• Independent comparative benchmarking places the Changan CS75 Pro consistently among the lowest in the segment for Top 150 parts basket pricing
  • Significantly lower crash and body parts costs compared to the segment average
  • Consistently below market average service costs at all major milestone intervals
  • Ranked In the top 3 lowest total cost of ownership, maintenance and repair costs when compared to five other leading rivals.

Source: 2025 MAPO Benchmarking Exercise

Pretoria, South Africa – When South Africans invest in a family SUV, the purchase price is only the starting point. The real cost of ownership reveals itself over time, through daily commutes, weekend travel, school runs and long-distance journeys. True ownership reality unfolds over years of fuel stops, services, replacement parts and the occasional unexpected repair. It is in this long-term equation that the Changan CS75 Pro makes one of its strongest cases for value, over the long term.

Independent Verification Against The Closest Competitors

Independent comparative benchmarking in the popular 5 & 7-seat SUV segment shows that the CS75 Pro consistently delivers ownership costs that sit well below the market average. The vehicles used in the test comprise of typical mainstream Japanese and Korean contenders, with a popular Chinese offering in the mix as well.

Comparisons across regular “wear-and-tear” items like brakes and brake discs, engine parts and suspension components were all evaluated – with the Changan CS75 Pro emerging in the top 3 most affordable vehicle in its class, to operate and maintain. When considering a 75 000KM ownership milestone, the CS75 Pro showed that scheduled servicing costs were ~40% more affordable.

As vehicles accumulate mileage and components require replacement, it is expected that servicing costs will increase. Here, the CS75 Pro demonstrated impressive affordability, outscoring the average with ~21% lower servicing costs at the 90 000KM milestone, and a further ~38% lower comparatively, at 135 000KM. Results like these reinforce the CS75 Pro’s growing reputation as a vehicle engineered not just for showroom appeal, but for dependable everyday use and predictable ownership costs.

Beyond routine servicing, the data becomes even more compelling. In a comparative analysis of the Top 150 most commonly replaced parts in the segment, the CS75 Pro ranks among the lowest overall in basket pricing, with a nett score of ~52% less, when compared to the mean. A lower overall basket cost translates directly into reduced long-term maintenance spend, which ultimately leads to savings for the owner.

Peace of Mind, For the Unexpected

Crash and body part pricing tells a similar story. Benchmarking indicates that the CS75 Pro’s body and impact-related components are priced significantly below the segment average.  While no driver plans for unexpected repairs, affordability in this area can make a meaningful difference to insurance assessments, repair bills and overall peace of mind.

Pricing test results indicated that CS75 Pro replacement parts were consistently more affordable, with roof panels costing ~33% less. Exterior parts, often required to be replaced through everyday driving conditions or minor road incidents, including front bumper skins, front fenders and rear doors; all clocked in at ~49%, ~58% and ~99% more cost effective, when compared to mainstream rivals.

For the everyday South African driver, these figures matter. Specifically for families and individuals who rely on their vehicles daily – where reliability, affordability and peace of mind all play a role in the complete ownership experience.

Guaranteed Parts Availability

It’s one thing to benchmark replacement parts against competitors, it’s another to be able to provide the parts as quickly as possible, when and where they are needed. All Changan replacement parts are certified as genuine, and are distributed out of the Changan Parts Warehouse, in Pomona – Johannesburg. With a total warehouse floor area of 7,500 m², the Pomona warehouse ensures parts availability, quick turnaround times and the kind of after-sales dependability that South African motorists demand, with urgency and accuracy.

The facility operates in partnership with DP World, a global leader in smart logistics and supply chain solutions. Through this collaboration, Changan leverages DP World’s expertise in warehousing, efficiency and supply chain innovation to guarantee reliability and delivery to the growing nationwide network of Changan Dealerships, with more sales and support centres opening, as part of the greater expansion plan into South Africa.

It’s a complete ecosystem built around customer confidence, with support that’s as dependable as the vehicles themselves.

Value, Engineered For The Long Run

The CS75 Pro’s affordability is not the result of cutting corners. It reflects a deliberate engineering and pricing strategy focused on real-world ownership. In a market where consumers are increasingly scrutinising the total cost of mobility, the CS75 Pro stands out as an SUV designed to be economical – not just at purchase, but to run, maintain and live with every day.

In short, the Changan CS75 Pro is built for the realities of modern life – where value is measured in comfort, confidence and kilometres enjoyed, not just in the showroom price.