CS75 Plus IV vs HS5 II: which is better?
Changan CS75 Plus IV (2025–present) vs Hongqi HS5 II (2023–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Changan CS75 Plus IV
Hongqi HS5 IISpecifications
| Changan CS75 Plus IV | Hongqi HS5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2025–present | 2023–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo, 2.0 Turbo | 2.0 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 235 hp | 252 hp |
| Torque, up to | 390 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | automatic |
| Drive | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| 0–100 km/h, from | 7,4 s | — |
| Consumption, from | 8,8 L/100 km | — |
| Length | 4 770 mm | 4 790 mm |
| Width | 1 910 mm | 1 906 mm |
| Height | 1 705 mm | 1 700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 800 mm | 2 870 mm |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | 58 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 IV
Pros
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: generally reliable
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Local assembly: Kazakhstan
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Changan Blue Core engine: new, little reliability data so far
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: valve body wear at high mileage
Engine (Changan Blue Core): data limited; no widespread serious problems known so far.
Gearbox (Aisin automatic): generally reliable; at high mileage — valve body wear.
Hongqi HS5 II
Pros
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: generally reliable
- Powerful versions: up to 252 hp
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: valve body wear at high mileage
Gearbox (Aisin automatic): generally reliable; at high mileage — valve body wear.
Which one to choose
- CS75 Plus IV — if you care more about: torque, kz tax 2026.
- HS5 II — if you care more about: power, wheelbase.
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 IV or HS5 II?
CS75 Plus IV: up to 235 hp, HS5 II: up to 252 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: CS75 Plus IV — about 8 650 ₸, HS5 II — about 16 475 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.