CS75 Plus III vs J7 I: which is better?
Changan CS75 Plus III (2023–2025) vs Jaecoo J7 I (2023–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Changan CS75 Plus III
Jaecoo J7 ISpecifications
| Changan CS75 Plus III | Jaecoo J7 I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2023–2025 | 2023–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo | 1.6 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 181 hp | 186 hp |
| Torque, up to | — | 275 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | dual-clutch (DCT) |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| 0–100 km/h, from | 11,1 s | — |
| Consumption, from | 6,9 L/100 km | — |
| Length | 4 710 mm | 4 500 mm |
| Width | 1 865 mm | 1 865 mm |
| Height | 1 710 mm | 1 680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 710 mm | 2 672 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | — |
| Curb weight | 1 575 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | — |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 8 650 ₸ | ≈ 13 675 ₸ |
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.
Jaecoo J7 I
Pros
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Chery 1.6/2.0 TGDI (SQRF4J16, SQRF4J20) engine: some complaints of fuel dilution of oil in the cold and carbon buildup in city driving
- 6/7DCT dual-clutch gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan): jerks and hesitation when pulling away
Engine (Chery 1.6/2.0 TGDI (SQRF4J16, SQRF4J20)): data limited; some complaints about fuel dilution of oil in cold weather and carbon buildup in city driving.
Gearbox (6/7DCT robotized gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan)): jerks and delay when pulling away; overheating in traffic on some units.
Which one to choose
- CS75 Plus III — if you care more about: wheelbase, kz tax 2026.
- J7 I — if you care more about: power.
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 III or J7 I?
CS75 Plus III: up to 181 hp, J7 I: up to 186 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: CS75 Plus III — about 8 650 ₸, J7 I — about 13 675 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.