About Us
Changan offers competitive best-in-class options to customers who expects a high-quality drive, great experience through intelligent systems and safety-assured protection.
As a brand, we want to transmit the value and commitment that we dedicate to each design and production of our different models. With every car equipped generously with advanced intelligent systems, the “V” brand epitomises quality-life, comfort and reliability. Changan has international R&D capabilities and has been committed to achieving 5-star European safety ratings, prioritising what matters most to the community.
In the Chinese language, CHANG means lasting and AN means safety. Therefore, CHANG AN together represents the idea of “Lasting Safety”.
As one of the top four automobile groups in China and the top selling domestic Chinese automotive brand, Changan Automobile boasts an industrial history stretching back 157 years. With 35 years of experience in building and selling passenger vehicles, Changan is an early leader in the Chinese auto industry.
The Changan group dates back to the Westernization Movement that took place at the end of Qing Dynasty (1636-1912). In November 1862, Li Hongzhang (1823-1901), a Chinese politician, general, and diplomat, founded China's first western style engineering firm, and the beginnings of what has become Changan Automobile.
Changan launched its first production vehicle in 1959 when it began building the Changjiang Type 46 vehicle, under contract to the Chinese government. The Changjiang was China's very first production vehicle. In 1959, the Changjiang made its first public appearance at the People's Republic of China's 10th anniversary parade.
In 1984, Changan produced China's first mini-vehicle called the Star. In 1999, the success of the Star in a series of government safety collision tests convinced the government to support the growth of China's domestic vehicle industry.
In 2006, "Changan"was adopted as the official brand and company name. We also launched our first passenger vehicle, the Benni. In 2009, the Changan Benni was driven to Mount Everest's Base Camp, reaching an altitude of 5,200 meters (17,060 feet).
In 2011, the Changan Eado sedan debuted at the Internationale Automobil Ausstellung (IAA), in Frankfurt, Germany. Eado attracted consumer attention with its modern and dynamic design. In 2013, the Eado XT was launched and named the most beautiful two-box vehicle manufactured in China . The Changan Eado series ushered in a new era for Chinese-branded vehicles.
In 2012, the CS35 SUV was launched. This was Changan's first passenger SUV. The larger CS75 soon followed. These vehicles brought Changan into the heart of China's growing SUV market. Since the Changan CS series debut, these stylish SUVs have become stars of China's SUV market.
Each day, more than 8,500 consumers buy a new Changan. With 6,000 sales and service facilities in more than 60 countries, and more than 150,000 professional team members globally, we stand ready to provide you considerate and prompt service 24 hours a day.
Changan invests extensively in advanced research and innovative new technologies. Part of this commitment has resulted in the formation of a global R&D organization. Our international teams work at facilities around the world to bring you advanced, high-tech products, trend-setting vehicle designs, innovative safety technologies, and strong performance.
Building cars and trucks that please our customers is what motivates us in everything we do. As we introduce Changan to new markets around the world, we strive to always meet the ever changing needs of our customers no matter where they live. Changan - Driving forward with You!
Changan is a leading brand in the Chinese automotive market, with a presence in more than 60 countries in the world and more than 150 years old, which is characterized by its innovation and the manufacture of vehicles with the highest technology, safety and quality.
We build a global collaborative network of automotive technology research and development, strategically connecting our specialized centers in Chongqing, Shanghai and Beijing of China, Turin of Italy, Yokohama of Japan, Nottingham of the United Kingdom, and Detroit and Silicon Valley of the United States.
Complementing the modern infrastructure of the firm, Changan has excellent human capital, with professionals with extensive experience in the industry who contribute their knowledge and skills in the process of creating each model. Collaborators such as Andreas Zapatinas, Stefano Carminati and Chris Bangle, among others, strategically contribute to the brand with their experience in large firms such as BMW, Alfa Romeo or Rolls Royce.
Due to its growth and consolidation in the market. Changan has created strategic ties with other brands such as Ford, Citroen, Peugeot, Suzuki and Mazda, which manufacture some of their models in the Changan facilities, giving a strong proof and sign of the trust and support granted by the firm worldwide, both for clients and competitors.
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