Changan CS55 PLUS

My experience with the Changan CS55 PLUS has been mostly positive. The cruise control is handy for long highway drives, letting me rest my feet when traffic is light. The steering becomes sensitive at high speeds, which took some getting used to as a new driver. Its high ground clearance gives confidence on unpaved roads, and the four cameras are great for narrow paths, reducing my anxiety. The throttle has about a 1-second delay, more noticeable when pressed hard, but it doesn't bother me for family use. It started smoothly even at -30°C, probably because it's new. In 40 days, I drove 3,400 km mostly on highways, costing around 2,600 yuan in fuel. City driving for one tank seemed to reach nearly 11 L/100km, maybe due to my inexperience. My main concern is the dual-clutch transmission—I don't know its durability and can't find much useful info online, but I'll just go with it.

I've owned the Changan CS55 PLUS for a month and a half, driving over 2,000 km. The dashboard showed a minimum fuel consumption of 7.6, now 7.8, with actual testing around 8.3. I reached 160 km/h on national roads without feeling unstable, unlike some owners' claims above 120 km/h. It's sufficient for urban commuting with ample power. The brakes are a bit light but acceptable. Space is average, and it has all the necessary configurations for this price.

Overall, I'm quite satisfied with my Changan CS55 PLUS, especially considering its price, which offers good value for money. The Excellence Edition has sufficient features like 360-degree panoramic camera, 19-inch wheels, and panoramic sunroof, meeting family car needs. The power is adequate—ECO mode for city driving and Standard mode for highways, where reaching 130 km/h is easy and overtaking is effortless (Sport mode is unused as it's jumpy at low speeds, not suitable for new drivers). Drawbacks include noticeable low-speed jerking in traffic when the car struggles to interpret acceleration/deceleration intent, and significant wind and tire noise above 100 km/h with a whistling sound, which disappears at lower speeds. I trust the Changan brand and hope this "Little Five" will accompany me for a long time.