Changan CS35 Plus

The CS35 Plus exteriors can be quite sporty and boring but pop the doors open and this subcompact SUV will show you what comfort really is with its spacious driving space up to the Nappa grain leather seats. It also features a rear row independent air conditioning, a PM2.5 filter with plasma generator, and automatic climate control.

One great thing about this vehicle is that it has an air conditioning system that is equipped with a high-grade compound antibacterial and antiviral air filter that can achieve up to 97.7% filtration of 0.3 micron particles. This car has the safety level of an N95 mask which is very relevant to our current pandemic situation.

As for the infotainment system, you’ll be getting an astonishing 10-inch Touchscreen Multimedia System that allows you to play music with the surround speakers and access the AM/FM radio, do video playback through the phone mirroring feature using the Easy Connection app, make wireless phone calls via Bluetooth as well as access your Blind Spot View Monitor and Reverse Camera Display easily for safer and better parking experience.

There are also 12V and USB charging outlets inside the car where you can conveniently charge your gadgets.

As for the cargo space, it is pretty decent. It is good enough to contain groceries and some bags. The second-row seats are foldable in 60-40 ratio to allow more loading space.

The exterior of the CS35 features a sporty profile with its boxy details and sleek hood. It has an obsidian geometric pattern with a red accent for its front grilles accompanied by the Changan emblem while sporting 18-inch alloy wheels.

Its front fascia is embellished with halogen projector lamps and halogen high-beam lamps with auto-reflectors plus LED Daytime Running Lights and turn signal.

This car is 4,335 mm long, 1,825 mm wide, and 1,660 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,600 mm. It doesn’t have a roof rack to make way for the panoramic sunroof. Checking on the styling. It is very noticeable that the chiseled and boxy looking overall structure of CS35 Plus makes it look like a typical sub-compact SUV. The side profile exhibits some silver accents with some black cladding.

The rear combination lamp system is very well done with an amazing view of a continuous rod of light from left to right. Below the rear fog lamps are the dual exhaust system.

Other exterior features include a roof rail, rear spoiler, and a rear window wiper. It also has a distinct button in the driver’s seat door that generally activates the power unfolding of the side mirrors and activating the Daytime Running Lights as well.

MacPherson Strut in the front and Torsion Beam on the rear - these two comprise the Changan CS35 Plus suspension system. It also has an electrically powered steering wheel with a Tilt and Telescopic steering wheel and a Rack and Pinion steering gear type.

As for the driver’s ride quality, you can be comfortable while driving as you can rest your arm on the center console clad with stitched leather. The seats are also soft enough and well-padded for you to have enjoyable long drives without the hassle of back pains. In the rear seats, despite the absence of the central armrest, rear-seat passengers can still be comfortable because of the seat material and very low central tunnel.

Under the hood of this FWD vehicle is a 1392cc turbocharged 1.4-litre, 4-Cylinder 16 Valve Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine that can produce up to 156 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 235 Nm at 1,500 rpm. Changan CS35 Plus’ mill is mated with a 7-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT). It has a fuel tank capacity of 53 liters.

The Engine Remote Start Technology was also an additional feature that allows the driver to turn on the engine and the air conditioning system from the outside by just pressing a button on the Smart Key Fob. Convenient? Yes, it is! You can now just hop in your car without the hassle of waiting for the whole interior to cool down. This is indeed ideal for the upcoming summer season in our country where the cars will surely be hotter when parked midday outside. So, if you have this car, this won’t be a problem at all. Real clever but very idealistic.

The ventilated disc brakes and solid disc brakes are both in charge of the braking system for the front and rear wheels, respectively.

This car is also packed with features prioritizing the driver and passenger's safety, such as the Right Side Mirror Camera, Parking Camera, a six-airbag system, Anti-Lock Braking system, reverse camera, reverse sensors, Electronic Stability Control, Hill-Start assist, Hill-Descent Control, Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock, Blind-Spot Monitoring and Electronic Parking Brake.

The Changan CS35 Plus is truly amazing in terms of technology features and its interior design. Even though the exterior might look somehow conventional at first glance, the design made by the car manufacturers can definitely make someone have a second look. This is ideal for bachelors or for working people who just want to have a decent car for work or errands. Meanwhile, a small family can also benefit from this wondrous car since aside from its cool specifications, it is also somehow affordable.