Driving expert Sergey Zinoviev studied options to buy a used Chinese crossover for the price of a new Niva or even slightly cheaper. And among the worthy options he mentions the Changan CS35.
One of the advantages of Changan over analogues is the good corrosion resistance of the body, although the bottom requires anti-corrosion treatment.
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The atmospheric 1.6 (113 hp) developed in cooperation with Ford has no complaints, just like the proven Aisin hydraulic 4-speed automatic transmission that goes with it. For fans of at least some spicy dynamics, an option with a manual gearbox is available. Drive — front only.
The disadvantages here are quite typical for budget compact crosses: weak “shumka”, rigid suspension, small trunk. Complaints – about the lock of the fifth door, the fuel pump, the power window unit and the knocking of the steering wheel. But in general, the reviews of the owners are positive.
And here are 5 more good and cheap crossovers from China.
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