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Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CS

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 CS uses the common 138 kW turbo-DCT package as the price-led route to the full turbo-DCT powertrain and dual-screen cabin.
ZAR 389,900
On-road in
ZAR 405,578
Ex-showroom ZAR 389,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 6,818/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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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CS 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 6,818
Total Interest
ZAR 99,062
Total Payable
ZAR 409,062
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.

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Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CS

UNI-S 1.5T AT CS uses the common 138 kW turbo-DCT package as the price-led route to the full turbo-DCT powertrain and dual-screen cabin.

The Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CS is the price-led route to the full turbo-DCT powertrain and dual-screen cabin. CS opens the UNI-S range at a current R389,900. Its ownership package caps vehicle cover at five years or 150,000 km and scheduled servicing at five years or 90,000 km. CS performance matches the upper grades on paper, so its badge communicates the leaner equipment package rather than a weaker engine or different transmission. CS provides 18-inch wheels, LED headlamps, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, ordinary cruise control, rear parking sensors, hill assistance, ISOFIX and front plus side airbags. The 18-inch wheel specification is part of the exact grade decision. Four decision-critical figures remain absent for the CS in local material: acceleration to 100 km/h, ordinary ride clearance, approved braked trailer mass and verified road-use consumption. It does not receive CL curtain airbags, forward emergency systems or adaptive cruise, and it lacks CE blind-spot, rear cross-traffic, memory, electric-tailgate and panoramic-roof equipment. UNI-S 1.5T AT CS should be assessed as a road-focused five-seat SUV. Choosing CS should begin with the household's safety priorities rather than the headline saving. Drive the same urban and motorway loop in CS and CL, because CL adds adaptive cruise, forward warning, automatic emergency braking and lane support while CS retains ordinary cruise. The shared engine means a higher grade will not cure an unsatisfactory powertrain response. Families should install their usual child restraints, check rear-door access and confirm that the four published airbags match their risk tolerance. Price an equivalent set of 18-inch tyres and obtain an insurance quotation for this exact grade. If the omitted assistance systems matter on every commute, the CL premium deserves consideration; if they do not, CS preserves the core cabin and drivetrain without pretending to be the upper specification. Its lower price makes CS especially relevant to buyers who value the shared 138 kW drivetrain above optional convenience equipment.

Changan UNI-S — Quick Facts

Changan UNI-S Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
1.5T AT CS Cs Petrol 7-Speed DCT ZAR 389,900
1.5T AT CL Cl Petrol 7-Speed DCT ZAR 429,900
1.5T AT CE Ce Petrol 7-Speed DCT ZAR 469,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
1.5T AT CS Cs Petrol 7-Speed DCT ZAR 389,900
1.5T AT CL Cl Petrol 7-Speed DCT ZAR 429,900
1.5T AT CE Ce Petrol 7-Speed DCT ZAR 469,900
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Changan UNI-S Specifications

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
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

Choose UNI-S CS when access to the common 138 kW drivetrain and paired screens matters more than the driver-assistance additions reserved for dearer grades. Build the CS budget from R389,900, then add its own insurance premium, finance settlement total, tyre quotations and the distance ceiling on included servicing.

City
Rear sensors support reversing, but CS does not have the CE surrounding-view and expanded cross-traffic package, so direct observation remains especially important. A useful CS urban drive combines stop-start creeping, a sharply inclined parking ramp and one brisk pull-away into traffic to expose the dual-clutch gearbox at low speed. The turbo engine’s headline output does not describe low-speed calibration.
Highway
Ordinary cruise control can hold speed, while adaptive following and lane-support functions are not part of CS. On a motorway, treat every fitted CS cruise aid as support only; learn its alerts, override response and cancellation sequence before relying on it.
Off-Road
The CS combines crossover bodywork with traction and hill aids, yet it has no established 4WD system, load-state clearance, wading depth or recovery rating in current local evidence. Treat the derivative as a road vehicle with careful maintained-gravel ability. Carry a conservative fuel and tyre reserve on remote routes.
4.0/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.0 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

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

4.0/5
Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CS review: Full 138 kW output
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-09-07

UNI-S 1.5T AT CS uses the common 138 kW turbo-DCT package as the price-led route to the full turbo-DCT powertrain and dual-screen cabin. Mechanical parity is CS’s central advantage: it retains the range-wide 138 kW and 300 Nm, with its lower position created by equipment choices. Assess the R389,900 entry price against CL’s added protection and assistance, because there is no detuned engine below it to explain the saving. This derivative is principally about securing the common mechanical package while accepting a deliberately shorter assistance inventory. 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 3.5/5 · 20%
3.5/5
Value 4.4/5 · 20%
4.4/5
Practicality 4.1/5 · 20%
4.1/5
Ownership 4.0/5 · 15%
4.0/5
Powertrain suitability 4.2/5 · 15%
4.2/5
Comfort & technology 4.0/5 · 10%
4.0/5

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

UNI-S 1.5T AT CS is a defensible choice for buyers seeking maximum mechanical value with a deliberately limited assistance package.

Mechanical parity is CS’s central advantage: it retains the range-wide 138 kW and 300 Nm, with its lower position created by equipment choices. Assess the R389,900 entry price against CL’s added protection and assistance, because there is no detuned engine below it to explain the saving. This derivative is principally about securing the common mechanical package while accepting a deliberately shorter assistance inventory.

What's Good
  • ✓Full 138 kW output
  • ✓300 Nm standard
  • ✓Lowest UNI-S price
  • ✓Seven-speed DCT
  • ✓18-inch wheels
  • ✓12.8-inch infotainment
  • ✓Smartphone integration
  • ✓Front and side airbags
  • ✓Five-year or 90,000 km service plan
Watch Out For
  • ✕No curtain airbags
  • ✕No automatic emergency braking
  • ✕No adaptive cruise
  • ✕No lane assistance
  • ✕No blind-spot monitoring
  • ✕No 360-degree camera listed
  • ✕Clearance remains not yet clarified
  • ✕Towing remains not yet clarified
  • ✕No official acceleration time

Changan UNI-S FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CS is R389,900. 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 CS 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 CS is around 14.49 km/l.

Choose UNI-S CS when access to the common 138 kW drivetrain and paired screens matters more than the driver-assistance additions reserved for dearer grades. Build the CS budget from R389,900, then add its own insurance premium, finance settlement total, tyre quotations and the distance ceiling on included servicing.

Rear sensors support reversing, but CS does not have the CE surrounding-view and expanded cross-traffic package, so direct observation remains especially important. A useful CS urban drive combines stop-start creeping, a sharply inclined parking ramp and one brisk pull-away into traffic to expose the dual-clutch gearbox at low speed. The turbo engine’s headline output does not describe low-speed calibration.

Ordinary cruise control can hold speed, while adaptive following and lane-support functions are not part of CS. On a motorway, treat every fitted CS cruise aid as support only; learn its alerts, override response and cancellation sequence before relying on it.

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