Changan CS35 Plus 2018–2021 car dimensions: 4335 mm long, 1825 mm wide and 1660 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,350 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 403 litres.
The cabin has a standard 10.25-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth, USB and voice control across the range. Climate is manual on entry grades and automatic on higher ones. Cruise control appears from mid grades up, with adaptive cruise on the top two. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera are on most grades above base. some top versions add a panoramic or side blind-spot camera. Active emergency braking is limited to higher grades. Lane-keep assist is not fitted on this generation.
Boot volume is 403 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 950 litres when they are folded. The load bay is a regular shape with multiple interior storage pockets.
Payload is listed at 350 kg from published kerb and gross weights. No factory towing figures appear in the available specification sheets. The car is set up as a light passenger SUV rather than a work vehicle.
The cabin offers a practical minimalist layout with soft padded seats in fabric or leatherette, good torso support and decent rear legroom for the class. Higher grades add a large panoramic sunroof that opens for light and air, auto climate control with rear vents, and a power-adjustable driver seat. The multifunction leather wheel adjusts for height and reach on most versions, while storage includes many cubbies and a front armrest. It feels roomy and quiet enough for daily use with solid basic comfort.
Petrol engines: 1.6L 128 hp or 1.4T 158 hp. NEDC combined 6.3-6.7 L/100 km. 52 L tank.
Service: oil and filter every 10 000 km or 1 year after initial 5000 km check.
Standard safety: dual front airbags, ABS, EBD, BA, ESP/ASR, HHC, TPMS, ISOFIX.
Higher grades add side airbags and full curtains for six airbags total.
Warranty typically 3 years/100 000 km.
Fuel use stays low for a compact SUV. The 1.6 naturally aspirated returns NEDC figures of 6.3 L/100 km combined on manuals and 6.7 on automatics. The 1.4 turbo sits in a similar range. Tank holds 52 litres of 92-octane or higher unleaded. Real-world mixed driving often runs a bit higher but stays economical.
Servicing follows a clear schedule. An initial inspection comes at 5000 km or three months. After that, engine oil and filter change every 10 000 km or yearly. Air and cabin filters, plugs and coolant stretch to 20 000 km. Brake fluid is due at 30 000 km. Timing chain needs no routine replacement.
Safety kit starts with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, electronic stability and traction control, hill-start assist, tyre-pressure monitoring and ISOFIX points. Mid and top grades add front side airbags. the highest also fit curtain airbags. No official crash-test stars appear for this exact generation in major public programmes.
Living with the car is straightforward. High ground clearance helps on rough roads, the boot expands from 403 litres with seats up, and electronic parking brake plus auto-hold appear on better trims. Keep up with the short oil intervals and use quality fuel to maintain reliability.
Length 4335 mm, Width 1825 mm, Height 1660 mm, Wheelbase 2600 mm (CS35 Plus 2018–2021)
Sources: manufacturer data, automotors.nc.