Six of the 20 best-selling SUVs in South Africa during the first half of 2025 came from Chinese brands. If you are shortlisting a midsize SUV in 2026, there is a strong chance the Changan CS75 Pro, the Haval H6 and the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are all on your list.
All three are turbocharged, front-wheel-driven, well-equipped and backed by warranties that embarrass most legacy brands. But they take different approaches to the same brief. This Chinese SUV comparison SA buyers have been waiting for breaks down where each one wins, what the trade-offs are, and which suits different types of buyer best.
Head-to-Head: The Numbers That Matter
Here is how the three stack up at their entry-level turbo petrol trim:
| Spec | Changan CS75 Pro CS | Haval H6 Luxury | Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Prime |
| Engine | 1.5L turbo petrol | 2.0L turbo petrol | 1.5L turbo petrol |
| Power | 138 kW / 300 Nm | 170 kW / 380 Nm | 108 kW / 210 Nm |
| Gearbox | 7-speed DCT | 7-speed DCT | 9-speed CVT |
| Seating | 5 or 7 | 5 only | 5 only |
| Airbags | 4 | 6 | 4 (8 on higher trims) |
| ADAS | Available on CE trim | Available on higher trims | Available on Legacy trim |
| Rear suspension | Multilink | Multilink | MacPherson strut |
| Warranty | 5-year / 150,000 km | 7-year / 200,000 km | 5-year / 150,000 km |
| Engine warranty | Included in above | Included in above | 10-year / 1,000,000 km |
| Service plan | 5-year / 90,000 km | 7-year / 75,000 km | 5-year / 60,000 km |
Spec data sourced from Cars.co.za and manufacturer spec sheets. For current pricing on each model, contact your nearest dealer or visit the manufacturer’s website directly.
Where the Changan CS75 Pro Wins
The CS75 Pro’s standout advantage is its 7-seat option. It is the only car in this comparison that offers a genuine third row, folding flat into the boot floor when not needed. That gives buyers a choice between 620 litres of boot space (5-seater) or 230 litres with all seven seats up, a flexibility neither the H6 nor the Tiggo 7 Pro can match.
The CS75 Pro also ships with a multilink rear suspension that several local reviewers have praised for its ride quality on South African roads. The 138 kW / 300 Nm output from its 1.5-litre turbo petrol sits comfortably between the Tiggo 7 Pro’s more modest output and the H6’s larger engine, offering a good balance of performance and fuel efficiency. The entire range stays under the half-million-rand mark, which is a strong value proposition for a 7-seater SUV in 2026. Jameel Motors distributes the brand locally through around 25 dealerships nationwide.
Best for: Families who need occasional 7-seat flexibility at the most competitive entry point in this comparison.
Where the Haval H6 Wins
The H6 wins on powertrain choice, warranty length and dealer network maturity. GWM has been in South Africa since 2016, and the H6 has been on sale locally since 2021, giving it a track record none of the other two can match. The facelifted range now ships with a more powerful 2.0-litre turbo petrol (170 kW, 380 Nm) as standard, and buyers can step up to hybrid (HEV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants if electrification is on the agenda.
The 7-year / 200,000 km warranty is the longest overall cover in this comparison by a meaningful margin, and the 7-year / 75,000 km service plan adds further peace of mind. With 6 airbags standard from the entry-level Luxury trim, the H6 also leads on passive safety at the base specification. The interior has been updated with a 14.6-inch touchscreen and wireless charging, keeping it competitive on tech. Haval Motors SA operates one of the largest Chinese-brand dealer networks in the country.
Best for: Buyers who value a proven local track record, the longest warranty, and the option to go hybrid or PHEV.
Where the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Wins
The Tiggo 7 Pro wins on engine warranty and ADAS depth at higher trims. Chery’s headline 10-year / 1,000,000 km engine warranty remains the single boldest ownership promise in the segment, and it transfers to the second owner if the car is purchased from a Chery “Cherished” pre-owned dealer.
The recently introduced Tiggo 7 Pro Executive and Legacy trims push safety further than either rival at equivalent spec levels, with up to 8 airbags and a comprehensive Level 2.5 ADAS suite that includes lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic-jam assist and automatic emergency braking. The trade-off is a smaller engine (1.5L turbo, 108 kW, 210 Nm) and a CVT rather than a dual-clutch, which makes the Tiggo 7 Pro the most economical of the three on paper but the least powerful.
Best for: Buyers who prioritise the longest engine warranty in the industry and want a deep ADAS safety net on a compact SUV footprint.
Chinese SUV Warranty Comparison: The Full Picture
Warranty is one of the strongest trust-builders these brands have, and all three approach it differently:
| Cover | CS75 Pro | H6 | Tiggo 7 Pro |
| Vehicle warranty | 5-year / 150,000 km | 7-year / 200,000 km | 5-year / 150,000 km |
| Engine warranty | Included in vehicle | Included in vehicle | 10-year / 1,000,000 km |
| Service plan | 5-year / 90,000 km | 7-year / 75,000 km | 5-year / 60,000 km |
| Service intervals | 15,000 km | 15,000 km | 12 months or 15,000 km |
The Haval H6 offers the longest overall warranty. The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro offers the longest engine-specific cover. The Changan CS75 Pro falls in between on warranty length but leads on service plan kilometres (90,000 km vs 75,000 km and 60,000 km respectively).
How to Choose Between Them
Here is the short version:
- Pick the Changan CS75 Pro if you need 7 seats, want the best balance of power and efficiency from a 1.5T, and value ride comfort on local roads. It is the newest entrant with the freshest design, backed by Jameel Motors.
- Pick the Haval H6 if dealer network depth, a 7-year warranty, and the option to go hybrid or PHEV matter most. It is the most established of the three in South Africa and offers the most powerful base engine.
- Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro if the 10-year / 1,000,000 km engine warranty is the deciding factor, or if you want the deepest ADAS safety suite available in the segment at higher trims.
All three are credible choices, and the best Chinese SUV South Africa has to offer in 2026 depends entirely on what you weight most heavily. The good news is that whichever way you go, you are getting substantially more car for your money than legacy brands offered at this level even three years ago.
