Changan Ruicheng PLUS

My experience with the Changan Ruicheng PLUS is great. As a new driver, the 1.5T engine provides sufficient power with good responsiveness and a noticeable turbo boost, offering a satisfying driving feel. Its independent suspension ensures a smooth ride over speed bumps and potholes, and the spacious interior comfortably accommodates my 183cm height with ample leg and headroom in the back. The fuel consumption is around 8.0L/100km, mostly due to urban driving. However, there are some drawbacks: the wheels protrude beyond the tires, leading to easy curbing; road noise is significant at speeds over 80km/h on national roads; the infotainment system has limited app functions, lacks smartphone connectivity, and the navigation is overly sensitive, often changing routes unexpectedly; additionally, the driver-side headlight is dimmer than the passenger side, and the high beams are really not bright enough.

My Changan Ruicheng PLUS impresses with its sleek gray exterior (though highly dirt-prone) and modern, luxuriously appointed interior featuring extensive leather and integrated seats, despite the touchscreen's tendency to accidental inputs. The 4.8m length and 2.77m wheelbase deliver ample space, with generous后排 and trunk room. Driving is responsive, with precise steering (noting a slight right bias common among owners), sufficient power for overtaking, and a well-tuned chassis that offers comfort on paved roads, though the thin tires transmit road imperfections and necessitate caution over potholes. Fuel economy is reasonable at ~7L/100km in the city and ~6L on highways. Drawbacks include delayed upshifting below 2300rpm (resolved above 50km/h), noticeable wind and tire noise at high speeds, outdated infotainment with an older Gaode Maps (lacking Xiaotuantuan voice) and an unresponsive Kuwo Music app that fails to sync phone playlists. Overall, it's a solid vehicle.

I've always wanted a domestic sedan. The Yidong felt too cramped, and the Geely Xingrui required 95-octane fuel, which was too fussy. When the new Changan Ruicheng PLUS came out, I fell for it at first sight and picked it up a week after ordering. I chose the foggy copper gray, which looks like a mix of champagne and rose gold, and with the borderless front face, colleagues thought it was a new energy vehicle before I got the license plate. The interior is simple, the space is large, and the visibility is good. The ARHUD at this price is unique, with a large screen and lots of displays. The top trim has heated and ventilated seats with adjustable lumbar support for the driver, and heated seats for the passenger; the sport seats are soft and comfortable even on long drives. The infotainment system is very smooth, and voice commands for adjusting the air conditioning and navigation work without wake-up. As a new driver, the power is sufficient; I usually use normal mode as sport is too much. It's very stable around 100 km/h on the highway but starts to feel a bit floaty after 130 km/h. The suspension is soft, which affects cornering at high speeds but provides good shock absorption. The lane keeping and adaptive cruise control are great for highway driving, with no swerving. The fuel consumption is 7.3, which feels a bit high.