Chang'an-Suzuki is the second division of Chang'an. This factory was built in 1993. Suzuki owns 35% of the joint-company. Capacity is 250 000 cars.

Models currently made are:

SC7101 Antilope/Gazelle (2000- )
SC7081 Happy Prince (1993- )
SC7131-7161 Swift (2005- )

Lingyang = Antilope or Gazelle

Happy Prince, City Baby

Swift II (2005- )

Website: http://www.changansuzuki.com/new_web/index.asp

 

Chang'an-Ford is the third division of Chang'an. Ford started this co-operation in 2001. Another factory was built in 2005 in Nanjing.

Models in production:

Mondeo CAF7200 (2003- )
Fiesta CAF7160 (2003- )

Plus Nanjing factory makes:

Mazda 3
Volvo S40
Ford Focus II

Chinese Mondeo (better looking than it's European sibling)

Fiesta Sedan

Website: http://www.ford.com.cn/cn/index.aspx

 

To be precise there is also a fourth division of Chang'an. Chongqing-Chang'an Kuayue is a joint-venture between Chongqing and Chang'an companies. They have three model series in production; SC1605, SC1021, and SC5021. These are commercial trucks. Also some buses and heavy trucks are manufactured but those are basically Chongqing products. Some light-duty trucks have been exported to North-Africa and Middle East.

Website:http://www.caky.com.cn/WEB/index.asp

 

we always consider chang'an as a co-partnership company in china.

 

yes changan works with suzuki and other big companies to produce other company cars within china..they act as a gateway company for big car manufacturers outside china

not original like geely, chery, gwm

 

are any of chang'ans cars 100% original, like no co-partnerships?

 

ChanAN CM8 is called Changan COMBO here , and costs the same as a A11 ( windcloud ) , I like it but it has a 13" wheels , how come such an MPV ?? has 13" wheels ????

 

CM8:

http://photo.mycar168.com/97/84/43/

 

CM8

 

Two newest Changan minivans. I could't find their names.

First:

http://photo.mycar168.com/97/84/674/

Live pictures:
http://pic.cheshi.com/prdcategory_148_10001_1.htm

 

Second one:
http://photo.mycar168.com/97/84/676/

They both look solid. Big improvement compared to their previous 'people-movers'. But I assume technology and mechanics are still the same.

 

i think they are very very ugly!!!

 

Chang’an making super mega minivan?

Chang'an is developing larger MPV aimed at the business users. It seems Chang’an may well be working with their partner, Suzuki, to bring the Japanese designed, but Indonesian built, Suzuki APV mini van to China.

The Suzuki APV is a 8-seater small rear-wheel drive MPV that runs on a 1.6 aluminium block long stroke engine making 92hp. It is equiped with either 5-speed manual transmission, or 4-speed automatic.

 

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Martin_krpan's Newest Minivans Are Starlight And Sc6395

 

Thanks kallepetri!


Starlight

 

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Chang'an minivans @ Auto China.

 

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Changan Star Minibus S460

Changan Star Minibus S460 to go on sale in late May.

May 23, 2008 - The new minibus CM9, displayed at the 2008 Beijing auto show last month, is now named Changan Star Minibus S460 and will go on sale at the end of May, said Changan Group.

Changan Star Minibus S460, the second-generation minibus after Changan Star 2, is a newly developed big minibus based on the second-generation minibus platform of Changan Group.

Minibus S460 in fact measures similar to a light bus, with its body width and tread even meeting the standard of a light bus. S460 tops all traditional minibuses and becomes the roomiest minibus in China's minibus market.

source: Gasgoo.com

 

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But it's not as effective & elegant as changhe's FREEDOM:thumb:

 

Changan CM8 live:

 

Changan CM8

http://s2.mojalbum.com/kitajci-4-foto_4219952_11803055_12236321.jpg

 

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A new, appealing and unusual looking body design.

 

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RRLGTS, yes I agree that CM8 has an uncommon look that is appealing. I understand it was self developed by Chang'an. Perhaps in its Turin design center. It is a bit fragile looking though, and so I wonder how it has faired in C-NCAP testing.

It was actually introduced in 2005, and had made it to the top ten of MPV sales.

Chang'an was planning to assemble them in Malaysia but ran into some sales restrictions imposed by that government. I never heard the outcome. In China they are made in Nanjing.

 

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wow really interesting look, the CM8

 

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Looks like the silver one pictured has a 5-speed manual tranny. I wonder what kind of gas mileage this rig can get? I really like it's body design and the interior looks agreeable enough. What's it's price translated in to American dollars?