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CS75 Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2025
Not Available
Generation
Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
Current local listing
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1825-2070 kg
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
Length
4730 mm
4662 mm
Width
1870 mm
1918 mm
Height
1720 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1925 kg
-
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
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
-
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
NE15TG
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1494 cc
2184 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
400 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
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x4
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
DCT
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
13.33 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
57 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
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
57
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
Scorpio-N
Airbags
4
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
2 positions
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Yes
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
PU leather
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Tan microfiber leather
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
All windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power-fold ORVM
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
10.25-inch touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio System
-
Sony 3D immersive audio
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
White, Blue, Grey
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary-use spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Penta Link rear suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
474900 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship
Starting Price
474900
489999
Starting Price Zar
474900
489999
Spec
CS75 Pro
Scorpio-N
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CS75 Pro and Scorpio-N 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 Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: CS75 Pro 52 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: CS75 Pro 76 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: CS75 Pro 79 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: CS75 Pro not separately scored vs Scorpio-N 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.
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
Scorpio-N leads by 8 points
Scorpio-N has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CS75 Pro remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
CS75 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 67 pts for CS75 Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N 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
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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.
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