Changan CS75 Plus

Changan CS75 Plus: Which Version Should You Buy?

The Changan CS75 Plus is a front-wheel-drive SUV 5-doors offered in three production stages within one generation: the original model from April 2019 to November 2021, the first restyling from December 2021 to March 2023, and the second restyling from April 2023 onward. The main buying decision is between the 1499 cc and 1998 cc turbo engines, plus the later 1499 cc Plug-in version.

The Changan CS75 Plus is a front-wheel-drive SUV 5-doors offered in three production stages within one generation: the original model from April 2019 to November 2021, the first restyling from December 2021 to March 2023, and the second restyling from April 2023 onward. The main buying decision is between the 1499 cc and 1998 cc turbo engines, plus the later 1499 cc Plug-in version. Based strictly on the available figures, the first-restyling 1.5 AT is the economy choice at 6.7 l/100 km combined, the first-restyling 2.0 AT adds 55 hp and 95 Nm, and the second-restyling Plug-in 1.5 AT delivers the highest output at 300 hp.

Changan CS75 Plus generations and version changes

Although the catalogue contains three production stages, all belong to the 1 generation. Each stage uses the SUV 5-doors body and FWD.

The original 1 generation, produced from April 2019 through November 2021, has two versions: 1.5 AT and 2.0 AT. The database names do not correspond consistently to their recorded displacement figures: the original 1.5 AT is listed with 1998 cc, 233 hp, and 360 Nm, while the original 2.0 AT is listed with 1499 cc, 178 hp, and 265 Nm. Both use Gasoline, turbocharging, Distributed injection (multi-point), and a 6-speed Automatic.

The 1 generation, restyling, produced from December 2021 through March 2023, also has two versions. Here, 1.5 AT has 1499 cc, 178 hp, and 265 Nm, while 2.0 AT has 1998 cc, 233 hp, and 360 Nm. Both changed to Direct injection (direct) and an 8-speed Automatic. Relative to the original stage, this means two additional transmission ratios.

The 1 generation, restyling 2 has been produced since April 2023 and contains three versions. The Gasoline 1.5 AT has 1499 cc and 188 hp; the Gasoline 2.0 AT has 1998 cc, 233 hp, and 360 Nm; and the Plug-in 1.5 AT has 1499 cc and 300 hp. All three use Direct injection (direct), an 8-speed Automatic, and FWD.

Changan CS75 Plus engine specs

Every engine is front-mounted and transverse, with four valves per cylinder. The original versions use Distributed injection (multi-point); every restyled version uses Direct injection (direct). All listed versions specify 92 fuel.

Calculated from the catalogue figures, the original 1.5 AT and the later 2.0 AT produce about 116.6 hp per litre. The 178 hp, 1499 cc versions produce about 118.7 hp per litre, while the second-restyling Gasoline 1.5 AT reaches about 125.4 hp per litre. The Plug-in 1.5 AT has the highest calculated figure at about 200.1 hp per litre. These ratios compare recorded total output with recorded engine displacement; they are not separate factory measurements.

Changan CS75 Plus performance and fuel consumption

Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h is not measured for any version. Top speed is also not measured for every Gasoline version. The Plug-in 1.5 AT is the sole version with a recorded top speed: 200 km/h.

Among versions with measured consumption, the 6.7 l/100 km configuration uses 1.4 l/100 km less combined fuel than the 8.1 l/100 km configuration. Its city figure is lower by 1.5 l/100 km, and its highway figure is lower by 1.1 l/100 km. Because fuel-consumption data are not measured for the second restyling, the later Gasoline and Plug-in versions cannot be ranked for economy from this dataset.

Changan CS75 Plus dimensions, weight, and capacity

Overall length, width, height, and wheelbase are not measured for any version. Ground clearance, gross weight, and wheel sizes are also not measured throughout the range.

Kerb weight is available for the original model and first restyling. The 1625 kg configurations are the original 1.5 AT and the restyled 1.5 AT. The original 2.0 AT and restyled 2.0 AT weigh 1725 kg, a difference of 100 kg.

Using the stated kerb weights and output, the original 233 hp 1.5 AT carries approximately 7.0 kg per hp, while the original 178 hp 2.0 AT carries approximately 9.7 kg per hp. In the first restyling, the 178 hp 1.5 AT carries approximately 9.1 kg per hp and the 233 hp 2.0 AT approximately 7.4 kg per hp. Kerb weight is not measured for any second-restyling version, so the same comparison cannot be calculated for those cars.

Tank capacity is 58 litres for every listed Gasoline version. Tank capacity is not measured for the Plug-in 1.5 AT. Every version has Independent, spring front and rear suspension, Ventilated disc front brakes, and Disc rear brakes.

Which Changan CS75 Plus version should you buy?

Choose the 2021–2023 1.5 AT if measured fuel consumption is the priority. Its 178 hp and 265 Nm trail the same-stage 2.0 AT by 55 hp and 95 Nm, but its combined consumption is lower by 1.4 l/100 km. It is also 100 kg lighter and has the same 8-speed Automatic, FWD layout, 58-litre tank, and Direct injection (direct).

Choose the 2021–2023 2.0 AT if you want the stronger fully documented Gasoline specification. It provides 233 hp and 360 Nm, versus 178 hp and 265 Nm in the 1.5 AT. The trade-off in the recorded figures is 8.1 rather than 6.7 l/100 km combined consumption and 1725 rather than 1625 kg kerb weight.

Choose the since-2023 Gasoline 1.5 AT if you prefer the later production stage but do not need the maximum recorded output. It makes 188 hp, which is 10 hp more than the earlier 1499 cc 1.5 AT. Torque, consumption, top speed, kerb weight, dimensions, ground clearance, and wheel sizes are not measured, so the data cannot establish whether that additional power translates into better performance or economy.

Choose the since-2023 2.0 AT if you want the later design stage with the familiar 233 hp and 360 Nm Gasoline specification. Its recorded engine output matches the 2021–2023 2.0 AT, but consumption and kerb weight are not measured. The available figures therefore do not prove an economy or weight advantage over the earlier version.

Choose the since-2023 Plug-in 1.5 AT for maximum output. At 300 hp, it has 67 hp more than the 233 hp 2.0 AT and 112 hp more than the same-stage Gasoline 1.5 AT. It is also the only version with a measured top speed, at 200 km/h. However, torque, fuel consumption, kerb weight, tank capacity, acceleration, dimensions, ground clearance, and wheel sizes are not measured.

No Changan CS75 Plus price, engine-oil capacity, interior specification, reliability record, or problem data are provided. Consequently, the versions can be compared here by power, torque, displacement, transmission, measured consumption, kerb weight, and top speed, but not by purchase price, maintenance requirements, cabin equipment, or long-term reliability.