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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
EXTER
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
CS75 Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
EXTER
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
EXTER
Model Introduced Year
2025
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
Current South African EXTER listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Mid-size SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
999 kg
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Length
4730 mm
3815 mm
Width
1870 mm
1710 mm
Height
1720 mm
1631 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
185 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
391 l
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
999 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1925 kg
-
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
NE15TG
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1494 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
138 kW
5 kW
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
114 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
114.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
AMT
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
5
Transmission Type
DCT
Automated Manual
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
AMT
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
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 Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
AMT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
5
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Claimed Mileage
13.33 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
19.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
37 l
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
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
37 l
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Airbags
4
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 positions
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
6
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Halogen with automatic function
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Cloth
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
PU leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Tan microfiber leather
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EXTER grade before assuming a feature is included.
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Cloth
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
All windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Sunroof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Halogen with automatic function
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Cloth
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Multifunction
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
exter
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Infotainment System
10.25-inch touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Multifunction
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch
SYNC
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Multifunction
Rear Usb
-
Standard
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
LED Headlamps
Yes
Halogen with automatic function
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
H-signature LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White, Blue, Grey
3
Headlights
Yes
Halogen with automatic function
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
LED
H-signature LED
Led Headlights
Yes
Halogen with automatic function
Auto Headlights
-
Halogen with automatic function
Automatic Headlamps
-
Halogen with automatic function
Daytime Running Lights
LED
H-signature LED
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamp Levelling
-
Halogen with automatic function
Headlamps
Yes
Halogen with automatic function
Headlight Type
Yes
Halogen with automatic function
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
185 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
185 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary-use spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Multifunction
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Multifunction
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Flagship
Price Zar
474900 ZAR
334900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
474900
334900
Starting Price Zar
474900
334900
Spec
CS75 Pro
EXTER
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 years / 150,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This CS75 Pro and EXTER 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: CS75 Pro 59 vs EXTER 19.
Efficiency index: CS75 Pro 52 vs EXTER 66.
Safety-equipment index: CS75 Pro 76 vs EXTER 84.
Practicality index: CS75 Pro 79 vs EXTER 65.
Ownership-cover index: CS75 Pro not separately scored vs EXTER 65.
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 9 points
CS75 Pro has a modest catalogue-index lead, while EXTER remains close.
Performance
CS75 Pro +40
Efficiency
EXTER +14
Safety
EXTER +8
Practicality
CS75 Pro +14
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
CS75 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
79/100
EXTER
Performance
19/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan CS75 Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 58 pts for EXTER
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CS75 Pro leads. However, EXTER may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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