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Changan CS75 Pro

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

Model year 2026 Generation Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations. Body style SUV
CS75 Pro combines one 138 kW turbo-DCT powertrain with CS or CE equipment and five- or seven-seat packaging.
ZAR 429,900
On-road in
ZAR 446,058
Ex-showroom ZAR 429,900
Finance estimate from ZAR 7,587/month Based on 1.5T AT 5S CS Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1494cc (1.5L) Torque:300Nm (221 lb-ft) Power:138kW (185 bhp) Boot620L (21.9 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 13.33 km/l (31 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 CS75 Pro 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 7,587
Total Interest
ZAR 110,247
Total Payable
ZAR 455,247
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 1.5T AT 5S CS. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

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Changan CS75 Pro

CS75 Pro combines one 138 kW turbo-DCT powertrain with CS or CE equipment and five- or seven-seat packaging.

The CS75 Pro is Changan’s space-led South African SUV. Four derivatives arise from two independent choices: CS or CE equipment, then five or seven seats. Every version uses a 1,494 cc turbo-petrol engine producing 138 kW and 300 Nm through a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission to the front wheels. Changan publishes combined consumption of 7.5 litres per 100 km, a 55-litre tank and 177 g/km of CO2 across the range. With no stronger flagship engine, buyers can focus on how many seats they genuinely need and whether CE’s comfort and assistance package earns its premium. The body is 4,730 mm long, 1,870 mm wide and 1,720 mm high on a 2,786 mm wheelbase. Five-seat derivatives offer a published 620 litres of luggage room with all seats up. The seven-seat versions provide 230 litres with all seven positions in use. Those numbers expose the central trade-off: occasional third-row flexibility consumes everyday cargo space when occupied. A household should install child seats, raise every seat and load its normal bags before choosing. Seven seats on a data sheet do not establish adult comfort, easy access or holiday luggage capacity. CS is not empty. CS equipment spans keyless access and starting, automatic LED lighting, a 10.25-inch media screen with phone mirroring and a seven-inch instrument display. Climate control supplies rear vents, while a reversing camera, back sensors, hill-start and descent aids, ABS, stability control, traction control, front airbags and ISOFIX cover the practical and safety basics. CE adds heated mirrors, microfiber-leather trim, electrically adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera, front sensors, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, a larger digital instrument panel, powered tailgate and additional convenience functions. The equipment split applies to both seating layouts. Gross vehicle mass differs by seating configuration: 1,925 kg for five-seat derivatives and 2,100 kg for seven-seat derivatives. Changan lists a 1,550 kg kerb weight for five-seat versions and 1,575 kg for seven-seat versions. Payload is not separately stated, so it should not be calculated from GVM alone. Normal ground clearance, braked towing capacity and South African acceleration figures also remain not yet clarified. The presence of hill-descent control and SUV bodywork cannot fill those gaps. CS75 Pro makes the best sense when its packaging is used. A five-seat family gains the larger normal boot, while a household that routinely needs six or seven occupied seats must accept reduced luggage space and should test third-row ventilation, access and child-restraint suitability. CE is the more complete technology and comfort vehicle, but CS preserves the same engine, gearbox and essential dimensions. This produces four valid decisions rather than one automatic flagship recommendation.

Changan CS75 Pro — Quick Facts

Changan CS75 Pro Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
1.5T AT 5S CS 5s Cs Petrol 7-Speed DCT ZAR 429,900
1.5T AT 7S CS 7s Cs Petrol 7-Speed DCT ZAR 449,900
1.5T AT 5S CE 5s Ce Petrol 7-Speed DCT ZAR 474,900
1.5T AT 7S CE 7s Ce Petrol 7-Speed DCT ZAR 499,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
1.5T AT 5S CS 5s Cs Petrol 7-Speed DCT ZAR 429,900
1.5T AT 7S CS 7s Cs Petrol 7-Speed DCT ZAR 449,900
1.5T AT 5S CE 5s Ce Petrol 7-Speed DCT ZAR 474,900
1.5T AT 7S CE 7s Ce Petrol 7-Speed DCT ZAR 499,900
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Changan CS75 Pro Specifications

Length
4730 mm
Width
1870 mm
Height
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1925 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
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 CS75 Pro Fits Best

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

Who buys this

CS75 Pro targets households that need more cabin length than a compact SUV and want a choice between cargo-first five-seat use and occasional seven-seat flexibility. The five-seat CS suits a value-led family with bulky luggage. The seven-seat CS suits a larger family that can live without CE’s assistance suite. Five-seat CE is for buyers wanting the richest cabin while protecting the 620-litre normal boot. Seven-seat CE combines every available convenience with maximum passenger count and is the most complex decision because occupied third-row seats leave only 230 litres. Shuttle or fleet users should confirm passenger restraint requirements, service intervals and usable payload rather than treating seven seats as proof of commercial suitability.

City
At 4.73 metres long, CS75 Pro requires more parking attention than the smaller Alsvin or UNI-S. CS provides a reversing camera and rear sensors; CE’s 360-degree view and front sensors are materially more useful in narrow garages and school queues. Test camera clarity at night, the turning circle in the actual parking environment and DCT response during slow manoeuvres. Seven-seat owners should practise loading passengers without blocking traffic and verify whether child seats impede third-row access. Climate control with rear vents is listed across the range, but a fully occupied seven-seater deserves a stationary heat-soak test. Five-seat owners should check whether the large boot’s floor and opening are convenient for daily shopping rather than merely impressive by volume.
Highway
The shared 138 kW and 300 Nm engine must carry very different passenger and luggage loads. Test the chosen configuration with realistic mass on a gradient, then assess DCT downshifts, legal-speed refinement and braking confidence. CE’s adaptive cruise and collision-warning systems can reduce workload when used correctly, while CS relies on the driver without those aids. The published 7.5 litres per 100 km is a combined-cycle reference; seven occupied seats, roof accessories, headwinds and altitude can raise consumption. Changan does not publish a confirmed top speed, 0–100 time or braked towing capacity in the official South African evidence, so highway suitability should never be embellished with foreign-market numbers. Third-row passengers should complete the same long test as those in front.
Off-Road
CS75 Pro is a front-wheel-drive road SUV. Hill-start and hill-descent systems can help on slopes, but normal ground clearance, loaded clearance, wading depth and recovery guidance are not complete. A seven-seat vehicle carrying passengers will sit differently from an empty five-seater, making guessed clearance especially risky. Maintained gravel can be assessed carefully for ride, tyre noise and stability; deep ruts, sand or water require a product with verified limits and appropriate driven wheels. Keep the temporary spare solution and tyre size in mind before remote travel. Anyone fitting a towbar must obtain written South African approval and a rated capacity rather than assuming the GVM or visual size implies towing ability.
4.2/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.2 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Changan CS75 Pro — Should You Buy It?

4.2/5
Changan CS75 Pro review: Four exact seat-and-grade combinations

CS75 Pro combines one 138 kW turbo-DCT powertrain with CS or CE equipment and five- or seven-seat packaging. CS75 Pro’s biggest strength is its decision architecture. Five or seven seats answer the packaging question; CS or CE answers the equipment question. All versions retain the same 138 kW engine and seven-speed DCT, so no buyer must take a more expensive grade simply to obtain adequate published output. The five-seat 620-litre boot is a clear practical advantage, while the seven-seat 230-litre figure warns buyers to plan luggage honestly. CE adds useful cameras, assistance and seat comfort, particularly in a vehicle of this size. Missing payload, towing and performance figures should remain visible limitations rather than targets for calculation. 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 4.0/5 · 20%
4.0/5
Value 4.4/5 · 20%
4.4/5
Practicality 4.5/5 · 20%
4.5/5
Ownership 4.0/5 · 15%
4.0/5
Powertrain suitability 4.1/5 · 15%
4.1/5
Comfort & technology 4.2/5 · 10%
4.2/5

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How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

A practical four-way SUV matrix that separates seat count from equipment without charging for unnecessary powertrain changes.

CS75 Pro’s biggest strength is its decision architecture. Five or seven seats answer the packaging question; CS or CE answers the equipment question. All versions retain the same 138 kW engine and seven-speed DCT, so no buyer must take a more expensive grade simply to obtain adequate published output. The five-seat 620-litre boot is a clear practical advantage, while the seven-seat 230-litre figure warns buyers to plan luggage honestly. CE adds useful cameras, assistance and seat comfort, particularly in a vehicle of this size. Missing payload, towing and performance figures should remain visible limitations rather than targets for calculation.

What's Good
  • Four exact seat-and-grade combinations
  • 138 kW and 300 Nm standard
  • Seven-speed wet DCT
  • 620-litre five-seat boot
  • Seven-seat option available in both grades
  • Rear air vents standard
  • CE adds 360-degree camera
  • CE adds active safety systems
  • Five-year or 90,000 km service plan
Watch Out For
  • Only 230 litres with seven seats in use
  • Payload rating is not separately stated
  • Braked towing rating is not listed
  • Braked towing remains not listed
  • Normal clearance remains not yet clarified
  • No official local acceleration time
  • Front-wheel drive only
  • CS lacks curtain airbags in listed matrix
  • Live page contains duplicated price blocks

Changan CS75 Pro FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Changan CS75 Pro run from R429,900 to R499,900, 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 1.5T AT 5S CS, 1.5T AT 7S CS, 1.5T AT 5S CE, 1.5T AT 7S CE. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed engine capacity for the Changan CS75 Pro is 1494 cc, with output shown as 138 kW (185 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 CS75 Pro is around 13.33 km/l.

CS75 Pro targets households that need more cabin length than a compact SUV and want a choice between cargo-first five-seat use and occasional seven-seat flexibility. The five-seat CS suits a value-led family with bulky luggage. The seven-seat CS suits a larger family that can live without CE’s assistance suite. Five-seat CE is for buyers wanting the richest cabin while protecting the 620-litre normal boot. Seven-seat CE combines every available convenience with maximum passenger count and is the most complex decision because occupied third-row seats leave only 230 litres. Shuttle or fleet users should confirm passenger restraint requirements, service intervals and usable payload rather than treating seven seats as proof of commercial suitability.

At 4.73 metres long, CS75 Pro requires more parking attention than the smaller Alsvin or UNI-S. CS provides a reversing camera and rear sensors; CE’s 360-degree view and front sensors are materially more useful in narrow garages and school queues. Test camera clarity at night, the turning circle in the actual parking environment and DCT response during slow manoeuvres. Seven-seat owners should practise loading passengers without blocking traffic and verify whether child seats impede third-row access. Climate control with rear vents is listed across the range, but a fully occupied seven-seater deserves a stationary heat-soak test. Five-seat owners should check whether the large boot’s floor and opening are convenient for daily shopping rather than merely impressive by volume.

The shared 138 kW and 300 Nm engine must carry very different passenger and luggage loads. Test the chosen configuration with realistic mass on a gradient, then assess DCT downshifts, legal-speed refinement and braking confidence. CE’s adaptive cruise and collision-warning systems can reduce workload when used correctly, while CS relies on the driver without those aids. The published 7.5 litres per 100 km is a combined-cycle reference; seven occupied seats, roof accessories, headwinds and altitude can raise consumption. Changan does not publish a confirmed top speed, 0–100 time or braked towing capacity in the official South African evidence, so highway suitability should never be embellished with foreign-market numbers. Third-row passengers should complete the same long test as those in front.

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