Power improvement exceeds expectations: Analysis of the new CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition

Less than eight months after the CS55PLUS was launched last year, Changan Automobile recently launched the Changan CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition. Changan is obviously well prepared for launching a new model in such a short time.

Power improvement is the biggest highlight

It is not difficult to see from the product naming of "Blue Whale Edition" that power upgrade is the biggest selling point of this new car.

Indeed, the most eye-catching upgrade of the new CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition is the Blue Whale NE1.5T high-pressure direct injection engine that has been previously installed on Changan's high-end product series UNI-T.

The maximum power of this engine is 132kw, and the maximum torque is as high as 300?N·m. Compared with the 1.5T engine of the current model, the power has increased by 17kw, and the maximum torque has increased by 75?N·m. .

While the displacement remains unchanged, it is obviously not easy to achieve such a big improvement in power performance. This has to be mentioned by Changan Headquarters and Changan UK Center jointly with Bosch and Borg. The Blue Whale NE power platform is built by internationally renowned suppliers such as Warner and Schaeffler.

It is understood that as the first modular power development platform of a Chinese brand, the Blue Whale NE power platform integrates almost all of the most cutting-edge internal combustion engine technologies. The new CS55PLUS Blue Whale version is equipped with this 1.5T high-voltage direct The jet engine is the latest product of this platform, and it naturally possesses a series of advanced technologies of this platform.

This includes Changan's original "AGILE agile" air-guided high-efficiency ultra-clean combustion system, which closely cooperates with the atomized fuel injected at 350bar high pressure and the airflow movement formed by the high tumble air passage to achieve cylinder combustion. The internal mixing is even and the combustion is fast; the intelligent lubrication system that can accurately control the oil supply achieves ultra-low friction, and a single-stage catalysis can meet the National 6b emission standards; the twin-scroll electronically controlled turbocharging technology can effectively reduce turbine lag, making This 1.5T high-pressure direct injection engine can reach peak torque at 1,250 rpm. Together with Schaeffler's intelligent cam phasing system, it can achieve faster power response and faster starting and acceleration. In addition, there is also a rare dual-outlet integrated exhaust manifold with the same displacement, which can effectively reduce engine exhaust interference and improve power output...

Thanks to a series of advanced technologies, The new CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition not only has a qualitative improvement in power performance, but also has a fuel consumption of only 6.4L per 100 kilometers. At the same time, it also achieves top-level sound insulation and dynamic acceleration sounds in the cockpit.

To sum it up in one sentence, it is more powerful, more fuel-efficient and more fun to drive.

It can be said with certainty that the installation of this engine has completely made up for the shortcomings of the CS55PLUS series. The new CS55PLUS Blue Whale version can undoubtedly reach the top level in its class in terms of power performance.

A more radical design language

In addition to the improvement in power, the changes in the interior and exterior design that received rave reviews when it was launched last year are also worth mentioning in this CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition. The design language of the Yu Yutake concept car continues to be polished.

The car body design is inspired by the eruption of volcanic lava. The rough block surface and the new "Shadow Gray" car body with red accents create a more dynamic shape. It is composed of 17 different changes. The diamond-shaped "obsidian" lattice grille is novel and avant-garde. The red through-type taillights combined with the red lines on the sides, combined with the 18-inch blade shadow wheels and a tail kit that is highly unified with the overall vehicle shape, further enhance the new car's sense of hierarchy and power.

In terms of interior, in the already excellent asymmetric cockpit, the new CS55PLUS incorporates two interior styles: "smoky black" and "fierce red". The former adopts integrated The black design looks calm and majestic, while the latter is supplemented by through-type red trim strips on a black background. The contrast between red and black corresponds to the appearance, giving it a strong sense of sportiness.

Although the time for facelift is very short, Changan’s designers have given the new CS55PLUS interior and exterior decoration changes that are very consistent with the internal upgrades through a series of ingenious designs, allowing people to feel this model very intuitively. The car's power upgrade is quite impressive.

Summary

Whether it is internal qualitative changes or external improvements, the new CS55PLUS Blue Whale Edition shows the temperament it deserves as a hot model.

No wonder some prospective car owners said that they initially paid attention to this car because of the change in power. After its debut, the appearance and interior design were also better than expected.

The only suspense at present is the price. If Changan can come up with another surprise, there will be no suspense for the CS55 series to continue to maintain its previous hot-selling momentum and further improve sales.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.