Chinese carmaker Changan has introduced the 2019
update of its best-selling crossover SUV, the CS55. The VW Tiguan-sized car
gained a number of exterior and cabin improvements. On the outside, changes have made
it to the lighting, the bumpers, the trunk lid and the radiator grille.
Inside, the steering wheel is pretty much the only
thing left intact. The rest has been painstakingly made over from scratch.
There is now a digital dashboard, a 10.25-inch infotainment system display, a
nicer-looking plastic trim, and new ergonomic seats.
The tech stays the same, though. Powering the CUV is
a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine rated at 156 hp and 225 Nm of torque, partnered with a six-speed transmission (you can choose between
manual and automatic). The front-wheel drive is the only option, but a mild
hybrid version is available for those willing to pay extra.
The new Changan CS55 will go on sale this fall, and
the manufacturer promises not to increase the prices too much. The pre-facelift
car starts at the equivalent of US$ 12,000.
