The Changan CS55 is a

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produced by the Chinese manufacturer

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. The Changan CS55 is powered by a 1.5 liter turbocharged inline-4 petrol engine with variable valve timing on both inlet and exhaust camshafts producing 156bhp and 225nm (165lb ft) mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or 6-speed automatic transmission by Aisin Warner. The suspension features struts at the front, a multi-link axle at the rear, and anti-roll bars front and rear. It is equipped with electric power steering and the brakes are vented discs at the front and solid at the rear. A subframe carries the powertrain and front suspension. The styling was developed by Changan’s Turin design studio. However, the CUV was controversial styling wise as the CS55 was criticized for resembling the

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. File:Changan CS55 front.jpg, Launch of the Changan CS55 during the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show. File:2017 Chang'an CS55, front 8.2.18.jpg, Changan CS55 pre-facelift (front) File:2017 Chang'an CS55, rear 8.2.18.jpg, Changan CS55 pre-facelift (rear)

2018 facelift

A facelift was launched in 2018 changing mainly the front bumper and grilles. 55 Changan CS55 were used to break

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of ''Largest parade of autonomous cars.'' File:Changan CS55 facelift 001.jpg, Changan CS55 facelift front during the 2018 Pudong Auto Show. File:Changan CS55 facelift 002.jpg, Changan CS55 facelift rear during the 2018 Pudong Auto Show

Changan CS55 Plus

Another facelift was launched in 2019 dubbed the Changan CS55 Plus, featuring completely restyled front and rear designs including a restyled front grille similar to the

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and connected tail lamps. The CS55 Plus is powered by a 1.5 liter turbo inline-4 engine producing 180Ps (132kW) and 300N.m, mated to a 7-speed DCT. File:Changan CS55 2019 facelift 001.jpg, Changan CS55 facelift front File:Changan CS55 2019 facelift 002.jpg, Changan CS55 2019 facelift rear

CS55 EV

On 15th July 2020, Changan brought a full electric version to market. The model is based on the petrol-powered CS55 Plus and was originally called the CS55 E-Rock before changing to CS55 EV prior to market launch. It has an output of 160 kW and a torque of 300 Nm. In terms of battery capacity, there is a choice between a version with 52.7 kWh and 84.2 kWh, which should enable a range of 403 and 605 km according to NEDC. In fast charging mode, the charging time from 30 to 80 % will be 35 minutes. File:Changan CS55 E-Rock IMG001.jpg, Changan CS55 EV

Second generation (Changan CS55 Plus II)

News of the second generation Changan CS55 Plus surfaced in March 2021. The second generation model features exterior design language previously introduced by the

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and Changan UNI-K. The engine of the second generation Changan CS55 Plus continues to be the NE series Changan Blue Whale 1.5 liter turbo engine, developing 188hp and mated to a wet style 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

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