CS75 Plus III vs Cityray I: which is better?
Changan CS75 Plus III (2023–2025) vs Geely Galaxy Cityray I (2024–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Changan CS75 Plus IIISpecifications
| Changan CS75 Plus III | Geely Galaxy Cityray I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2023–2025 | 2024–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo | 1.5 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 181 hp | 181 hp |
| Torque, up to | — | 290 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | dual-clutch (DCT) |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| 0–100 km/h, from | 11,1 s | — |
| Consumption, from | 6,9 L/100 km | — |
| Length | 4 710 mm | — |
| Width | 1 865 mm | — |
| Height | 1 710 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 2 710 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | — |
| Curb weight | 1 575 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | — |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 8 650 ₸ | ≈ 8 650 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Changan CS75 Plus III
Pros
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: generally reliable
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
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.
Geely Galaxy Cityray I
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Dual-clutch gearbox: check smoothness in stop-and-go traffic
- Front-wheel drive only
FAQ
Which is more powerful: CS75 Plus III or Cityray I?
CS75 Plus III: up to 181 hp, Cityray I: up to 181 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: CS75 Plus III — about 8 650 ₸, Cityray I — about 8 650 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.
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