How fuel efficient is the Changan CS35 Plus?

Just a few days ago, we reported about the capability of the Changan Alsvin in the fuel-efficiency department. Now it’s time to know about another one of Changan Philippines’ models in its stable, the CS35 Plus.

Changan Philippines has shared with us the fuel economy results of the CS35 Plus, their entry-level crossover offering.

During a fuel economy run conducted by Changan Motor Philippines, Inc. (CMPI) and the

Automobile Association of the Philippines (APP) on July 20 and 22, 2021, the 1.4L 7-speed DCT variant of the CS35 Plus yielded a fuel consumption of 21.432 km/L for highway test driving after it traveled 180.652 kilometers at a speed range of 60-85 kph.

The said highway test run traversed Shell Balagtas NLEX Northbound to SCTEX Tarlac Terminus, going to Shell of Asia Bulacan, passing through NLEX, to Clark Spur Road, SCTEX, and back.

Changan and AAP also tested the CS35 Plus fuel efficiency for city driving conditions on August 10, 2021, and the 1.4L 7-speed DCT variant generated 13.548 km/L as fuel efficiency output for city driving conditions. It ran for 90.8 kilometers, traversing Makati, Pasay City, Manila, and Quezon City, and back.

What makes the result even more notable is Changan utilized its endurance test unit which had already logged 107k kilometers in its odometer prior to the fuel economy run. It is good to note however that Changan Philippines’ endurance unit (pictured above when it was lent to us) is a China-spec unit, meaning it has a few differences from the locally available version, though differences are minor.

Both the highway and city test runs for the CS35 Plus were done under realistic driving conditions with the following parameters set: the vehicles used were fueled to the brim; all OEM equipment present; tire pressures set at OEM specifications; air conditioning set to medium cool thermostat setting; radio either not used, on low volume, or on mute; with two passengers and no extra baggage; and complying with speed limits and traffic regulations.

For reference, the Changan CS35 Plus is powered by a 1.4L turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (T-GDi) engine that produces a healthy 156 hp and 230 Nm of torque, paired to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.