Changan CS75 Pro 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 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
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 CS75 Pro vs LDV D90: the short answer

D90 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CS75 Pro remains close.

CS75 Pro starts ZAR 470,000 cheaper CS75 Pro from ZAR 429,900 · D90 from ZAR 899,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CS75 Pro D90
Maximum Power CS75 Pro138 kW D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque CS75 Pro300 Nm D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size CS75 Pro1494 cc D901996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CS75 Pro13.33 km/l D9010.99 km/l
Ground Clearance CS75 ProNot Officially Disclosed 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 CS75 Pro

1.5T AT 5S CE

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

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)

CS75 Pro

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

D90

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

Which One's Right for You?

CS75 Pro

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

D90

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CS75 Pro D90
Model Introduced Year 2025 2025
Generation Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations. Current South African D90 generation.
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale. No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2025
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style SUV Seven-seat large SUV
Model Year 2026 2025
Production Status active active
Segment Mid-size SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car SUV
Spec CS75 Pro D90
Length 4730 mm 5046 mm
Width 1870 mm 2016 mm
Height 1720 mm 1876 mm
Wheelbase 2786 mm 2950 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space 620 l 343 l
Kerb Weight 1550 kg 2370 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1925 kg 3100 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 730 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 3100 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 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 CS75 Pro 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: CS75 Pro 59 vs D90 82.

Efficiency index: CS75 Pro 52 vs D90 45.

Safety-equipment index: CS75 Pro 76 vs D90 93.

Practicality index: CS75 Pro 79 vs D90 78.

Ownership-cover index: CS75 Pro 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 9 points

D90 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CS75 Pro remains close.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 9 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 9 points
67
#2

CS75 Pro

65% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 79 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 59
Efficiency 52
Safety 76
Practicality 79
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance D90 +23 Efficiency CS75 Pro +7 Safety D90 +17 Practicality CS75 Pro +1

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

D90

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

CS75 Pro

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index LDV D90 leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 67 pts for CS75 Pro

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, CS75 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

CS75 Pro 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.