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Changan CS35 Max I (2025–present): specs

The Changan CS35 Max I is a crossover SUV in production since 2025.

Engines: 1.5 Turbo Blue Core (Blue Core 1.5T), 147 hp. Transmission: dual-clutch (DCT); front-wheel drive. Length 4,540 mm, wheelbase 2,715 mm, ground clearance 180 mm.

No facelift so far. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia.

Specifications

Production years2025–present
Bodycrossover SUV
Engine1.5 Turbo Blue Core
Engine codeBlue Core 1.5T
Displacement1.5 L
Fuelpetrol
Power147 hp
Torque280 Nm
Transmissiondual-clutch (DCT), 7-speed
Gearbox model7DCT
Drivefront-wheel drive
Length4,540 mm
Width1,860 mm
Height1,620 mm
Wheelbase2,715 mm
Ground clearance180 mm
Fuel consumption7.8 L/100 km
0–100 km/h7.9 s

Vehicle tax in Kazakhstan

EngineUnder 10 years
1.5 Turbo Blue Core≈ 8,650 ₸

Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →

Based on the Oshan X5 Plus; 7DCT

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Currently in production — can be bought new

Cons

  • Changan Blue Core engine: new, little reliability data so far
  • 6/7DCT dual-clutch gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan): jerks and hesitation when pulling away
  • Front-wheel drive only

Common problems and what to check

Engine: Changan Blue Core

  • data limited; no widespread serious problems known so far

What to check when buying: dealer service history.

Tip: Oil per schedule.

Gearbox: 6/7DCT robotized gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan)

  • jerks and delay when pulling away
  • overheating in traffic on some units

What to check when buying: smoothness when pulling away and maneuvering; software updates at the dealer.

Tip: Change the oil every 60k km.

Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre and wheel sizes

Factory sizes: tyres 225/60R17, 225/55R18; bolt pattern 5x114.3. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →

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FAQ

What engine does the Changan CS35 Max I have?

1.5 Turbo Blue Core, code Blue Core 1.5T, 147 hp, 280 Nm.

What transmission does it have?

dual-clutch (DCT) (7DCT).

What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?

Ground clearance 180 mm.

How much is the vehicle tax on the Changan CS35 Max I in Kazakhstan?

For 2026, about 8,650 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.

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