Suv Petrol 7-Speed DCT FWD 5-seat

Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CS

Price in Witbank, 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 is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 389,900
On-road in
ZAR 401,064
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 389,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,300
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 850
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,200
Insurance
ZAR 3,314
Other fees
ZAR 0
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.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CS

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

The Changan UNI-S 1.5T AT CS is the price-led route to the full turbo-DCT powertrain and dual-screen cabin. CS performance matches the upper grades on paper, so its badge communicates the leaner equipment package rather than a weaker engine or different transmission. UNI-S 1.5T AT CS should be assessed as a road-focused five-seat SUV. The shared engine means a higher grade will not cure an unsatisfactory powertrain response. Price an equivalent set of 18-inch tyres and obtain an insurance quotation for this exact grade. Its lower price makes CS especially relevant to buyers who value the shared 138 kW drivetrain above optional convenience equipment. UNI-S 1.5T AT CS is the price-led route to the full turbo-DCT powertrain and dual-screen cabin; its defining equipment is: 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. Black, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Putty Grey and White are listed for the current range; confirm stock by grade. 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. At handover, reconcile the CS badge and 18-inch wheels with its dated schedule for airbags, driving aids, seat controls, mirror functions, displays and parking hardware. Price comprehensive cover and a matching replacement for the fitted 18-inch tyre. The UNI-S 1.5T AT CS has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are an active listing and a South African price reference of R389,900; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size

Changan UNI-S — Quick Facts

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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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Who buys this

Its ownership package caps vehicle cover at five years or 150,000 km and scheduled servicing at five years or 90,000 km. A shopper researching UNI-S 1.5T AT CS should separate need from showroom appeal

City
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. Around town, UNI-S 1.5T AT CS should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a 7-Speed DCT transmission becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a front-wheel drive drivetrain is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the UNI-S 1.5T AT CS out with the load it normally carries. A South African price reference of R389,900 gives context, but a number cannot show how engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol feels on a gradient
Off-Road
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. If the UNI-S 1.5T AT CS will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it
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 market-specific buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 3.5/5 · 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

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How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

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

UNI-S 1.5T AT CS is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in an active listing and accept the limitation represented by a power output of 138 kW. A fair review of UNI-S 1.5T AT CS should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of the CS trim, an active listing and a South African price reference of R389,900 can be valuable for the right driver for UNI-S 1.5T AT CS. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for UNI-S 1.5T AT CS. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for UNI-S 1.5T AT CS

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: 7-Speed DCT
  • ✓Trim: CS
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R389,900
  • ✓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 CS can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for UNI-S 1.5T AT CS depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written UNI-S 1.5T AT CS quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate UNI-S 1.5T AT CS budget.
  • ✕A short UNI-S 1.5T AT CS test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕UNI-S 1.5T AT CS capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent UNI-S 1.5T AT CS grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published UNI-S 1.5T AT CS figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm UNI-S 1.5T AT CS stock and support terms.

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.

Its ownership package caps vehicle cover at five years or 150,000 km and scheduled servicing at five years or 90,000 km. A shopper researching UNI-S 1.5T AT CS should separate need from showroom appeal

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. Around town, UNI-S 1.5T AT CS should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration.

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the UNI-S 1.5T AT CS out with the load it normally carries. A South African price reference of R389,900 gives context, but a number cannot show how engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol feels on a gradient

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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