[2][3] The Changan CS55 is powered by a 1.5 liter turbocharged inline-4 petrol engine with variable valve timing on both inlet and exhaust camshafts producing 156 bhp and 225 nm (165 lb ft) mated to a 6-speed manual transmission or 6-speed automatic transmission by Aisin Warner.

It is equipped with electric power steering and the brakes are vented discs at the front and solid at the rear.

However, the CUV was controversial styling wise as the CS55 was criticized for resembling the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

The model is based on the petrol-powered CS55 Plus and was originally called the CS55 E-Rock before changing to CS55 EV prior to market launch.

[12] The Changan Nevo Q05 (Chinese: 长安启源Q05) is a range extended hybrid electric crossover SUV based on the second generation CS55 Plus.