Sedan Petrol 5-Speed DCT FWD 5-seat

Changan Alsvin 1.5 AT CE

Price in Pretoria, 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 1.5 AT CE is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol power.
ZAR 289,900
On-road in
ZAR 303,538
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 289,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,400
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,700
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,150
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,200
Insurance
ZAR 3,189
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 289,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 5,058/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1500cc (1.5L) Torque:145Nm (107 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:150mm (5.9″) Power:78kW (105 bhp) Boot390L (13.8 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 14.49 km/l (34 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: 3.9/5 Review

Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Changan Alsvin 1.5 AT CE 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 5,058
Total Interest
ZAR 73,498
Total Payable
ZAR 303,498
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. 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 1.5 AT CE

Alsvin 1.5 AT CE is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol power.

The Changan Alsvin 1.5 AT CE is the upper and only automatic derivative in the current South African Alsvin range. A naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine produces 78 kW and 145 Nm, sending drive to the front wheels through a five-speed dual-clutch automatic. A buyer should retain a dated quotation because R289,900 is the current price reference and the lower web fragment is stale. CE includes all core 1.4 CS equipment and adds engine automatic stop-start, cruise control, an electric sunroof and direct tyre-pressure monitoring. As with CS, payload should not be derived until a compatible kerb value is confirmed. Stop-start may reduce idling under some conditions, but its actual contribution depends on route, temperature, battery state and driver settings. The correct customer accepts that the official combined consumption reference is higher than the manual’s and prices that difference over annual distance. Fleet users should verify DCT service requirements and stop-start battery replacement costs after warranty. A dual-clutch gearbox can respond differently from a torque-converter automatic, so test creep, reverse selection, a steep ramp and a quick departure from a junction. Test its speed holding on gradients, DCT downshifts and the 145 Nm engine with the normal load. Listen for wind around the sunroof, assess seat support and verify that the 390-litre boot holds the trip’s luggage without obstructing rear vision. Against CS, CE’s R40,000 uplift buys a five-speed DCT, the 78 kW engine, cruise control, an electric sunroof, engine stop-start and tyre-pressure monitoring. A proper look at the Alsvin 1.5 AT CE begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a sedan body sits beside Petrol power, while a 5-Speed DCT transmission sets a practical boundary. Here, the CE trim sits beside an active listing, while a South African price reference of R289,900 sets a practical boundary for Alsvin 1.5 AT CE. That combination is more useful than treating every derivative as interchangeable for Alsvin 1.5 AT CE. The buyer should compare the actual vehicle offered in South Africa, including its price, equipment and support terms for Alsvin 1.5 AT CE

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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Where the Changan Alsvin Fits Best

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Who buys this

The best buyer for Alsvin 1.5 AT CE can describe a recurring reason for choosing its sedan layout. Alsvin 1.5 AT CE makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with an active listing. Families should check seating and luggage access; business users should weigh cargo, downtime and service limits; commuters should look closely at fuel, tyres and traffic comfort for Alsvin 1.5 AT CE. The right choice is not the one with the longest list, but the one that keeps doing its main job without an avoidable monthly compromise for Alsvin 1.5 AT CE

City
It shares the 4,390 mm length, 2,535 mm wheelbase, 390-litre boot, rear camera, parking sensors, seven-inch touchscreen, dual front airbags and ISOFIX. The urban test for Alsvin 1.5 AT CE should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded
Highway
For highway buyers, the Alsvin 1.5 AT CE 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 1.5 AT CE. Run Alsvin 1.5 AT CE 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 South African price reference of R289,900, engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 78 kW is more informative than maximum speed for Alsvin 1.5 AT CE. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for Alsvin 1.5 AT CE
Off-Road
The CE trim 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 1.5 AT CE. For Alsvin 1.5 AT CE, 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 1.5 AT CE. 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 1.5 AT CE
3.9/5
Hagalu editorial score 3.9 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Changan Alsvin 1.5 AT CE — Should You Buy It?

3.9/5
Changan Alsvin 1.5 AT CE review: Only current automatic Alsvin
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Alsvin 1.5 AT CE adds a stronger engine, five-speed DCT, cruise control, sunroof and tyre monitoring. Against CS, CE’s R40,000 uplift buys a five-speed DCT, the 78 kW engine, cruise control, an electric sunroof, engine stop-start and tyre-pressure monitoring. It retains the useful boot, parking aids and ownership cover of CS. The 6.9-litre combined claim is less favourable than the manual’s, and no official acceleration figure proves a performance payoff. Dual front airbags remain a limitation. For a traffic-heavy owner who will use the added equipment, CE is the natural Alsvin. For a driver comfortable with manual operation, the premium should be compared with fuel, insurance and finance rather than assumed worthwhile. 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 3.4/5 · 20%
3.4/5
Value 4.2/5 · 20%
4.2/5
Practicality 4.0/5 · 20%
4.0/5
Ownership 4.1/5 · 15%
4.1/5
Powertrain suitability 3.7/5 · 15%
3.7/5
Comfort & technology 3.7/5 · 10%
3.7/5

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How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

Alsvin 1.5 AT CE deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of Alsvin 1.5 AT CE should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a 5-Speed DCT transmission, Petrol power and the CE trim can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Sedan
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: 5-Speed DCT
  • ✓Trim: CE
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R289,900
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 78 kW
  • ✓Gearbox: 5-Speed DCT
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Alsvin 1.5 AT CE can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Alsvin 1.5 AT CE depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Alsvin 1.5 AT CE quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Alsvin 1.5 AT CE budget.
  • ✕A short Alsvin 1.5 AT CE test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Alsvin 1.5 AT CE capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Alsvin 1.5 AT CE grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Alsvin 1.5 AT CE figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Alsvin 1.5 AT CE stock and support terms.

Changan Alsvin FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Changan Alsvin 1.5 AT CE is R289,900. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

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 1.5 AT CE 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 listed engine capacity for the Changan Alsvin 1.5 AT CE is 1500 cc, with output shown as 78 kW (105 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Changan Alsvin 1.5 AT CE is around 14.49 km/l.

The best buyer for Alsvin 1.5 AT CE can describe a recurring reason for choosing its sedan layout. Alsvin 1.5 AT CE makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with an active listing.

It shares the 4,390 mm length, 2,535 mm wheelbase, 390-litre boot, rear camera, parking sensors, seven-inch touchscreen, dual front airbags and ISOFIX. The urban test for Alsvin 1.5 AT CE should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or...

For highway buyers, the Alsvin 1.5 AT CE 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 1.5 AT CE.

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