2025 Changan CS85 Coupe with more power than the BMW X6

Coupe, or COUPE style design, appeared in the first few years of this century, but for a long time it was synonymous with individuality.

Coupe SUVs are a great test of a car company's manufacturing and design capabilities, and most of those who have previously entered this track have been luxury brands represented by BMW and Lamborghini, with exorbitant price tags that have deterred many from entering the market. Aiming at the gap in the market, Changan Auto launched its first coupe SUV, the CS85 COUPE, in 2019, with a relatively affordable price tag that creates possibilities for more consumers who pursue individuality and quality of life.

Currently, the 2025 CS85 COUPE is priced at SAR 114,999 in Saudi Arabia, and what kind of innovative fusion has it made in terms of personality and practicality, driving fun and quality? What are the advantages and disadvantages in terms of usage? This article will tell you in detail.

Exterior: Fastback design like the BMW X6

As we said earlier, the coupe SUV on the design skills of car companies require a high degree, once the vehicle proportion has a slight imbalance, zoomed in on the whole car shape, will be "disastrous" performance.

The Changan CS85 COUPE was highly recognised by the market when it was first launched, with consumers generally agreeing that its silhouette outlines both sportiness and elegance.Some people in China even called it a 1-fold BMW X6. The design tone of the 2025 model is the same as the old one, with a full range of optimised and upgraded details.

The new car's front face still consists of irregular style grille occupies most of the area, the grille is also inlaid with dot-matrix modelling pattern, supplemented by bright red "S" logo and the front bar at the penetration of red trim, the visual effect of the entire front is not only atmospheric, but also in the individuality and sporty atmosphere also has a prominent performance. In addition, the new style of the headlight group also has a better lighting effect, the design of multiple lamp beads also makes the entire front face more glaring.

To the side, the new car adopts a new Cangdao streamlined fastback body design, optimised body lines become more fluent, the designer also added two dynamic waistline and a red trim for the body of the new CS85COUPE, one of which runs from the front through to the rear of the car, extending the visual effect at the same time, but also adds a few points of muscular aesthetics to the body.

Generally speaking, coupe SUVs are thicker at the rear, but the new Changan CS85COUPE cleverly defuses this shortcoming.The lower part of its rear end features an exaggerated rear spoiler, and the surround details are also blacked out, along with sports car-style fog lamp styling and a bilateral total dual exhaust tailpipe, which, on the whole, provides a prominent and layered visual centre of gravity, and is not as conventional as traditional coupe SUVs.

Interior: 12.3-inch centre screen and 10.25-inch LCD instruments

The new Changan CS85COUPE shines just as brightly. Its interior tone adopts the classic black and red dual-patch colour scheme, with the red colour of the seats, door panels and armrest box area complementing the black colour of the steering wheel and the T-zone of the centre control, presenting a premium feel and rendering an unassuming sporty ambience.

The centre console features a piano lacquer panel with an embedded 12.3-inch centre screen and a 10.25-inch LCD instrument screen (with multiple theme displays), which significantly enhances the interior.

The physical buttons has been retained below the centre console for easier use.

The new car also has a lot of remarkable places, such as its physical buttons and touch panel each accounted for a certain proportion, taking care of the consumer's car habits, but also reflects a sense of technology, chrome-plated piano buttons in the practical basis, but also played a role in the embellishment, delicate stitching process all over the seat, the door trim panel, the gearshift area, etc., everywhere highlights the 2025 CS85COUPE in the details of thedetailing.

It must be said that although the new Changan CS85 COUPE is a coupe SUV, the rear head area because of the influence of the sliding back shape, longitudinal space will indeed be squeezed to a certain extent, but the overall performance does not need to worry about, its length, width and height of 4720/1845/1665mm, respectively, the wheelbase reaches 2705mm, compared to those of the conventional medium-sized SUVs, the ride space and notFalling behind.

2025 Changan CS85 Coupe(Toyota RAV4)

Length (mm): 4720(4600)

Width (mm):1845(1855)

Height (mm):1665(1700)

Wheelbase (mm):2705(2690)

As long as you are not deliberately arranged 190cm friends sitting in the back row, that 2025 Changan CS85 COUPE daily full travel absolutely no pressure.

Powertrain: 2.0T and Aisin 8AT

The coupe SUV, not just in the SUV models based on the replacement of a set of more athletic appearance, but from the inside out, from the exterior, interior to the chassis, engine, transmission upgrade, to put it bluntly, it is the test of whether the product is the same as the surface, in the ride to do so as the appearance of the quality of the appearance of the presentation of the "out of mediocrity".

2025 Changan CS85 COUPE, in terms of power to get the Bluecore support, Bluecore 2.0L Turbo plus Aisin 8AT this set of powertrain, maximum power of 171kW (233hp), peak torque of 360N-m, 100km fuel consumption of 7.9L, 0-100km / h only 7.5 seconds, such aThe book figures are far more powerful than the naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 engine of some Japanese carmakers.

When gently stepping on the accelerator, the quick burst of high torque can naturally "press" the driver on top of the seat backrest, the three golden combinations of TC plus GDI plus VVT also basically eliminates the engine's turbo lag, and at less than 2,000 rpm, the power keeps coming, which is a sensation that inspires my driving pleasure.

Meanwhile, paired with the smooth and reliable Aisin 8AT gearbox, the 2.0L Turbo doesn't even need to deliberately downshift on the way to acceleration, and the 360N-m of torque can easily give the driver a strong acceleration feedback with every give of the right foot.

Features

For assisted driving, the new car comes with:

• Reverse Warning

• Driving Record

• ACC

• Auto Headlights (High beam switching)

• Blind Spot Detection

• AVM

• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)

• Automatic Parking Assist + Remote Parking

• 360 Degrees Panoramic Camera

• LDQ & LCA

In the Chinese market, the car is offered in six models for consumers to choose from, and these smart features need to be available in the highest trim level - in other words, the only model available in the Middle East market is the highest trim level available in the Chinese market.

Price

The 2025 Changan CS85 Coupe is available in one trim level:

Limited：SAR 114,999（Price with VAT）

Summary

Although the 2025 Changan CS85 Coupe model is priced at a very affordable price and has a coupe sliding roof similar to the BMW X6, and the visual effect is stronger than the traditional SUV Mazda CX-5, however, there is always a portion of consumers who feel that this kind of sliding coupe SUV is neither like an SUV nor a Sedan, but for those who are in pursuit of individuality and advocate an uninhibited character. However, for users who pursue individuality and advocate an uninhibited character, choosing a coupe SUV with a unique design and fun driving control is also a way for them to show their attitude towards life and live their own style.

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Let's take a look at how owners feel about their cars.

Cons:

1. Fewer after-sales outlets

Although Changan has excelled in the Middle East market in recent years, it lacks dealer service points compared to brands such as Toyota and Hyundai.

2. Fastback design affects the practicality of space

Rear headroom is limited due to the coupe SUV's fastback design, which can be oppressive for taller passengers on long rides. Boot space is also slightly lacking due to the dropped roofline.

3. Stiff suspension, lack of comfort

The suspension tuning is on the sporty side, and while it is more supportive when cornering at high speeds, the damping is stiffer when driving on bumpy roads or unpaved surfaces, and rear passengers may feel uncomfortable.

4. Low value retention rate

In the Middle East market, there is still a large gap in the value retention rate of Changan brand used cars compared to brands such as Toyota and Hyundai, which may affect consumers' long-term purchasing decisions.

5. High fuel consumption

Although the figures exceed the naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 engine of some Japanese carmakers, the fuel consumption is also somewhat different from the official value, and is actually 9.8L per 100km for daily driving.

Pros:

1. Full power

Equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 233hp and a maximum torque of 360Nm, mated to an Aisin 8AT gearbox, the power output is smooth and plentiful.

2. Better value for money

Compared to other Coupe SUVs in the same class (such as the BMW X6 and X4), the CS85 Coupe is more affordable, but the configuration is not inferior to that of high-end brands, so the cost-effective advantage is obvious.

3. Fashionable and dynamic exterior design

The Changan CS85 Coupe features a streamlined coupe SUV design with a sliding roof paired with a sharp front face and full LED headlamps, giving the entire vehicle a sporty look that is different from conventional SUVs.

4. Interior Texture

There is no cheap feeling of the previous Chinese car, with all the leather or metal and piano baking paint, feel very good, the centre control screen and full LCD instrument display effect is also very delicate.

5. Rich configuration

It fully meets the standards of a family SUV, with 360-degree imaging, a panoramic sunroof, and an electric tailgate.

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