Changan CS35

Changan CS35
Overview
ManufacturerChangan Automobile
Also calledOshan COS5°
Production2012–2022
Model years2012–2022
AssemblyChina: Chongqing
Iran: Kashan (SAIPA; 2015–2019)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedLandwind X2
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,550 mm (100.4 in)[1]
Length4,200 mm (165.4 in)
Width1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Height1,660 mm (65.4 in)

The Changan CS35 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Changan Automobile.

Overview

The Changan CS35 debuted on the 2012 Beijing Auto Show with prices ranging from 68,900 yuan to 86,900 yuan and the official market launch in October 2012.[2][3]

The CS35 was formerly known as the Chang’an S101 during development phase, however the name was dropped and the CS naming system for new Changan CUV and SUV products was created.[4] The CS35 was designed by the Changan design center in Turin, Italy, and it was Changan's first attempt at making a CUV/ SUV with it also being the smallest CUV of the range before the CS15 was launched.[5][6]

2017 facelift

A facelift of the CS35 was launched in 2017 featuring redesigned front and rear lamp inserts. Engine options of the 2017 Changan CS35 is a 1.5 liter turbo engine and a 1.6 liter engine, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission while producing a maximum engine power of 115.0kW, equivalent to a maximum horsepower of 156PS, and a maximum torque of 210 N · M.[7]

Oshan COS5°

Launched in 2019, the COS5° (Kesai 5) is a subcompact crossover SUV based on the Changan CS35 and rebadged under the Oshan sub-brand of Changan Automobile.[8] A facelift was conducted in 2020 for the 2021 model year with the 2020 COS5° priced at 53,900 to 65,900yuan (~US$7,766 – US$9,496). The design of the 2020 facelift model has been mainly restyled in the front fascia while the other parts remains mostly the same. In terms of power, the COS5° is powered by a 1.6 liter engine producing a maximum power of 94 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 161 Nm. The engines are matched with 5-speed manual transmissions and CVT transmissions.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Spy Shots: The Changan CS55 SUV Is Ready For China". 31 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Chang'an CS35 SUV debuts at the Beijing Auto Show". 29 April 2012.
  3. ^ "Chang'an CS35 will hit the Chinese car market late this Month". 16 October 2012.
  4. ^ "Chang'an CS35 SUV pops up before the Beijing Auto Show". 17 April 2012.
  5. ^ "Chang'an CS35 SUV will hit the Chinese car market in July". 5 June 2012.
  6. ^ "Chang'an CS35 hits the Chinese auto market". 31 October 2012.
  7. ^ "2017 Changan CS35 Technical Specs". 26 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Rebadged Changan CS35, the 2019 Oshan Kesai 5 Is Ready in China Market". 11 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Changan Oshan Kesai 5 (COS5) Received a Facelift". 11 July 2023.