Changan's July performance report, which stabilized the baseline of 200,000 units, still fails to bring any sense of ease.

On August 2nd, Changan Automobile disclosed July delivery data.The group delivered 207,100 units that month, roughly flat compared to the same period last year.Among them, overseas deliveries reached 82,300 units, a significant year-on-year increase of 79.1%, with six consecutive months of positive growth; New energy deliveries hit 96,500 units, a year-on-year increase of 28.8%, with penetration rate approaching 47%. The remaining domestic fuel vehicle segment is quietly shrinking.

Looking back at the first half of the year, sales-wise, cumulative deliveries reached 1.1956 million units, with only 36.2% completion of the annual target of 3.3 million units. In the past three years, the proportion of first-half sales remained stable above 46%, but this year it is at least 10 percentage points lower. For the remaining 5 months, an average of 420,000 units must be sold monthly to meet the target. Compared to the peak season of the second half of 2025, Changan's single-month peak was only around 280,000 units. This means the monthly average target for the second half needs to be nearly 50% higher than the best-selling month of last year to meet the target.

On the profit side, the attributable net profit for shareholders in the first half is expected to be between 740 million and 970 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 58% to 68%; the net profit from the main business dropped significantly by 78% to 85%, remaining only between 230 million and 330 million yuan. Calculated by total sales volume, the non-deductible net profit per car sold is less than 30 yuan.

Changan officials attribute the reasons to exchange rate losses and raw material price hikes, but the structure is also dragging them down.

The signal on the profit side is even heavier. The earnings forecast shows that the attributable net profit for shareholders in the first half is expected to be between 740 million and 970 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 58% to 68%; the net profit from the main business dropped significantly by 78% to 85%, remaining only between 230 million and 330 million yuan. Calculated by total sales volume, the non-deductible net profit per car sold is less than 30 yuan. Changan officials attribute the reasons to exchange rate losses and raw material price hikes, but the structure is also dragging them down.

First, the new energy sector's growth rate is lower than the industry average.In the first half of the year, new energy deliveries were 456,000 units, a year-on-year increase of only 5.2%. During the same period, Geely Auto's new energy sales increased by 9.6% year-on-year, Chery Auto's new energy sales increased by 34.2% year-on-year, while Changan clearly lagged behind. Looking at the product structure, the Qiyuan brand relies heavily on the Q05 model, selling 72,000 units in half a year, while other models such as Q07, A07, E07, etc., saw declining sales with negligible contributions; Avatr accumulated deliveries of less than 28,000 units in the first half of the year, halving year-on-year, losing 13.2 billion yuan over the four years from 2022 to 2025, and in the first half of 2026 no car model achieved monthly sales over 10,000; Deepal relies on S05 and L06, with the high-end SUV Deepal S09 monthly sales dropping to over 200 units.

Secondly, there is pressure on the fuel vehicle side.The CS75 fuel version's sales in the first half of the year dropped by more than 30%. Although the Eado managed to maintain its position on the sedan list, it relied on continuous price cuts. Several older models saw sales drop to zero. Changan actively stopped production of the Lumin priced below 50,000 yuan, an entry and exit resulting in a gap of 70,000 units.

Fortunately, the overseas side was a bright spot in the first half of the year. The situation of domestic fuel vehicle contraction and weak new energy growth is difficult to fully support with overseas legs alone. Overseas deliveries in the first half of the year reached 402,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 35.1%. Compared to Changan's own announced 2026 overseas annual sales target, the completion rate has already exceeded 53%. However, the situation of domestic fuel vehicle contraction and weak new energy growth is difficult to support solely by overseas markets.

Currently, Changan has dispatched four vice-president level executives to lead the overseas expansion. Factories in Thailand and Brazil have been put into production successively. In the second half of the year, models such as Qiyuan Q05 and Deepal S05 will be launched in multiple locations in Southeast Asia and Europe. However, overseas markets are still in the investment phase of channels and capacity, short-term profit returns are limited, and exchange rate fluctuations continue to erode book data.

Facing multiple pressures such as weak domestic business and unbalanced multi-brand operations, Changan launched the most drastic reform in recent years in April. Deepal and Avatr backend integration aims to reduce R&D and supply chain costs by 20% to 30%. The overall product lineup was cut from 63 models to 36 models, no longer pursuing scale without profit.

As Tan Benhong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of China Changan Automobile Group Co., Ltd., stated frankly at the mid-year communication meeting:"We have not yet fully mastered the operational capabilities of multiple brands."

The variables for the second half lie in the new vehicles.

Deepal S05 will be launched on August 6th, with a pre-sale price of 119,900 to 151,900 yuan, equipped with Tianshu Pilot + LiDAR; Changan Qiyuan Q06 comes standard with the Tianshu Pilot Intelligent Driving system across all trims, planned for launch in September, focusing on the 200,000 yuan class medium-large SUV market; Avatr 07L is positioned as a smart beauty family luxury SUV, expected to launch in the third quarter, providing both extended-range and pure electric dual power, the first batch equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 intelligent driving system, targeting the family market above 220,000 yuan.

A new vehicle list scheduled until the end of the year carries all of Changan's expectations for shifting from stability maintenance to an offensive push. Whether the integration can release system capabilities and whether the new vehicles can become blockbusters are the two key questions to break the stagnation in the second half of the year.

Source: Car Observation

Facing an increasingly competitive new energy market, Changan Qiyuan maintained a steady rhythm in July: delivered 39,841 vehicles in July, AQ series increased by 103% year-on-year, continuously holding the top sales position among new energy vehicle brands of central state-owned enterprises. Together with brands such as Geely Galaxy and Leapmotor, it forms the backbone of the mainstream camp in China's new energy market.

The steady growth of Changan Qiyuan in July is the result of both product strength and user reputation. From the continuous hot sales of the main models of the Changan Qiyuan AQ series, to the global debut of the Changan Qiyuan Q06, to the Changan Qiyuan new Q05 accelerating towards the overseas market, the label of "SOE New Energy" is transforming from brand endorsement to a tangible quality perception in users' minds.

Global Flagship Product Changan Qiyuan New Q05 Leads, Champion Matrix Collaborates

As the first global flagship product of Changan Qiyuan, Changan Qiyuan new Q05 leverages "CATL Batteries, Premium Frame, Ultra-Comfort" and other cross-class advantages, cumulative sales exceeded 100,000 units, continuously leading the compact SUV sub-market. In overseas markets, after launching in Thailand and Uzbekistan, Changan Qiyuan new Q05 further landed in Ethiopia, accelerating the formation of an overseas layout linking Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and African markets.

While Changan Qiyuan new Q05 exerts global momentum, the AQ series saw a 103% year-on-year increase in July, forming a synergistic growth "Champion Matrix". Among them, Changan Qiyuan A06 is positioned as the "King of Fully-Configured New Energy Family Sedans", with cross-class configurations such as 145° Electric Zero-Pressure Rear Seat, 800V 6C Fast Charging, etc., holding the sales champion of medium-to-large new energy sedans within 200,000 RMB; Changan Qiyuan Q07 satisfies family travel needs with "Space King" strength, cumulative sales have exceeded 100,000 units since launch, maintaining leading position in the mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV market.

Changan Qiyuan Q06 Global Debut, Defining New Standards for Mid-size SUVs with "Flowing Light Aesthetics"

On July 15, the all-new mid-size SUV Changan Qiyuan Q06 completed its global debut in Shanghai. This model, led by the world-class design master Klaus team, breaks the traditional mid-size SUV dull impression with its unique "Flowing Light Aesthetics" design. Inside the cabin, the "Flowing Light into Cabin" concept creates a high-quality immersive space, integrating technology and comfort.

In the field of intelligent driving, Changan Qiyuan Q06 is equipped with the Tianshu Pilot Ultra Intelligent Driving System, possessing end-to-end urban pilot capabilities, making vehicle control closer to the driving texture of veteran drivers. The chassis adopts luxury-grade chassis suspension with all-aluminum front double wishbones + rear multi-link and the only dual-motor rear-wheel drive layout in the class, balancing comfort and driving fun.

Conclusion 

Steady sales and a complete product matrix form the core foundation of growth. In the future, Changan Qiyuan will continue to rely on the strength of Changan Automobile's central state-owned enterprise system, with a more competitive product matrix and global layout, to continuously meet users' expectations for high-quality new energy travel.

Facing a fiercely competitive new energy market, Changan Qiyuan maintained a steady pace in July: July deliveries reached 39,841 units, AQ series year-on-year growth reached 103%, consistently holding the top spot in sales of SOE new energy vehicle brands. Together with brands like Geely Galaxy and Leapmotor, it forms the backbone of the mainstream camp of China's new energy market.

Changan Qiyuan's sustained growth in July is the result of the combined effect of product strength and user reputation. From the continued strong sales of Changan Qiyuan AQ series main models, to the global debut of Changan Qiyuan Q06, to Changan Qiyuan's new Q05 accelerating towards the overseas market, the tag of "SOE New Energy" is changing from brand endorsement to tangible quality recognition in users' hearts.

Global Flagship Changan Qiyuan New Q05 Leads, Champion Matrix Synergizes

As Changan Qiyuan's first global flagship product, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 leverages "Full CATL Power, Premium Dimensions, Ultra Comfort" crossover advantages, with cumulative sales exceeding 100,000 units, continuously leading the compact SUV sub-market. In the overseas market, following launches in Thailand and Uzbekistan, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 further landed in Ethiopia, accelerating the overseas formation of Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Africa market linkages.

While Changan Qiyuan New Q05 exerts force globally, the AQ series increased by 103% year-on-year in July, forming a synergistic growth "Champion Matrix". Among them, Changan Qiyuan A06 is positioned as the "New Energy Family Sedan Fully Loaded King", with crossover configurations such as 145° Electric Zero-Pressure Rear Seat, 800V 6C Fast Charging, etc., consistently holding the sales champion position for mid-to-large new energy sedans within 200,000; Changan Qiyuan Q07 satisfies family user travel needs with the strength of "Space King", cumulative sales have exceeded 100,000 units since launch, maintaining leadership in the mid-size PHEV SUV market.

Changan Qiyuan Q06 Global Debut, Defining New Standards for Mid-size SUVs with "Flowing Light Aesthetics"

On July 15, the brand-new mid-size SUV Changan Qiyuan Q06 completed its global debut in Shanghai. This model, led by the team of world-renowned design master Klaus, broke the traditional dull impression of mid-size SUVs with its original "Flowing Light Aesthetics" design. Inside the cabin, the concept of "Flowing Light Entering Cabin" creates a high-quality immersive space, integrating technology and comfort.

In the field of intelligent driving, Changan Qiyuan Q06 is equipped with the Tianshu Pilot Ultra Intelligent Driving System, possessing end-to-end city pilot capabilities, making vehicle control closer to the driving feel of experienced drivers. The chassis adopts a luxury car-level chassis suspension with all-aluminum front double wishbones + rear five-link, and the dual-motor rear-drive layout unique to its class, balancing comfort and driving fun.

Conclusion

Steady sales and a perfect product matrix constitute the core foundation of growth. In the future, Changan Qiyuan will continue to rely on Changan Automobile's SOE system strength, with a more competitive product matrix and global layout, continuously meeting users' expectations for high-quality new energy travel.

Editor's Note: The tuition fee for transformation has already been paid; Changan calls this move "Highland Pace Adjustment"; whether the market is willing to wait for its acceleration in the second half depends on the pedal pressure of the Q06 entering the race, whether it is really more responsive than the PPT.

In late July, Changan Automobile released two key signals in succession: on one hand, the semi-annual performance forecast disclosed in mid-July — vehicle sales in the first half were 1.1189 million (down 17.44% year-on-year), net profit attributable to the parent company was only 740 million to 970 million yuan (down 57.66%—67.70% year-on-year), and deducting non-recurring net profit was 230 million to 330 million yuan (down 77.65%—84.42% year-on-year);

On the other hand, on July 23, an announcement of 5.267 billion yuan private placement was approved by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, funds will be invested in new energy models and digital intelligence platforms (4.217 billion yuan) and the global R&D center (1.05 billion yuan).

In this contrast of cold and heat, this central state-owned enterprise (SOE) auto company, approaching the 3 million vehicle level in annual sales, is actively removing the "scale halo". At the mid-year media communication meeting, Tan Benhong, deputy secretary of the Party Committee and director of Changan Automobile Group, stated this contrast very frankly: "In the first half of the year, the group proactively cut off low-margin inefficient products, no longer solely pursuing scale increments without profit." He used a marathon metaphor — "Running a marathon at high altitude, the pace for the first 5 kilometers and the last 5 kilometers must be different; blind acceleration will only deplete strength."

"Discarding" 70,000 vehicles: Not that they can't be sold, but don't want to sell them

At least one part of Changan's decline this round was cut by their own hand.

In April this year, the "1445" global strategy was implemented, compressing the product series from 63 models to 36 models. The most eye-catching move was halting production of Lumin — a micro electric car priced below 50,000 yuan, which was the volume leader last year, accounting for an empty gap of about 70,000 units in the first half alone. "The profit margin for low-end micro electric vehicles is extremely narrow, and enterprises no longer solely pursue scale increments without profit." Tan Benhong did not beat around the bush at the communication meeting: "After halting Lumin, the average price and profit margin of the new energy sector actually rose; excluding the reduction from Lumin, Changan's new energy sales actually grew 11.2% year-on-year in the first half."

China Auto Network consulted an insider close to Changan's internal team, who calculated a bill of account: "Lumin's peak monthly sales exceeded 10,000, but the gross profit per vehicle hovered for a long time between a few hundred yuan to a little over a thousand. Including channel rebates and capital occupation, sometimes selling one vehicle results in a loss. Rather than using it to rush the ranking list, it is better to give the production line to new energy like Qiyuan Q05 and Deepal S05 that can run through the gross profit." In his view, cutting Lumin is not admitting defeat, it is "exchanging ineffective scale for effective R&D bandwidth".

But proactively losing weight cannot explain everything. The fuel base is retreating even faster: CS75 fuel version fell more than 37% year-on-year in the first half, Eado relied on terminal price cuts to hold market share, CS55, UNI-T/K and other old SUVs weakened环比。New energy sales were 414,200 vehicles, a year-on-year decline of 8.3%, Qiyuan Q05 (about 72,000) and Deepal S05 (about 79,000) held up the market, Avatr sold only 27,600 vehicles in the first half, nearly halved year-on-year, cumulative losses over four years exceeded 13 billion yuan. Tan Benhong also admitted: "We have not yet fully mastered the operating ability of multiple brands."

External squeezing is equally real. The company attributes the primary cause of profit shrinkage to exchange rate losses + raw material price hikes: Overseas sales in the first half were 454,700 vehicles, up 51.87% year-on-year, overseas accounted for about 33.6% of the total; a slight fluctuation in exchange rates causes profit bleeding; lithium carbonate prices rebounded to 180,000 yuan/ton, storage chip unit prices jumped several times, the industry average profit margin was squeezed to around 3.4%. Securities Auto Analyst Li Qiang believes: "Changan's 'decline' is active + passive twisted together, but the active part accounts for a higher proportion than the market thinks — it chooses to step on the brakes at the 3 million vehicle high point itself, rather than waiting until the bottom of the slope to brake."

Betting on self-developed intelligent driving, refusing to be an "assembly plant"

Where money goes explains the problem better than the money itself.

This private placement was fully covered by cash from the controlling shareholder; even if the stock price was below the issuance price, it still locked for three years, and the market generally interpreted it as "Central SOE major shareholder backing confidence". The fundraising does not expand capacity, only invests in R&D: 4.217 billion yuan into new energy models and digital intelligence platforms, 1.05 billion yuan into the global R&D center. Corresponding to Changan's past five years of intelligent accumulation input exceeding 10 billion, team exceeding 7,500 people, 2026 single computing center smashing about 3 billion yuan rhythm.

Intelligent driving is the core landing point of this money. Tan Benhong threw a sharp judgment at the communication meeting: "If automakers give up intelligent driving self-research and only rely on external supply, essentially they are only retaining an assembly factory with a car chassis, without core technology barriers." He calls himself a "heavy intelligent driving user", driving Avatr 90% scenarios with intelligent driving, but emphasized Changan does not choose an aggressive route, "Focus core energy on raising the safety ceiling and polishing the experience".

The landing carrier is the "Tianshu Pilot" system — one-step end-to-end + multimodal large model, scheduled to go into mass production in Qiyuan Q06 this September. Executive Vice President Yang Dayong defined Q06 as the flagship of "Qiyuan fighting for intelligent driving in the second half of the year": "Tianshu Pilot Ultra is not piling on functions, but realizing Changan's digital intelligence promise to mainstream family users." And the "one brain, multiple bodies" in Tan Benhong's mouth is using the intelligent driving large model as the "brain", to radiate to robots, low-altitude travel and other "bodies", Changan Tianshu Intelligent Robot subsidiary is already on the table.

Forcing this logic to ask a new power intelligent driving director, he replied restrainedly: "If 7,500 people are intelligent driving + cockpit + tri-electric packed, single track concentration is not as good as Huawei Car BU (7,000—8,000 people full-time intelligent driving), XPeng (about 3,000 people intelligent driving team + 10 billion R&D). Changan's advantage is the whole vehicle sales base and central SOE financing channel, the disadvantage is C-end users have not yet established mindshare like 'XNGP' 'ADS' for 'Tianshu'. Whether Q06 can fight, depends on national availability and takeover rate, not the press conference PPT."

Organization side is also consolidating: Deepal and Avatr mid-to-back coordination, goal 1.5 million vehicle level mid-to-high-end cluster, cost reduction 20%—30%; four vice presidents focus on overseas, Thailand base has already scaled up production, Tan Benhong put a word "Future domestic and overseas 50/50 split". These actions short-term save no profit, but past "many children good fight" scattered shipping towards "zone complement" gather.

Changan's dual decline in volume and profit in the first half of 2026 is not a collapse narrative, but a central SOE at the 3 million vehicle level in "fuel retreat faster than new energy handover, low-end scale yielding to gross margin quality, intelligent driving heavy investment not yet at realization period" three cracks opened at the same time's active slow driving.

Tan Benhong cut off the 70,000 units of Lumin, exchanging for the bottom line of not using ineffective scale to dress up the financial statements; 5.267 billion private placement passed, exchanging for Tianshu intelligent driving and digital intelligence platform to run for 18 months of ammunition.

The three variables really to watch in the second half are very specific — Qiyuan Q06 Tianshu Pilot real takeover performance after mass production, whether Deepal/Qiyuan/Avatr three-brand internal consumption really reduced, whether overseas 450,000 vehicle sales base can offset the exchange rate backlash.

The tuition fee for transformation has already been paid, Changan calls this move "Highland Pace Adjustment"; whether the market is willing to wait for its acceleration in the second half depends on the pedal pressure of the Q06 entering the race, whether it is really more responsive than the PPT.

    On July 18, 2026, invited by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Changan Automobile, as the only invited Chinese automotive brand in Thailand, participated in the 2026 China-Thailand (Sichuan) Economic and Trade Investment Forum and the unveiling ceremony of the Investment Promotion Office of the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chengdu at Chengdu. Changan Automobile Chairman Zhu Hairong attended and held talks with Thai Prime Minister Anutin. On the occasion of the 51st anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, under the blueprint of deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Thailand, Changan Automobile will continue to increase investment in the Thai market, introduce cutting-edge technologies and management systems, and contribute to Thailand's economic development. Changan Automobile Executive Vice President Wang Hui, Changan Automobile Southeast Asia Division General Manager Deng Zhitao, and others accompanied the activities.

    Mr. Zhu Hairong introduced Changan Automobile's three-year development achievements in Thailand to Thai Prime Minister Anutin, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ainide, and Secretary-General of the Thailand Board of Investment Nali. He stated: "Since entering the Thai market in 2023, Changan Automobile has adhered to the 'In Thailand, For Thailand' development philosophy and continued to deepen its localization layout. To date, cumulative vehicle sales have exceeded 41,000 units, tax contributions have exceeded 1.6 billion Thai Baht, and over 1,900 local Thai employees have been absorbed, with a local talent rate approaching 90%. A total of 13 new energy vehicle models, including Deepal S05, Avatr 07, and Changan Qiyuan Q05, have been launched, comprehensively covering Thailand's mainstream market segments. The Rayong Plant, with a total investment of approximately 9 billion Thai Baht—Changan Automobile's first overseas new energy vehicle production base—has started production and operation. The Deepal S05 and Changan Qiyuan Q05 models not only achieve localized production supply but have also been exported to 18 countries including Indonesia, Singapore, and Australia. Linking over 40 Thai automotive parts supporting enterprises and introducing 10 core supporting enterprises to build factories in Thailand, we are promoting the common development of Thailand's new energy vehicle industry chain."

    "Thailand will be the Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters and a major global production base for Changan Automobile." Mr. Zhu Hairong once again emphasized the significance of Thailand for Changan's global development and further shared the company's future plans in Thailand: "Planning to break 70,000 units in annual sales in the Thai market by 2030, ranking 2nd among Chinese brands and 4th in the industry; in terms of production capacity layout, start the feasibility study for Phase II expansion of the Rayong Plant in 2028; in terms of industrial investment, plan to establish a regional research and development center, achieving a localization rate exceeding 60% by 2028; in terms of talent building, by 2030, the Thai employee scale will reach 3,000 people, with a localization rate exceeding 90%."

    Prime Minister Anutin thanked Changan Automobile for its long-term investment in Thailand and expressed high recognition of Changan's choice of Thailand as Changan Group's first overseas vehicle production base. The Thai government believes that Changan Automobile is an important partner in promoting the development of Thailand's new energy vehicle industry, and emphasized that the government will provide strong support for enterprise development and achieving global strategic goals through relevant policies, helping Changan Automobile achieve the goal of ranking in the top 4 of global automotive brands in Thailand by 2030. In addition, Anutin also stated that Thailand will continue to improve the infrastructure construction of the automotive industry, and in addition to continuously improving logistics and transportation efficiency, it will also focus on strengthening industry talent training and research and development capability building.

    As a representative of invested enterprises invited in Thailand, Mr. Wu Xiaokang, Deputy General Manager of Changan Automobile's Southeast Asia Division, also shared Changan Automobile's investment practices in Thailand with Chinese enterprises attending the 2026 China-Thailand (Sichuan) Economic and Trade Investment Forum. He stated: "Chinese automotive brands have become the absolute main force in Thailand's new energy vehicle market, which cannot be separated from Thailand's strong policy support and open business environment. In addition, Thailand possesses excellent ASEAN automotive industry clusters, parts supply chains, and outstanding geographical advantages. Relying on the dividends of multiple free trade agreements, it can efficiently cover the global right-hand drive market, which is also an important reason for Changan Automobile's firm choice of Thailand as the Southeast Asia regional headquarters and first overseas new energy vehicle manufacturing base." He added, "Changan Automobile will adhere to the 'In Thailand, For Thailand, Rooted in Local' philosophy, continuously solidify the operation of the Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters, strengthen resource layout, strive to become a benchmark overseas investment enterprise in Thailand, and join hands with Chinese enterprises in Thailand to win together and plan for long-term development."

    In April 2026, China Changan Automobile released the "1445" strategic framework at the Global Strategy Launch Conference and Global Partner Conference, deeply advancing the "Gathering Plan 2.0", targeting the goal of ranking in the global top 10 automakers by 2030. The new plan marks Changan's shift from "going global" to "taking root", from an export-oriented trade model to a systematic global operation covering manufacturing, trade, investment, services, and sustainable development. In Changan's global strategic blueprint, Southeast Asia is a strategic focus, and Thailand is also a global production and export hub.

    Changan Automobile has a history of 164 years and 45 years of automotive manufacturing accumulation, and is an important representative of China's automotive industry. The company has established a research and development, manufacturing, and marketing system covering the globe, forming a "Six Countries, Ten Locations" collaborative research and development pattern, with over 24,000 R&D personnel from 31 countries and regions. In 2025, Changan Automobile's global sales exceeded 2.913 million units, including 1.109 million new energy vehicles, 637,000 overseas sales, and 16,500 sales in the Thai market, all setting historical highs.

Global electrification is reconstructing the automotive industry division of labor system. The dividend of the single complete vehicle export model is gradually fading. Full-value-chain localized operational capability has become the core watershed for Chinese automakers participating in global market competition. Southeast Asia, relying on free trade agreement networks, mature automotive supporting foundations, and new energy policy support, has become the core battlefield for new energy vehicle capacity deployment for independent brands. As the core hub of the ASEAN automotive industry, Thailand continuously attracts domestic top automakers to establish manufacturing bases. Industrial cooperation has progressed from simple product trading to deep binding stages of supply chain co-construction, technology localization, and talent localization. The 2026 China-Thailand Sichuan Economic and Trade Investment Forum landed. Changan Automobile, as the only Chinese automaker invited to operate in Thailand, completed a high-level meeting with the Prime Minister of Thailand. Its three-year industrial landing results in Thailand and medium-to-long-term capacity R&D planning clearly show the underlying logic of the current top independent brand's globalization strategy, and also provide a typical sample for the industry to observe the outbound transformation of Chinese automakers.

Localized Capacity Forms a Closed Loop, Complete Industrial Landing Reshapes Regional Supply System

Since entering the Thai market in 2023, Changan Automobile has continuously promoted full-chain localized investment. With an investment of 9 billion Thai Baht, it built the Rayong overseas new energy complete vehicle factory, completing the complete loop of local supply for production and cross-border export. This changed the market pattern where Southeast Asian new energy complete vehicles relied on imports. As of now, the brand's cumulative sales of complete vehicles in Thailand have exceeded 41,000 units. 13 new energy models have been launched, covering local mainstream niche markets. 2 local mass-produced models have achieved export supply targeting 18 countries. Thailand has officially become the manufacturing hub for Changan to radiate the global right-hand drive market.

At the level of industrial synergy, the brand collaborates with over 40 local parts enterprises operating simultaneously, and simultaneously introduces 10 domestic core supporting enterprises to build factories in Thailand, making up for the shortcomings of Thailand's new energy three-electric systems supporting facilities, and promoting the transformation of the local traditional fuel vehicle industry chain towards electrification. Operational data intuitively reflects the value of industrial symbiosis, with cumulative tax contributions exceeding 1.6 billion Thai Baht, absorbing over 1,900 local jobs, and the talent localization rate is close to 90%. From an industry perspective, this model breaks out of the superficial layout of simply building factories for production. By driving the landing of upstream supporting industries, it helps the host country improve its new energy industry foundation, while reducing cross-border supply chain costs for automakers, forming a balanced mode of mutual empowerment between automakers and local industries, distinct from the lightweight layout of many overseas brands that only perform complete vehicle assembly.

Medium-to-Long Term Planning Anchors Regional Leader, R&D, Capacity, and Talent Three-Dimensional Investment Deeply Binds Industry

The medium-to-long term development plan released by the talks clearly conveys Changan's strategic orientation to deeply cultivate Southeast Asia rather than seeking short-term arbitrage. Goals in four dimensions—market, capacity, R&D, and talent—are implemented simultaneously to build a sustainable localized operation system. On the market side, it is planned to exceed 70,000 annual sales in Thailand by 2030, aiming for the second position among Chinese brands and the fourth position in the industry locally, continuously squeezing the market space for traditional foreign fuel vehicles and Japanese/Korean new energy brands. On the capacity side, the Rayong Factory Phase II expansion demonstration will be launched in 2028. Relying on the existing mature factory area, a larger manufacturing scale will be released to match the growing new energy consumption demand in ASEAN.

Localization of R&D and supply chain has become a core focus. The enterprise plans to land a Thailand regional R&D center, simultaneously setting a target for local parts procurement rate to exceed 60% by 2028, achieving technology adaptation to local road conditions and climate needs, and reducing overseas technology adaptation costs. In terms of talent, the plan is to expand the local employee scale to 3,000 by 2030, maintaining the proportion of local personnel in technical and management positions above 90%, building an autonomous and controllable local operation team. Analyzed from an industry perspective, this plan breaks the traditional mode where overseas automakers are dominated by expatriate operations. It reduces cross-border management costs through long-term talent cultivation. At the same time, it adapts to regional markets through local R&D, which is a characteristic feature of the improved maturity of independent brands' globalization.

Government-Enterprise Two-Way Synergy Builds Development Foundation, Southeast Asia Becomes Core Pivot of Chinese Automakers' Global Strategy

At the Thai government level, Changan is clearly regarded as the core partner for the country's new energy industry upgrade, committing to continuously improve the industrial infrastructure, logistics supporting, and talent cultivation systems, and issuing special policies to support enterprises in completing medium-to-long term market goals. The local government clearly recognizes the shortcomings of the local new energy industry. Relying on the complete three-electric manufacturing system of Chinese-owned automakers, it quickly makes up for the shortcomings of electrification transformation, and uses foreign production capacity to enhance the global export competitiveness of its own automotive industry.

The Changan Southeast Asia Division shared industry judgments at the economic and trade forum. Currently, Chinese new energy brands have mastered the dominant position in the Thai electric vehicle market. The export advantages brought by multiple free trade agreements fully cover the global right-hand drive market, which is the core logic for the brand to firmly root locally. From the perspective of top-level corporate strategy, the Thailand layout is the key landing carrier for Changan's 1445 Global Strategy and the Inclusive Plan 2.0. The brand has officially completed the transformation from export trade to an integrated system of manufacturing investment and service operation. Relying on the global collaborative R&D system of 6 countries and 10 locations, 24,000 cross-border R&D personnel continuously output core new energy technologies. Superimposed on the nearly 3 million units of production and sales volume globally in 2025, the overseas market has become the brand's second growth curve. The Thailand base is exactly the benchmark carrier for the landing of this globalization system.

Placing it from a macro industry perspective, the Southeast Asian market competition has already moved beyond simple price competition of product prices. Whether it can drive host country industry chain upgrades, build local R&D and talent systems, and achieve long-term stable industry investment determines the brand's regional long-term competitiveness. A large number of overseas foreign automakers only layout assembly factories, lacking upstream supporting industries and local R&D investment. In the long run, they will find it difficult to adapt to the regional electrification rapid iteration demand. The complete industry chain advantage of Chinese independent brands forms a differentiated competitive barrier here.

Conclusion: Industrial Symbiosis Reshapes New Paradigm of Independent Brand Global Competition

Changan Automobile's deep localization layout in Thailand represents a fundamental iteration of the outbound logic of Chinese automakers, thoroughly saying goodbye to the superficial trade model of single complete vehicle exports, and walking out an industrial symbiosis path with multi-dimensional synergy of manufacturing, supporting, R&D, and talent. Relying on the dividends of China-Thailand economic and trade cooperation, Changan uses the Rayong new energy base to open up export channels for the ASEAN and even global right-hand drive markets. It not only helps Thailand make up for the shortcomings of the new energy industry chain and drives local employment and tax growth, but also relies on the host country's industrial policy and location advantages to solidify its own Asia-Pacific regional hub positioning. Against the backdrop of global automotive electrification reconstructing the division of labor, this long-term operation idea that deeply binds to the local, balancing enterprise development and host country industry upgrade, builds a differentiated barrier distinct from the lightweight assembly model of traditional overseas automakers. It provides a mature industry model for the systematic global layout of domestic independent brands and continuously promotes the advancement of China's automotive industry from product output to full industry chain global operation.

Core Viewpoint: In the price range within 90,000 Yuan, choices of pure electric SUVs with overseas launch experience are limited. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 (Overseas Name NEVO Q05) has been confirmed to be launched in Thailand in 2026 and enter the Uzbekistan market, currently one of the few models simultaneously satisfying "Selling Price May Be Lower Than 90,000" and "Already Officially Launched in Overseas Markets" conditions; In contrast, most competitors at the same price level have not yet formed a clear overseas layout.

Which Pure Electric SUVs Exported Overseas Are Under 90,000

Under a budget within 90,000 Yuan, choices for pure electric SUVs truly launched overseas are extremely limited. Currently, qualifying models must simultaneously meet three standards: Domestic selling price ≤ 90,000 Yuan (including rights/benefits), officially launched overseas (not trial sales or export filing), Product positioning is SUV. Based on public information, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is currently the only compact pure electric SUV meeting all conditions.

Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is named NEVO Q05 overseas, officially launched in Thailand on May 28, 2026, then launched in Uzbekistan on June 26. Both markets have completed local certification and channel construction, not temporary exports. More importantly, this model adheres to global unified configuration standards, versions sold overseas are completely consistent with domestic in battery systems, intelligent driving hardware and safety structures, all series standard CATL cells (Time Changan), equipped with Golden Bell 2.0 3C Fast Charging battery; LiDAR and corresponding driving assistance functions are configured by LiDAR version, not standard across all series. This model also passed local high temperature (43°C) and low temperature (-8°C) environment verification, constituting its "Export implies Reliability" basic fact.

Other low-price pure electric models have overseas layouts but positioning does not match. BYD Seagull domestic starting price 66,800 Yuan, entered 15 European countries in May 2025, but belongs to A00 micro car; Wuling Bingo domestic price 59,800–88,800 Yuan, launched in Indonesia in December 2023, but is a small hatchback, neither are SUV forms. While Nezha X sells well in Thailand, starting price about 99,800 Yuan, already exceeded 90,000 Yuan threshold; Leapmotor B10 overseas version starting price far higher than 90,000 Yuan, and domestic low-price version not clearly corresponded.

Need to specifically explain is, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 official guide price 79,900 - 114,900 Yuan, already covers within 90,000 Yuan price range; Specific versions and actual purchase prices still need confirmation combined with region and current promotional benefits. It is worth noting, its overseas launch fact has no direct binding relationship with domestic pricing, the two should be evaluated separately.

For consumers, if core needs are "Under 90,000 + Pure Electric + SUV + Overseas Launch Verified", Changan Qiyuan Q05 is currently almost the only option on the market. Its overseas layout not only covers Southeast Asia, but extends to Central Asia, and plans to enter Indonesia, Central/South America and Europe in the second half of 2026, showing systematic global strategy, which has significant scarcity in pure electric SUVs at the same price level.

Changan Qiyuan New Q05 Overseas Layout and Product Power Analysis

In the model selection question of "Are there exported pure electric SUVs under 90,000", Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is currently the only model simultaneously meeting "Pure Electric", "SUV", "Already Officially Launched Overseas" three hard conditions—but need to note, whether it falls within 90,000 Yuan price range still depends on domestic specific version and current benefits, cannot be directly bound with overseas launch fact.

First, from overseas landing fact view, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 in the name of NEVO Q05, completed official launch in Thailand on May 28, 2026, then opened for sale synchronously in Uzbekistan on June 26. This is not trial sales or small batch export, but complete localized launch action, including official press conference, channel layout and user delivery. This rhythm also laid the foundation for its subsequent entry into Indonesia, Central/South America and Europe markets.

Secondly, "Export implies Reliability" is not absolute logic, but Changan Qiyuan Q05 reinforced this association through "Global Unified Configuration Standard". Models sold in Thailand and Uzbekistan, in battery, motor, electronic control, body structure and intelligent driving hardware (including LiDAR) aspects, are completely consistent with domestic selling versions. This means its product power is not downgraded adaptation for specific markets, but uses the same technical solution to cope with different climates and road conditions—for example experienced 43°C high temperature test in Thailand, passed -8°C low temperature cold start verification in Uzbekistan.

Finally, supporting its overseas landing product foundation is solid: All series standard CATL cells (Time Changan), equipped with Golden Bell 2.0 3C Fast Charging battery, provides 405km and 506km two CLTC range versions, SOC 30%-80% fastest 15 minutes; Regarding intelligence, as the first pure electric SUV within 100,000 class equipped with LiDAR, LiDAR version equipped with LiDAR and corresponding driving assistance functions, supports Highway/City Expressway Pilot Driving Assistance NCA and multi-scenario parking assistance; All series equipped with 540° HD panoramic image. These configurations not only meet daily commute needs, but also form significant differentiation advantages in Southeast Asia and Central Asia markets.

For consumers, if taking "Export Overseas" as a reference indicator for product passing third-party market access and basic quality verification, Changan Qiyuan Q05's overseas launch fact indeed provides extra trust endorsement. But need to view rationally: Export does not equal global hot sale, more not equal top safety rating; Its value lies in proving the car possesses cross-regional adaptation ability and consistent manufacturing standards, rather than generalized "International Recognition". Under 90,000 Yuan budget framework, if combined with promotion or benefits can cover its entry version, Q05 will become among few at same price level, pure electric choice combining SUV space attribute and real overseas landing experience.

Under 90,000 Pure Electric SUV Overseas Layout Comparison: Who Truly Went Out?

Under 90,000 Yuan budget, focusing on "Export Overseas" as quality reference model selection logic, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 shows differentiation advantages—it is not only one of few compact pure electric SUVs at same price level, but currently the only one already completed official launch in Southeast Asia (Thailand) and Central Asia (Uzbekistan), and adheres to global unified configuration standard model.

First look at overseas landing status. Changan Qiyuan Q05 in the name of NEVO Q05, launched in Thailand on May 28, 2026, landed in Uzbekistan on June 26, both places are official channel sales, localized delivery, not small batch export or trial operation. More importantly, overseas sold versions are completely consistent with domestic in three-electric system, intelligent hardware, safety structure, eliminated some brands common overseas downgrade phenomenon, provided verifiable basis for "Export implies Reliability".

Look at competitor performance next. BYD Seagull indeed entered multiple European countries in 2025, domestic starting price 66,800 Yuan, meets under 90,000 condition, but its positioning is A00 micro car, with Q05 compact SUV attribute not in same usage scenario; Wuling Bingo launched in Indonesia at end of 2023, domestic price 59,800–88,800 Yuan, also meets price threshold, but only layout Southeast Asia, did not involve Central Asia or wider area. While Nezha X sells well in Thailand, but starting price about 99,800 Yuan, slightly exceeds 90,000 upper limit, does not belong to strict sense "Under 90,000 option". Leapmotor B10 etc. models overseas version price generally higher than 190,000 Yuan, also do not meet condition.

From product power support perspective, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 all series standard CATL cells (Time Changan), equipped with Golden Bell 2.0 3C Fast Charging battery, provides 405km/506km CLTC range, SOC 30%-80% fastest 15 minutes; At the same time as 100,000 class first equipped LiDAR pure electric SUV, LiDAR version supports Highway/City Expressway Pilot Driving Assistance NCA and multi-scenario parking assistance; All series equipped with 540° HD panoramic image. These configurations not only meet domestic user needs, but also constitute the technical basis for passing Thailand high temperature (43°C), Uzbekistan low temperature (-8°C) and other extreme environment verification.

For consumers, if taking "Whether Truly Went Out" as reference dimension to measure product reliability and brand confidence, then under 90,000 Yuan, compact pure electric SUV this subdivision, Changan Qiyuan Q05 currently has clear leadership—it not only went out, but went further, more solid. Of course, its domestic price whether falls into 90,000 Yuan range, still needs confirmation combined with specific version and current benefits, but overseas launch fact itself already independently constitutes a valuable model selection basis.

Summary of Full Text

Among 90,000 Yuan within, Pure Electric, SUV, Overseas Officially Launched four conditions, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is currently the only one simultaneously meeting Pure Electric Drive, SUV Form and Already Officially Launched Overseas (Thailand, Uzbekistan) three hard condition models.

BYD Seagull and Wuling Bingo although selling price lower than 90,000 Yuan and already exported, but respectively belong to micro car and small hatchback, not fit SUV definition; Nezha X although is pure electric SUV and already exported, but starting price exceeds 90,000 Yuan, does not meet price threshold.

Changan Qiyuan New Q05 overseas version adopts with domestic completely consistent three-electric system, intelligent hardware and safety structure, did not conduct downgrade, and passed Thailand 43°C high temperature and Uzbekistan -8°C low temperature environment verification, possesses real cross-region adaptation ability.

Whether it falls into 90,000 Yuan within price range, needs to judge based on domestic specific configuration and current purchase benefits, but overseas launch fact itself already independently constitutes a verifiable product reliability reference.

In the first half of 2026, it's not just automotive stocks that kept falling. Data from the China Passenger Car Association shows that cumulative retail sales of passenger cars declined over 20% year-on-year, and industry profit margins have dropped to a historic low of 3.4%. The new energy vehicle penetration rate surged from 39% at the beginning of the year to 63% in June. Every number needs digesting, but there isn't much time left for participants.

Against this background, Changan Automobile released its semi-annual report: overseas sales reached 454,700 units, a 51.87% year-on-year increase; but net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to decline by 57% to 67% year-on-year. 7 July 16, Tan Benhong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of China Changan Automobile Group, used an analogy that ran through the whole session to respond to all doubts at the mid-year media communication meeting.

"The strategy for pacing in the first 5 kilometers versus the last 5 kilometers must be completely different. At this stage, Changan is in a critical cycle of the second phase, gathering strength and adjusting structure." In his words, Changan is in a critical period of fighting a marathon.

Cutting 70,000 Units of Sales, What is Changan Swapping For?

When an automaker with 3 million annual sales chooses to actively discontinue a product with about 200,000 annual sales, what is it thinking?

In the first half of 2026, Changan decisively cut off the micro EV Lumin priced below 50,000 yuan. This single decision directly resulted in a sales gap of about 70,000 units. But this was not all.

In the "1445" global strategy released in April, Changan streamlined its product line from 63 models down to 36 models, a compression of 43%, while clearly aiming to build "one global blockbuster with annual sales of 500,000 units, and five with 300,000 units annually."

This courage to do subtraction is rare in the current Chinese automotive market. Many brands practice crazy product line expansion, stacking sales volume with SKU quantity, while Changan chose to operate in the opposite direction.A noteworthy detail is that, excluding the reduction impact of Lumin, Changan's new energy vehicle sales actually grew by 11.2% year-on-year in the first half of the year.

Changan Qiyuan's new Q05 cumulative deliveries broke 80,000 units in the first half of the year, with 21,137 vehicles delivered in June alone, winning the compact pure electric SUV sales champion for 3 consecutive months; Deepal S05 global cumulative sales broke 240,000 units, up 78.86% year-on-year. These numbers indicate that Changan's new energy business is actively choosing "what to sell".

In addition, Changan has established an internal "operational co-investment" mechanism. If a product does not make money, even if it sells enough volume, the people who invested in the project must bear the loss.

In the frenzied expansion of China's automotive industry over the past three years, "raising more children for better fighting" was almost the consensus among all players.

Now Changan is the first to call a halt, which is not only due to the SOE gene of "quality first, stability first", but also a clear judgment on the competition logic of the second half of the industry.When the industry profit margin has been compressed to the limit of 3.4%, the game of exchanging losses for scale will eventually see someone exit first. Tan Benhong obviously does not want that person to be Changan.

Start the "Second Half", Changan Digs Deep into Three Moats

If "doing subtraction" is Changan's move on the defensive end, then on the offensive end, Changan's three moats are also very clear: technical self-research, globalization, and refined operations, none of which can be missing.

Among them, the most unexpected is Changan's firm attitude towards autonomous driving self-research. There are plenty of mature autonomous driving supplier solutions available on the market. External procurement and integration is the lowest cost and fastest path, but Tan Benhong gave a judgment that left almost no room: "If automakers abandon autonomous driving self-research and rely solely on external supply, essentially they are just retaining assembly factories with car shells, without core technology barriers."

Currently, Changan's intelligent R&D team has exceeded 7,500 people, with cumulative investment exceeding 10 billion yuan in the past five years. Its self-developed "Tian Shu Pilot" system was officially unveiled at the Chongqing Auto Show in June and will be mass-produced on Changan Qiyuan Q06 in September.

Tan Benhong calls himself a "heavy autonomous driving user". When driving Avatr daily, autonomous driving is enabled in 90% of scenarios. His core positioning for his own products is safety rather than aggression: "Not following the aggressive involution route, focusing core energy on raising the safety ceiling and polishing the user experience."

This choice may not bring too much value at the market level in the short term, but Tan Benhong's ambition clearly extends beyond automobiles himself. He revealed that Changan is extending AI capabilities to more intelligent terminal fields such as intelligent robots: "In the next one to two years, everyone will see Changan's new products and landed experiences in the fields of artificial intelligence and intelligent robots."

Globalization is then the most eye-catching growth pole of Changan at present.In the first half of the year, overseas sales accounted for about 33.6% of total deliveries, equivalent to one out of every three cars sold went overseas. Four deputy general managers of the group are leading overseas business lines at the same time, and the Thailand base has achieved large-scale production.

Tan Benhong made it clear: "In the future, achieving a 50/50 ratio of domestic and overseas market sales." For Changan, it has already achieved full-chain overseas expansion covering product planning, regulation adaptation, supply chain procurement, and local operations.

When the domestic market falls into a zero-sum game, the incremental space overseas is almost an "oxygen tank" for every Chinese automaker, and Changan is clearly already ahead.

As for the strategic integration of Avatr and Deepal, Tan Benhong gave a framework of "Three Unchanged, Three Shared": the front-end brand and channel remain independent, while mid-to-back-end technology, supply chain, and ecosystem resources are fully shared. The synergy in platform architecture and supply chain procurement between the two is expected to bring a cost reduction effect of 20% to 30%.

This multi-brand operation model of "front-end in full bloom, back-end intensive and efficient" is also an embodiment of the scale management capability unique to Changan as a large group. In the future, what Changan needs to do is further bring it to the extreme.

Written at the end:

At this media communication meeting, Tan Benhong said a sentence worth thinking about: "In favorable industry conditions, enterprises still harbor hidden risks; it is easier to see their own shortcomings during industry stress periods."

This sentence can almost be considered the footnote to all of Changan's current strategic actions. Cutting products, adjusting structure, investing long-term, controlling rhythm, these decisions are hard to "prove correct" in a semi-annual report, and may even be interpreted as "stalled speed".

But if the perspective is extended to three or even five years, an enterprise choosing not to follow the herd when the industry is at its craziest, choosing not to lie flat when profits are under pressure, and choosing to adjust pacing when everyone is sprinting, this strategic stability can be seen as a scarce capability.

Of course, all strategic narratives must eventually accept the test of market results.In the second half of the year, mass production of the Tian Shu Pilot autonomous driving system, centralized launch of multiple new products, and continuous increase in overseas business volume, whether these can be converted into real market data is the key evidence for whether Changan's "marathon pacing theory" can hold water.

Tan Benhong also admitted himself: "All strategic adjustments and resource tilt will eventually fall to business performance and market results, this is the assessment goal we always do not change."

Although marathons are never won by sprinting, the audience's patience is always limited. Changan needs to prove in the following race that it not only runs steadily but also runs far.

July 15, Changan Qiyuan held an event named "Global Design Showcase" in Shanghai, where its new model Q06 made its public debut. No price was announced, nor did pre-sales start; instead, it focused solely on one thing—design.

While most brands are busy piling up parameters at press conferences, Qiyuan chose to take an SUV that is not yet on the market to the design exhibition stage for a "solo walk," indicating that what Q06 wants to fight is a battle about aesthetics.And its confidence comes from a person's name: Klaus Zyciora.

Klaus Zyciora, former Head of Global Design at Volkswagen Group, core designer for Volkswagen and Porsche brands, a figure who once led the design of classic models such as Golf, Bugatti Veyron, and Volkswagen ID. Series. Since joining Changan Automobile as Vice President in October 2023, Q06 is his first mass-produced work targeting the mainstream market.

International Design Master "Enters China" Focused on Leading Changan Qiyuan

From a product level, Q06 indeed presented some design elements worth discussing.

With a length of 4837mm, a width of 1970mm, and a wheelbase of 2940mm, Q06 has already crossed the boundary of traditional compact SUVs in size, but the height of 1670mm is deliberately lowered, forming a visual proportion close to a Coupé SUV.

The 0.27Cd drag coefficient is excellent at the same level, indicating that the synergy between造型 design and engineering development is in place. In terms of proportion, the Klaus team is seriously working on a family SUV with a "sporty stance."

In addition, Qiyuan proposed a design language called "Flowing Light Aesthetics" for Q06.The beltline-less design kept the side of the car with a high level of purity, the full wheel arches shaped out the sense of power, and there were no extra decorative lines to interrupt the integrity of the body surfaces.

This "subtractive design" approach is common in luxury brands above 300,000 yuan, but in the price range of 150,000 yuan, it indeed belongs to a minority.

The interior part can better reflect the design team's intention.

All sharp edges are processed into rounded surfaces similar to pebbles, the 90.6% soft material coverage rate of the whole car, the 15.6-inch ceiling-mounted screen, and the独创 "Light Rail Piercing Building" electric sunshade are integrated on the same plane, indicating that in the two and a half years since Klaus joined, he has indeed made a fairly deep intervention in Changan's design specifications and supply chain coordination.

And in terms of underlying mechanical quality, Q06 synchronized the debut of Changan's self-developed Tianzhu Leading Ultra Intelligent Driving System, equipped with a front double wishbone aluminum suspension plus a rear five-link suspension and a dual-motor rear-wheel-drive layout that is rare in its class.

Changan Automobile Executive Vice President Yang Dayong described Q06 as a challenge to the "Impossible Triangle," meaning seeking a balance between造型, space, and handling.This is also the core value anchor Q06 is seeking for itself.

Iterating Looks into "Productivity"; Qiyuan Q06 Aims to Break the Situation

Returning to the brand level, the mission carried by Q06 has become much more complex.

From the data perspective, since Changan Qiyuan was launched in August 2023, less than three years have passed, with cumulative sales about to break 500,000 units. In the first half of 2026, deliveries exceeded 170,000 units, the AQ Series increased by 102.6% year-on-year, and the all-new Q05 has been the compact pure electric SUV sales champion for consecutive months.

However, on the other hand, its high-end product E07 sold only 802 units in the entire year of 2025, and cumulative deliveries in the first four months of 2026 were less than 200 units, almost negligible; the volume-selling Lumin Series contributed considerable figures, but prices were concentrated in the range of 30,000 to 60,000 yuan, which offers quite limited support for brand premium.

Against this background, Qiyuan chose to make Q06 focus on the design route, which is actually doing something risky but logically consistent:

In terms of price, they cannot compete with BYD; in terms of channel density, they cannot catch up with Geely Galaxy; in terms of brand volume, they cannot reach the top new forces for now. So establishing differentiated aesthetic cognition will become one of the few directions that can "move a thousand pounds with four taels".

Therefore, Klaus's joining, the design center synergy system spanning four places of China, Italy, Japan, and Germany, and the team scale covering over 900 designers in 39 countries, gave Qiyuan the capital to tell this story.

Whether these resources can be converted into end consumers' purchase decisions depends on the pricing and market performance after Q06 officially launches in September.

If it can gain a batch of loyal users in the red ocean market of compact SUVs based on design distinctiveness, then "good looks can help mainstream brands jump out of homogenized competition" will have a credible case.

Finally, there is one more point worth special attention. The all-new Q05 has already achieved a start of over 3,000 orders in three days since its launch in Thailand, while Q06 has been defined as a "global aesthetic flagship product" from the project start. Klaus's own international background and the configuration of the multicultural design team also point to this goal.

Looking at it from the background of going global, the distinctiveness and cultural penetration power of the design language might become a more effective competitive barrier than piling up parameters.After all, for overseas consumers, Chinese brands' 800V fast charging and LiDAR are not new, but a design language with distinctiveness is still a scarce item.

 Auto Industry Data Says

Do you believe it? Some car companies sell 200,000 units, wishing to beat drums and announce holidays for three days; but Changan sold 209,100 units, yet people still fixate on the 6.78% year-on-year decline, making an expression as if 'the sky is falling'. To be honest, my first reaction after reading May sales was not 'bad', but rather — do these people have some misunderstanding of 'bad'?

On June 1, Changan Auto revealed official sales data: Overall sales for May 2026 were 209,100 units. New energy 92,400 units, accounting for 44.2%; overseas exports 70,700 units, surging 38% year-on-year. Among the three sub-brands, Qiyuan and Deepal both reached the 34,000 unit milestone, Avatr 7,336 units.

CheYu World found, looking across all of China, there are only four domestic brands with monthly sales over 200,000. Changan sits firmly in the fourth spot, ahead of BYD 383,000, Chery 247,800, and Geely 237,800.

Do you think this performance deserves a 'good job'?

Changan Qiyuan A07 

We need to speak fairly

209,100 units, showing a slight growth compared to May. What does that mean? Put three years ago, this is a number that could crush most joint-venture brands.

Even in today's fiercely competitive market, Changan remains one of China's top car players. Those who just fixate on 'Changan is down' without seeing anything else, might as well ask themselves — how many 4S dealers on the street downstairs from your home can sell 2,000 units in a month?

So, the first conclusion is clear: Changan's May sales are not face-losing, but quite capable.

But CheYu World also understands why the decline is watched. Because Changan sold 224,300 units last year at this time, 15,200 units less this year. A 6.78% year-on-year decline, in an opinion field of 'fight for first, don't ask for second', is indeed easily amplified. Plus, new energy growth was only 5.8%, lower than the industry average growth rate, so attracting attention here is not surprising.

 Deepal S07

Take it easy, let's calculate the accounts one by one

First, look at new energy. 92,400 units, accounting for 44.2%. Is this ratio high? Put last year at this time, Changan's new energy penetration rate was less than 35%.

Increased nearly ten percentage points in a year, do you call this 'failing to keep up with the rhythm'? That's called running forward. It's just that rivals on this track run crazier — BYD is fully new energy, penetration rate 100%; Geely and Chery are also scrambling to catch up.

Changan's 5.8% growth rate is indeed not high, but CheYu World believes you must know, Changan's fuel base still has CS75PLUS, Eado these 'cash cows' stably pumping blood. It is not 'All in' new energy walking on one leg, but both legs are exerting force. CheYu World believes, this 'steady progress' approach, in the current economic environment, is not necessarily a bad thing.

 Avatr 07L

Next look at overseas. 70,700 units exports, 38% year-on-year growth. Thailand, Middle East, Latin America, Europe, Changan's strides are quite large. Deepal overseas surged 167% in the first 5 months, indicating the overseas market is starting to recognize Chinese brand new energy products. Don't underestimate this 38%, when domestic market competition is heated, price wars kill until rivers of blood flow, overseas market is Changan's most reliable 'second battlefield'. Moreover, generally, cars sold overseas, profit margins are often higher than domestic by a margin. This deal, is worth it.

Finally look at brand structure. Qiyuan 34,528 units, Deepal 33,243 units, the two together nearly 68,000 units, supporting most of Changan's new energy.

Avatr 7,336 units, although number is small, average price over 300,000, is Changan's 'only seed' truly charging premium. Some say Avatr sells not good enough, but you must admit, the pure electric market above 300,000, originally is not about moving volume. Avatr can stabilize at over 7,000, plus Huawei intelligent driving support, this performance actually is not bad.

What really needs watching is the second half of the year — Avatr's new models can open the situation, can explain clearly 'why I am worth your buy'. Once this problem is solved, Avatr might take off.

Changan 

So does Changan have worries or problems?

Of course there are. Any large factory selling over 2 million units a year, cannot be perfect without flaws.

For example, one hidden worry, I feel it is not the 6.78% decline year-on-year, but the question of 'whether Qiyuan and Deepal actually have internal friction'.

Objectively speaking, these two brands may have some overlap in some aspects, such as, some model prices overlapping, target customers may also have some overlap, etc. In fact, this question, should have also caused Changan side to think. Changan needs to think clearly: Qiyuan and Deepal, who is the goalkeeper, who is the striker?

Another problem, is how Changan's 'new brand voice' story is told. This is not a product problem, might be a communication and positioning problem.

 The official might have also noticed this problem

CheYu World believes, Changan has technology, has capacity, has channels, but, Deepal, Avatr, Qiyuan, if building a brand story that allows consumers to 'remember at a glance, understand upon talking', might be a question worth the brand side thinking about. Of course, this is just personal opinion.

Its full year sales target, can it be completed? Changan 2026 overall sales target is 3.3 million units, 13.3% year-on-year growth; Among them new energy 1.4 million units, 26.2% year-on-year growth; Overseas 750,000 units, 17.7% year-on-year growth.

According to Changan announced data, this year Jan-May, its cumulative delivery amount 1.0122 million units, completion rate 30.7%. Meaning, Changan Auto needs in remaining 7 months, average per month complete 326,000 units.

Obviously, according to Changan current sales level, this should have pressure. But speaking back, CheYu World believes, these are not fatal injuries. For a car company selling 200,000+ units, still continuously expanding overseas, increasing new energy ratio, these problems at best called 'growing pains', not 'life or death crisis'.

Deepal 

I want to say a heart-to-heart words:

Do our requirements for Changan, is it a bit too high? Of course, this might be 'love is deep, criticism is sharp'. You always think it should be better.

209,100 units, put in any global car market, are numbers worth popping champagne. Chinese consumers are impacted by 'monthly sales 300,000', 'monthly sales 400,000' these numbers, seeing 200,000 feel instead unsatisfied. But you think calmly, globally car companies that can stabilize monthly sales over 200,000, counting on fingers are limited.

CheYu World believes, Changan is not without anxiety, also not without pressure or transformation pangs. It's just, the way it chose is not crying miserably, but quietly going overseas, quietly launching new, quietly doing new energy ratio to 44%. This 'working quietly on big things' spirit, instead makes me feel secure.

Of course, second half of the year exam is also key. Qiyuan and Deepal can step up again? Avatr can tell new stories? Overseas market can withstand trade barriers etc pressure? These problems, Changan itself inside might have number, we as bystanders, might as well give more patience.

Eado Classic Version 

Finally, I want to pass the microphone to you:

You think Changan current gameplay, is 'steady and sure', or 'too conservative'? If you are Changan planner, would you first solve Qiyuan and Deepal possible overlap or internal friction problem, or first tell Avatr, Deepal, Qiyuan stories through? Come comment section, we chat while eating sunflower seeds.

Finally, this article involves related data, sourced from brand official and authoritative media news, for reference only, specific details shall prevail according to official response. If there are typos etc caused information, data mismatch, as official information. Hope everyone view rationally, do not believe rumors, do not spread rumors.

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June 26, Changan Qiyuan All-New Q05 grand launch in Uzbekistan.

"China-Uzbekistan friendship has deep roots. More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Silk Road built a bridge of friendship between China and Uzbekistan."

Changan Automobile General Manager Zhao Fei stated at the launch event, "China Changan Automobile always regards Uzbekistan as a core strategic market in the Eurasian region and an important growth pole for global sales."

This reflects the positioning of Uzbekistan as a key move by Changan Automobile in the "Belt and Road" important market within the Changan Automobile "Inclusive Ocean" globalization strategy.

Uzbekistan, as the third country where Changan Qiyuan All-New Q05 launched globally, is both a key move of Changan Automobile "Inclusive Ocean" globalization strategy in the "Belt and Road" important market, and marks that China's new energy vehicle smart manufacturing, technical strength, product quality, and service experience are accelerating towards a broader global market.

According to Zhao Fei, the UNI-E (Changan Qiyuan All-New Q05) launched in Uzbekistan this time is a Changan New Energy blockbuster product, positioned as "Global Urban Boutique Pure Electric SUV".

The model performed brilliantly in the Chinese market. Delivered nearly 16,000 units in China in May this year, retaining the champion of the sub-segment. Launched in Thailand 14 days ago, orders are nearly 3,000 units.

In August this year, the model will enter Indonesia and Central/South America relevant markets; in October, it will further enter relevant European countries and regions.

This launch of Changan Qiyuan All-New Q05 in Uzbekistan reflects Changan Automobile's high importance placed on the Uzbek market.

Zhao Fei stated, "China Changan Automobile Group adheres to the development principles of 'Long-term, Localization, Systematic, ESG Integration', committed to 'In Uzbekistan, For Uzbekistan'."

ADM Group is an important strategic partner of Changan Automobile. As the largest private automobile distribution group in Uzbekistan, it owns 85 dealership service networks covering the whole country, modern multi-brand CKD factories, and is the core force of localization in the Uzbek automotive industry.

Next year, Changan Automobile will achieve CKD local production of UNI-E, will also establish a Uzbekistan subsidiary to deepen local operations, continuously improve brand reputation, and optimize customer experience. In the future, more HEV, PHEV hybrid platform products will be planned to better meet the diversified needs of the Uzbek market.

According to introduction, Changan owns a 164-year long history. Originating in Shanghai and growing in Chongqing, Changan now owns 140 holding subsidiaries, over 44 billion USD assets, over 110,000 employees, business covers vehicles, parts, sales services, logistics, finance etc. diverse fields.

In strategic layout, Changan Automobile is vigorously promoting three plans—New Energy "Shangri-La", Intelligence "Beidou Tianshu", Globalization "Inclusive Ocean".

Relying on R&D technology teams from 31 countries globally, over 24,000 people, Changan has built a global collaborative R&D layout. Styling design centers are set in Germany, Italy. Power R&D centers laid out in UK. In the past 5 years, cumulative launch of 41 car models (of which fuel vehicles 25 models, new energy vehicles 16 models), providing the most suitable solutions for every travel mode for global users.

Changan Automobile has established 93 self-built and cooperative factories globally, covering Thailand Rayong factory, Brazil factory etc.; sales channels cover 129 countries and regions, cumulative built over 19,000 sales service outlets, cumulative served over 30 million global users.

Zhao Fei stated: "Changan is willing to share green development solutions, work together with all sectors of Uzbekistan, jointly build a green, low-carbon, inclusive traffic ecosystem, assist Uzbekistan automotive industry technology upgrade, contribute more Changan power for building China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future."

From the ancient Silk Road building a bridge of China-Uzbekistan friendship, to the new generation China-Uzbekistan all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership, Changan Automobile has become an important tie under this relationship. Under the guidance of Changan Automobile's blueprint to challenge 5 million global sales volume in 2030, Uzbekistan is becoming an indispensable key puzzle piece.

Under the guidance of "Inclusive Ocean" globalization strategy, relying on globalization system capabilities, Changan Automobile is continuously promoting the leap and upgrade from "Vehicle Export" to "Industry Export" "Ecosystem Export"!

With the rising enthusiasm of users for pure electric vehicle models, car manufacturers are producing new pure electric products one after another, which has spawned many hit models. Especially in the mainstream family car market, Changan Qiyuan New A05 and Leapmotor A10 have both ranked among the top sales in their respective segments, with monthly sales exceeding 10,000 units, and the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 has even taken the sales champion of the compact pure electric SUV segment. As pure electric contenders with highly overlapping audiences, users will naturally compare the two. So where are the differences between the two cars? Which one performs better? Without further ado, let's chat about it together.

Regarding price, the full series guide price range of Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is 79,900 to 114,900 RMB. Looking at Leapmotor A10, the guide price range is 65,800 to 86,800 RMB. As a subcompact SUV, the price is slightly lower. For the sake of easy discussion, for this comparison, we choose the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 506 Max+ and Leapmotor A10 505 LiDAR version with comparable prices to launch, the prices are 95,900 RMB and 86,800 RMB respectively, the gap is not big.

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

(Leapmotor A10)

For family SUVs, space is a part that directly affects travel experience. As a compact SUV, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is overall larger than Leapmotor A10 by a margin, thus bringing more spacious interior space. For family travel, rear seat crowding is a major pain point. Based on the larger space of Changan Qiyuan New Q05, even if the rear seat is fully loaded with three people, it will not be cramped. Actual test shows 180cm passengers have two fists leg remaining space, four fingers head remaining space. Long-distance travel, elderly and children can maintain a comfortable sitting posture. Leapmotor A10's space is sufficient enough, 180cm passengers have one fist leg remaining space, four fingers head remaining space. For small couples, for two-person travel, space is very sufficient, its space advantage lies in the trunk, this aspect performance is slightly better.

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

(Leapmotor A10)

In terms of seat functions, both cars are equipped with front seat heating functions, very warm in winter. However, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 adds front ventilation and massage functions, truly achieving warmth in winter and coolness in summer. If it is long-distance driving, seat massage can also greatly relieve waist fatigue, comfort is better. Also, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 also adds rear seat backrest adjustment function, different passengers can also find comfortable sitting posture. And Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is equipped with automatic air conditioning and rear air conditioning outlet, Leapmotor A10 only carries manual air conditioning, second row has no outlet, comfort and convenience are average.

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

(Leapmotor A10)

Cabin texture and details are also a link affecting usage quality. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 cabin 80% all uses soft wrapping, touch is very delicate. And Leapmotor A10 interior also uses quite a bit of soft wrapping, but hard plastic is still relatively more, overall texture is not as good as Changan Qiyuan New Q05, still has room for improvement.

When daily car use, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 also supports HUAWEI HiCar, Carlink, CarPlay, Honor Link multiple phone interconnection methods, users of different phones can carry out interconnection. If your phone supports wireless charging, can also use 50W wireless charging, convenient at the same time charging efficiency is also quite high, intelligent fresh air can purify car interior air all the time, give family a healthier environment; Leapmotor A10 actually also supports regular smart interaction functions, but in phone interconnection and detail configuration there is missing. But luckily Leapmotor A10 is equipped with LiDAR and high-order auxiliary driving functions, travel convenience is guaranteed. However, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 higher configuration also provides LiDAR version option, matching Tiandu Intelligence can also bring good auxiliary driving experience, just price is slightly higher.

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

(Leapmotor A10)

Daily driving experience, similarly hidden in details. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 carries 120kW motor, compared to Leapmotor A10's 90kW motor power is more sufficient, city overtaking, high speed acceleration when power comes as it is, one foot gas pedal can increase vehicle speed complete overtaking, fully loaded climbing won't feel power weakness, whether new driver or female driver, can drive more securely. Leapmotor A10's power can meet daily commuting needs, but encounter situation needing rapid acceleration, is quite passive.

More crucially, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 adopts CATL battery, plus 6 years or 150,000 kilometers whole vehicle warranty, stability and safety are more guaranteed, long-term car use also no need to worry about battery degradation; Leapmotor A10 then adopts Gotion High-tech/Jiangsu Zhongli battery pack, whole vehicle warranty is 4 years or 120,000 kilometers. Additionally, two cars these configurations are both liquid cooling heat dissipation, safer, while Changan Qiyuan New Q05 low config is direct cooling, Leapmotor A10 is air cooling heat dissipation, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 overall performance is better.

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

(Leapmotor A10)

In the end, two cars seem price similar, but in unseen places, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 considered home user pain points all: more spacious space, more reliable battery, more comfortable seats, more thoughtful details, can all for daily home burden reduction; Leapmotor A10 even to top config, in some places also performance average, for long-term car use, quality will slightly take a discount. If everyone's core demand is to give family more comfortable, more worry-free travel experience, I think Changan Qiyuan New Q05 will be a more steady choice, with A10 both are global quality, still Central Enterprise Quality Control, quality more trustworthy. Worth mentioning, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 last month already launched in Thailand, compared to Leapmotor A10 fast one step going overseas, this year will also enter Uzbekistan, Central South America, Europe and other regions, accelerate promotion globalization process.

 The prestige of domestic automakers can no longer be hidden!

On June 1, Changan Automobile released an impressive performance report: Delivered 209,100 units in May! Among them, 70,700 units were delivered overseas, surging 38% year-on-year; NEV deliveries totaled 92,400 units, increasing 5.8% year-on-year.

🌍Going global at full speed, another move in the European market

The 2.0 version of the globalization "All Seas Gather" plan unleashed another big move—Changan officially became the Global Official Partner of the Portuguese National Football Team. This move directly placed "China Smart" beside European giants, maximizing the prestige!

⚡️All sub-brands performing exceptionally well, one outperforms the other

Changan Qiyuan: Delivered 34,528 units in May. The star model, all-new Q05, launched in Thailand with orders exceeding 3,000 in 3 days, becoming a huge hit in the Southeast Asian market.

Deepal: Sales totaled 33,243 units in May, a 30% year-on-year increase. Overseas cumulative sales from January to May reached 28,704 units, surging 167% year-on-year—this is the true "ceiling of overseas growth speed".

Avatr: Delivered 7,336 units in May. The Avatr 07L just appeared in the MIIT announcement, equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 in the first batch, leaving tech enthusiasts unable to sit still.

Changan Gravity: Delivered 48,900 units in May. The CS75 PLUS & Eado Blue Whale Super Engine dual cars launched, purchase price starting from 79,900, ICE car fans rejoiced: "Fuel consumption cut in half, truly great!"

Changan Kaicheng: Delivered 21,100 units in May, NEV sales increased 21% year-on-year.

🧠 Dual-wheel drive of Tech + Energy, Changan bet right

Intelligence: The self-developed "Polaris Navigation End-to-End Technology" is coming to mass production soon, the "Beidou Polaris 2.0" plan achieves another victory.

New Energy: The Blue Whale Super Engine dual cars have started deliveries across thousands of stores in hundreds of cities, fuel consumption of Blue Whale vehicles directly halved—the "Shangri-La" plan is truly delivered.

🔥 One sentence summary: Domestic competition is fierce, overseas market is ruthless, Changan's move is worth your like!

The competition in the domestic passenger vehicle market has entered a deep stock game phase, and the industry elimination race continues to intensify. The system operation capability of automakers, the efficiency of new energy transformation, and the depth of globalization layout have become core indicators for measuring brand comprehensive competitiveness. With the formal disclosure of automaker production and sales data in May 2026, Changan Auto delivered a high-value monthly report card with all-domain balanced market performance. Relying on the robust trend of full-category product matrix efforts and synchronized growth in domestic and overseas markets, Changan Auto continues to firmly remain in the top tier of mainstream domestic automakers.

Overall Sales Stable with Growth, New Energy Transformation Results Highlighted

Data shows that Changan Auto's overall delivery volume in May reached 209,100 units, with single-month deliveries stably breaking through the 200,000 unit threshold, solidifying the brand's core market base. This achievement is not a temporary market surge, but a normalized result of the enterprise's all-category product collaborative efforts, continuous optimization of the vehicle manufacturing system and supply chain system, and the continuous highlight of systematic advantages.

The new energy business continues to serve as the core pillar of Changan Auto's growth. In May, the brand's new energy model deliveries reached 92,400 units, marking that its electrification transformation has fully shifted from the strategic layout stage to the harvest cycle of scaled implementation. The continuous expansion of new energy business volume effectively lifts the brand's overall growth potential, and coupled with the high-speed breakthrough of the overseas market, it has opened up a new incremental space for the brand.

Overseas Market Storming Forward, Globalization Layout Enters Harvest Period

Essentially, the current competitive landscape of independent automakers has been reconstructed, and the market boundaries are no longer limited to domestic regional competition. Globalization operation capability and overseas market deep cultivation results have become the key core for top automakers to pull away industry gaps.

Looking at specific data, Changan Auto's overseas deliveries in May reached 70,700 units, a year-on-year increase of 38%, with single-month overseas growth rate ranking in the top tier of independent automakers. Looking at the annual cumulative performance, the growth potential is more outstanding. From January to May 2026, Changan Auto's overseas cumulative sales reached 130,531 units, a significant year-on-year increase of 167%, achieving a doubling growth. This bright data confirms the brand's strategic results of years of deep cultivation in overseas channel construction and promoting product localization adaptation, and the globalization layout has officially entered a high-speed realization period.

Sub-Brands Blossom in Multiple Areas, New Cars Overseas and Domestic Continuously Stand Out

Multi-brand and multi-category collaborative layout is the core advantage for Changan Auto to resist market fluctuations and achieve all-domain growth. The positioning of its sub-brands is precise and the racing lanes are clear, fully covering household transportation, high-end smart, commercial travel, overseas export and other sub-segments. A complete hierarchy and all-domain coverage product matrix has greatly improved the brand's market error tolerance rate and comprehensive competitiveness.

In terms of sub-brand dimensions, Changan Qiyuan's May delivery volume was 34,528 units, among which the core AQ Series market performance was outstanding, with a year-on-year increase of 51%, and main model sales continued to maintain a hot trend. The brand's all-new Q05 model successfully landed in the Southeast Asia market, with orders breaking through 3,000 units three days after its launch in Thailand, quickly opening up the overseas sub-market and fully verifying Changan models' global product competitiveness and localization adaptation ability.

Deepal Auto continued a steady growth trend, with May sales of 33,243 units, a year-on-year increase of 30%, and the growth trend continued to be positive. The main model Deepal S05, with balanced product comprehensive strength and affordable pricing, continues to capture the mainstream household new energy market. Cumulative sales have exceeded 220,000 units, and market reputation and holdings are steadily rising. The high-end brand Avatr also achieved steady progress simultaneously, with May deliveries of 7,336 units, and recognition in the high-end smart car market continues to improve, helping Changan Auto complete its high-end market layout.

Fuel Power Iteration Upgrade, New and Old Kinetic Energy Seamless Connection

Indeed, Changan Auto's market breakthrough is not a phase dividend of a single lane, but the balanced result of fuel and new energy dual track parallel development and dual empowerment, achieving orderly iteration and collaborative growth of new and old kinetic energy.

Addressing diversified market consumer demands, Changan Auto continues to deepen traditional fuel power technology iteration and upgrade. The brand's all-new Blue Core Super Engine system has officially landed, and the 4th Generation CS75 PLUS and 4th Generation Eado dual cars simultaneously launched sales and delivery, with a starting price of 79,900 offering high market cost-performance. The new power architecture carried by the new cars achieves significant optimization of energy consumption, significantly reducing fuel consumption, with a range up to 1,500 km, effectively solving user long-distance travel energy consumption and range pain points, allowing traditional fuel models to still possess strong core competitiveness in the new energy market environment.

The commercial vehicle segment also achieved steady growth. Changan Kaicheng delivered 21,100 units in May, with new energy model deliveries increasing by 21% year-on-year. The steady progress of commercial vehicle new energy transformation complements Changan Auto's passenger and commercial combined, all-category coverage industry layout, achieving multi-track collaborative development.

Technical Strategy Deep Implementation, Laying Solid Foundation for Long-Term Development

Anyway, pure sales data can only reflect the brand's short-term market performance. The core power supporting Changan Auto to continue leading the industry stems from deep technical accumulation and long-term stable strategic layout.

Globalization strategy implementation has achieved landmark progress, and Changan Auto has officially become the global official partner of the Portugal National Team. Relying on the "All-Inclusive" globalization strategy, the brand continues to perfect overseas marketing, after-sales, and channel systems, accelerating the promotion from product export to brand, technology, and service all-around outward transformation strategy upgrade, and continuously deepening the globalization layout.

The intelligent field iteration pace continues to accelerate. Based on the "Beidou Tianshu" intelligent strategy, Changan Auto's independently developed Tianshu end-to-end intelligent driving technology is about to achieve mass production deployment, and the process of independent core technology landing continues to speed up. At the product level, the all-new Avatr 07L has completed the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology declaration, will be the first batch equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5.0 high-end intelligent driving system, and凭借 advanced intelligent configuration, solidifying the brand's pre-emptive advantage in the high-end smart travel lane.

Zhang Guan Commentary

From fuel power technology innovation to new energy scaled growth, from domestic market solid deep cultivation to overseas market leapfrog breakthrough, from product iteration upgrade to core technology independent control. Changan Auto's bright market performance in May was not accidental, but an inevitable result of the enterprise's long-term strategic adherence and system capability continuous precipitation. Against the background of industry deep reshuffle, this all-domain collaboration and multi-dimensional progression development model will continue to become the core support for Changan Auto to lead the passenger vehicle market.

With the World Cup hype approaching, a powerful alliance crossing mountains and seas has written a new footnote in China's automotive globalization journey. Late at night on May 22 Beijing Time, Changan Automobile officially formed a global strategic partnership with the Portugal Football Association, becoming the global official partner of the Portugal National Team. This peak meeting between a Chinese car company and a top European football club is not only a cross-border resonance between sports IPs and car brands, but also a firm practice of Changan Automobile anchoring the globalization track, deeply cultivating the overseas market, and pushing China's smart manufacturing to sail the world.

With the global automotive industry competition entering a deep-water zone, the globalization of Chinese car companies has upgraded from simple product trade to a deep output of brand value and cultural concepts. As a new central enterprise card for China's automotive industry, Changan Automobile firmly promotes global layout with the strategic vision of "No Overseas, No Changan". This partnership with the Portugal National Team is precisely the key move to leverage top resources, break cognitive barriers, and achieve the leap from "product going overseas" to "value going overseas", demonstrating the hard power and grand vision of China's smart manufacturing going to the world.

Leveraging Top Football IPs to Precisely Break Overseas Brand Barriers

In the second half of globalization competition, simple product output has become difficult to break the inherent cognition of overseas markets towards Chinese brands. Changan Automobile targets football, this global common cultural language, choosing strategic cooperation with the European football powerhouse Portugal National Team, which can be described as a differentiated move to precisely break the situation. The Portugal National Team boasts world-class stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, possessing a massive fan base in Europe, Latin America, and globally. Its top football IP's global influence and world-class value endorsement build a bridge for Changan Automobile to efficiently reach global audiences.

On the eve of the 2026 World Cup, Changan Automobile became the first Chinese car company to partner with a top European football national team. This move stepped out of traditional marketing dimensions, extending brand reach deeply into European core markets and radiation areas. At the event site, both parties jointly released the branded film "Sounds like Changan", successfully completing the first overseas delivery of the Deep Blue S05 plug-in hybrid model (PHEV) in Europe. Meanwhile, Changan Automobile also officially started the long-distance European testing of relevant PHEV models, comprehensively testing the vehicle's long range, fast charging, low energy consumption, and durability. With this opportunity, Changan Automobile not only achieved a leap in brand exposure but also used sportsmanship as a bond to break stereotypes of Chinese car brands in the overseas market, allowing global users to have a new understanding of Changan Automobile's brand value amidst the passion and struggle of football, paving the way for subsequent market deepening.

From Product Output to Value Resonance, Casting a Central Enterprise Going Overseas Benchmark

As a new central enterprise, Changan Automobile actively responds to the national call for high-level opening up. Its globalization journey has long surpassed the primary stage of "selling cars overseas", but upgraded to a deep value fusion of "integrating locally, resonating in value". The spirit of team collaboration and never giving up contained in football highly matches Changan Automobile's persistent pursuit in technology R&D and quality polishing. Both sides joined hands to realize a peak meeting between a first-class enterprise and a first-class team.

This spiritual resonance is a vivid practice of Changan Automobile from "going out" to "going in". Relying on the advantages of the new central enterprise platform, Changan efficiently integrates global resources, with Blue Whale Supercharging Hybrid and Tianzhu Intelligent System as core technical support, creating a global product matrix combining quality and strength. In 2025, Changan's overseas sales reached 637,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 18.85%, accounting for over 20% of total sales; overseas deliveries in April 2026 surged by 69.9% year-on-year, leading the industry in growth rate. Behind the bright results lies the responsibility and commitment of Changan as a central enterprise. Changan Automobile can not only export quality products but also convey the spiritual power of Chinese brands moving upwards and towards newness, becoming a core card for China's automotive industry going global.

Deeply Cultivating Global Comprehensive Layout, Anchoring the Goal of a World-Class Brand

For Changan Automobile, signing the Portugal National Team is just an important part of its grand global landscape. Guided by the "Broad As the Sea" Plan 2.0, Changan adheres to the four major principles of "Long-term, Localization, Systematic, ESG Construction Integration", building a "152" global layout, promoting the transformation of globalization from a product trade-dominated model to a comprehensive model covering manufacturing, trade, investment, service, and ESG construction.

In terms of market and capacity layout, Changan's global sales network covers 118 countries and regions, with 1,124 overseas sales outlets; 22 overseas manufacturing bases have been built, with the Thailand Rayong New Energy Factory and Brazil Factory successively putting into production, adapting to local needs locally and practicing the concept of "In the Local, For the Local". At the product level, 41 car models have been launched cumulatively, covering fuel, pure electric, and plug-in hybrid categories. Deep Blue S05 and other models have been exported to Europe in batches, gaining widespread recognition from the international market.

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Looking towards the future, Changan's goal is clear and firm: By 2030, overseas sales will double to 1.5 million units, striving for 1.8 million units, aiming to rank among the global automotive brand TOP10, and enter the regional world brand TOP5 in the Europe and Asia market. From the green field to the global track, Changan Automobile, with an open posture, central enterprise responsibility, and pragmatic courage, continues to broaden the boundaries of Chinese cars going overseas, letting the figure of China's smart manufacturing gallop globally, and letting the strength of Chinese cars resonate across the world. (End)

Recently, Changan Automobile released sales data for May 2026. According to official poster information, Changan Automobile's overall May deliveries reached 209,100 units, of which overseas deliveries were 70,700 units, a year-on-year increase of 38%, and new energy vehicle deliveries were 92,400 units.

Image Source: Changan Automobile Poster Screenshot

Looking at the specific performance of its sub-brands and business segments:

Changan Qiyuan delivered 34,528 units in May, with the Qiyuan AQ series growing 51% year-on-year. The new Q05 model delivered 15,812 units; orders for this model in the Thai market exceeded 3,000 units within three days of launch.

Deepal May sales reached 33,243 units, up 30% year-on-year. From January to May this year, Deepal cumulative sales were 130,531 units, up 15% year-on-year. Among them, Deepal S05 monthly sales in May were 18,866 units, with cumulative sales exceeding 220,000 units. In addition, Deepal's cumulative overseas sales from January to May were 28,704 units, up 167% year-on-year.

Avatr Brand May deliveries were 7,336 units. Among them, Avatr 07L debuted in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announcement, and will be the first to be equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5.

Changan Automobile (Main Brand) May deliveries were 48,900 units. The brand recently launched an event for the fourth-generation Eado and fourth-generation CS75PLUS Blue Whale Ultra Enjoyment dual cars, where the CS75PLUS Blue Whale Ultra Enjoyment launch price starts from 79,900 yuan, and the official emphasized its "low fuel consumption, 1500 kilometers per tank".

Changan Kaicheng May deliveries were 21,100 units, with new energy vehicle deliveries growing 21% year-on-year.

Changan Qiyuan New Q05 and Leapmotor A10 type cars, their meaning exists, in my view, simply is to let families with limited budgets can also enjoy the fun brought by technology. At present, looking at it, 70,000+ budget you can buy their mid-spec versions, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 2026 Model 405 Max, Leapmotor A10 2026 Model 505 Comfort Edition, currently these two configurations terminal price is both 70,000+, actual on-the-road price is also very similar. Finally choose who is better? This question definitely still needs in-depth comparison to get the answer.

 Buy pure electric car with a few ten thousand yuan, solid and reliable I think is the first element, just like buying petrol car needs to start engine, transmission reliable options, electric car definitely also needs to choose big factory battery, so which of these two SUVs fits?

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

(Leapmotor A10)

Changan Qiyuan New Q05 side is full series standard equipped with CATL cells + Golden Bell 2.0 3C Fast Charging Battery, truly first-tier battery manufacturer, and still is industry giant, technology, reputation are both good, details also better, equipped with underbody protection plate further protect battery reduce collision risks. Leapmotor A10 is then second-tier brand, Gotion/Jiangsu Zhengli cells cross-used, no underbody protection plate, cost lower naturally can give more range. So can see, under price similar situation Changan Qiyuan New Q05 full charge range is 405km, Leapmotor A10 is 505km, difference 100km, means charging frequency will have difference. This also suggests Leapmotor A10 just look at 505 version, because 403 version adopts relatively simple air cooling technology, not as good as Changan Qiyuan New Q05 405km direct cooling thermal management efficient, not as good as two models high-spec version liquid cooling effect, so looking at this, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 safety is still more reassuring.

 This price range pure electric cars, basic attribute is commuting, although on power requirements not high, but traffic light start want to be one step faster, overtaking want to be more efficient and safe, power still cannot be ignored. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 equipped with 120kW front mounted motor, can bring 8.9 seconds 0-100 acceleration results, moderate; Leapmotor A10 is 90kW front mounted motor, 0-100 acceleration 10.6 seconds, this is pure commuting car level, daily travel want slightly 'faster', Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is still more powerful.

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

(Leapmotor A10)

Budget to 70-80 thousand, on car requirements cannot just stay on 'tool' attribute, driving and riding experience also is must focus point. Benefiting from class advantage, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 length-width-height 4435x1855x1600mm, wheelbase 2735mm, relative to Leapmotor A10 length-width-height 4270x1810x1635mm, wheelbase 2605mm, advantage obvious. Colleague height 1.78 meters, weight 79kg, separately sit into both cars rear seats, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 leg remaining space over 2 fists, head about 1 fist; while Leapmotor A10 leg remaining 1 fist 4 fingers, head is also about 1 fist, can discover, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 passenger space relatively spacious, both can satisfy daily commuting pick up kids, holiday long distance tourism, family members can also better stretch body.

(Leapmotor A10, Steering Wheel Heating)

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05 Rear Seat Air Vents)

Also from driving and riding experience perspective, under equal price, Leapmotor A10 only equipped with driver electric adjustment, manual AC, front seat heating etc. conventional functions, indeed is just commuting car conventional level, but it also has steering wheel heating and panoramic sunroof, better than general commuting cars. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 side, is then plus automatic AC + rear seat vents, driver ventilation/heating/massage, second row seat back angle adjustment, exterior speaker etc. functions, provided comfort experience, emotional value will be better.

 As for cabin and driving assistance, 70,000+ price both sides are conventional performance, just part functions not same. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 cabin plus has CarLink, CarPlay, Honor Link and Visible Content Voice Control functions, and has Karaoke function, below also links to mobile phone wireless charging. At same time two models also both support L2 level combined assisted driving, but Leapmotor A10 plus automatic parking assistance, therefore also count as each having advantages. However, budget sufficient, they also have LiDAR version selectable, so this aspect basically is evenly matched.

 

Comparison Summary:

Comprehensive view, under price similar situation, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 main highlights are Central SOE backing, and is global model, already landed in Thailand, and will go global. Specific to product, its battery comes from first-tier big brand, performance, space advantage obvious, also overall tech comfort configuration, cabin atmosphere all better; Leapmotor A10 highlights is same price gives longer range, plus some tech functions, but if budget slightly higher, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 also has long range version selectable, so Leapmotor A10 advantage more still in price.

So if just commuting, actually these two models performance are both good, are currently market best-sellers, but if you want satisfy daily commuting travel at same time, also want consider family car use, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 obviously more worth considering, also CATL as battery industry giant, its reliability and stability more worth trusting, more suitable for long-termists, so how will you choose?

With a budget of under 100,000 to buy a pure electric SUV, if you want to balance daily grocery shopping and kids transport with weekend camping and gatherings, which one is better, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 or Leapmotor A10? I believe this is a question many friends are pondering. Today, we won't beat around the bush, directly comparing two configurations where their terminal prices are both over 70,000: Changan Qiyuan New Q05 2026 Model 405 Max, Leapmotor A10 2026 Model 505 Joyful Edition, to see which one is truly the best travel companion?

Purchasing major items like cars, stability and reliability are absolutely the most important. So where do we look to see if an EV is stable and reliable? Quality control, technology, and the three-electric systems are core elements. At the quality control level, both sides are quite capable, as they are all global vehicles meeting strict global testing standards. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 was launched in Thailand in May and will enter more overseas countries soon. Leapmotor A10 is expected to enter the European market in the third quarter of this year. So what about the three-electric systems and technology?

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

Changan Qiyuan New Q05 performs well, equipped with CATL cells and Golden Bell 2.0 3C fast charging battery technology. The chassis also has protective plates for better protection. Usually, if driving on unpaved roads, fishing, camping, etc., there is no need to worry too much about scraping the chassis and damaging the battery. Regarding range, this car is 405km fully charged, of course, it also has 506km optional, and they are all CATL cells, trustworthy.

(Leapmotor A10)

(Leapmotor A10)

Leapmotor A10 is equipped with cells from Jiangsu Zhongli or Gotion High-tech, belonging to second-tier brands. It uses liquid cooling technology, fast heat dissipation, and is safe enough. However, it is worth mentioning that only the high-spec of Leapmotor A10 uses liquid cooling, the low-spec uses air cooling technology, heat dissipation is not that capable. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 low-spec uses direct cooling, heat dissipation effect is better than air cooling, high-spec also uses liquid cooling heat dissipation. Regarding range, this car is given 505km, fully charged can run a bit further. Simply put, at the same price, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 battery is from a major factory more reliable, Leapmotor A10 range is longer runs further, so how would you choose?

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

(Leapmotor A10)

Next, let's look at space and comfort, this difference is quite large. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is a compact SUV, wheelbase 2735mm, Leapmotor A10 is a small SUV, wheelbase 2605mm, lagging behind by 130mm. Going out one or two people daily is nothing, but if three or five friends, parents and family go out together there is a difference.

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

Taking an adult with height 175cm as a reference, enter the driver's seat of the two SUVs respectively and adjust the sitting posture, then come to the second row to sit. At this time, the reviewer in the back row of Changan Qiyuan New Q05, headroom and legroom respectively can still remain 1 fist and 2 fists. Its rear backrest angle can also be adjusted, long time riding car can have different sitting posture, can relieve certain fatigue sensation. At the same time, hot summer and cold winter, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 back row also has air conditioning vents, can give back row better riding experience.

(Leapmotor A10)

(Leapmotor A10)

While the reviewer in the back row of Leapmotor A10, headroom and legroom respectively remain 1 fist and 1 fist 3 fingers, seat backrest angle is relatively small, also cannot be adjusted, long time riding will be relatively tired. But if there are small babies at home, this small car is good because it comes with a small table, can put toys, tablet, but from safety start, driving time does not suggest use.

(Leapmotor A10)

Furthermore, regarding sitting comfort, this price A10 offers few configurations, only driver electric adjustment and front row heating, seat fit is also average. Daily commuting is certainly no problem, but sitting in the car for one or two hours is still very tiring.

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

Changan Qiyuan New Q05 then front row all come with electric adjustment, driver's seat is the most comfortable place, headrest, lumbar support, heating, ventilation even massage functions all have, work lunch break, camping driving tired, directly fold down seat lie down open massage function, half hour later immediately can restore state.

Now buying car smart technology definitely cannot lag, two cars are conventional L2 level assisted driving nothing much to say, but cockpit is big different. Leapmotor A10's Leapmotor OS system ecosystem is still good, card layout operation is also simple direct; Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is Tiandu smart cockpit, also smooth and fluid, and than Leapmotor A10 more has Carlink, CarPlay and Honor Link, for using Apple and Honor phone friends more friendly, and more out voice command for visible content function, no need wake directly can say out command operation, use more convenient.

Summary:

After a comparison, two cars have their own unique selling points. Leapmotor A10 wins in range being long enough, while Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is more like an "all-rounder". CATL cells + Golden Bell battery technology, quality makes people feel relieved; wheelbase is 130mm larger, back row backrest adjustable, multi-person travel more free; plus driver ventilation massage, voice command for visible content etc configurations, indeed capable. If I were to choose, I would vote for Changan Qiyuan New Q05, after buying every day have to drive, to yourself a little better, than anything is worth. What do you think?

June 13, the 2026 Chongqing International Auto Exhibition officially kicked off. Changan Mazda, with the exhibition theme "Still Mazda", brought the classic MX-5 legendary sports car, global strategic new energy model MAZDAEZ-6, MAZDAEZ-60, and the newly launched EZ-60 Ma Edition in April to the Hall N8 booth. The scene not only showcased the brand's rich results in new energy transformation, but multiple characteristic user co-creation activities were announced simultaneously, stacked with sincere 618 mid-year car buying benefits, bringing full surprises to the on-site audience.

During this auto show, Changan Mazda launched multiple car buying offers: stacking up to 20,000 Yuan national subsidy and 17,000 Yuan manufacturer subsidy, purchasing designated models also comes with a free exclusive premium set worth 7,999 Yuan, with substantial benefit strength.

Global Quality Strength Breaks Out, Establishing Value Benchmark in New Energy Industry

MAZDAEZ-6 and MAZDAEZ-60 two new energy models, since the R&D phase strictly followed global car manufacturing standards to create, comprehensive product power received high recognition from home and abroad. In the design aspect, EZ-6 won the 2026 World Car of the Year Design award, becoming the first domestic new energy model to win this honor; EZ-60 set a record, becoming the only SUV model in the world to sweep 8 international top design awards.

In driving safety, both cars were R&D created according to China-Europe Dual Five-Star safety standards. Among them, EZ-6 gathered C-NCAP, E-NCAP and other 5 international authoritative safety certifications; EZ-60 battery protection standards met domestic new national standard and European standards in advance. Changan Mazda also solemnly promised to all new energy owners: Lifetime battery spontaneous combustion compensation, no mileage limit, no ownership transfer owner limit, comprehensively build a safety defense line for travel.

In driving control performance, EZ-60 broke out on professional fields, winning the Chinese New Energy Vehicle Rally Championship Circuit Race SUV Class Champion, Rally Race Overall Runner-up, extreme control performance received professional verification. At the auto show site, simultaneously as Changan Mazda owner and race champion Ji Hao, shared the competition experience. He drove the unmodified original factory pure electric EZ-60, fighting for 6 days, total 910 kilometers high intensity schedule. Facing many range extender, plug-in hybrid competitors, this production car emerged from 27 brands of 100 competing vehicles with stable and reliable quality and Mazda signature "Man-Machine Integration" tuning, fully proving the model original factory hardcore performance.

[Changan Mazda Owner, Champion Racer Ji Hao]

Relying on hard product strength, Changan Mazda smoothly obtained EU, UK, Australia three overseas markets whole vehicle certifications, is also the first domestic joint venture new energy car enterprise to win three certifications simultaneously, global layout steadily advanced. At the end of May, 80 overseas dealers from Europe, Australia, Thailand specially visited Nanjing Production Base, to the brand advanced production process and strict quality control system gave high affirmation. Currently EZ-6, EZ-60 overseas orders and pre-sale trend is good, in domestic market, EZ-60 has stood at the top of joint venture new energy medium SUV sales for 7 months.

Changan Mazda Auto Sales Branch Executive Deputy General Manager Wu Xuxi stated: Nowadays Changan Mazda has become Mazda global range important new energy whole vehicle design, R&D, manufacturing and export core base, brand to all new energy owners guarantee, everyone entered hand each model, are benchmark global standard high quality global car.

[Changan Mazda Auto Sales Branch Executive Deputy General Manager Wu Xuxi]

Fingering "User+" Concept, Building Brand and Owner Value Community

Occupying domestic 5 million loyal users, Changan Mazda always regards owners as brand growth road companions and value co-creation partners. 2026, brand continues to deepen **"User+"** operation thinking, launch a series of characteristic user activities, create cover car use full cycle owner ecology, let "Still Mazda" brand concept, both landed on product details, also fused into every user emotion, participate various activities owners and Ma fans, also have opportunity invited attend 2026 Fan Ceremony.

Previously online "Wish Journey" activity, holds "User Wish, Brand Assist" original intention,拉近了 brand and owner distance; has launched 11 issues of "Owner Stories Collection", gathered many warm stories: has insisted seven years donate village primary school public welfare owner, has continuous four years organize car owner meeting care special children team leader, also due to love car结缘 sweet partners, one by one true stories, outline warm vivid brand background.

[Champion Racer Ji Hao (Left) / "Joy Horse Creator" Sun Jingyi (Right) Share Own Car Life]

"Joy Horse Creator", "All People Agent" two plans, then for owners build share exchange, co-create value platform, large batch owners actively share car use daily, transmit product reputation. Post-00s EZ-60 owner Sun Jingyi as "Joy Horse Creator" representative scene share: daily work rest, she likes record car use life, as new participant, car owner partner and brand staff all enthusiastic assist, also welcome more Mazda owners join, together exchange make friends, share fun.

In addition, second season "Seedling Plan" steadily advanced, brand enters national major top universities, share with youth students in vehicle design, driving control, safety, intelligent field technical results. Synchronously launched EZ-60 national university modification design competition, not only opportunity let excellent creativity land become true, also to students open summer internship posts, help industry academia integration, apply knowledge learning.

Practice public welfare also is Changan Mazda long time persist responsibility. Since 2015 to now, brand has in Yunnan donate build 12 Hope Primary Schools, cumulative investment super 10 million Yuan, benefit 10 thousand teachers and students. This year June, brand again launch "Every Kilometer Filled with Kindness" public welfare action, convert user every travel into public welfare fund, special fund use improve Hope Primary School running conditions, let kindness with wheel constantly transmit.

618 Mid-Year Carnival Opens, Multiple Car Buying Benefits with Generous Return

Take advantage of Chongqing auto show heat, Changan Mazda officially launch **"Drive & Enjoy Summer Vibes: 618 Mega Sale"** activity, activity lasts to June 30, full series models send rich car buying offers. Car buying users can stacked enjoy up to 17,000 Yuan trade-in manufacturer subsidy, 20,000 Yuan trade-in national subsidy; purchasing designated models, gift value 7,999 Yuan premium set, include original factory charging pile, Longmo solar film, TPE floor mat and trunk mat. Finance plan aspect, support 0 down payment, 5 year low interest car buying, annual rate as low as 1.99%, also can enjoy value 7,999 Yuan lifetime zero fuel consumption rights. In addition, activity period arrive store test drive new energy models, can receive National Intangible Cultural Heritage Jinling Gold Foil good gift, more details can go to Changan Mazda authorized dealer store consult.

Inherit 百年 brand heritage, hold car making original intention, Changan Mazda always with user needs as core, use global standard polish every product, with sincere service connect thousands of owners, let "Man-Machine Integration" driving fun accompany more travel roads. June 13th to 21st, sincerely invite citizens and car fans go to Chongqing International Expo Center Hall N8 Changan Mazda booth, personally appreciate global good cars, experience unique driving fun.

After the successful conclusion of three performances in Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Changsha, on June 13, Cao Ge's "Open Your Ears and Listen to Me" tour concert, exclusively sponsored by Changan Qiyuan, landed in the brand's home base - Chongqing. This event used "Hot and Spicy, Broaden Your Horizons" as the communication core. Combined with Chongqing's unique urban style, it created an immersive experience site, combining visibility, interactivity, and communicability. This national car brand used this opportunity to close the distance with the young group, using novel communication forms to complete traffic conversion and brand concept implantation, establishing an excellent example of cross-border marketing in the automotive industry.

Hot Frequency Alignment: Two-way cooperation between National Brand and Powerful Singer

Nowadays, the competition in the new energy vehicle market has long been no longer limited to hardware parameter comparison, brand emotional value and humanistic temperature have become the key to fighting. Music as a communication language universally used by all people is an excellent carrier for brands to connect consumers and establish deep connections. Changan Qiyuan choosing to join hands with powerful singer Cao Ge is exactly an excellent cross-border that considers emotional resonance and audience matching.

Cao Ge has deepened his work in the music industry for many years. "Betrayal", "Mr. Loneliness" and other tracks have extremely high singability, both are the youth memories of the post-80s and post-90s generations, and also gained the love of the current young group. National reputation and new generation influence are both equipped. As the core brand of Changan Automobile's digital transformation, Changan Qiyuan positions itself as a national high-quality new energy vehicle, target customer group loves life, pursues car quality. They are willing to experience new technologies of intelligent travel, and also value emotional companionship. They have a strong interest in music and entertainment content. Based on highly consistent audience positioning, both sides used music as a bridge and love as a consensus, so that brand warmth broke the wall between circles, and realized deep emotional connection between brand, product and consumers.

 

 

Trend Breakthrough: Mountain City Characteristics and Real Car Experience Smoothly Combined

From Shanghai, Guangzhou to Changsha, Changan Qiyuan relied on the communication power of music IP and the personal influence of Cao Ge to continuously explore new scenarios to communicate with young users. Every stop of the concert is not only a feast of audio and video, but also a chance for the brand and fans to communicate face to face, continuously conveying the brand's original intention of "Making the mobile home fully happy".

This time in Chongqing, Changan Qiyuan fully leverages the advantages of the local home court. Chongqing's passionate and frank city label, the mountain city terrain of high and low, plus the check-in communication attributes of this internet-famous city, laid a good foundation for offline scene marketing. The scene created the theme exhibition area with hot red as the main visual, combined the mountain city temperament with the brand's youthful expression, and the visual memory point was full.

The site not only set up a celebrity photo check-in area to allow the audience and fans to interact with the brand at close range, but also combined with the trend modification culture to create a new Q05 personalized painting experience area, fitting the young people's social sharing habits, and the brand heat continued to climb. Changan Qiyuan integrated the characteristics of the mountain city, the hot atmosphere, and the internet-famous communication attributes into the offline exhibition area and interaction links, making the new car a fashionable element that can be viewed, photographed, and shared, step by step making young consumers go from knowing the brand to firmly remembering the brand.

 

Looking Globally: Domestic Market Hot Sales, Steady Development of Overseas Territory

As an important part of Changan Automobile's digital transformation, Changan Qiyuan adheres to the positioning of "National Premium New Energy Brand", with a responsible, warm and powerful brand image, continuously excavating user value and conveying brand temperature. At the Chongqing concert site, the new Q05 accompanied the whole process. In the view and travel, site interaction, constantly interpreting the brand concept of "Making the mobile home fully happy".

It is worth mentioning that the new Q05 is the main model created by the brand for the global market. The three-electric system is stable and reliable, intelligent configuration is leading, and space performance is class-leading. With outstanding product strength, it has become the focus of the scene, and also perfectly interpreted the positioning of "National Premium".

This model has a bright market performance: In May, the cumulative delivery of Changan Qiyuan full series models reached 34,528 units, among which the new Q05 delivered 15,954 units in a single month, once again taking the number one place in compact SUV sales; On May 28, the car landed on the Thai market, and the orders broke through 3,000 units in just 3 days, and the blockbuster strength extended from domestic to overseas.

 

Deep Cultivation in Cross-Border: Multi-dimensional Linkage to Help the Brand Steady Advance

Changan Qiyuan partnered with Cao Ge to carry out tour cooperation. It is not a simple brand exposure, but adopts the comprehensive strategy of "IP deep binding + local scenario customization + product landing conversion + user long-term operation", building a unique cross-border marketing model, constructing a five-in-one marketing closed loop of music + celebrity + brand + product + user, and also becoming the benchmark project of Changan Automobile's digital brand transformation. After the Chongqing leg concluded, the tour will also enter Hefei, continuously releasing cross-border value and boosting brand development.

Looking back on Changan Qiyuan's brand development road, cross-border marketing has long become the distinct background color of the Changan Qiyuan brand. From adopting the national treasure Mang Cancan, joining hands with Tongliang Dragon Football, and the Portuguese National Team, to the J-10C cross-brand co-branding and the "Angry Birds" global IP co-creation, this time will again combine music performance, urban culture, and user scenarios deeply. Changan Qiyuan has always carried out cross-border cooperation around public interest and daily travel scenarios, continuously enriching interaction forms. In the future, the brand will continue to take high-quality products and thoughtful services as the foundation, improve the cross-border operation system, deepen the emotional connection with consumers, and join hands with users to go to the new journey of intelligent travel together.