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.
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Alsvin starts ZAR 90,000 cheaperAlsvin from ZAR 249,900 · E2 from ZAR 339,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Alsvin
E2
Maximum Power
Alsvin78 kW
E2Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
Alsvin145 Nm
E2Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Size
Alsvin1500 cc
E2Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Alsvin14.49 km/l
E2Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Alsvin150 mm
E2161 mm
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Changan Alsvin
1.5 AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Spec
Alsvin
E2
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025.
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale.
No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Body Style
Sedan
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact sedan
Passenger vehicle
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Hatchback
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Length
4390 mm
4135 mm
Width
1725 mm
1805 mm
Height
1490 mm
1580 mm
Wheelbase
2535 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
161 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
375 l
Kerb Weight
1069 kg
1300 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1470 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
705 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
4 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Electric motor
Engine Code
JL473QF
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
78 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque
145 Nm
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
39.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
325 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
25 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Gearbox
5-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-motor, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Claimed Mileage
14.49 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
14.49 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
45
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
15.2
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Airbags
2
2
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Mechanical rear child safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear seats
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Electronic anti-theft system
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Electronic anti-theft system
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear (3 sensors)
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Seat Material
Leather and cloth
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Foam with leather trim
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather and cloth
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Electric sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
8.8-inch LCD
USB Ports
1 front USB port
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Touchscreen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Spec
Alsvin
E2
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Comet Gray, Aurora Green, Moon White, Nebula Beige, Star Silver
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Tyre Size
185/55 R15
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
16-inch alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Front Suspension
MacPherson
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
E2
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km (standard on CE; optional on CS)
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
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Price Zar
289900 ZAR
389900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
289900
389900
Starting Price Zar
289900
389900
Spec
Alsvin
E2
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
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