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o think that Changan is “just A practical foundation backs Changan’s the Hunter Diesel range, the Hunter REEV
another” Chinese entrant into the promise to South Africa because an (the world’s first range-extender electric
Tlocal South African automotive incredible drive means nothing without bakkie), and the show-stopping all-electric
landscape, could not be further from support, after the sale. Changan’s local Deepal S07.
the truth. Changan has arrived in plan is built around a growing national
South Africa with the quiet confidence dealer network, each fully equipped for Changan’s philosophy for South Africa is
of a brand that has already been real- sales, service, support, and parts supply. “Driven to Evolve.” It’s a promise that connects
world-tested and proven on a massive its heritage to its future, now localised and
global scale. This is a manufacturer Then there’s Changan Journey, the tailor-made for all South Africans. It speaks to
with serious staying power and brand’s after-sales promise designed to a brand that refuses to stand still, constantly
enviable momentum. In December make ownership feel less like a leap of refining how vehicles are designed, built,
2025, Changan marked a significant faith and more like a guided, considered and experienced. From intelligent safety
milestone with the production of its experience. It integrates customer- systems and next-generation connectivity
30 millionth vehicle, underscoring focused support, extensive vehicle to electrified and range-extended cars,
the depth of its engineering track warranties, service plans, and 24-hour Changan’s evolution is deliberate and
record and the sheer breadth of its roadside assistance, turning peace of human-centred. The focus is not innovation
international ownership base. mind into a guaranteed, non-negotiable for its own sake, but progress that improves
benefit from day one. everyday driving, adds real value, and keeps
But Changan’s story in South Africa pace with how people live and move today.
isn’t only about global numbers, it’s To reinforce parts availability and
about genuine local intent. The brand’s reduce downtime, Changan has also For South Africans, Driven to Evolve also
promise is simple and sharply relevant: established a major parts warehouse signals a long-term commitment:
to bring the cars of tomorrow to all in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, built an investment in local infrastructure,
South Africans today - delivering for fast national distribution. after-sales support, and the vehicles of
on value, safety, and next-level tomorrow that are genuinely accessible and
technology without pushing innovation But it’s the vehicle range where the attainable for everyone today.
into an unattainable territory. Changan brand’s capability really comes to life.
leans into the reality of a market Changan’s South African line-up is
where buyers want their vehicles intentionally broad, covering models
to make sense for real life, while that offer everyday accessibility, family
still expecting modern connectivity, SUV flexibility, and exciting electric
intelligent features, and smart safety progress. Changan has launched the
as standard. Alsvin sedan, the CS75 Pro family SUV,

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