Changan CS75 Pro vs Jetour X70 Plus
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 56% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| CS75 Pro | X70 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 429 900 | R 454 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 514/m | R 7 951/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 56% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 242 893 | R 257 018 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 187 007 | R 197 882 |
| Value after 5 years | R 180 264 | R 190 747 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (new entrant) |
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
Jetour X70 Plus →
Jetour's seven-seater undercuts most rivals at R454,900 to R484,900. It shares the Dashing's 1.5T drivetrain and launched with it in late 2024. Space and equipment for the money are its main draw for larger families.
Known for: budget seven-seat family transport
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Changan CS75 Pro or the Jetour X70 Plus?
They are close to inseparable: 56% vs 56% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
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 Jetour X70 Plus loses about R 197 882. 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 Jetour X70 Plus about R 7 951, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.