CS35 Max I vs T7 I: which is better?
Changan CS35 Max I (2025–present) vs Tenet T7 I (2025–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Tenet T7 ISpecifications
| Changan CS35 Max I | Tenet T7 I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2025–present | 2025–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo Blue Core | 1.6 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 147 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque, up to | 280 Nm | — |
| Gearbox | dual-clutch (DCT) | dual-clutch (DCT) |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| 0–100 km/h, from | 7,9 s | — |
| Consumption, from | 7,8 L/100 km | — |
| Length | 4 540 mm | — |
| Width | 1 860 mm | — |
| Height | 1 620 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 2 715 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm | — |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 8 650 ₸ | ≈ 13 675 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Changan CS35 Max I
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
Engine (Changan Blue Core): data limited; no widespread serious problems known so far.
Gearbox (6/7DCT robotized gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan)): jerks and delay when pulling away; overheating in traffic on some units.
Tenet T7 I
Pros
- Local assembly: Russia
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Chery 1.6/2.0 TGDI (SQRF4J16, SQRF4J20) engine: some complaints of fuel dilution of oil in the cold and carbon buildup in city driving
- 6/7DCT dual-clutch gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan): jerks and hesitation when pulling away
- Front-wheel drive only
Engine (Chery 1.6/2.0 TGDI (SQRF4J16, SQRF4J20)): data limited; some complaints about fuel dilution of oil in cold weather and carbon buildup in city driving.
Gearbox (6/7DCT robotized gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan)): jerks and delay when pulling away; overheating in traffic on some units.
Which one to choose
- CS35 Max I — if you care more about: kz tax 2026.
- T7 I — if you care more about: power.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: CS35 Max I or T7 I?
CS35 Max I: up to 147 hp, T7 I: up to 150 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: CS35 Max I — about 8 650 ₸, T7 I — about 13 675 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.