Changan CS75 Pro vs Haval H6
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Haval H6 wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 56%, worth about R 68 860 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| CS75 Pro | H6 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 429 900 | R 495 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 514/m | R 8 661/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 56% | 63% |
| Value after 3 years | R 242 893 | R 311 753 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 187 007 | R 183 747 |
| Value after 5 years | R 180 264 | R 242 120 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
Changan CS75 Pro →
The CS75 Pro anchored Changan's October 2025 launch range as a midsize SUV offered in five and seven-seat forms. Pricing runs from R429,900 to R474,900 with a 1.5T engine. It competes squarely with the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro and Jetour X70 Plus on space per rand.
Known for: seven seats under r480k
Haval H6 →
Haval's family SUV has been sold here since late 2017, with the second generation from 2021 and a heavily updated model from mid 2025. It undercuts the Tucson and RAV4 while offering more power and kit, and the range now spans turbopetrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid power. Depreciation is steeper than the Japanese rivals but used examples are plentiful and cheap.
Known for: undercutting tucson and rav4 on price
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Changan CS75 Pro or the Haval H6?
The Haval H6. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the Changan CS75 Pro, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Changan CS75 Pro loses about R 187 007 over three years and the Haval H6 loses about R 183 747. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Changan CS75 Pro runs about R 7 514 per month and the Haval H6 about R 8 661, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.