Changan PH shares stand-out qualities of BlueCore NE platform

In the present-day status of the automotive industry, there are plenty of options for buyers. As such standing out is crucial to get a chunk of the market share.  

The 1.5-liter turbo BlueCore NE engine on the CS35 Plus

In order to do just that, brands go from flaunting their car designs to making their cars loaded with tech. Changan in turn, owes its success in China and the Philippine market to its BlueCore NE engine technologies.  

Developed by the brand’s research and development team in 2019, the BlueCore NE offers several characteristics that many prospective car buyers will want.  

For starters, the BlueCore NE engine on the C55 Plus crossover can generate 185 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque. Suffice it to say, the BlueCore NE 1.5-liter turbo engine’s output is more than a match for some 2.0-liter and even larger displacement engines from other locally available models.  

The BlueCore NE has also proven itself to be reliable. In the Changan Automobile Product Test and Verification System (CA-TVS) for example, all engines produced by the brand are subjected to over four million kilometers of test mileage, various operating temperatures, and simulated elevations of up to 4,700 meters.   

The Changan CS55 Plus

Back in 2020, the said engine was likewise subjected to a grueling seven-month-long driving test in the Philippines. During the test, it racked up a total mileage of 100,000 kilometers, after which it remained unscathed. For that matter, it only needed an oil change and replacement for other consumable parts. 

Changan also says that the BlueCore NE engines also return an efficient fuel consumption reading. This keeps your wallet happy, and all the while, the engine is likewise environmentally friendlier since it emits fewer emissions as well. That said, it complies with the China 6 emissions regulations which is targets 50 percent less hydrocarbons over Euro 6 standards.  

The brand says that the BlueCore NE engine is also quiet to the point that it surpasses China’s National Noise First-Class Evaluation Standards. Specifically, it only puts out 60.8 decibels of idle noise. This, in turn, may result in more ride comfort, and less driver fatigue.  

The Changan CS35 Plus

If those qualities sound attractive to you, do be aware that the 1.5-liter turbo BlueCore NE engine is available on the Philippine-spec Changan CS35 Plus, CS55 Plus, etc.  

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