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 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max: the short answer
CS75 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro Max are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
CS75 Pro starts ZAR 180,000 cheaperCS75 Pro from ZAR 429,900 · Tiggo 8 Pro Max from ZAR 609,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Maximum Power
CS75 Pro138 kW
Tiggo 8 Pro Max187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
CS75 Pro300 Nm
Tiggo 8 Pro Max390 Nm
Engine Size
CS75 Pro1494 cc
Tiggo 8 Pro Max2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CS75 Pro13.33 km/l
Tiggo 8 Pro Max13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
CS75 ProNot Officially Disclosed
Tiggo 8 Pro Max203 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
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
CS75 Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Model Introduced Year
2025
2023
Generation
Current South African CS75 Pro generation with two equipment grades and two seating configurations.
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro Max range
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the present CS75 Pro range entered local sale.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2023
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
Tare Mass Kg
-
1658 kg
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Length
4730 mm
4720 mm
Width
1870 mm
1860 mm
Height
1720 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
203 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
203 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
117 l
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1658 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1925 kg
2211 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
553 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1500 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
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
985 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
945 mm
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
NE15TG
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1494 cc
2000 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
Petrol 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
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
300 Nm
390 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
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
112.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
235.2 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
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
7
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
7
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Claimed Mileage
13.33 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13.33 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
51
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
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Airbags
4
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 positions
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Front
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
PU leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Power
Seat Trim
Tan microfiber leather
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
All windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
739 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Infotainment System
10.25-inch touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD
Standard
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White, Blue, Grey
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
203 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
203 mm
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Tyre Size
225/55 R19
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary-use spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
235/50 R19
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
1582 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1604 mm
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
180 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
7 Year / 90 000 km
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
474900 ZAR
609900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
474900
609900
Starting Price Zar
474900
609900
Spec
CS75 Pro
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CS75 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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 Tiggo 8 Pro Max 75.
Efficiency index: CS75 Pro 52 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 52.
Safety-equipment index: CS75 Pro 76 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 94.
Practicality index: CS75 Pro 79 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 58.
Ownership-cover index: CS75 Pro not separately scored vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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
Tiggo 8 Pro Max leads by 4 points
CS75 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro Max are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Tiggo 8 Pro Max +16
Efficiency
Level
Safety
Tiggo 8 Pro Max +18
Practicality
CS75 Pro +21
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
CS75 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 67 pts for CS75 Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 Pro Max leads. However, CS75 Pro 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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