Changan changes distributorship to Inchcape, further boosting local operations
The world is ever-changing. And with it comes the chance to further grow and prosper. This is probably the mindset of Chinese carmaker, Changan International, when it recently transferred its distributorship in the country to Inchcape Philippines just last month.
For the carmaker, with global partnerships firmly embedded in Changan’s history, this new partnership with Inchcape is seen as a landmark step in its mission to pioneer auto culture and further humanity.
“In charting the future of mobility, Changan is focused on a new-energy strategy which counts the completion of three major new special energy platforms and the complete electrification of all products among its goals,” Changan International vice general manager, Tom Yin, said in a statement.
“Combined with Inchcape’s excellence in market expansion and distribution, it is our shared ambition that more Filipinos enjoy the lasting safety that Changan automobile can provide,” he added.
Meanwhile, for Inchcape, it is the company’s first partnership with Changan Auto in the Asia Pacific region. Inchcape operates in 40 markets around the world with popular brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Land Rover, Chrysler, and many others under its wing.
Here, it envisions to give the Filipino a whole new smart driving experience. This is then founded on high-technology products that are reliable, of high-quality, yet attainable at every sector.
“We are pleased to join hands with Changan, a leading OEM to distribute its extensive and high-quality vehicle portfolio in the Philippines. This is an exciting milestone for us as we see strong growth potential in the Philippines and opportunities for shared success with Changan,” Inchcape Philippines managing director, Alex Hammett, for his part, stated.
“This is a great example of our strategy in action, accelerating the performance of our mobility company partners, and Inchcape being the automotive distributor of choice.”
Now, all 25 dealerships currently operating in the country will be handled by Inchcape.
For starters, Changan is one of the top 4 automotive brands in China and carries a rich 161-year long legacy.
It has 12 manufacturing hubs, 33 auto engine factories, and a global research and development network that spans China, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States.
Completing its 2023 vehicle lineup
Together with its brand relaunch, Changan Auto, now its new official company name, unveiled the Changan X7 Plus. This new seven-seater SUV is the brand’s entry into the large SUV category.
It offers a stunning and avant-garde design and superb functionalities, making it a complete package for the family or barkada. At its heart is a Bluecore 1.5L turbocharged engine, running on a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission with Triptonic. It produces an output of 185-horsepower and 300 N-m of torque.
The vehicle is now available and currently priced at P1,580,000.
This is the latest addition to Changan’s stable of vehicles which consists of other models, such as: The Alsvin passenger car and the crossover SUVs CS35 Plus, CS55 Plus, Uni-T and Uni-K.