The Changan CS55 is a compact SUV produced by the Chinese manufacturer Changan Automobile under the Changan marque since 2017. It debuted at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show and was launched on the Chinese auto market later in 2017. The manufacturer announced a full-electric version on 9 July 2020 called the CS55 EV. A facelift in 2019 updated the name to Changan CS55 Plus
The second generation Changan CS55 Plus was introduced in March 2021 and was called Changan UNI-S in the Middle East. It received a facelift which marketed as "third generation CS55 Plus" in 2025 with revised design.
The first generation Changan CS55 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Changan Automobile, and was launched at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show. Pricing for the CS55 ranges from 74,900 yuan to 86,900 yuan, slotting the five-seat CS55 below the similarly sized Changan CS75.[2][3]
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.[4]
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.[5]
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 Land Rover Discovery Sport.[6]
Launch of the Changan CS55 during the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show.
Changan CS55 pre-facelift (front)
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 Guinness World Records of Largest parade of autonomous cars.[7]
Changan CS55 facelift front during the 2018 Pudong Auto Show.
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 Changan CS75 Plus and connected tail lamps.[8] 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.[9]
Changan CS55 facelift front
Changan CS55 2019 facelift rear
CS55 EV
On 15 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 160kW 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 605km according to NEDC. In fast charging mode, the charging time from 30 to 80% will be 35 minutes.[10]
The second generation Changan CS55 Plus surfaced in March 2021, Which is Called Changan UNI-S in the Middle East. And which features exterior design language previously introduced by the Changan UNI-T and Changan UNI-K. It is powered by NE series Changan Blue Whale 1.5 liter turbocharged engine developing 138kW (188PS; 185hp) at 5,500 rpm with 300N⋅m (221lbf⋅ft) of torque between 1,600 and 4,100 rpm, the engine is mated to a wet style 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.[14]
Rear view
2023 facelift (marketed as third generation)
A facelift was introduced in April 2023 during Auto Shanghai.[15] Renamed CS55 Plus Third Generation (第三代CS55PLUS 新蓝鲸), the vehicle was launched on the Chinese market in September 2023.[16] It features a redesigned front bumper with a body-colored grille and new headlights with a distinctive light signature. Its dimensions are 4539 mm in length, 1865 mm in width, and 1680 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2656 mm. The updated model features the new 500 bar high pressure fuel injection 1.5 liter turbo “Blue Whale” engine developing 141 kW and 310 N·m mated to the new 7-speed wet style DCT gearbox or a 6-speed Aisin automatic.[17]
In March 2025, the PHEV version (第三代CS55PLUS PHEV) was introduced, equipped with the “Smart New Blue Whale 3.0” plug-in hybrid system. This system includes a dual electric motor architecture (P1+P3), a 1.5-liter turbocharged internal combustion engine, E-CVT transmission and an 18.4 kWh battery. The total combined power output is 230 kW, with a maximum torque of 330 N·m. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 7.3 seconds. The manufacturer claims an electric range of 125 km under the CLTC cycle, and a total range (gasoline with a 51-liter tank plus electric) of 1320 km.[18]
Changan CS55 Plus III (front)
Changan CS55 Plus III (rear)
2025 facelift (marketed as fourth generation)
An additional facelift was introduced in April 2025; renamed CS55 Plus Fourth Generation (第四代CS55PLUS), the vehicle features a new front bumper with a sharper grille design and redesigned front and rear headlights. Its dimensions are 4550 mm in length, 1868 mm in width, 1675 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2656 mm. The engine is a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline unit delivering 141 kW and a maximum torque of 310 N⋅m, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The declared fuel consumption is 6.9 liters per 100 km under the WLTC cycle, and the fuel tank capacity is 51 liters. This model complements the previous CS55 Plus versions that remain in production.[19][20]
The first generation Changan Nevo Q05 (Chinese:长安启源Q05) is a range extended hybrid electric crossover SUV based on the second and third generation CS55 Plus. Styling wise, the vehicle is essentially a rebadged second generation CS55 Plus with restyled front and rear bumpers, just like the other Changan Nevo vehicles. The Q05 is powered by a range extended hybrid powertrain with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine codenamed JL473Q5 producing 81kW and electric motors producing 158kW.[21]
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