Changan CS75

The Changan CS75 or CS75 Plus 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 first generation of Changan CS75 received a facelift in 2018 and an additional PHEV model in the same year. As of November 2020, the "Millionth Edition" first generation CS75 based on the 2018 facelift model was announced.[1]

The second generation debuted on the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show which marketed as Changan CS75 Plus. It was launched on the Chinese auto market in 2019 while the original CS75 model remains in production and on the market. It received a facelift which marketed as "second generation CS75 Plus" in 2022 with updated powertrain and revised design. It was facelifted in 2023 which marketed as "third generation CS75 Plus"

The third generation was unveiled in July 2024, which was marketed as "the fourth generation CS75 Plus" Codenamed C928, the third generation CS75 Plus was launched in September of 2024.

First generation (CS75, 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 hp and 230 Nm, and a 2.0-litre engine with 158 hp. 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]

Second generation (CS75 Plus Gen.1-Gen.3,2019)

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 horsepower labeled 280T, and a sportier 2.0-litre turbo engine model producing 233 hp labeled 360T. [10] The CS75 Plus was sold alongside its predecessor, with the CS75 being positioned sightly lower in the product range.[11]

Third generation (CS75 Plus Gen.4,2024)

In July 2024, the third generation CS75 Plus was unveiled. Codenamed C928, it was launched in September of 2024. Unlike the so-called "second" and "third" generations, it is an all-new design and is significantly larger in size at 60. mm longer, 45 mm wider, 15 mm shorter, and with a 90. mm longer wheelbase.[15]

The exterior features an all new design, with a body color painted grille, a larger lower air intake, retractable power door handles, 'light bar' daytime running lights and taillights, and illuminated front and rear emblems. The styling resembles vehicles in Changan's 'Uni' subbrand despite it being part of the 'CS' line.[15]

The interior features a continuous flat panel integrated into the dashboard which houses three displays: a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster, a 14.6-inch central infotainment display, and a 12.3-inch passenger entertainment display. It has a two-spoke flat bottomed steering wheel with a column shifter. The center console features dual wireless charging pads and circular cupholders, below which is an open storage space. The front passenger seat has power adjustable thigh support, and has a 'zero-gravity' reclining mode which allows for a neutral spine posture.[15]

At launch, the sole powertrain option is a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine outputting 141 kW and 310. Nm of torque, mated to an eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission with front-wheel drive. A second engine option, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, became available starting in December 2024.[15][16]

In March 2026, the hybrid version was revealed, and is set to launch at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. It is one of the first to use Changan's BlueCore iDE-H hybrid system, which consists of a 148 hp 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine paired with a P1 and 241 hp P3 motor and a 1.7 kWh NMC battery pack. Changan says the Blue Whale engine has a peak thermal efficiency of 44.28% and average thermal efficiency of 40.9% with 56.3% of the engine operating range exceeding 41% efficiency, which is achieved by using a 16:1 compression ratio, 30% exhaust gas recirculation, 500-bar direct injection, and a 1.45:1 stroke to bore ratio. The 180 kW P3 electric motor weighs 18.1 kg and has a maximum speed of 20,000 rpm, which uses a triple-V magnet layout within 0.2mm high magnetic flux steel laminations to achieve a peak efficiency of 98.1% with 92.8% drivetrain efficiency. It is powered by a 1.7 kWh NMC battery pack capable of a 50C peak discharge rate for up to 80 kW. It has a top speed of 185 km/h and a combined cycle fuel economy rating of 4.69 L/100km.[17][18][19]

CS75 Pro (2025)

The Changan CS75 Pro is a mid-size crossover SUV variant of CS75 series as the entry variant with a cheaper price tag.[20] Launched in March 2025, the Oshan X7/Oshan X7 Plus/Changan X7 Plus was renamed to CS75 Pro as Oshan brand was discontinued in 2024. The Changan CS75 Pro now features a new front bumper grille design that were made of silver metallic clips that resembles on a second-generation CS55 Plus. Unlike the Pakistani-made model 2024 facelift, the rear chrome bar at the trunk lid that it no longer spelling "Oshan", as Oshan brand was discontinued in 2024, and a sport red strip that it no longer stick at the front bumper and side skirts that were featured on Oshan X7 Plus. The interior and a powertrain of a CS75 Pro was seemingly unchanged from the previous two X7 Plus. The Changan CS75 Pro is also appears to be a successor to the Changan CS85 Coupe, and a slightly-large Changan CS95 which is also the mid-size crossover SUV segment.

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