the steering wheel buttons, and then send and receive messages by voice throughout the process.

At the same time, the car machine system also supports gesture recognition, reversing image not only supports 3D effects, but also has a tracking automatic parking space, which can be set in advance, and the vehicle can be controlled outside the car to enter a narrow parking space.

There are also a lot of video and music apps built into the car, and the stereo is equipped with SONY speakers, which are excellent for bass and surround effects, and the hearing effect is also excellent in the same price range.

The all-red sports seats feature one-piece headrests that are a favourite among young people, with excellent lateral wrapping and ample waist support.

The seat's cutout design also bears the CS75 PLUS logo.

The backrest angle of the rear seats can also be adjusted to the half-reclining mode, and the comfort is really outstanding. Not only does the rear have a lot of head and legroom, but the flat floor is also more comfortable when riding side by side with three people.

In terms of power, the new Changan CS75 PLUS is equipped with a new generation of Blue Whale 2.0T engine, which has a maximum power of 233 horsepower and a peak torque of 390N·m, which is a medium power tuning under this displacement.

The intuitive feeling of this set of dynamics to me is that it does not start out like many brands, giving you the illusion of strong motivation. Instead, when accelerating and overtaking at medium and high speeds, the power is not only very strong, but also very linear, with no obvious flashpoint.

We can hear from the sound wave of the engine, and the feedback it brings is a very thick one, not as thin as the sound of a small displacement engine. Although 1.5T is indeed enough for daily household use, the displacement is slightly larger, and the experience brought is indeed more refreshing.

Whether it is an SUV or a sedan at a price of 100,000 yuan, the pursuit of performance will be equipped with a double clutch, but there will be uneven failure rates in various brands. If you only want to save fuel, you will match the CVT, and the power experience is indeed greatly reduced. The 8AT does have a high cost, slightly higher fuel consumption, and shifts less than the dual clutch, but it has excellent rides and a very low failure rate, which is usually used by high-end cars. Indeed equipped with Aisin 8AT's CS75 PLUS, it is obvious that the smoothness is much better than the competitors, and the process of shifting is almost not felt, and the improvement of the dynamic grade sense is indeed obvious.

Speaking of the success of the CS75 series, I think on the one hand, the chassis tuning of this car is also very in line with the actual needs of Chinese, that is, it has found a good balance between handling and comfort. Its steering is more precise, but it is also not accurate to the sensitivity of neuroticism. The chassis is hard and solid, with good filtration for fine bumps, improved texture compared to before, and satisfactory softening for large potholes.

The stability is very good when driving at high speeds, the roll when cornering is also controlled within a reasonable range, and the driver will have more confidence in the control of the vehicle, and there will be no feeling of drifting. In short, its performance in all aspects is balanced, there are no obvious advantages and shortcomings, and moderate cars are actually better sold in the Chinese market.

Summary: After test driving the new Changan CS75 PLUS, I really understand why this car can be so popular in the Chinese market. Good-looking exterior interior is essential, high-tech configuration and fashionable design are close to the times, in the price of 100,000-150,000 yuan, power, space, grade are outstanding, tuning style is also suitable for China's actual road conditions and people's preferences. Therefore, the CS75 series can be like Haval H6 and Geely Boyue, sitting firmly in the top three of Chinese brand SUVs, while suppressing many joint venture brands. The upgrade is not limited to the appearance, but also pays more attention to the inside, I believe it will also help this model to maintain its perennial popularity.