Barely two years in the market, the Changan CS35 Plus has proven to be a big seller for the fledging automaker. With its balance of style, functionality, and convenience, owners are certainly happy to talk about how this crossover just works for them.
“It’s product of excellence. I have been driving it for two years and I still feel proud. Hindi siya nakakasawang i-drive,” quips Jay Clemente, an IT professional who’s been driving his CS35 Plus for two years now. He first spotted it while having another car serviced at a dealership that happens to carry Changan.
“I knew nothing about the brand (but) the aesthetic quality of the exterior and interior amazed me. I asked more about it… I took the risk and up till now it still amazes me, my family, and friends…. The driving’s really great, the aesthetic value of the exterior, the interiors. And the infotainment. Sound system is my No. 1 factor for considering a car and having a silent cabin while driving is really a good experience every time.”
“Simpleng tao lang ako pero pag pumasok ako sa CS35 Plus, feel ko, mayaman ako,” says Mark Banayad, who discovered the crossover at the Manila International Auto Show. The performance impressed him, but more so the price.
“How did Changan manage to pack in all those features at that price?” he still asks himself. After reading more about the brand, he decided that it was worth investing in. He got a CS35 Plus Luxe in Draco Red for his family to enjoy while maintaining his older car for business use.
“Napa-wow ako sa engine performance. Buong buo ang feeling niya. You can overtake those long trucks, the 10 wheelers, hindi ka kakabahan. Naipasok nila ang Adaptive Cruise Control, AEB, digital cluster, panoramic sunroof—all those hi-tech features which you get in cars worth five million, up. So, why not Changan? Sulit sa pera yung comfort at excitement na ibibigay niya,” continues Mark.
For his part, Athan Alonzo, also an IT practitioner, was already considering another car brand when he stumbled across the CS35 Plus. Today he boasts of being the first owner of the new Changan CS35 Plus Luxe in the country. And he can’t stop raving.
“I like best the DRL lights and tail lights—sobrang pogi. Pormado siya. Ang interiors, malaki. Sobrang packed ng features. Super smooth ang performance. Ang upuan, parang nakaupo ka sa yayamaning couch. Sulit! At first, normal lang ang malakas sa gas consumption but over time tumitipid, lalo na noong nag first PMS, lalo siyang tumipid, lalong gumanda ang takbo,” Athan said. “The CS35 Plus is a great option. Sulit ang pera mo, busog ka pa sa features. Wala ka nang hahanapin, wala kang babaguhin.”
Jay, Mark, and Athan are members of the growing number of CS35 Plus car clubs in the country. As a fitting shout out for their beloved SUV, the guys organized the very first CS35 Plus joy ride to the rolling hills of Tanay. Athan recalls how their eight-car convoy turned heads. “People were taking photos and sharing with us their pics. Nakakatuwa.” Plans are up for more joy rides in other parts of the country. Proof that Filipino motorists are happily changing mindsets about what the new mobility experience is about.
“Other brands have come ahead of it, pero hindi magpapatalo ang Changan,” Mark enthuses. “Ang comfort at excitement na ibibigay niya when you drive it ay talagang on point.”
And a clincher from Athan: “Malaki ang na-improve ng China sa cars at technology. Give it a chance. Hindi mo malalaman kung hindi mo susubukan. This is my testament as an owner of a CS35 Plus. Great experience. Worth buying. A great option. Sulit ang pera mo, busog ka pa sa features. Wala ka nang hahanapin, wala kang babaguhin.”
Ano raw the infotaintment is good??? Ni wala nga apple carplay and andorid auto. I think its More of brand promotion than talking the real thing
ReplyDeletenative advertising, could be.
DeleteI miss the days when victor torres, keane calimlim and kuchi888 would clash.sigh
DeleteThis is true. No Apple CarPlay or Android auto, the only downside I am missing. Owner here. This is probably the only thing you would want more from it
DeleteHow about the lane keep assist feature that so annoying it cant be turned off?..
ReplyDeleteMa activate lng lane keep assist if you are driving above 60km/h then hnd din siya may mag trigger if you will use your turning signals and if wlang lane markings hnd din siya mag on.. you can also lower the volume nung warning sound niya..
DeleteWhy turn off a safety feature??
DeleteThe system keeps pulling the steering wheel unexpectedly. You feel like somethings wrong with the car. It might be even dangerous at times when youre caught off guard.
DeleteLooks like more of a trial and error changan adas. If any one want an adas and can afford it just go for subaru with eyesight or at least honda with sensing
DeleteI wouldn’t wanna be caught dead driving this
ReplyDeleteYou have a big hatred of the Wigo and other Toyota cars. As if you've driven one already.
DeleteWe had a change of heart, now going for a Chinese brand 7-seater SUV after an agonizing wait for a 2023 Everest 4x4. With 250hp and 390Nm of torque in a 1.7 ton car, 0 to 100 in 7.5secs, and below 2M, san ka pa?
ReplyDeleteHope you wont regrets it....anyway kudos.
DeletePansin ko yung mga may buyers remorse sila yung tahimik. Ayaw umamin na nagkamali.
DeleteGood job changan, chery, geely and mg for bringing here updated/latest models👏👏👏. All the while maxus and vw keep bringing here old/dated models👎👎👎
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