Changan is offering its first 7-seater in the country with the X7 Plus. Will it deliver the goods?
2023 was a year of firsts and a year of change for Changan. It’s the first time they let us have a look at theirAlong with it, Changan was also keen on expanding its lineup in the country. We all know they already have a model range that goes from the Alsvin sedan to the flagship UNI-K crossover. However, they haven’t offered something that’s very popular in the Philippine market – a 7-seater. That all changed when they brought in the X7 Plus.
At first glance, that definitely shows. Changan likes to design their vehicles with busy front ends, but with the X7 Plus, it’s a bit different. The grille itself is not as loud as say, the CS55 Plus, and the choice of mesh pattern screams elegant rather than sporty. But still, the red accents on the side intakes and the rocker panel give a hint of what the X7 Plus could give.
As we’ve previously experienced with the UNI-T and the CS55, the X7 Plus’ interior quality feels like it’s well put together. The materials don’t look cheap and the gaps between panels are consistent. Space, on the other hand, is good for the first two rows. But as with other manufacturers with 7-seater SUVs and crossovers, the third row’s space can feel cramped for adults. Quite simply, the last row is more reserved for the occasional joiner on a short trip.
First of all, the screens on the dashboard and the infotainment system are not as HD or 4K as that of Changan’s 5-seater crossovers, but they still have good resolution. I also like the fact that they retained the 360 camera, the fancy built-in dashcam, and the around-view monitors on this one. But for those who rely on smartphones for navigation or media though, there’s no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto here. Just the CarAuto Global app that’s not as widely used as those two.
However, the X7 Plus drives differently compared to the CS55 Plus. While the latter can get rowdy, especially in Sport mode, power delivery is different in the 7-seater. It’s actually smoother in the X7 Plus. Perhaps, the added weight and longer body may have been a factor. But still, with 185 PS and 300 Nm on tap, you get plenty of pulling power for overtaking.
Overall, the X7 Plus does indeed give an attractive proposition with what it is, and Changan sweetens up the deal even more in terms of pricing because it only costs PHP 1.399 million. For reference, Changan undercuts 7-seaters from Chinese manufacturers like the Okavango and the Tiggo 8 Pro, and is even priced lower than the top-spec Ford Territory.
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