The popular auto brand of China, “Changan” has become a key player in the auto industry across the globe and especially in the Pakistani market. It was learnt on the visit to Changan research and development center arranged by China NGO Network for International Exchanges for a wide range of delegation belonging to different countries. As one of the top four automobiles groups in China and the top selling domestic Chinese automotive brand, Changan Automobiles boasts an industrial history stretching back 153 years. With 32 years of experience in building and selling passenger vehicles, Changan is an early leader in the Chinese auto industry, briefed by the officials of the company to the delegation.

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 Research & Development 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”, officials added. Officials added that building cars that please our customers is what motivates us in everything we do.

As we introduce Changan to Pakistan, we strive to always meet the ever changing needs of our customers no matter where they live. The available numbers shows that Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) has become a big player in the Pakistani car market in the last two years and the company has sold over 40,000 units in the last two years. Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) has become a big player in the Pakistani car market in the last two years. As per an official data, the company has sold over 40,000 units in the last two years. The statistics state that MCML has now become the biggest car company by sales volume, other than Toyota, Honda, and Suzuki.

This implies that it has knocked out Kia Lucky Motor Corporation (KLMC) as the biggest automaker among the new entrants. According to details, MCML’s sales are mostly driven by the success of Karvaan minivan and Alsvin sedan. It was told in a briefing that each year Changan invest 5% of its annual sales revenue in product Research & Development and the total investment has amounted to RMB 49.6 billion during the 11th and 12th five-year plan periods. Changan invested 2 billion RMB and built an internation standard vehicle test field in Chongqing Dianjiand District. It includes the investment covers crash safefy, brake performance, chassis tests, NVH and drive system.

It also adds internationally advanced laboratories national key laboratories in vehicle noise vibration and safety technology, national and local joint engineering laboratories for hybrid-powered passenger cars. According to and assessment made by the NDFC (National Development and Reform Commission, the state-acknowledged techinical center), Changan scored 93.6, ranking third of the automotive industry and its R&D capability taking the first position of the industry continuously for ten years. Changan has applied for a total of 10,311 patents including 2,918 patens of invention.

It was learnt that Changan is the company first to put the intelligent human-vehicle life functionality into mass production which is realized by establishing a cloud-based background interconnection between Changan, JD and IFLYTEK. Combining human, vehicle and home together into one intelligent unit via 3 voice portals (phone, car, smart home) to create an enjoyable and intelligent lifestyle. Intelligent audio control system can easily operate active start-up, Personalization, audio intervention, and other features via Xiaoan, your audio secretary which has been carried out on several models, such as CS95, CS75 launched in 2017.

Credit : Independent News Pakistan-INP