Changan Uni-S in SA: price and specs

The Changan Uni-S has landed in South Africa, with the Chinese automaker’s local arm announcing pricing and specs for the three-strong model lineup. See pricing below…

Changan Uni-S front

Image: Changan

Changan, distributed in South Africa by Jameel Motors, entered the SA market towards the end of 2025, with the Chinese automaker’s initial vehicle portfolio comprising the Alsvin budget-friendly sedan, CS75 Pro midsize SUV, and a duo of double-cab bakkies – the turbodiesel Hunter and the Hunter REEV (range-extended electric vehicle), which is one of the most powerful bakkies in SA. The Chongqing-based also introduced the Deepal S07 all-electric crossover/SUV to our shores. Now, the company has expanded its local model lineup with the introduction of the Uni-S.

The local Uni-S range comprises three derivatives, with the entry-level, CS variant priced from below R400 000 (see full pricing below). The remaining models are the CL and CE – the former and latter serving as the mid-tier and flagship models, respectively.

A single engine option is employed across the range – a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol producing 138 kW and 300 N.m of torque. Power is exclusively delivered to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Changan Uni-S price in SA

The Changan Uni-S, of which we’ve had an exclusive first look before its local introduction, is priced from R389 900 for the CS to R469 900 for the CE. The mid-tier, CL model is priced from R429 900. As standard, pricing includes a five-year/150 000 km warranty and a five-year/90 000 km service plan.

  • Changan Uni-S CS — R389 900
  • Changan Uni-S CL — R429 900
  • Changan Uni-S CE — R469 900

So, what does each trim include? Well, for starters, all models ship with LED headlamps, 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone screen mirroring, and a 540-degree camera setup. CS grade features a four-speaker audio system, ventilated front seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, and four airbags.

CL spec gains a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, leather upholstery for the pews and steering wheel, six-way electric adjustment for the driver’s seat, and six airbags. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) include adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and lane departure warning, front collision warning, and automatic emergency braking.

To name but a few additional items, CE trim upgrades to an eight-speaker sound system and gains memory functionality for the driver’s seat, four-way electric adjustment for the front passenger pew, a panoramic sunroof, and an electrically operated tailgate. CE also gains additional ADAS, such as blind-spot monitoring and front-collision warning.

The Uni-S measures 4 539 mm in length, 1 865 mm in width and 1 680 mm in height – dimensions similar to the Jaecoo J7, which we evaluated in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) guise for a road test in 2025. The Uni-S’s wheelbase spans 2 656 mm.

 

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