Changan CS75: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Changan CS75 choice depends mainly on drivetrain, engine output, transmission, and ground clearance. The original 1 generation was produced from December 2015 through March 2018 as an SUV 5-doors and included seven listed versions. Its restyling began in April 2018, retained the SUV 5-doors body, and reduced the range to two listed versions.
The Changan CS75 choice depends mainly on drivetrain, engine output, transmission, and ground clearance. The original 1 generation was produced from December 2015 through March 2018 as an SUV 5-doors and included seven listed versions. Its restyling began in April 2018, retained the SUV 5-doors body, and reduced the range to two listed versions. Both restyled models use a 150 hp turbocharged 1.8 AT engine and a 6-speed Automatic transmission, with either FWD or AWD. Buyers seeking the broadest selection should compare the pre-restyling versions, while those wanting the restyled model must choose between the lighter FWD car and the higher-torque AWD alternative.
Generations and version changes
The Changan CS75 has one generation presented in two stages. The 1 generation ran from December 2015 to March 2018 and offered seven versions under two exact modification names: 1.8 AT and 2.0 MT. Depending on specification, the 1.8 AT produced 150 hp, 163 hp, or 177 hp and came with FWD or AWD. The 2.0 MT produced 157 hp or 158 hp and was offered with FWD.
The 1 generation, restyling began in April 2018 and has no stop date recorded. It contains two 1.8 AT versions: a 150 hp FWD model with 220 Nm and a 150 hp AWD model with 245 Nm. Compared with the original range, the restyling removed the listed 2.0 MT choices and the higher-output 163 hp and 177 hp 1.8 AT versions. It standardized the catalogue around the 1798 cc turbocharged Gasoline engine and 6-speed Automatic transmission.
Changan CS75 engine specs and drivetrain comparison
| Production stage and exact version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 generation, 1.8 AT, 150 hp FWD | 150 hp (110 kW) at 5500 rpm | 220 Nm at 2000–4500 rpm | 1798 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation, 1.8 AT, 150 hp AWD | 150 hp (110 kW) at 5500 rpm | 245 Nm at 2000–4500 rpm | 1798 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | AWD |
| 1 generation, 1.8 AT, 163 hp FWD | 163 hp (120 kW) at 5500 rpm | 220 Nm at 1700–5000 rpm | 1798 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation, 1.8 AT, 163 hp AWD | 163 hp (120 kW) at 5500 rpm | 220 Nm at 1700–5000 rpm | 1798 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | AWD |
| 1 generation, 2.0 MT, 157 hp FWD | 157 hp (115 kW) at 5500–6000 rpm | 200 Nm at 4000–4500 rpm | 1999 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation, 1.8 AT, 177 hp FWD | 177 hp (130 kW) at 5000–5500 rpm | 230 Nm at 1700–5000 rpm | 1800 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation, 2.0 MT, 158 hp FWD | 158 hp (116 kW) at 5500–6000 rpm | 200 Nm at 4000–4500 rpm | 2000 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation, restyling, 1.8 AT, 150 hp FWD | 150 hp (110 kW) at 5500 rpm | 220 Nm at 2000–4500 rpm | 1798 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation, restyling, 1.8 AT, 150 hp AWD | 150 hp (110 kW) at 5500 rpm | 245 Nm at 2000–4500 rpm | 1798 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | Turbo | 6-speed Automatic | AWD |
Power per litre separates the engines more clearly than displacement alone. The original 177 hp 1.8 AT produces about 98.3 hp per litre, the highest figure in the data. The 163 hp 1.8 AT versions deliver about 90.7 hp per litre, while each 150 hp 1798 cc 1.8 AT produces about 83.4 hp per litre. The 158 hp 2000 cc 2.0 MT reaches 79.0 hp per litre, narrowly ahead of the 157 hp 1999 cc 2.0 MT at about 78.5 hp per litre.
The drivetrain trade-off is most direct among otherwise closely matched versions. In both the original and restyled ranges, the 150 hp AWD 1.8 AT adds 25 Nm over the 150 hp FWD 1.8 AT, but it also raises kerb weight by 106 kg. Among the 163 hp cars, choosing AWD keeps power and torque unchanged while adding 105 kg.
Performance, top speed, and fuel economy
Measured acceleration is available for only part of the original range. The 177 hp FWD 1.8 AT reaches 100 km/h in 12 seconds. The 157 hp FWD 2.0 MT and 158 hp FWD 2.0 MT each take 12.7 seconds, making the 177 hp version 0.7 seconds quicker. The 163 hp FWD 1.8 AT takes 14 seconds. Acceleration for the original 150 hp FWD 1.8 AT, 150 hp AWD 1.8 AT, 163 hp AWD 1.8 AT, and both restyled 150 hp 1.8 AT versions was not measured.
A top speed of 180 km/h is recorded for the original 150 hp FWD and AWD 1.8 AT versions and for both restyled 150 hp 1.8 AT versions. Top speed for every 157 hp, 158 hp, 163 hp, and 177 hp version was not measured.
Fuel-consumption measurements are available only for the restyled 150 hp FWD 1.8 AT: 12.9 l/100 km in the city, 8.1 l/100 km on the highway, and 8.8 l/100 km combined. City, highway, and combined consumption for the restyled 150 hp AWD 1.8 AT was not measured. Those three figures were also not measured for every original-generation version, so the data does not support a numerical economy comparison among them.
Changan CS75 weight, ground clearance, tank, and wheel sizes
| Production stage and exact version | Kerb weight | Weight per horsepower | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 generation, 1.8 AT, 150 hp FWD | 1740 kg | 11.60 kg/hp | not measured | 200 mm | 58 l | not measured |
| 1 generation, 1.8 AT, 150 hp AWD | 1846 kg | 12.31 kg/hp | not measured | 200 mm | 58 l | not measured |
| 1 generation, 1.8 AT, 163 hp FWD | 1665 kg | 10.21 kg/hp | not measured | 190 mm | 58 l | not measured |
| 1 generation, 1.8 AT, 163 hp AWD | 1770 kg | 10.86 kg/hp | not measured | 190 mm | 58 l | not measured |
| 1 generation, 2.0 MT, 157 hp FWD | 1640 kg | 10.45 kg/hp | not measured | 158 mm | 58 l | not measured |
| 1 generation, 1.8 AT, 177 hp FWD | 1665 kg | 9.41 kg/hp | not measured | 158 mm | 58 l | not measured |
| 1 generation, 2.0 MT, 158 hp FWD | 1640 kg | 10.38 kg/hp | not measured | 158 mm | 58 l | not measured |
| 1 generation, restyling, 1.8 AT, 150 hp FWD | 1740 kg | 11.60 kg/hp | not measured | 200 mm | 58 l | not measured |
| 1 generation, restyling, 1.8 AT, 150 hp AWD | 1846 kg | 12.31 kg/hp | not measured | 200 mm | 58 l | not measured |
The 177 hp FWD 1.8 AT has the strongest weight-to-power result at 9.41 kg/hp. It weighs the same 1665 kg as the 163 hp FWD 1.8 AT but supplies 14 hp more and 10 Nm more. The two 1640 kg 2.0 MT versions are the lightest listed choices. The original and restyled 150 hp AWD 1.8 AT models are the heaviest at 1846 kg.
Ground clearance divides the range into three groups. The original and restyled 150 hp 1.8 AT versions provide 200 mm. Both 163 hp 1.8 AT versions provide 190 mm, which is 10 mm less. The 157 hp and 158 hp 2.0 MT versions and the 177 hp 1.8 AT provide 158 mm, which is 42 mm below the 200 mm versions. Every listed CS75 has a 58 l tank. Gross weight and wheel sizes were not measured for any version. Exterior dimensions were not measured in the supplied data.
Which Changan CS75 version should you choose?
Choose the 1.8 AT, 177 hp FWD if output and weight per horsepower matter most. Its 177 hp is the highest rating, its 230 Nm exceeds the 163 hp engine’s 220 Nm by 10 Nm, and its 9.41 kg/hp is the best calculated result. Its measured 12-second acceleration is also the quickest figure in the data. The trade-off is 158 mm of ground clearance rather than the 190 mm or 200 mm offered by other 1.8 AT versions.
Choose a 2.0 MT if a Manual transmission is the priority. The 157 hp version uses a 5-speed Manual, while the 158 hp version uses a 6-speed Manual. Both produce 200 Nm, weigh 1640 kg, have 158 mm of clearance, and reach 100 km/h in 12.7 seconds. On the recorded figures, the 158 hp model adds 1 hp and one transmission ratio.
Choose the 163 hp FWD 1.8 AT for a balance of Automatic transmission, 1665 kg kerb weight, and 190 mm clearance. Compared with the 163 hp AWD version, it retains the same 163 hp and 220 Nm but carries 105 kg less. Its 0–100 km/h time is 14 seconds; acceleration for the AWD equivalent was not measured.
Choose the restyled 150 hp FWD 1.8 AT when measured fuel consumption and the later production stage are the deciding factors. It is the only version with city, highway, and combined consumption recorded. It also weighs 106 kg less than the restyled AWD model while retaining the same 150 hp and 200 mm clearance.
Choose the restyled 150 hp AWD 1.8 AT when AWD and the highest listed torque take precedence over kerb weight. It produces 245 Nm, which is 25 Nm more than the restyled FWD version, but both have the same 150 hp, 6-speed Automatic transmission, 180 km/h top speed, 200 mm clearance, and 58 l tank. No price data is available, so the extra money required—and therefore whether that AWD and torque advantage represents good financial value—cannot be assessed from the supplied figures.