Changan Alsvin, CS75 Pro and Hunter launching in SA this week: pricing and features

The Changan brand is officially launching in South Africa later this week, with three strategically positioned models forming the initial line-up, and many more to follow.

Changan is China’s fourth-largest auto manufacturer, with around 2.7 million units sold last year in over 70 countries.

In South Africa, the brand will be distributed by Jameel Motors, with 25 dealers expected to be up and running at launch. The importer will use established partners to handle its vehicle and parts logistics, and a fully stocked parts warehouse has been set up in Gauteng, with nationwide deliveries taking place daily.

The initial line-up consists of the Alsvin compact sedan, CS75 Pro SUV and Hunter one-tonne bakkie, while the Deepal S07 electric crossover and Hunter range-extended bakkie are set to join the line-up in the near future. A  pair of smaller SUVs, the CS655 and CS35, are scheduled to launch later in 2026, Jameel Motors SA country manager Marinus Venter told IOL.

The Alsvin sedan is priced between R238,800 and R271,200, while the CS75 Pro costs between R429,900 and R474,900 and the Hunter double cab bakkie has bookends of R449,900 and R569,900.

The Alsvin sedan is smaller than the Polo sedan but larger than the Honda Amaze, and it is unashamedly aimed at ride-hailing drivers and corporate fleets.

The Alsvin is available in two variants, with the CS manual (R238,000) powered by a 1.4-litre petrol engine with 74kW and 135Nm on tap, while the CE (R271,200) sports a 1.5-litre engine with 78kW and 145Nm, paired with a five-speed dual-clutch autobox.

In terms of features, the base CS ships with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with reverse camera, multi-function steering wheel, auto headlights, front and rear USB ports, dual front airbags and ABS.

The CE adds an electric sunroof, cruise control, idle-stop and tyre pressure  monitoring system.

The Changan CS75 Pro is a midsize SUV similar in size to the Nissan X-Trail, and locally it will be available in five-seat and seven-seat guises, with the CS starting at R429,900 and the CE kicking off at R474,900.

All variants feature a 1.5-litre turbopetrol engine, sending 138kW and 300Nm to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The CS is equipped with a 10.25-inch central infotainment screen, 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, push-button start, climate control with rear ventilation, dual front airbags and traction control.

The CE adds synthetic leather upholstery and an electric panoramic sunroof to the mix, along with a 360-degree camera, voice control, 10.25-inch instrument cluster, heated and electrically adjustable front seats, powered tailgate, Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, Auto Emergency Braking and Integrated Driving Recorder.

The Changan Hunter is a one-tonne bakkie that also forms the basis of the Peugeot Landtrek. A 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine is employed in both versions, with the manual 4x2 costing R449,900 and the auto 4x4 retailing at R569,900.

The base manual version comes with a 10-inch infotainment system, cloth seats, and inner and outer cargo hooks.

In addition, the 4WD model ships with electrically adjustable leather seats.

All Changan models are sold with a five-year or 150,000km warranty, while a five-year or 90,000km service plan is included with the CS75 Pro.

Pricing for the Deepal S07 and Hunter REEV had not been released at the time of writing.

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