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Decision summary
Changan CS75 Pro vs BYD DOLPHIN: the short answer
DOLPHIN has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CS75 Pro remains close.
CS75 Pro starts ZAR 110,000 cheaperCS75 Pro from ZAR 429,900 · DOLPHIN from ZAR 539,900
Five key differences
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Specification
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Maximum Power
CS75 Pro138 kW
DOLPHIN150 kW
Maximum Torque
CS75 Pro300 Nm
DOLPHIN310 Nm
Engine Size
CS75 Pro1494 cc
DOLPHINNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
CS75 Pro13.33 km/l
DOLPHINNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
CS75 ProNot Officially Disclosed
DOLPHIN155 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Changan CS75 Pro
1.5T AT 5S CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
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
Specification evidence leader
DOLPHIN
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
CS75 Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
DOLPHIN
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
First South African DOLPHIN generation
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale.
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Compact Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Passenger vehicle
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Length
4730 mm
4290 mm
Width
1870 mm
1770 mm
Height
1720 mm
1570 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
155 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
345 l
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1658 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1925 kg
2068 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
410 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.25 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1130 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
740 mm
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
NE15TG
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1494 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
Turbocharged
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
138 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
310 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
90.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
187.0 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
60.48 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
403.2 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
427 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
7 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
80 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front motor, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Number of Gears
7
1
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Instrument cluster switch gear selector
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
1
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Claimed Mileage
13.33 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.33 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
55
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
427 km
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
15.9 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
315 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
398 km
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Airbags
4
7
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Applicable
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 positions
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Applicable
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
PU leather
Synthetic leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric adjustment
Seat Trim
Tan microfiber leather
Synthetic leather
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
All windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Infotainment System
10.25-inch touchscreen
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
12.8
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
12.8
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
White, Blue, Grey
Atlantis Grey + Black, Blue + Grey, Ski White + Grey
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Approach Angle
21 deg
16 deg
Departure Angle
24 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
205/50 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary-use spare
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Multi-link
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
3 years/60000 km service plan
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
extended-range derivative
Price Zar
474900 ZAR
602900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
extended-range derivative
Starting Price
474900
602900
Starting Price Zar
474900
602900
Spec
CS75 Pro
DOLPHIN
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
In depth: how these cars differ
This CS75 Pro and DOLPHIN 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 DOLPHIN 66.
Efficiency index: CS75 Pro 52 vs DOLPHIN 90.
Safety-equipment index: CS75 Pro 76 vs DOLPHIN 98.
Practicality index: CS75 Pro 79 vs DOLPHIN 56.
Ownership-cover index: CS75 Pro not separately scored vs DOLPHIN 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.
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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
DOLPHIN leads by 9 points
DOLPHIN has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CS75 Pro remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
DOLPHIN
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
CS75 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD DOLPHIN
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 67 pts for CS75 Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, DOLPHIN leads. However, CS75 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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