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Changan Alsvin

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025. Body style Sedan
Changan’s compact Alsvin sedan offers a manual CS and better-equipped DCT CE for value-led South African motoring.
ZAR 249,900
On-road in
ZAR 263,898
Ex-showroom ZAR 249,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 4,399/month Based on 1.4 MT CS Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1400cc (1.4L) Torque:135Nm (100 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:150mm (5.9″) Power:74kW (99 bhp) Boot390L (13.8 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 17.24 km/l (41 mpg)
City To be announced
Highway To be announced

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Changan Alsvin in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 4,399
Total Interest
ZAR 63,911
Total Payable
ZAR 263,911
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 1.4 MT CS. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

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Changan Alsvin

Changan’s compact Alsvin sedan offers a manual CS and better-equipped DCT CE for value-led South African motoring.

The Alsvin is Changan’s compact South African sedan and the simplest model in this catalogue to understand. Two derivatives divide the range by engine, transmission and equipment. The 1.4 MT CS uses a naturally aspirated 1.4-litre petrol engine with 74 kW and 135 Nm, coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox. The 1.5 AT CE moves to a 78 kW, 145 Nm petrol engine and five-speed dual-clutch automatic. Both are front-wheel-drive four-door sedans, but CE also brings engine stop-start, cruise control, an electric sunroof and tyre-pressure monitoring that are not fitted to CS. This is therefore more than a manual-versus-automatic decision, although gearbox preference remains the clearest dividing line. Changan publishes a 4,390 mm overall length, 1,725 mm width, 1,490 mm unladen height and 2,535 mm wheelbase. The luggage compartment is listed at 390 litres. Those measurements place the Alsvin in a useful space for commuting, ride-hailing and small-household duty without pretending that it is a large family sedan. Every buyer should still load the exact objects that matter, because a litre figure does not describe the boot opening, hinge intrusion or whether a particular pram fits. Rear-seat comfort should likewise be checked behind the normal driving position rather than inferred from exterior length. The engines have different official combined consumption figures. Changan lists 5.8 litres per 100 km for the 1.4 and 6.9 litres per 100 km for the 1.5 automatic. Those claims give a consistent comparison point, not a promise for every route. Traffic density, air-conditioning use, load, altitude and driving style can change the result. A prospective owner should reset the trip computer before a representative route and record distance, indicated consumption and fuel added over several tanks after purchase. The automatic’s convenience and extra output must be weighed against its higher published consumption reference. Standard ownership cover strengthens the value proposition. For every Alsvin, the live South African page lists vehicle cover for five years or 150,000 km, together with a service plan lasting five years or 75,000 km. Service intervals, exclusions and time limits should still be read in the signed booklet, especially for a high-mileage fleet or ride-hailing car that reaches distance limits quickly. The price page contains duplicated historical and current figures for the automatic, so the current non-promotional reference is R289,900 for the 1.5 AT CE and R249,900 for the 1.4 MT CS. A dated written quotation remains essential. Equipment is deliberately straightforward. On CS, the equipment roster combines a seven-inch touchscreen and multifunction wheel with remote central locking, a reversing camera, rear sensors, automatic headlights, LED daytime lamps, ABS, ISOFIX and two front airbags. CE keeps that foundation and adds its defined convenience items. Neither derivative should be credited with unlisted assistance systems. The Alsvin makes its strongest case when a buyer values purchase accessibility, a useful boot and clear derivative differences more than dramatic performance or an extensive active-safety catalogue.

Changan Alsvin — Quick Facts

Changan Alsvin Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
1.4 MT CS Cs Petrol 5-Speed Manual ZAR 249,900
1.5 AT CE Ce Petrol 5-Speed DCT ZAR 289,900
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1.4 MT CS Cs Petrol 5-Speed Manual ZAR 249,900
1.5 AT CE Ce Petrol 5-Speed DCT ZAR 289,900
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Changan Alsvin Specifications

Length
4390 mm
Width
1725 mm
Height
1490 mm
Wheelbase
2535 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
390 l
Kerb Weight
1024 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1425 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
705 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Driving fit

Where the Changan Alsvin Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

Alsvin suits a first-time new-car customer, budget-conscious household, rental operator or ride-hailing driver who needs a conventional sedan with a documented service plan. The CS is relevant when the lowest acquisition cost and manual control matter most. CE is for a driver who spends enough time in traffic to value an automatic and who will use cruise control, a sunroof and tyre-pressure monitoring. Neither version should be selected purely from the monthly instalment. Insurance, fuel, tyres, scheduled servicing after plan expiry and the kilometre cap all belong in the same calculation. Families should install their actual child seats and check rear access, while commercial users should model downtime and annual distance against the warranty and service-plan limits.

City
The Alsvin’s compact sedan dimensions, reversing camera and rear sensors make urban work central to its brief. CS asks the driver to operate a five-speed manual in congestion, while CE’s DCT removes clutch-pedal effort and is the more obvious traffic choice. A proper test should include a cold start, a steep parking ramp, stop-start movement, a tight U-turn and broken urban tar. Check low-speed DCT response in CE rather than assuming every automatic behaves like a torque-converter unit. In CS, assess clutch take-up and gearing with air conditioning running. The 390-litre boot can serve shopping or work bags, but rear visibility, boot hinges and the loading lip need a physical inspection. For frequent curbside use, confirm tyre availability and protect the 15-inch alloys from repeated kerb contact.
Highway
On inter-city roads the two engines should be judged with the passengers and luggage the car will normally carry. The 1.5 CE has 4 kW and 10 Nm more than the 1.4 CS, but Changan does not publish a South African 0–100 km/h time for either derivative. Overtaking confidence must therefore come from an exact-vehicle drive, not an invented acceleration number. Check engine noise at the legal limit, straight-line stability in wind, seat comfort after an hour and the transmission’s response on gradients. Cruise control is listed for CE and absent from CS, a meaningful distinction for regular long-distance use. The official combined consumption values are laboratory references; a repeatable highway loop and brim-to-brim records will give the owner a more useful planning figure.
Off-Road
Alsvin is a front-wheel-drive road sedan, not an off-road product. Changan does not publish the loaded-clearance and underbody-protection evidence needed to recommend ruts, deep sand or water crossings. Maintained gravel may be reasonable at a speed appropriate to tyre condition, visibility and corrugations, but the owner should inspect the low front and rear areas and avoid sharp crests. A sedan boot loaded heavily can reduce rear clearance, so luggage placement matters on uneven approaches. Anyone whose routine includes farm tracks, badly washed-out roads or construction sites should compare an SUV or bakkie with verified clearance and tyre specifications rather than relying on careful driving to turn the Alsvin into something it is not.
3.8/5
Hagalu editorial score 3.8 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Changan Alsvin — Should You Buy It?

3.8/5
Changan Alsvin review: Two clearly differentiated derivatives
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Changan’s compact Alsvin sedan offers a manual CS and better-equipped DCT CE for value-led South African motoring. Alsvin’s appeal comes from clarity. CS provides the lower-cost manual route and a useful basic equipment list; CE provides the automatic, slightly stronger engine and the comfort features most likely to matter every day. The official 390-litre boot, warranty and service plan support its practical case. Limitations are equally plain: dual front airbags on CS, no published local performance times, no off-road claim and an official consumption increase for the automatic. The buyer should decide whether CE’s convenience is worth its price and fuel-reference difference, then verify the current quotation because the live page retains duplicated pricing copy. Chosen for an honest sedan workload, rather than an SUV image or performance promise, the Alsvin can make coherent sense. This Hagalu desk review weighs the published South African specification against the vehicle's intended buyer and use; it is not a road test, owner survey or customer rating.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's South African buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 3.2/5 · 20%
3.2/5
Value 4.4/5 · 20%
4.4/5
Practicality 4.0/5 · 20%
4.0/5
Ownership 4.1/5 · 15%
4.1/5
Powertrain suitability 3.6/5 · 15%
3.6/5
Comfort & technology 3.5/5 · 10%
3.5/5

Evidence reviewed: Hagalu maintains the detailed source record internally so this page does not promote third-party vehicle websites.

How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

A clear two-grade value sedan whose manual-versus-DCT choice also changes useful everyday equipment.

Alsvin’s appeal comes from clarity. CS provides the lower-cost manual route and a useful basic equipment list; CE provides the automatic, slightly stronger engine and the comfort features most likely to matter every day. The official 390-litre boot, warranty and service plan support its practical case. Limitations are equally plain: dual front airbags on CS, no published local performance times, no off-road claim and an official consumption increase for the automatic. The buyer should decide whether CE’s convenience is worth its price and fuel-reference difference, then verify the current quotation because the live page retains duplicated pricing copy. Chosen for an honest sedan workload, rather than an SUV image or performance promise, the Alsvin can make coherent sense.

What's Good
  • ✓Two clearly differentiated derivatives
  • ✓Accessible current pricing
  • ✓Five-year or 150,000 km warranty
  • ✓Five-year or 75,000 km service plan
  • ✓390-litre luggage capacity
  • ✓Rear camera and sensors on both grades
  • ✓CE adds cruise control
  • ✓CE adds tyre-pressure monitoring
  • ✓Compact sedan dimensions
Watch Out For
  • ✕Only dual front airbags listed on CS
  • ✕No official local acceleration figures
  • ✕CE has higher claimed consumption
  • ✕Manual CS lacks cruise control
  • ✕Manual CS lacks a sunroof
  • ✕No published loaded ground clearance
  • ✕Road-focused rather than rough-road capable
  • ✕Live page retains duplicate automatic pricing
  • ✕Five-speed transmissions rather than newer multi-ratio units

Changan Alsvin FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Changan Alsvin run from R249,900 to R289,900, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current South African range comprises 1.4 MT CS, 1.5 AT CE. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Changan Alsvin is 150 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The Changan Alsvin engine specification depends on derivative: 1.4 MT CS: 1400 cc, 74 kW (99 bhp); 1.5 AT CE: 1500 cc, 78 kW (105 bhp). Compare the exact trim because its gearbox and equipment may also differ.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Changan Alsvin range: 1.4 MT CS: 17.24 km/l; 1.5 AT CE: 14.49 km/l.

Alsvin suits a first-time new-car customer, budget-conscious household, rental operator or ride-hailing driver who needs a conventional sedan with a documented service plan. The CS is relevant when the lowest acquisition cost and manual control matter most. CE is for a driver who spends enough time in traffic to value an automatic and who will use cruise control, a sunroof and tyre-pressure monitoring. Neither version should be selected purely from the monthly instalment. Insurance, fuel, tyres, scheduled servicing after plan expiry and the kilometre cap all belong in the same calculation. Families should install their actual child seats and check rear access, while commercial users should model downtime and annual distance against the warranty and service-plan limits.

The Alsvin’s compact sedan dimensions, reversing camera and rear sensors make urban work central to its brief. CS asks the driver to operate a five-speed manual in congestion, while CE’s DCT removes clutch-pedal effort and is the more obvious traffic choice. A proper test should include a cold start, a steep parking ramp, stop-start movement, a tight U-turn and broken urban tar. Check low-speed DCT response in CE rather than assuming every automatic behaves like a torque-converter unit. In CS, assess clutch take-up and gearing with air conditioning running. The 390-litre boot can serve shopping or work bags, but rear visibility, boot hinges and the loading lip need a physical inspection. For frequent curbside use, confirm tyre availability and protect the 15-inch alloys from repeated kerb contact.

On inter-city roads the two engines should be judged with the passengers and luggage the car will normally carry. The 1.5 CE has 4 kW and 10 Nm more than the 1.4 CS, but Changan does not publish a South African 0–100 km/h time for either derivative. Overtaking confidence must therefore come from an exact-vehicle drive, not an invented acceleration number. Check engine noise at the legal limit, straight-line stability in wind, seat comfort after an hour and the transmission’s response on gradients. Cruise control is listed for CE and absent from CS, a meaningful distinction for regular long-distance use. The official combined consumption values are laboratory references; a repeatable highway loop and brim-to-brim records will give the owner a more useful planning figure.

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