Changan Deepal S05 Ultra PHEV reviewed as the brand's first plug-in hybrid for the UK
By Eve
A review of the Changan Deepal S05 Ultra describes it as an unpretentious, equipment-packed C-segment SUV that aims to challenge the best-selling Jaecoo 7 SHS-P, the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and the MG HS. Changan made its UK debut in September last year with the all-electric S07, followed by the all-electric S05, and the S05 Ultra is its first PHEV. The car is built largely in China, designed in Turin and tuned in the United Kingdom, and the reviewer calls it a likeable car with an air of quiet confidence, though not a standout on handling.
Why it matters
Another Chinese brand entering the UK value PHEV segment adds to the plug-in vehicles competing for private and fleet buyers, which shapes the mix of plug-in hybrids and pure EVs that charging networks serve. CPOs and procurement teams should watch how quickly such newcomers gain share against established names like Jaecoo, Chery and MG.
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- Original title
- “Changan Deepal S05 Ultra review: A fine first PHEV”
- Published
- 30 October 2026
- Updated
- 2 November 2026
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- Changan
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