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Which Changan models are equipped with the Blue Whale engine?

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DiAddyson
07/29/2025, 03:49:48 AM

Changan CS75PLUS, Changan CS35PLUS Blue Whale Edition, and EADO Blue Whale Edition are equipped with the Blue Whale engine. The following are the advantages of the Blue Whale engine: 1. Very powerful performance. 2. Excellent usage performance. 3. Highly practical and reliable. Below is extended information about Changan Blue Whale engine models: 1. The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, used in CS75 and CS75PLUS, is the first-generation Blue Whale engine. 2. The second-generation Blue Whale engine, which has not yet been widely applied.

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DeIsabella
08/12/2025, 10:34:14 PM

I’ve noticed that Changan’s recent mainstay models have largely adopted the Blue Core engine. For instance, the SUV lineup, including the CS55 PLUS and CS75 PLUS, comes standard with Blue Core power across the board. I test-drove the 1.5T version of the second-gen CS75 PLUS recently, and its low-end torque performance was truly impressive. On the sedan front, the Eado PLUS is entirely equipped with Blue Core engines, and I even spotted the new UNI-V on the road the other day—the salesperson mentioned it also starts with a 1.5T Blue Core. The Oushang series is even more impressive: not only do the X5 and X7 fuel-powered models use Blue Core, but even the Z6 iDD hybrid version comes with the Blue Core IDD hybrid system. Just saw news that the next-gen UNI-K and UNI-T will continue to feature Blue Core engines. Essentially, if you’re buying a popular Changan model now, there’s a high chance you’ll get to experience this self-developed powertrain.

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ElianaRose
10/04/2025, 10:41:16 PM

My newly purchased Oshan Z6 is the Blue Whale 1.5T hybrid version. When buying the car, I noticed that so many Changan models now feature the Blue Whale engine. For SUVs, the entire CS series is covered, from the CS35 PLUS to the CS85 COUPE, each with corresponding versions. Among sedans, the Eado series was the first to adopt the Blue Whale engine, and now the new Ruicheng CC Blue Whale edition is also available. What surprised me the most is the UNI lineup—from the UNI-T to the UNI-K and the newly launched UNI-V, all are equipped with Blue Whale engines. In the Oshan range, besides my Z6, the X5 Sport and X7 PLUS also offer Blue Whale options. I recommend focusing on the new models with the Blue Whale badge during test drives at the dealership—the power response is indeed much stronger than older models.

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MaverickLynn
11/17/2025, 11:12:39 PM

Last week while accompanying a friend car shopping, I noticed about 80% of the vehicles in Changan's showroom bore the Blue Whale badge. The most prominent were the UNI trio - UNI-T, UNI-K, and UNI-V, all starting with the Blue Whale 1.5T engine as standard. The CS series goes even further, with even the 2.0T version of the 75 PLUS included in the Blue Whale lineup. In the sedan category, the Eado PLUS comes standard across all trims, and the Ruicheng CC added a Blue Whale edition in last year's facelift. The Oshan brand has progressed fastest, with all three main models - X5, X7, and Z6 - equipped; the Z6 hybrid even uses an upgraded Blue Whale IDD system. One caveat: the older CS35 still uses Dongan Power engines, so be sure to check for the Blue Whale badge on the rear.

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McLucas
01/08/2026, 12:49:10 AM

While researching my car purchase list recently, I noticed the remarkably high adoption rate of Changan's Blue Whale engines. Best-sellers like the CS75 PLUS, which sells over 10,000 units monthly, have already transitioned their entire lineup to Blue Whale powertrains, and the same applies to the platform-sharing CS55 PLUS. In the sedan segment, almost all new models have followed suit—for instance, the Eado PLUS series now exclusively features the Blue Whale 1.4T, while the newly launched UNI-V Sport edition comes with a high-output 1.5T. The Oshan series is particularly interesting, with every model from the entry-level X5 to the flagship Z6 equipped with Blue Whale engines, especially the Z6 iDD, whose hybrid system is tuned for exceptional fuel efficiency. The premium UNI lineup is no exception, with all three core models—UNI-T, UNI-K, and UNI-V—powered by Blue Whale engines. I'd recommend prioritizing models refreshed in the last two years, as most have been upgraded to the latest Blue Whale systems.

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SanCassandra
04/04/2026, 11:25:46 PM

After test driving several Changan models, I found that the Blue Whale engines are now widely adopted across the mainstream product lineup. In the SUV segment, the most typical examples are the CS55 PLUS and CS75 PLUS, which exclusively feature Blue Whale 1.5T or 2.0T engines. The UNI series, including the UNI-T and UNI-K, also fully utilize Blue Whale powertrains. For sedans, the Yidong PLUS comes standard with Blue Whale engines across all variants, while the newly launched UNI-V 1.5T version delivers impressive performance. Within the Oshan brand, the X5 Sport Edition, X7 PLUS, and Z6 are all equipped with Blue Whale engines, with the Z6 hybrid model featuring the new Blue Whale IDD hybrid technology. It's worth noting that the classic version of the older CS35 still uses other engines, so it's advisable to opt for newer models released in recent years.

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