We've spotted the new Changan CS75 PLUS. Amidst the aggressive advancement of new energy vehicles, the number of all-new generation pure fuel SUVs may be decreasing. Interestingly, the new CS75 PLUS is not alone, as its old rival, the Haval H6, has also undergone a generational update.

Although the current sales champion in the compact SUV market has been taken turns by the Yuan PLUS and Song Pro/PLUS, as veterans in the compact SUV market, the monthly sales of the CS75 PLUS and Haval H6 can still be maintained at around 10,000 units. Among them, the monthly sales of the CS75 PLUS are usually about 2,000 units higher than those of the Haval H6.

Of course, regarding the significant decline in Haval H6's sales, Wei Jianjun stated during a recent live broadcast that the drop in Haval H6's sales is due to the chaos brought to the industry by many disorderly and malicious competitions, but Great Wall has a bottom line and will not participate.

Whether it's the Haval H6 or the CS75 PLUS, from being the former monthly sales champions to now having monthly sales of around 10,000 units, in addition to external reasons, the decline in their own product strength (competitiveness) is also a very important reason.

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Of course, it is precisely because they want to break the deadlock that Changan and Great Wall have launched the all-new CS75 PLUS and Haval H6. So, between these two fated rivals, who has more strength to capture the domestic brand fuel SUV in this round of updates and replacements? Let's compare them today.01

All are younger, all have regrets

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Compared to the older models, the all-new Haval H6 and the all-new CS75 PLUS have made significant breakthroughs in design, indicating that both vehicles aim to appeal to young consumers, but they each have their own ideas and understandings in the details.

The all-new Haval H6 adopts the "Galaxy Aesthetics" design language, featuring a larger-sized grille at the front, which contains 87 individual chrome trims, integrated with the front headlight clusters on both sides, highlighting the new car's sense of fashion.

In terms of the side profile and rear of the vehicle, the all-new Haval H6 essentially continues the design style of the older model. The side character line runs from the front to the rear of the car, complemented by traditional door handles and blackened wheels; the rear features split taillights, with a hidden exhaust design underneath, giving the overall appearance a simple, solid, and powerful look.To be fair, this front-end design is somewhat unconventional, with those who appreciate it likening the front to a shield or a soldier's armor, offering high recognizability. However, detractors might argue that the overly dense mesh grille design is a bit too aggressive, and staring at it for too long could induce a sense of discomfort associated with trypophobia.

Similarly, the all-new CS75 PLUS also employs this boundary-less dense-spoke grille design, but cleverly, its trim is not as numerous or as dense as the H6's, so the overall grille does not appear particularly jarring. However, a design flaw in the all-new CS75 PLUS is that the newly styled LED headlight assembly is too avant-garde, making the overall front-end less acceptable than the previous model.

Additionally, the all-new CS75 PLUS has adopted the hidden door handles favored by new energy vehicles, which indeed has caused some traditional fuel enthusiasts to be taken aback. Not only in terms of design, but also in terms of practicality and reliability, the traditional door handles continued by the all-new Haval H6 are superior.

In summary, both new models have their respective shortcomings in appearance: the front-end for the H6 and the headlight assembly and hidden door handles for the CS75 PLUS. Therefore, the all-new Haval H6 is more suitable for friends who prefer a stable and dignified look, while the all-new CS75 PLUS has a higher acceptance in terms of exterior design for young consumers who favor a fashionable and avant-garde style.02

Significant interior changes, H6 more aesthetically pleasing

Compared to the minor changes in appearance, the all-new Haval H6 and CS75 PLUS have undergone substantial transformations in their interior designs.

From the spy shots of the new CS75 PLUS, the most significant change in the interior is the adoption of a floating LCD instrument cluster and a floating vertical central control screen design, which overall looks more technologically advanced than the previous dual-screen setup.

However, based on feedback from car enthusiasts, the floating screen design is not well-received. Most people believe it is quite redundant, and some even joked: "Did they order too many deep blue central control screens and couldn't use them all up..."The all-new Haval H6 also features a new 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster paired with a 14.6-inch floating central control screen design. The difference lies in the new H6's adoption of a shift-by-wire design, which essentially eliminates physical buttons, making the entire interior appear more streamlined and elegant.

With the minimalist interior of the new generation Haval H6 complemented by a light-colored interior scheme, the entire cabin gives off a more premium feel, which is more appealing to young consumers in the same price range of SUV models. Therefore, in terms of overall interior comparison, the new generation Haval H6 takes the lead.

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CS75 PLUS Transforms into a Mid-Size SUV with a More Spacious Advantage

Space performance is a concern for many consumers buying SUV models. In the past, as compact SUVs, both the Haval H6 and CS75 PLUS had wheelbases around 2.7 meters, with not much difference in the actual rear space performance. However, the all-new CS75 PLUS has achieved dimensions of 4770/1910/1695 (1705) mm in length, width, and height, respectively, with a wheelbase reaching 2800 mm.In comparison, the new generation Haval H6 has dimensions of 4703/1886/1730mm with a wheelbase of 2738mm. Although the length of the new H6 has increased by 50mm compared to the old model, it does not have an advantage in size and wheelbase when compared to the new generation CS75 PLUS. Therefore, theoretically, the new CS75 PLUS should offer a more spacious rear seating area.

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Both power parameters have been enhanced, with H6 offering a wider selection

According to the current filing information, the all-new CS75 PLUS is equipped with two versions of a 1.5T engine, with maximum power outputs of 141 kilowatts and 138 kilowatts, respectively. Judging from the engine model, the 1.5T engine with 141kW might be the new Blue Whale powertrain, which is expected to have certain improvements in both power performance and fuel efficiency compared to the previous model. However, the 2.0T engine has not yet been included in the filing, so consumers who prefer high-performance output may have to wait a bit longer.In comparison, the new generation Haval H6 offers two power systems: a 1.5T engine and a 2.0T engine. The 1.5T engine, model 4B15L, has a maximum power of 135 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 275 N·m, paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The 2.0T engine, model 4N20A, has a maximum power of 175 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 385 N·m, paired with a transverse 9-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.

Judging solely from the parameters, the 1.5T engine of the new generation CS75 PLUS has stronger performance, but those familiar with Changan know that the Blue Whale power may be a bit of an "empty whale" scenario. Therefore, the actual performance of the new 1.5T engine will only be known after we have the vehicle for a real test.

In terms of powertrain options, the new generation Haval H6 provides a richer selection, allowing consumers to choose according to their own needs.

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Driving SummaryBy comparison, it can be seen that the all-new Haval H6 has generally chosen to continue, such as in terms of size, body shape, power, and so on, while optimizing and upgrading in areas that consumers frequently use, such as interior design and technological configurations. The changes in the all-new CS75 PLUS are relatively more aggressive, with a design that resembles a new energy vehicle more closely, whether it's the front face, hidden door handles, or the floating central control screen, all reflecting this change in concept, and the all-new CS75 PLUS also has a larger space. Therefore, from a static comparison alone, the all-new CS75 PLUS will have more of an advantage when facing a younger consumer group.

At present, the old models of the Haval H6 and CS75 PLUS are already on promotion to clear inventory, with the third-generation Haval H6 and CS75 PLUS offering discounts of around 20,000 to 30,000 yuan, further enhancing their cost-performance ratio.

The pricing of the new generation Haval H6 is likely to be similar to that of the third-generation Haval H6—lowering it would make Great Wall feel there's no profit, and raising it might cause consumers to turn to buy the Geely Xingyue L. Among them, the 1.5T version is expected to be controlled around 100,000 to 130,000 yuan, with the new car's interior and smart experience upgrades, the monthly sales are likely to be maintained at around 10,000 units.

The pricing of the all-new CS75 PLUS is likely to be higher than that of the third-generation model, as the new car is developed on a completely new platform and has been positioned as a mid-size SUV, so the guide price for the 1.5T model is estimated to be over 130,000 yuan, and with some launch rights and discounts, the terminal transaction is estimated to be around 120,000 yuan. Therefore, the main sales model of the all-new CS75 PLUS, in addition to competing with the Haval H6, also targets products like the Geely Xingyue L.

That is to say, the monthly sales of the all-new CS75 PLUS are likely to reach around 10,000 to 15,000 units, and with Changan's usual practice of selling new and old models together, the estimated monthly sales of the CS75 PLUS could reach around 15,000 to 20,000 units.Please provide the text you would like translated into English.