BYD ATTO 2 DM-i vs Changan CS75 Pro

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i in South Africa

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i

Dynamic DM-i Plug-in Hybrid e-CVT Current
ZAR 489,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 72 kW 🔧 122 Nm ⛽ 19.6 km/l
VS
Changan CS75 Pro in South Africa

Changan CS75 Pro

1.5T AT 5S CE Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 474,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW 🔧 300 Nm ⛽ 13.33 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i vs Changan CS75 Pro: the short answer

ATTO 2 DM-i and CS75 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

CS75 Pro starts ZAR 20,000 cheaper ATTO 2 DM-i from ZAR 449,900 · CS75 Pro from ZAR 429,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification ATTO 2 DM-i CS75 Pro
Maximum Power ATTO 2 DM-i72 kW @ 6000 rpm CS75 Pro138 kW
Maximum Torque ATTO 2 DM-i122 Nm @ 4500 rpm CS75 Pro300 Nm
Engine Size ATTO 2 DM-i1498 cc CS75 Pro1494 cc
Combined Fuel Economy ATTO 2 DM-i19.6 km/l CS75 Pro13.33 km/l
Ground Clearance ATTO 2 DM-i160 mm CS75 ProNot Officially Disclosed

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

ATTO 2 DM-i

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

CS75 Pro

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

Which One's Right for You?

ATTO 2 DM-i

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

CS75 Pro

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec ATTO 2 DM-i CS75 Pro
Model Introduced Year 2026 2025
Generation First South African ATTO 2 DM-i generation Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
Facelift History No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026 No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Compact SUV Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Passenger car
Spec ATTO 2 DM-i CS75 Pro
Length 4330 mm 4730 mm
Width 1830 mm 1870 mm
Height 1675 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase 2620 mm 2786 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 425 l 620 l
Kerb Weight 1510 kg 1550 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2000 kg 1925 kg
Payload Capacity 490 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 750 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.25 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1020 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 960 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1100 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 760 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This ATTO 2 DM-i and CS75 Pro comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: ATTO 2 DM-i 37 vs CS75 Pro 59.

Efficiency index: ATTO 2 DM-i 81 vs CS75 Pro 52.

Safety-equipment index: ATTO 2 DM-i 92 vs CS75 Pro 76.

Practicality index: ATTO 2 DM-i 56 vs CS75 Pro 79.

Ownership-cover index: ATTO 2 DM-i not separately scored vs CS75 Pro 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

CS75 Pro leads by 2 points

ATTO 2 DM-i and CS75 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 67 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 65% source coverage
67
#1 Evidence leader

CS75 Pro

65% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 79 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 59
Efficiency 52
Safety 76
Practicality 79
Leads by 2 points
65
#2

ATTO 2 DM-i

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 37
Performance 37
Efficiency 81
Safety 92
Practicality 56
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CS75 Pro +22 Efficiency ATTO 2 DM-i +29 Safety ATTO 2 DM-i +16 Practicality CS75 Pro +23

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

CS75 Pro

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 76/100
Practicality 79/100

ATTO 2 DM-i

Performance 37/100
Efficiency 81/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 56/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan CS75 Pro leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts vs 65 pts for ATTO 2 DM-i

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CS75 Pro leads. However, ATTO 2 DM-i may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

ATTO 2 DM-i vs CS75 Pro questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.