Sedan Petrol 5-Speed Manual FWD 5-seat

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
Alsvin is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol power.
ZAR 249,900
On-road in
ZAR 262,598
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 249,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,200
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,600
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,050
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,100
Insurance
ZAR 2,749
Other fees
ZAR 0
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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Hagalu editorial rating: 3.8/5 Review

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.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Changan Alsvin

Alsvin is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol power.

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. Rear-seat comfort should likewise be checked behind the normal driving position rather than inferred from exterior length. 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. No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale. Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025. Seven-inch touchscreen, multifunction steering wheel and practical five-seat cabin; CE adds an electric sunroof and cruise control. 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. Check low-speed DCT response in CE rather than assuming every automatic behaves like a torque-converter unit. On inter-city roads the two engines should be judged with the passengers and luggage the car will normally carry. Check engine noise at the legal limit, straight-line stability in wind, seat comfort after an hour and the transmission’s response on gradients. 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 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. The Alsvin is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a sedan body, Petrol power and a South African price reference of R249,900. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a power output of 74 kW, a 5-Speed Manual transmission and a 5-Speed Manual transmission for Alsvin. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for daily transport, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Alsvin

Changan Alsvin — Quick Facts

Changan Alsvin Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.4 MT CS Cs Petrol Efficiency17.24 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 249,900
1.5 AT CE Ce Petrol Efficiency14.49 km/l 5-Speed DCT ZAR 289,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.4 MT CS Cs Petrol Efficiency17.24 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 249,900
1.5 AT CE Ce Petrol Efficiency14.49 km/l 5-Speed DCT ZAR 289,900
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Changan Alsvin Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the Changan Alsvin Fits Best

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Who buys this

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. The best buyer for Alsvin can describe a recurring reason for choosing its sedan layout

City
Traffic density, air-conditioning use, load, altitude and driving style can change the result. The urban test for Alsvin should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s engine of 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
For highway buyers, the Alsvin needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for Alsvin. Run Alsvin at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a 5-Speed Manual transmission, a front-wheel drive drivetrain and a front-wheel drive drivetrain is more informative than maximum speed for Alsvin. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for Alsvin
Off-Road
Changan does not publish the loaded-clearance and underbody-protection evidence needed to recommend ruts, deep sand or water crossings. A power output of 74 kW may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability. Ground clearance is only one part of the rough-road answer for Alsvin. For Alsvin, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. Stay cautious where the local data does not state clearance or wading depth for Alsvin. A buyer whose routine includes construction tracks or isolated farm roads should compare a vehicle with documented capability rather than infer it from styling for Alsvin
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 market-specific 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

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How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Alsvin deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

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. A fair review of Alsvin should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a South African price reference of R249,900, engine of 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 74 kW can be valuable for the right driver. The buying case for Alsvin is specific. A power output of 74 kW gives it a reason to be considered, while a 5-Speed Manual transmission and a 5-Speed Manual transmission set the boundaries for Alsvin. It deserves a shortlist when those details solve a repeated South African driving need for Alsvin. It is less persuasive when the buyer is paying for unused capacity or assuming that another derivative’s equipment applies here for Alsvin. Compare the written price, the nearest grade and one genuine alternative before deciding for Alsvin

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Sedan
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓South African price: R249,900
  • ✓Engine: 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 74 kW
  • ✓Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
  • ✓Gearbox: 5-Speed Manual
  • ✓Drivetrain: FWD
  • ✓Drive layout: FWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Alsvin can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Alsvin depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Alsvin quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Alsvin budget.
  • ✕A short Alsvin test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Alsvin capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Alsvin grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Alsvin figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Alsvin stock and support terms.

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.

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. The best buyer for Alsvin can describe a recurring reason for choosing its sedan layout

Traffic density, air-conditioning use, load, altitude and driving style can change the result. The urban test for Alsvin should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded.

For highway buyers, the Alsvin needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for Alsvin.

Buyers researching the Changan Alsvin often compare it with rivals such as Honda Amaze , KIA Pegas , Suzuki Dzire , Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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