Changan Alsvin vs LDV D90

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Changan Alsvin in South Africa

Changan Alsvin

1.5 AT CE Petrol 5-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 289,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 78 kW 🔧 145 Nm ⛽ 14.49 km/l
VS
LDV D90 in South Africa

LDV D90

D90 Flagship Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 10.99 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Alsvin vs LDV D90: the short answer

D90 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Alsvin.

Alsvin starts ZAR 650,000 cheaper Alsvin from ZAR 249,900 · D90 from ZAR 899,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Alsvin D90
Maximum Power Alsvin78 kW D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque Alsvin145 Nm D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size Alsvin1500 cc D901996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Alsvin14.49 km/l D9010.99 km/l
Ground Clearance Alsvin150 mm D90210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Changan Alsvin

1.5 AT CE

Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

LDV D90

D90 Flagship

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Alsvin

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

D90

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Alsvin

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

D90

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Alsvin D90
Model Introduced Year 2025 2025
Generation Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025. Current South African D90 generation.
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale. No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2025
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Sedan Seven-seat large SUV
Model Year 2026 2025
Production Status active active
Segment Compact sedan SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car SUV
Spec Alsvin D90
Length 4390 mm 5046 mm
Width 1725 mm 2016 mm
Height 1490 mm 1876 mm
Wheelbase 2535 mm 2950 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 150 mm 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space 390 l 343 l
Kerb Weight 1069 kg 2370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1470 kg 3100 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 730 kg
Towing Capacity 705 kg 3100 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m 6.45 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1010 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 990 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 950 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Alsvin and D90 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Alsvin 35 vs D90 82.

Efficiency index: Alsvin 56 vs D90 45.

Safety-equipment index: Alsvin 32 vs D90 93.

Practicality index: Alsvin 54 vs D90 78.

Ownership-cover index: Alsvin not separately scored vs D90 not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

D90 leads by 33 points

D90 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Alsvin.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 33 points
Data 68% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

D90

68% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 45
Performance 82
Efficiency 45
Safety 93
Practicality 78
Leads by 33 points
43
#2

Alsvin

66% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 56 Check Safety 32
Performance 35
Efficiency 56
Safety 32
Practicality 54
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance D90 +47 Efficiency Alsvin +11 Safety D90 +61 Practicality D90 +24

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

D90

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 78/100

Alsvin

Performance 35/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 54/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index LDV D90 leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 43 pts for Alsvin

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, Alsvin may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Alsvin vs D90 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.