Electric Technology Car News: Changan CS55 has attracted widespread attention from car enthusiasts before it was launched. What is the magic of it?

The first time I heard about the CS55 was in August 2016, when it was just beginning to take shape. It was officially unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2017. Its sleek shape and stylish interior aroused my interest in it. At the same time, through the CS55 forum and related article comments, it is not difficult to find that many consumers are indeed waiting for its arrival.

In terms of appearance, CS55 is quite successful. The simple lines and full body contour make it look strong and capable. The grille is well-proportioned. Many people don't like the large pinyin of CHANGAN. The slender full LED headlights are very stretched and use the popular open eye design. The high/low beam lights are equipped with lenses, making the headlights look bright.

The body proportions of CS55 are well-balanced. The most distinctive features are the C-pillar and the hidden D-pillar. This car is positioned as an entry-level compact SUV. Its body size is slightly smaller than its own CS75, and is at the same level as GS4 and Vision SUV. The shape of the two-color wheels looks quite dynamic, which matches the design style of the whole car. The rear end is relatively simple, and the taillights echo the headlights. The single exhaust is hidden below, and the dual exhaust ports on the rear surround are only for decoration.

In terms of interior, compared with CS75 and CS95, the interior style is more youthful. The designer made the central large screen independent, which makes it look more upscale. The upper part of the center console is made of soft material, and red stitching is used for embellishment. The middle part is made of imitation carbon fiber and red plastic trim.

The steering wheel is the same as that of CS75 and CS95, and there is no problem with the grip and ergonomic design. The multi-function buttons on the steering wheel are large in size and not easy to be accidentally touched. The screen is smooth and responsive, and the commonly used physical buttons are also retained. The size is also relatively large and easy to operate. The system supports CarLife, but does not support Apple's CarPlay. The knob and button operation texture are relatively good, the gear position is clear, and the range and damping are reasonable.

All CS55 models are equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine. Unlike the 1.5T engine on the CS75, the CS55 engine is not equipped with direct injection technology. The maximum power and maximum torque of this engine are 14 horsepower and 5 Nm less than the 1.5T engine on the CS75, respectively. However, the curb weight of the top-equipped CS55 tested is 145kg lighter than the top-equipped CS75 1.5T model. In terms of transmission system, the CS55 is equipped with a 6-speed manual and 6-speed manual-automatic transmission.

The real car is more capable than the photo. Secondly, the workmanship, materials and configuration of the interior are all very good. Thirdly, the storage space in the car is very rich and practical. Fourthly, its power system is more mature. Fifthly, the chassis tuning is quite skillful. It is quite comfortable whether driving or sitting. Of course, it also has shortcomings, such as the engine noise control is not ideal and only the main driver's window can be raised and lowered with one button. If you are still waiting and watching, this car is definitely worth your wait.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.