Geely Coolray 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.

Geely Coolray in South Africa

Geely Coolray

Vertex Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 429,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW 🔧 290 Nm ⛽ 15.38 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

Geely Coolray vs Changan CS75 Pro: the short answer

Coolray and CS75 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Coolray starts ZAR 60,000 cheaper Coolray from ZAR 369,900 · CS75 Pro from ZAR 429,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Coolray CS75 Pro
Maximum Power Coolray128 kW CS75 Pro138 kW
Maximum Torque Coolray290 Nm CS75 Pro300 Nm
Engine Size CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed CS75 Pro1494 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Coolray15.38 km/l CS75 Pro13.33 km/l
Ground Clearance CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed CS75 ProNot Officially Disclosed

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Coolray

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

CS75 Pro

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

Which One's Right for You?

Coolray

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

CS75 Pro

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Coolray CS75 Pro
Model Introduced Year 2026 2025
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
Facelift History No applicable South African facelift history established No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Not Applicable
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Passenger vehicle Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger car
Spec Coolray CS75 Pro
Length 4380 mm 4730 mm
Width 1795 mm 1870 mm
Height 1609 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2786 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 330 l 620 l
Kerb Weight 1815 kg 1550 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 1925 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 5 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 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

In depth: how these cars differ

This Coolray 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: Coolray 60 vs CS75 Pro 59.

Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs CS75 Pro 52.

Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs CS75 Pro 76.

Practicality index: Coolray 46 vs CS75 Pro 79.

Ownership-cover index: Coolray 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 3 points

Coolray and CS75 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 67 /100
Lead 3 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 3 points
64
#2

Coolray

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Practicality 46
Performance 60
Efficiency 61
Safety 90
Practicality 46
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Coolray +1 Efficiency Coolray +9 Safety Coolray +14 Practicality CS75 Pro +33

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

Coolray

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 46/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan CS75 Pro leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts vs 64 pts for Coolray

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

Coolray 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.