THE NEW Changan CS35 Plus registered “above-market” fuel efficiency ratings during a recent fuel economy run conducted by the Automotive Association Philippines (AAP). The fuel tank was filled with unleaded 95RON at the start of the test, and then refueled to the same level to measure the amount used. All standard OEM equipment was present in the vehicle. Tire pressure was set to 2.2 bar, while air-conditioning was at full thermostat with “the lowest blower setting that was comfortable for the occupants.” The radio was not turned on.
For the highway test route, the CS35 Plus registered fuel consumption of 21.495 kpl over a distance of 180.652 kilometers — running at 60 kph to 80 kph along NLEx from Balagtas in Bulacan to Tarlac City and back. The odometer reading at the start of the run was at 2,163 km and finished at 2,341 km. When refueled, only 8.408 liters were added, coming from a full tank.
In the urban test route, the vehicle consumed 15.254 kpl after traveling 86.8 km at the same range of speed through Makati City, Manila, Quezon City, and back, with the odometer starting at 2,374 km and finishing at 2,460 km. After the run, the car was refueled with 5.69 liters of gas.
Changan Philippines, in a release, attributed the performance and efficiency to the vehicle’s Blue Core technology “behind this latest iteration of Changan’s best-selling SUV.” A 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline direct injection mill delivers 160hp and 260Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed dual clutch transmission system. Changan Blue Core is said to provide “a powerful, clean, and quiet driving experience, building upon a number of powertrain technologies, such as TGDi and Dual VVT wet type dual clutch transmission.” An optimized internal combustion system results in 20% less fuel consumed and a 40% reduction in carbon emission.
The new Changan CS35 Plus, launched last March, boasts significant enhancements in its safety system, dubbed “Safe-tech.” This advanced safety and protection technology consists of active safety features considered as above its class and price point. For more information, visit https://www.changanphil.com/ or the Changan Philippines official Facebook page https://web.facebook.com/ChanganPhil.
