CAOA Changan CS55 Launches in Brazil With PHEV Option

On September 16, CAOA Changan introduced the CAOA Changan CS55 in Brazil, positioning the SUV as the brand’s flagship model in the market. The new CS55 is offered in three versions, with customers able to choose between a 1.5-liter Turbo TGDI Flex engine and the new Blue Core Ultra Hybrid PHEV Flex powertrain. The launch expands the brand’s local SUV lineup with both conventional Flex and plug-in hybrid propulsion options, while combining performance, digital features, driver-assistance technology, and practical cargo space in the same vehicle.

CS55 Powertrain Options and Performance

The conventional Flex version uses a 1.5-liter Turbo TGDI Flex engine producing 180 hp and 29.2 kgfm of torque. Power is transmitted through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, allowing the SUV to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds. The PHEV version combines a 1.5-liter Turbo TGDI Flex engine with an electric motor and a dedicated hybrid transmission. This system produces a combined 286 hp and 47.0 kgfm of torque, reducing the 0-100 km/h acceleration time to 7.2 seconds compared with the conventional powertrain.

Blue Core Ultra Hybrid PHEV Flex Specifications

The plug-in hybrid configuration also provides a claimed fuel-efficiency figure of 42.2 km/l equivalent in the urban cycle and a total driving range of up to 1,200 km. These specifications distinguish the PHEV version from the Flex model by combining an internal-combustion engine with electric propulsion while retaining Flex-fuel capability. Reservations are currently open for the PHEV variant, giving Brazilian customers an additional powertrain choice within the newly launched CS55 range.

CS55 Technology and Interior Features

The CS55 incorporates a 14.6-inch infotainment display alongside a 10.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Driver-assistance equipment includes Level 2+ ADAS, while a 540-degree camera system provides an expanded view around the vehicle. The SUV also offers 525 liters of cargo capacity, adding practical utility alongside its technology features. Together, these specifications position the CS55 as a technology-focused flagship SUV within CAOA Changan’s Brazilian offering, with the equipment package shared across the broader launch specification described by the brand.

CS55 Brazilian Production and Pricing

The new CS55 starts at BRL 144,990 in Brazil. The Flex version will be produced locally in Anápolis, Goiás, establishing domestic manufacturing for that configuration, while reservations remain open for the PHEV model. The production arrangement separates the initial availability of the two propulsion configurations while giving the Brazilian market access to both locally produced Flex technology and the new plug-in hybrid system. The launch therefore combines a new flagship SUV introduction with localized production and an expanded electrified powertrain offering.

CS55 Performance and Equipment Overview

The core specifications show the differences between the two propulsion systems and summarize the principal equipment introduced with the new SUV. The PHEV provides higher combined output and a faster acceleration time, while both configurations use the same broader CS55 vehicle package, including advanced displays, driver-assistance technology, camera coverage, and cargo capacity.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The CS55 launch adds another Flex and plug-in hybrid SUV offering to the Brazilian market while giving CAOA Changan a locally produced conventional version and a reserved PHEV alternative. The combination of 286 hp, a claimed 1,200-km total range, Level 2+ ADAS, and advanced digital equipment could broaden the model’s appeal across customers seeking either conventional or electrified propulsion. The immediate next steps center on Flex production in Anápolis and PHEV reservations, making availability, customer adoption, and the progression of the two powertrain options the key developments to follow in Brazil.

Frequently Asked Questions

What powertrain options does the CAOA Changan CS55 offer?
The CAOA Changan CS55 is available with either a 1.5-liter Turbo TGDI Flex engine or a Blue Core Ultra Hybrid PHEV Flex system. The Flex engine produces 180 hp and 29.2 kgfm, while the PHEV system produces 286 hp and 47.0 kgfm. The PHEV also offers a claimed urban-cycle efficiency of 42.2 km/l equivalent and a total driving range of up to 1,200 km. The CS55 starts at BRL 144,990, with the Flex version produced locally in Anápolis, Goiás.