Changan
China Changan Automobile Group Co., Ltd.
🇨🇳 China
Central state-owned automaker headquartered in Chongqing, building vehicles since 1959. Sells combustion, hybrid, and electric models under its core Changan brand, with the Avatr and Deepal marques covering its premium and EV/EREV lineups.
Changan models
Changan models and prices
| Model | Price from | Market | Body | Powertrain | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS55 Plus | ¥92,900(~$13,800) | ChinaJul 2026 | SUV | ICE | On Sale |
Starting prices in the market each car is sold in, on the date shown. USD figures are approximate conversions.
Related brands
News about Changan
Mazda EZ-60 adds LiDAR as CX-6e heads to Thailand
LiDAR trims from 145,900 yuan in China; Thailand gets the CX-6e on 7 October at 484 km WLTP.
28 Sep 2026
O.S.C.A. MT6: a Changan UNI-T under a revived badge
The first car of the revived Bologna marque is a Changan UNI-T with Italian design and tuning.
17 Sep 2026
Lincoln Corsair returns for 2027, built in China
29 Aug 2026
Explainers
China's car brands: who owns what
Huawei owns none of its HIMA brands, and Changan became a central state enterprise in its own right in July 2025.
Joint-venture car brands in China
Mitsubishi sold its half of GAC Mitsubishi for one yuan in 2023, and that plant now builds Aion EVs.
Who makes Aion, Jaecoo and Deepal: China's export badges explained
The Jaecoo 7 is sold in China as the Chery Tansuo 06, and Huawei holds no stake in Avatr.
About
Changan is a central government-owned automaker headquartered in Chongqing, with roots as a military supply factory that began building vehicles in 1959. It was reorganized as an independent, centrally administered state enterprise in 2025 and remains one of China’s largest carmakers by volume, alongside long-standing joint ventures with Ford and Mazda.
The core Changan brand spans combustion, hybrid, and electric SUVs, sedans, and MPVs, including the CS55 Plus compact SUV exported to more than 50 countries. Changan’s newer energy strategy runs through two sibling brands: Avatr, a premium EV line developed with CATL and Huawei, and Deepal, a mainstream EV and EREV brand that became independent in 2023.
Global website globalchangan.com
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Changan?
Changan is a state-owned company.
What country are Changan cars from?
Changan is a Chinese brand, headquartered in Chongqing.
When was Changan founded?
Changan was founded in 1959.
What kind of cars does Changan make?
Changan makes combustion, hybrid, and electric SUVs, sedans, and MPVs.
What is the difference between Changan, Avatr, and Deepal?
Changan is the core brand covering combustion, hybrid, and electric models. Avatr is a premium EV brand jointly run with battery maker CATL and Huawei's intelligent-driving technology, while Deepal focuses on mainstream EV and EREV models and became an independent brand in 2023.
Does Changan have joint ventures with foreign automakers?
Yes. Changan operates long-running joint ventures including Changan Ford and Changan Mazda, alongside its own brands and export lineup sold under names such as the Changan UNI-S in the Middle East.