Changan CS75 Pro vs GWM H6

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.

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
GWM H6 in South Africa

GWM H6

1.5T Hybrid LX Hybrid Current
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 17.2 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan CS75 Pro vs GWM H6: the short answer

CS75 Pro and H6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

CS75 Pro starts ZAR 160,000 cheaper CS75 Pro from ZAR 429,900 · H6 from ZAR 589,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CS75 Pro H6
Maximum Power CS75 Pro138 kW H6115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque CS75 Pro300 Nm H6260 Nm
Engine Size CS75 Pro1494 cc H61497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CS75 Pro13.33 km/l H617.2 km/l
Ground Clearance CS75 ProNot Officially Disclosed H6198 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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
Specification evidence leader

H6

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

H6

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CS75 Pro H6
Model Introduced Year 2025 2022
Generation Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations. H6 sold in South Africa is the third generation H6 under the Haval brand, launched globally in 2021 and adapted for SA in 2022. Suspension and powertrain calibration is tuned for South African road conditions and fuel quality.
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale. H6 received a mid-cycle update in late 2024 that brought refined hybrid system calibration for South African altitude and fuel quality, an upgraded driver-assistance package across all variants, the 14.6-inch infotainment screen as standard on LT and LX (replacing the original 12.3-inch unit), and revised exterior detailing including new alloy wheel designs.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2024
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Mid-size SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car SUV
Color Note - Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Pittsburgh Silver, Mars Red, Atlantic Blue and Cosmos Grey. Two-tone roof options on LT and LX with selected base colours.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1680 kg
Spec CS75 Pro H6
Length 4730 mm 4653 mm
Width 1870 mm 1886 mm
Height 1720 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase 2786 mm 2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 198 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 58 l
Boot/Cargo Space 620 l 530 l
Kerb Weight 1550 kg 1680 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1925 kg 2200 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 11.8 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 990 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 960 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This CS75 Pro and H6 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 H6 51.

Efficiency index: CS75 Pro 52 vs H6 70.

Safety-equipment index: CS75 Pro 76 vs H6 93.

Practicality index: CS75 Pro 79 vs H6 69.

Ownership-cover index: CS75 Pro not separately scored vs H6 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

H6 leads by 3 points

CS75 Pro and H6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 96% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

H6

96% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 70
Safety 93
Practicality 69
Ownership 65
Leads by 3 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 CS75 Pro +8 Efficiency H6 +18 Safety H6 +17 Practicality CS75 Pro +10

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H6

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 65/100

CS75 Pro

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM H6 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 67 pts for CS75 Pro

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 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 H6 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.