Changan CS75 Pro vs GWM Jolion Pro Limited

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 Jolion Pro Limited in South Africa

GWM Jolion Pro Limited

1.5T Super Luxury Limited 7DCT Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 431,450 ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan CS75 Pro vs GWM Jolion Pro Limited: the short answer

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

CS75 Pro starts ZAR 1,550 cheaper CS75 Pro from ZAR 429,900 · Jolion Pro Limited from ZAR 431,450

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification CS75 Pro Jolion Pro Limited
Maximum Power CS75 Pro138 kW Jolion Pro Limited105 kW
Maximum Torque CS75 Pro300 Nm Jolion Pro Limited210 Nm
Engine Size CS75 Pro1494 cc Jolion Pro Limited1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CS75 Pro13.33 km/l Jolion Pro Limited12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance CS75 ProNot Officially Disclosed Jolion Pro Limited168 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

CS75 Pro

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Jolion Pro Limited

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

CS75 Pro

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

Jolion Pro Limited

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec CS75 Pro Jolion Pro Limited
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 Jolion Pro Limited 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 SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
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 - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1376-1540 kg
Spec CS75 Pro Jolion Pro Limited
Length 4730 mm 4470 mm
Width 1870 mm 1898 mm
Height 1720 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2786 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 168 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 620 l 291 l
Kerb Weight 1550 kg 1465 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1925 kg 1870 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 405 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 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 -

In depth: how these cars differ

This CS75 Pro and Jolion Pro Limited 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 Jolion Pro Limited 45.

Efficiency index: CS75 Pro 52 vs Jolion Pro Limited 51.

Safety-equipment index: CS75 Pro 76 vs Jolion Pro Limited 90.

Practicality index: CS75 Pro 79 vs Jolion Pro Limited 55.

Ownership-cover index: CS75 Pro not separately scored vs Jolion Pro Limited 94.

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 2 points

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

Evidence leader 67 /100
Lead 2 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 2 points
65
#2

Jolion Pro Limited

86% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Ownership 94 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 51
Safety 90
Practicality 55
Ownership 94
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance CS75 Pro +14 Efficiency CS75 Pro +1 Safety Jolion Pro Limited +14 Practicality CS75 Pro +24

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

Jolion Pro Limited

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 55/100
Ownership 94/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan CS75 Pro leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts vs 65 pts for Jolion Pro Limited

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

CS75 Pro vs Jolion Pro Limited 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.