The Changan CS35 Plus debuted on the 2018 Chengdu Auto Show with prices ranging from 69,900 yuan to 104,900 yuan and the official market launch in October 2018.[2]
The CS35 Plus was originally planned to be the replacement of the CS35 during development phase, however the plan was changed and the previously launched CS35 was now positioned slightly lower in the market but remained to be in production. The lone engine option of the CS35 Plus at launch is a 1.6-liter engine producing 117 horsepower.[3]
Changan CS35 Plus
Changan CS35 Plus rear
2021 facelift
A facelift of the CS35 Plus was launched in January 2021, featuring redesigned front down road graphics and rear end styling to be more inline with the latest Changan vehicles.
The updated model is powered by a 1.6-liter natural aspirated engine codenamed "JL478QEP" producing 128 hp (130 PS; 95 kW). Transmission options includes a 5-speed manual gearbox, CVT (simulating 8 gears) and a 6-speed automatic transmission.[4]
As of March 2021, the official announcement introduced a 1.4-liter turbo engine also available starting from the 2021 model year developing 158 hp (160 PS; 118 kW) and 260 N⋅m (192 lbf⋅ft) mated to a 7-speed wet DCT.[5]
