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Changan CS75 Pro vs Ford Ranger Platinum: the short answer
Ranger Platinum has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CS75 Pro remains close.
CS75 Pro starts ZAR 749,600 cheaperCS75 Pro from ZAR 429,900 · Ranger Platinum from ZAR 1,179,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CS75 Pro
Ranger Platinum
Maximum Power
CS75 Pro138 kW
Ranger Platinum184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Maximum Torque
CS75 Pro300 Nm
Ranger Platinum600 Nm
Engine Size
CS75 Pro1494 cc
Ranger Platinum2993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CS75 Pro13.33 km/l
Ranger Platinum11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
CS75 ProNot Officially Disclosed
Ranger Platinum237 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.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
CS75 Pro
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Ranger Platinum
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CS75 Pro
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Ranger Platinum
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CS75 Pro
Ranger Platinum
Model Introduced Year
2025
2022
Generation
Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
Current-generation Ford Ranger
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
Pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Double Cab Platinum 10AT 4x4
Tare Mass Kg
-
2345 kg
Spec
CS75 Pro
Ranger Platinum
Length
4730 mm
5350 mm
Width
1870 mm
1918 mm
Height
1720 mm
1886 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
237 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
480 l
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
2345 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1925 kg
3300 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
955 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
12.9 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1024 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
989 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1057 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
879 mm
Spec
CS75 Pro
Ranger Platinum
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
NE15TG
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1494 cc
2993 cc
Cylinders
4
6
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
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
600 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
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
78.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
255.9 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
Ranger Platinum
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Two-speed electronic transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
10
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic shift-on-the-fly
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic 4WD selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
2.7
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear driven axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Transmission Speeds
7
10
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
CS75 Pro
Ranger Platinum
Claimed Mileage
13.33 km/l
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
13.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
80 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
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
80
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
Ranger Platinum
Airbags
4
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
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
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
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
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver knee
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Alarm System
-
Perimeter alarm
Central Locking
-
Power door dead locks
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Perimeter alarm
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
-
Standard
Tracking System
-
Vehicle locator via app
Spec
CS75 Pro
Ranger Platinum
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
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 and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
CS75 Pro
Ranger Platinum
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Heated Seats
Front
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Front
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
PU leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Power adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Power adjustment
Seat Trim
Tan microfiber leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Front Armrest
-
Centre console
Front Shoulder Room
-
1450 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1440 mm
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Door Map Pockets
-
Underseat stowage
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Platinum grade before assuming a feature is included.
This CS75 Pro and Ranger Platinum 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 Ranger Platinum 89.
Efficiency index: CS75 Pro 52 vs Ranger Platinum 52.
Safety-equipment index: CS75 Pro 76 vs Ranger Platinum 93.
Practicality index: CS75 Pro 79 vs Ranger Platinum 84.
Ownership-cover index: CS75 Pro not separately scored vs Ranger Platinum 76.
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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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
Ranger Platinum leads by 14 points
Ranger Platinum has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CS75 Pro remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger Platinum
Performance
89/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
84/100
Ownership
76/100
CS75 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Ranger Platinum
leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts
vs 67 pts for CS75 Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger Platinum leads. However, CS75 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.
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