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The Changan CS75 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Changan Automobile. Debuted during the 2013 Guangzhou Auto Show and launched on the Chinese auto market in 2014, the original Changan CS75 received a facelift in 2018 and an additional PHEV model in the same year. The Changan CS75 Plus debuted on the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show and was launched on the Chinese auto market in 2019 while the original CS75 model remains in production and on the market^{[citation needed]}. As of November 2020, the "Millionth Edition" first generation CS75 based on the 2018 facelift model was announced.^[1] The second generation CS75 Plus was introduced for the 2022 model year with updated powertrain and revised design.

First generation (2013)

The Changan CS75 debuted on the 2013 Guangzhou Auto Show and was launched on the Chinese auto market in 2014. Pricing for the CS75 ranges from 108,800 yuan to 143,800 yuan slotting above the compact Changan CS55 and the mid-size Changan CS95.^[2]

Two engines are available for the CS75, a 1.8-litre turbo engine with 180 horsepower (134 kW; 182 PS) and 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft; 23 kg⋅m), and a 2.0-litre engine with 158 horsepower (118 kW; 160 PS). Both engines are mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission.^[3]

The CS75 will also be available in Europe as well, as an important part of Changan’s product line in Europe that will also include the Changan Eado sedan and CS35 subcompact crossover.

Pricing of the CS75 in Europe will start around 20,000 Euro.^[4][5]

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  Pre-facelift Changan CS75
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  Pre-facelift Changan CS75 (rear)

2018 facelift

A facelift was revealed during the 2018 Beijing Auto Show updating the front bumper, front grilles, and connected tail lamps.^[6] The 2018 facelift was also sold as "Millionth Edition" first generation CS75 and is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo engine with 178 horsepower (133 kW; 180 PS) and 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft; 27 kg⋅m) and mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed DCT.^[1]

CS75 PHEV

A plug-in hybrid version was also available based on the post-facelift CS75, with deliveries for the Changan CS75 PHEV starting in September 2018. The Changan CS75 PHEV is equipped with a 136-kilogram (300 lb), 13 kWh (47 MJ) battery delivering a range of 60 kilometres (37 mi) rated by NEDC and energy consumption of the CS75 PHEV is 12.96 kWh/100km based on the NEDC driving cycle. Based on the NEDC driving cycle the combined fuel consumption of the CS75 PHEV is 1.6 L/100 km (180 mpg_‑imp; 150 mpg_‑US). The fuel consumption of the combustion engine of the CS75 PHEV is 5.1 L/100 km (55 mpg_‑imp; 46 mpg_‑US).^[7]

The combined power produced by the plug-in hybrid drivetrain of the Changan CS75 PHEV is 255 kW (342 hp; 347 PS), with 154 horsepower (115 kW; 156 PS) produced by the engine. The electric powertrain of the CS75 PHEV consists of electric motors at the front and rear of the car, the front motor puts out 70 kW (94 hp; 95 PS) of power, while the rear motor produces a maximum power of 80 kW (107 hp; 109 PS), giving the CS75 PHEV a maximum combined all wheel drive power of 220 kW (295 hp; 299 PS) and 605 N⋅m (446 lb⋅ft; 62 kg⋅m) of torque. With 225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft; 23 kg⋅m) from the petrol engine, and 515 N⋅m (380 lb⋅ft; 53 kg⋅m) from the electric motor. The electric motor of the CS75 PHEV at the front generates 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft; 20 kg⋅m) torque, while the rear electric motor producing 195 N⋅m (144 lb⋅ft; 20 kg⋅m), adding up to a maximum torque of 515 N⋅m (380 lb⋅ft; 53 kg⋅m). while in electric mode, the top speed of the 2018 CS75 PHEV is 180 km/h (110 mph). In terms of acceleration, the CS75 PHEV goes from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 8.6 seconds.^[7]

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  Changan CS75 PHEV
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  Changan CS75 facelift rear

CS75 Blue Whale Edition

In October 2022, the original CS75 received an update called the CS75 Blue Whale Edition. The Blue Whale Edition is based on the 2018 facelift while featuring a redesigned front bumper. The CS75 Blue Whale Edition is equipped with the Blue Whale NE1.5 liter turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 180 horsepower and a peak torque of 300 Nm, matched with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox.^[8]

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  Changan CS75 Blue Whale Edition
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  Changan CS75 Blue Whale Edition rear

CS75 Plus (2019)

The Changan CS75 Plus debuted on the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show and was launched on the Chinese auto market in 2019. The CS75 Plus is available with a 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 178 hp (133 kW; 180 PS) horsepower labeled 280T, and a sportier 2.0-litre turbo engine model producing 233 hp (174 kW; 236 PS) labeled 360T. ^[9] The CS75 Plus will be sold alongside its predecessor, with the CS75 being positioned sightly lower in the product range.^[10]

Second generation CS75 Plus (2022)

An updated model dubbed the second generation CS75 Plus was introduced for the 2022 model year, selling alongside the first generation model which was also updated for the 2022 model year with updated engine options and the regular CS75 models. The second generation CS75 Plus features redesigned front and rear end while retaining the side profile of the original CS75 Plus, essentially being an extensive facelift.^[11]

The second generation CS75 Plus is powered by two updated engine options including a 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 188 horsepower (140 kW; 191 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft; 31 kg⋅m) of torque, and a 2.0-litre turbo engine producing 233 horsepower (174 kW; 236 PS) and 390 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft; 40 kg⋅m) of torque. Both engines are mated into an 8-speed automatic transmission being as only sole gearbox option.^[12]

Third generation CS75 Plus (2023)

On April 26, 2023, another facelift of the CS75 Plus marketed as the third generation was officially launched.^[13]

References

External links

• Official website (CS75)
• Official website (CS75 PHEV)