CS55 Plus II vs JS6 I: which is better?
Changan CS55 Plus II (2021–present) vs JAC JS6 I (2022–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Changan CS55 Plus II
JAC JS6 ISpecifications
| Changan CS55 Plus II | JAC JS6 I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2021–present | 2022–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo | 1.5 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 181 hp | 174 hp |
| Torque, up to | 300 Nm | — |
| Gearbox | dual-clutch (DCT) | dual-clutch (DCT) |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| 0–100 km/h, from | 8 s | — |
| Consumption, from | 5,9 L/100 km | — |
| Length | 4 515 mm | — |
| Width | 1 865 mm | — |
| Height | 1 680 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 2 656 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 171 mm | — |
| Curb weight | 1 535 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | — |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 8 650 ₸ | ≈ 8 650 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Changan CS55 Plus II
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
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.
JAC JS6 I
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Dual-clutch gearbox: check smoothness in stop-and-go traffic
- Front-wheel drive only
Which one to choose
- CS55 Plus II — 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: CS55 Plus II or JS6 I?
CS55 Plus II: up to 181 hp, JS6 I: up to 174 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: CS55 Plus II — about 8 650 ₸, JS6 I — about 8 650 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.