Suv Petrol 7-Speed DCT FWD 5-seat

Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CE

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

Model year 2026 Generation First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades. Body style SUV
UNI-S 1.5T AT CE is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 469,900
On-road in
ZAR 482,379
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 469,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,600
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,350
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 900
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,400
Insurance
ZAR 4,229
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 469,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 8,247/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1500cc (1.5L) Torque:300Nm (221 lb-ft) Power:138kW (185 bhp) Boot475L (16.8 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: 4.3/5 Review

Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Changan UNI-S 1.5T 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 8,247
Total Interest
ZAR 119,834
Total Payable
ZAR 494,834
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 UNI-S 1.5T AT CE

UNI-S 1.5T AT CE is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

The Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CE is the complete technology and convenience flagship without a power increase. CE’s flagship status reflects cameras, monitoring, memory and powered conveniences; the engine and dual-clutch transmission are unchanged from CS and CL. CE builds on CL with 19-inch wheels, eight speakers, door-opening warning, blind-spot detection, lane-change assistance, reverse cross-traffic alert, rear-collision warning, straight-in-and-out automatic parking, seat and mirror memory, electric passenger adjustment, powered tailgate and panoramic sunroof. It shares CL’s engine and main forward-safety package, so its additional spend buys surrounding monitoring and cabin convenience rather than more speed. UNI-S 1.5T AT CE should be assessed as a road-focused five-seat SUV. The powered tailgate needs a height check in the home garage, while panoramic glass should be assessed for shade effectiveness in midday heat. Buyers who would disable the alerts or rarely use powered functions can retain CL's main forward-safety package; those sharing the car or parking in tight spaces may find CE's broader equipment valuable every day. CE retains 138 kW and 300 Nm from the common 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, seven-speed DCT and three-mode drivetrain. UNI-S 1.5T AT CE is the complete technology and convenience flagship without a power increase; its defining equipment is: CE builds on CL with 19-inch wheels, eight speakers, door-opening warning, blind-spot detection, lane-change assistance, reverse cross-traffic alert, rear-collision warning, straight-in-and-out automatic parking, seat and mirror memory, electric passenger adjustment, powered tailgate and panoramic sunroof. 12.8-inch infotainment and 10.25-inch driver display; CE builds on CL with 19-inch wheels, eight speakers, door-opening warning, blind-spot detection, lane-change assistance, reverse cross-traffic alert, rear-collision warning, straight-in-and-out automatic parking, seat and mirror memory, electric passenger adjustment, powered tailgate and panoramic sunroof. A proper look at the UNI-S 1.5T AT CE begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, Petrol power sits beside a 7-Speed DCT transmission, while Petrol power sets a practical boundary

Changan UNI-S — Quick Facts

Changan UNI-S Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5T AT CS Cs Petrol Efficiency14.49 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 389,900
1.5T AT CL Cl Petrol Efficiency14.49 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 429,900
1.5T AT CE Ce Petrol Efficiency14.49 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 469,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5T AT CS Cs Petrol Efficiency14.49 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 389,900
1.5T AT CL Cl Petrol Efficiency14.49 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 429,900
1.5T AT CE Ce Petrol Efficiency14.49 km/l 7-Speed DCT ZAR 469,900
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Changan UNI-S Specifications

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Model Introduced Year
2026
Body Style
SUV
Generation
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Model Year
2026
Production Status
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Length
4539 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
475 l
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1825 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
5.66 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
138 kW
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
3 selectable modes
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
7
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
Transmission Type
DCT
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
51
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Claimed Mileage
14.49 km/l
Brake Assist
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
ABS
Yes
Airbags
6
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
BA
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front passenger
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
AEB
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
EBD
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Park Assist
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Around View Monitor
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Microfiber leather
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Front seat cushions
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Keyless Entry
Passive entry
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Push Button Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
AC Type
Single-zone automatic
Android Auto
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
USB Ports
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment System
12.8-inch infotainment system
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Infotainment Screen
12.8-inch
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch instrument display
Roof Rails
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Headlights
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED Headlamps
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Starting Price
469900
Starting Price Zar
469900
Driving fit

Where the Changan UNI-S Fits Best

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

Who buys this

UNI-S 1.5T AT CE makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with a 7-Speed DCT transmission

City
Drive the UNI-S 1.5T AT CE through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. The CE trim matters when the cabin or load is full, and an active listing can change the cost of repeated short trips
Highway
Even at flagship level, local specifications leave acceleration, normal clearance, braked towing permission and representative on-road consumption not yet clarified for CE. Run UNI-S 1.5T 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 Petrol power, the CE trim and an active listing is more informative than maximum speed
Off-Road
For UNI-S 1.5T AT CE, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath. If the UNI-S 1.5T AT CE will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. A slow run over corrugations, a sharp entrance and a loaded crest will show whether the suspension, tyres and underside suit the duty for UNI-S 1.5T AT CE. Check a front-wheel drive drivetrain against the stated drivetrain for UNI-S 1.5T AT CE. Maintained gravel can be a reasonable use case for many road vehicles; deep sand, mud and water demand confirmed equipment and a recovery plan for UNI-S 1.5T AT CE
4.3/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.3 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CE — Should You Buy It?

4.3/5
Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CE review: Full assistance suite
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

UNI-S 1.5T AT CE uses the common 138 kW turbo-DCT package as the complete technology and convenience flagship without a power increase. CE does not add power: its 138 kW and 300 Nm remain range-standard, leaving monitoring and comfort features to justify flagship status. The R469,900 proposition succeeds only if CE’s extra hardware outweighs the premiums over CL and CS, whose engines are equally powerful. Buy CE for the complete assistance and luxury roster only after accepting its higher entry cost and larger tyres. 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 4.7/5 · 20%
4.7/5
Value 4.0/5 · 20%
4.0/5
Practicality 4.3/5 · 20%
4.3/5
Ownership 3.9/5 · 15%
3.9/5
Powertrain suitability 4.2/5 · 15%
4.2/5
Comfort & technology 4.8/5 · 10%
4.8/5

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How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

UNI-S 1.5T AT CE deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Nineteen-inch tyres may cost more and offer less sidewall than the 18-inch package below, so obtain replacement quotations before ordering. The buying case for UNI-S 1.5T AT CE is specific. Petrol power gives it a reason to be considered, while a 7-Speed DCT transmission and Petrol power set the boundaries

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: 7-Speed DCT
  • ✓Trim: CE
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R469,900
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 138 kW
  • ✓Gearbox: 7-Speed DCT
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for UNI-S 1.5T AT CE can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for UNI-S 1.5T AT CE depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written UNI-S 1.5T AT CE quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate UNI-S 1.5T AT CE budget.
  • ✕A short UNI-S 1.5T AT CE test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕UNI-S 1.5T AT CE capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent UNI-S 1.5T AT CE grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published UNI-S 1.5T AT CE figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm UNI-S 1.5T AT CE stock and support terms.

Changan UNI-S FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CE is R469,900. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises 1.5T AT CS, 1.5T AT CL, 1.5T 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 engine capacity for the Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CE is 1500 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 UNI-S 1.5T AT CE is around 14.49 km/l.

UNI-S 1.5T AT CE makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with a 7-Speed DCT transmission

Drive the UNI-S 1.5T AT CE through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. The CE trim matters when the cabin or load is full, and an active listing can change the cost of repeated short trips

Even at flagship level, local specifications leave acceleration, normal clearance, braked towing permission and representative on-road consumption not yet clarified for CE. Run UNI-S 1.5T AT CE at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain...

Buyers researching the Changan UNI-S often compare it with rivals such as Chery Tiggo 7 Pro , KIA Seltos , GWM Jolion Pro , MG ZS Pro , Volkswagen T-Cross . 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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