CX70T 1.5T Comfort

The Changan CX70T 1.5T Comfort is a turbocharged mid-size SUV sitting in the entry trim of the CX70T lineup. The 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine gives it reasonable pull for a vehicle this size, and in manual form you have direct control over the power delivery. In Lahore or Karachi city traffic expect somewhere around 8-11 km/l depending on how you drive. The turbo makes it feel more responsive than a naturally aspirated engine of similar displacement, though the manual gearbox means you will be working the clutch in stop-and-go conditions.

Changan has been expanding its service network in Pakistan, but it is still not as widespread as Toyota or Honda. Mechanics familiar with Chinese turbocharged engines are available in major cities but harder to find in smaller towns. Parts supply has improved but can still involve wait times compared to Japanese brands. As a relatively recent entrant, resale data is still developing, and Chinese SUVs generally depreciate faster than Japanese equivalents in the Pakistani used-car market.