CS75 Plus II vs 300 I: which is better?
Changan CS75 Plus II (2021–2023) vs Tank 300 I (2021–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Changan CS75 Plus II
Tank 300 ISpecifications
| Changan CS75 Plus II | Tank 300 I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2021–2023 | 2021–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo, 2.0 Turbo | 2.0 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 233 hp | 220 hp |
| Torque, up to | 360 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | automatic |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| 0–100 km/h, from | 10 s | — |
| Consumption, from | 6,7 L/100 km | — |
| Length | 4 700 mm | 4 760 mm |
| Width | 1 865 mm | 1 930 mm |
| Height | 1 710 mm | 1 903 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 710 mm | 2 750 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 224 mm |
| Curb weight | 1 575 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | 80 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 8 650 ₸ | ≈ 16 475 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Changan CS75 Plus II
Pros
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: generally reliable
Cons
- Changan Blue Core engine: new, little reliability data so far
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: valve body wear at high mileage
- Front-wheel drive only
Engine (Changan Blue Core): data limited; no widespread serious problems known so far.
Gearbox (Aisin automatic): generally reliable; at high mileage — valve body wear.
Tank 300 I
Pros
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
- High ground clearance: 224 mm
- Large tank: 80 L
Cons
- No data
Which one to choose
- CS75 Plus II — if you care more about: power, kz tax 2026.
- 300 I — if you care more about: torque, wheelbase, fuel tank.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: CS75 Plus II or 300 I?
CS75 Plus II: up to 233 hp, 300 I: up to 220 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: CS75 Plus II — about 8 650 ₸, 300 I — about 16 475 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.