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.
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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Kona
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
Kona
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
Kona
Model Introduced Year
2025
2018
Generation
Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
Second generation Kona on Hyundai's K2 GEN platform; the design is more conservative than the first gen but better resolved
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale.
Second generation launched globally in 2023 and brought to SA; softened styling compared to the sharper first gen, improved interior quality and tech
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
-
1460 kg
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
Length
4730 mm
4355 mm
Width
1870 mm
1825 mm
Height
1720 mm
1570 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
2660 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
466 l
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1460 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1925 kg
Not confirmed
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
NE15TG
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1494 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
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
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
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
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
60.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
117.8 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
Kona
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
7
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
7
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
Claimed Mileage
13.33 km/l
15.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
12.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
13.33 km/l
15.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
55
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
Airbags
4
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
2 positions
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Front
Front
Ventilated Seats
Front
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
PU leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Tan microfiber leather
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
All windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
All
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Sunroof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
No
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Temporary-use spare
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18-inch Alloy
Sound System
6
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
Infotainment System
10.25-inch touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
6
8 Bose Premium
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
LED
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White, Blue, Grey
Not confirmed
Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
LED
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
165 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
165 mm
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
235/45 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary-use spare
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
18-inch Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Temporary-use spare
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
18-inch Alloy
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent
Multi-Link
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
120 g/km
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Unleaded 95
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90,000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90,000 km
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Not confirmed
Price Zar
474900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
474900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
474900
Not confirmed
Spec
CS75 Pro
Kona
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
In depth: how these cars differ
This CS75 Pro and Kona 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 Kona 40.
Efficiency index: CS75 Pro 52 vs Kona 62.
Safety-equipment index: CS75 Pro 76 vs Kona 87.
Practicality index: CS75 Pro 79 vs Kona 67.
Ownership-cover index: CS75 Pro not separately scored vs Kona 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 3 points
CS75 Pro and Kona are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
CS75 Pro +19
Efficiency
Kona +10
Safety
Kona +11
Practicality
CS75 Pro +12
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
Kona
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan CS75 Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 64 pts for Kona
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CS75 Pro leads. However, Kona may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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