The CS75 Pro’s clean, understated styling gives it a mature road presence without trying too hard.
Following in the footsteps of its Chinese compatriots Chery and Geely, the Changan brand is the latest “comeback kid” to hit the South African market with a revitalised line-up that is a far cry from the humbler products it was once known for.
From the striking new Uni-S compact SUV to the racy-looking Deepal S07 electric crossover, the Changan brand has some upscale ambitions, but it has not forgotten its value focus. This is particularly true for the CS75 Pro that we recently tested, though there are a few caveats.
Unlike the box-fresh Uni-S, the CS75 Pro feels like an update of an older-generation product. This is evident in certain areas, such as the shape of the mechanical gear lever and even the lack of drivetrain refinement.
But what it lacks in modernity, the CS75 certainly seems to make up for in value. Available in five-seat and seven-seat configurations, it is priced from R429,900 to R499,900. This is for an SUV that’s larger than a Nissan X-Trail and almost as vast as the Volkswagen Tayron — at nearly half the price.
