A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Changan CS75 Pro vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: the short answer
CS75 Pro and Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
CS75 Pro starts ZAR 360,090 cheaperCS75 Pro from ZAR 429,900 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Maximum Power
CS75 Pro138 kW
Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
CS75 Pro300 Nm
Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
CS75 Pro1494 cc
Pajero Sport2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CS75 Pro13.33 km/l
Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
CS75 ProNot Officially Disclosed
Pajero Sport218 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Changan CS75 Pro
1.5T AT 5S CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
CS75 Pro
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Pajero Sport
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
CS75 Pro
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Pajero Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
2025
2017
Generation
Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale.
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Passenger vehicle
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Length
4730 mm
4825 mm
Width
1870 mm
1815 mm
Height
1720 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
193 l
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1925 kg
2775 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
695 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2850 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
957 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
880 mm
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
NE15TG
4N15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1494 cc
2442 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
86 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
430 Nm @ 2500 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
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.3 sec
Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
206.7 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
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
3.692
Number of Gears
7
8
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
2.566
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Transmission Speeds
7
8
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Claimed Mileage
13.33 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
68 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
No
Real-world Mileage
13.33 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
68
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
84
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
868 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
781 km
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Airbags
4
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
2 positions
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
No
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
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
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Front
No
Ventilated Seats
Front
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Steering Wheel Material
PU leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Tan microfiber leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
All windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Sunroof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
10.25-inch touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
8-inch
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White, Blue, Grey
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Approach Angle
21 deg
30 deg
Departure Angle
24 deg
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23.1 deg
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary-use spare
Full-size alloy
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
214 g/km
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
474900 ZAR
904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
474900
904990
Starting Price Zar
474900
904990
Spec
CS75 Pro
Pajero Sport
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CS75 Pro and Pajero Sport 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 Pajero Sport 65.
Efficiency index: CS75 Pro 52 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: CS75 Pro 76 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: CS75 Pro 79 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: CS75 Pro not separately scored vs Pajero Sport 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
CS75 Pro leads by 2 points
CS75 Pro and Pajero Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Pajero Sport +6
Efficiency
CS75 Pro +3
Safety
CS75 Pro +4
Practicality
CS75 Pro +8
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
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan CS75 Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CS75 Pro leads. However, Pajero Sport 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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