On June 13, the 2026 Chongqing Auto Show officially opened. Changan Mazda, with the theme "Still Mazda", brought the classic legendary sports car MX-5, the global strategic new energy model MAZDA EZ-6 (hereinafter referred to as EZ-6), MAZDA EZ-60 (hereinafter referred to as EZ-60), and the EZ-60 Mazda Edition launched in April to the N8 Hall booth. It fully demonstrated the latest results of the company's new energy transformation and simultaneously announced a series of user co-creation activities. At the same time, Changan Mazda launched the 618 Mid-Year Mega Sale. On top of a national subsidy of up to 20,000 Yuan and a factory subsidy of 17,000 Yuan, purchasing designated models enjoyed an exclusive premium set worth 7,999 Yuan.

Global Car Strength Backing Sets New Energy Value Benchmark

EZ-6 and EZ-60 were built with global standards from the beginning of product development. In terms of design, EZ-6 won the "2026 World Car of the Year Design" award, becoming the first Chinese new energy vehicle to receive this honor. EZ-60 is even the only SUV globally to win 8 world's top design awards simultaneously. In terms of safety, both models were strictly built according to China-Europe dual 5-star standards. EZ-6 secured 5 authoritative safety certifications such as C-NCAP and E-NCAP. EZ-60 battery safety meets the new national standard and European standard in advance. Changan Mazda also promised all new energy users "Battery self-combustion compensation for life, unlimited mileage, unlimited owner".

In terms of handling, EZ-60 successfully won the Championship of the SUV Category in the Chinese New Energy Vehicle Rally Championship Track Race, and the 2nd Place in the Overall Rally Standings, verifying its ultimate handling strength. At the auto show, Changan Mazda owner and also champion driver Ji Hao shared his journey of driving the stock unmodified pure electric EZ-60 to compete in the Chinese New Energy Vehicle Rally Championship. In the devil's schedule of 6 days and 910 kilometers, facing the competition of the majority of extended-range / plug-in hybrid participating models, relying on EZ-60's ultimate quality stability and "Man and Horse One Body" tuning, it broke through from 100 participating cars of 27 brands, completing the limit verification of EZ-60 stock production car performance.

[Changan Mazda Owner, Champion Driver Ji Hao]

Currently, Changan Mazda has smoothly obtained whole vehicle certifications for three major markets: the EU, the UK, and Australia, becoming the first domestic joint-venture new energy enterprise to obtain these three certifications simultaneously. Solid global quality won wide recognition in the international market. At the end of May, over 80 overseas dealers from Europe, Australia, and Thailand specially visited the Nanjing factory, giving high praise to the production process and quality control system. Currently, the overseas sales and pre-order trends of EZ-6 and EZ-60 continue to be positive. In the domestic market, EZ-60 has consecutively won the sales championship of joint-venture new energy medium-sized SUV for 7 months.

Wu Xuxi, Executive Vice President of Changan Mazda Automobile Sales Branch, stated: "Changan Mazda has become Changan Mazda's global new energy vehicle design, R&D, manufacturing base and export center. We solemnly promise that every Mazda new energy user owns a true global car."

[Changan Mazda Automobile Sales Branch Executive Vice President Wu Xuxi]

Adhere to "User+" Mindset, Build Value Community of Brand and Users

5 million users in the Chinese market are the companions of Changan Mazda brand development and creators of value. In 2026, Changan Mazda continued to practice the "User+" mindset, initiated a series of user co-creation activities, built a user ecosystem in all dimensions and full lifecycle, letting the promise of "Still Mazda" not only be reflected in the value details of products, but also integrated into the emotional resonance with every user. For users and Mazda fans participating in a series of Changan Mazda activities, there will be a chance to participate in the 2026 Fan Gala.

The "Wish Journey" launched at the beginning of the year, with the two-way commitment of "User Wishing, Brand Assisting", let Changan Mazda truly walk into users' lives. Behind every wish is a unique emotional connection between users and Mazda. The "Owner Stories Collection" launched for a total of 11 sessions, has become a showcase window for Mazda fan spirit: Here are public welfare experts who have donated to poor primary schools for 7 consecutive years, love leaders who have organized car club care for special children for 4 consecutive years, and sweet couples who got to know each other because of Mazda. These real and vivid stories constitute the most moving background color of the Changan Mazda brand.

The "Joy Mazda Creator" and "National Broker" plans provide users with a platform to co-create brand value. Since the launch of the activities, a large number of Mazda fans emerged recording car ownership life with lenses and conveying product value with word of mouth. "Post-00s" EZ-60 owner Sun Jingyi shared her feelings as a "Joy Mazda Creator": "Work is usually busy, but I can use my spare time to share driving experiences. I am a beginner, participating for the first time, but whether it's car friends or Changan Mazda staff, they will spare no effort to help me. If you are a Mazda owner, like to share, love making friends, welcome to join Joy Mazda Creator".

[Champion Driver Ji Hao (Left) / "Joy Mazda Creator" Sun Jingyi (Right) Share Their Car Ownership Life]

The second season of "Green Seedling Plan" officially launched in May is currently visiting top universities nationwide, engaging in in-depth exchange with young students on Changan Mazda's practice results in design, handling, safety, intelligence and other fields. The simultaneously opened EZ-60 National University Modification Design Competition not only provides opportunities for excellent works to turn creativity into reality, but also opens up summer practice and internship quota for the vast majority of young students, further promoting learning application and industry-education integration.

The practice of social responsibility also cannot be separated from the joint participation of users. Since 2015, Changan Mazda has cumulatively donated and built 12 Hope Primary Schools in Yunnan, with a total investment of over 10 million Yuan, benefiting tens of thousands of teachers and students. In June, Changan Mazda launched the "Every Kilometer Has Kindness" public welfare action again, converting every trip of users into public welfare funds, all used to improve the learning and living conditions of Hope Primary Schools, letting love be delivered on wheels.

618 Mid-Year Mega Sale Coming, Multiple Benefits Returning to Users

Borrowing the opportunity of Chongqing Auto Show, Changan Mazda simultaneously launched the "Ride and Enjoy Summer Vibes, Joyfully Enjoy 618 Mega Sale" activity. From now until June 30, all series models launch heavy-weight purchase gifts: Up to 17,000 Yuan Trade-in Factory Subsidy and 20,000 Yuan Old-for-New National Subsidy, purchase designated models gift worth 7,999 Yuan Premium Set (Original Factory Charging Pile + LLumar Solar Film + TPE Floor Mats / Trunk Mats), enjoy 0 Down Payment 5-Year Low Interest (Annual Rate 1.99%) and value 7,999 Yuan Lifetime Zero Combustion Benefit. In addition, all users who visit the store to test drive new energy models can be gifted National Intangible Cultural Heritage Jinling Gold Foil, details consult authorized dealers.

On June 13, the 2026 Chongqing Auto Show grandly opened. Changan Mazda, themed "Still Mazda", brought the classic legendary sports car MX-5, global strategic new energy model MAZDA EZ-6 (hereinafter referred to as EZ-6), MAZDA EZ-60 (hereinafter referred to as EZ-60), and the April-launched EZ-60 Mazda Edition to the N8 Hall booth, comprehensively showcasing the latest results of the enterprise's new energy transformation, and simultaneously announced a series of user co-creation activities. At the same time, Changan Mazda launched the 618 Mid-Year Mega Promotion. Based on up to 20,000 RMB national subsidy and 17,000 RMB factory subsidy, purchasing designated models enjoys an exclusive premium package worth 7,999 RMB.

Global Vehicle Strength Endorsement, Setting a New Energy Value Benchmark

EZ-6 and EZ-60 were built from the beginning of product development with global standards. In terms of design, EZ-6 won the "2026 World Car of the Year Design" award, becoming the first Chinese new energy model to receive this honor. EZ-60 is even the only SUV globally to win 8 world-class top design awards simultaneously. Regarding safety, both models were built strictly according to China-Europe dual five-star standards. EZ-6 obtained 5 authoritative safety certifications including C-NCAP, E-NCAP, etc. EZ-60 battery safety meets new national standards and European standards in advance. Changan Mazda further promised all new energy users: "Lifetime fire compensation for batteries, no mileage limit, no owner limit".

In terms of handling, EZ-60 successfully took the championship in the SUV group of the venue race and the runner-up in the overall race results of the China New Energy Vehicle Rally Championship, verifying its ultimate handling strength. At the auto show site, Changan Mazda owner and also champion driver Ji Hao shared his journey of driving the original factory unmodified pure electric EZ-60 to compete in the China New Energy Vehicle Rally Championship. In the 6-day 910-kilometer devil schedule, facing competition from the vast majority of extended-range/ plug-in hybrid participating models, relying on EZ-60's ultimate quality stability and "human-machine integration" tuning, broke through from 100 participating cars of 27 brands, completing the extreme verification of EZ-60's original factory mass-produced car performance.

[Changan Mazda Owner, Champion Driver Ji Hao]

Currently, Changan Mazda has successfully obtained complete vehicle certifications from the three major markets of the EU, UK, and Australia, becoming the first domestic joint venture new energy vehicle enterprise to hold all three certifications simultaneously. Overwhelming global quality has won widespread recognition in international markets. At the end of May, more than 80 overseas dealers from Europe, Australia, and Thailand specially visited the Nanjing factory, giving high praise to the production process and quality control system. Currently, sales and pre-sale trends for EZ-6 and EZ-60 overseas continue to be positive. In the domestic market, EZ-60 has consecutive 7 months held the joint venture new energy mid-size SUV sales championship.

Changan Mazda Auto Sales Branch Executive Vice President Wu Xuxi stated: "Changan Mazda has become Mazda's global new energy complete vehicle design, R&D, manufacturing base and export center. We solemnly promise that every Mazda new energy user owns a true global vehicle."

[Changan Mazda Auto Sales Branch Executive Vice President Wu Xuxi]

Adhering to "User+" Thinking, Building a Value Community Between Brand and Users

The 5 million users in the Chinese market are partners in the development of the Changan Mazda brand and co-creators of value. In 2026, Changan Mazda will continue to practice "User+" thinking, launching a series of user co-creation activities, building a multi-dimensional, full-lifecycle user ecosystem, making the promise of "Still Mazda" not only reflected in the value details of products but also integrated into emotional resonance with every user. For users and Mazda fans who participate in Changan Mazda's series of activities, there will be opportunities to participate in the 2026 Fan Gala.

The "Wish Journey" launched at the beginning of the year, with the two-way rush of "User Wishes, Brand Support", allowed Changan Mazda to truly walk into users' lives. Behind every wish is a unique emotional connection between the user and Mazda. The "Owner Story Collection" launched cumulatively for 11 issues has become a display window for Mazda fan spirit: Here are public welfare experts who donated to poor primary schools for 7 consecutive years, love leaders who organized car clubs to care for special needs children for 4 consecutive years, and sweet couples who got to know each other because of Mazda. These real and vivid stories form the most moving background color of the Changan Mazda brand.

The "Joy Mazda Creator" and "Nationwide Broker" plans provide users with a platform to co-create brand value. Since the launch of the activities, a large number of Mazda fans who use lenses to record car ownership life and use reputation to convey product value have emerged. "Post-00s" EZ-60 owner Sun Jingyi shared her feelings as a "Joy Mazda Creator": "Usually busy with work, but can use my spare time to share driving feelings. I am a newbie, participating for the first time, but whether it's car friends or Changan Mazda staff, they will spare no effort to help me. If you are a Mazda owner, like to share and love making friends, welcome to join Joy Mazda Creator".

[Champion Driver Ji Hao (Left) / "Joy Mazda Creator" Sun Jingyi (Right) sharing their car ownership life]

The second season of the "Green Seedling Plan" officially launched in May is currently entering top universities nationwide, deepening communication with young students on Changan Mazda's practical results in design, handling, safety, intelligence, and other fields. The concurrently launched EZ-60 National University Modification Design Competition not only provides opportunities for excellent works to come true creatively, but also opens summer practice and internship quotas to the broad youth, further promoting the application of learning to practice and industry-academia integration.

The practice of social responsibility also cannot be separated from the joint participation of users. Since 2015, Changan Mazda has cumulatively donated and built 12 Hope Primary Schools in Yunnan, with a total investment of over 10 million yuan, benefiting tens of thousands of teachers and students. In June, Changan Mazda launched the "Goodness in Every Kilometer" public welfare action again, transforming every user's trip into a public welfare fund, all used to improve the learning and living conditions of Hope Primary Schools, letting love be delivered on the wheels.

618 Mid-Year Mega Promotion Arrives, Multiple Benefits to Reward Users

Taking the Chongqing Auto Show opportunity, Changan Mazda simultaneously launched the "Drive Enjoy Summer Flavor, Joy Enjoy 618 Big Promotion" activity. From now until June 30, all series models launched major car purchasing gifts: Up to 17,000 RMB replacement factory subsidy and 20,000 RMB trade-in national subsidy, purchase designated models get a premium package worth 7,999 RMB (original factory charging pile + Longmo Solar Film + TPE Floor Mats/Trunk Mats), enjoy 0 down payment 5 years low interest (annual fee rate 1.99%) and lifetime zero combustion rights worth 7,999 RMB. In addition, all users who visit the store to test drive new energy models will be given a National Intangible Cultural Heritage Jinling Gold Foil.

"Still Mazda" is never just a slogan. While inheriting the century-old brand genes, Changan Mazda always puts user needs first. Changan Mazda builds every product well with global standards, connects every user with sincerity, and provides users with "human-machine integration" driving pleasure. From June 13 to 21, the general public can visit the Changan Mazda booth at the Chongqing International Expo Center N8 Hall to experience the charm of global vehicles.

Recently, NEVO Q05 officially went on sale in Thailand, ranging from 629,900 to 709,900 Thai Baht, with a limited-time promotional price starting from 599,900, equivalent to approximately 120,000 to 140,000+ RMB.

Take a look, this car that starts at 79,900 in China, has a considerable premium when exported abroad.

We will analyze Changan's export strategy later, let's talk about the foundation first.

15,814 units domestically in a single month of April, this number is a real market vote, not a presentation PPT.

The roadmap ahead is even bigger! Uzbekistan in June, Indonesia and Central/South America in August, Europe in October.

An EV compact SUV under 100,000, wanting to conquer the European market, quite bold.

Why can it sell well domestically?

120kW motor paired with a 51.9 kWh CATL battery, CLTC range 462 km, 3C fast charging adds 120 km in 15 minutes, also includes 6.6kW external discharge, this configuration forms a certain dominance advantage in the 70,000 to 100,000 price range.

0 to 100 km/h acceleration takes 8.2 seconds, don't complain it's slow, do you need a supercar start to take a family of three to the supermarket? Enough for home commuting scenarios, those seeking performance thrill go elsewhere.

Body dimensions 4435x1855x1600 mm, wheelbase 2735 mm, drag coefficient as low as 0.265Cd, Digital Intelligence Wing 2.0 exterior, horizontal DRL paired with closed grille and LED headlights on both sides, visibility on the road is considered up to standard.

Wild Green, Flowing Gold Purple, Moonlight Silver, three colors, everyone should prepare the budget before choosing colors.

Speaking of interior, 14.6-inch central control screen paired with 10.17-inch LCD instrument cluster, TSMC Dimensity P1 Ultra 4nm chip as the base, 24GB RAM, system smoothness is supported by hardware foundation, daily touch rarely lags.

540L trunk plus 90L underfloor hidden compartment, rear seats folded expandable to 1380L, theoretically enough for weekend camping hauling.

Supports CarPlay and HiCar, can also link with Haier home appliances, the function of remotely turning on home AC during the drive, how rigid this need is, everyone think it over before deciding.

Real owner feedback cannot be skipped, this is the part dealers won't tell you actively.

Infotainment system occasionally black screens and automatically recovers after about one minute, specific reason official has not given clear explanation, black screen suddenly while driving on the road, experience cannot be called pleasant.

Chassis suspension tuning is soft, cornering roll feel is obvious, slight seasickness feel on bumpy roads, this is a rule-based issue consistently reported by multiple owners, not an isolated case.

All trims have no steering wheel heating, no HUD head-up display, driver seat has no memory, couple takes turns driving, every time entering car must readjust seat position, after three years waist muscles can get worked out.

Highway wind noise control is average, noise is obvious when speed limit 100 km/h.

Infotainment app ecosystem is somewhat closed, downloadable software is limited, users who like to tinker with third-party apps will hit boundaries.

These are things said by people who spent real money to buy the car, take note.

This move in Thailand, a detail many media did not analyze thoroughly.

NEVO Q05 is not simple export trade, it is local production in Rayong Province, Changan Thailand factory has invested over 10 billion Thai Baht, Q05 is the second locally assembled model.

Local production means avoiding high import tariffs, means supply chain stability and localized after-sales response speed, this is the true fundamental base to stand firmly overseas, much more solid than just shouting sales targets.

In the Thailand battlefield, BYD Yuan UP (called ATTO 2 overseas) brand penetration is quite deep, Leapmotor B10 pricing tactics are fierce, there are also Thailand-specific models like Jaecoo 5 EV defending.

Where is Q05's differentiation card?

Space advantage brought by 2735 mm wheelbase is persuasive in same class, 3C fast charging belongs to opening move in SE Asia market where charger density is not high, assisted driving with LiDAR still has scarcity in this price range.

Shortcomings are also direct, brand name recognition in Thailand has limited accumulation time, service outlets are still being laid out, local reputation settlement needs time, these three product strengths cannot be made up, can't rush.

Follow-up October to tackle Europe, that barrier regarding safety regulations, charging standards, localization certification requirements are far higher than Southeast Asia, this is the real hard battle, worth continued attention.

Folks preparing to buy domestically now, 74,900 to 104,900 fixed price plus trade-in subsidy, combination of space and configuration downsizing has competitiveness in same price range.

Remember three things before buying!!!

First is range shrinkage in Northern winter is a common EV disease, Q05 also needs to leave margin.

Second is chassis is soft, make sure to test drive on bumpy roads for at least 15 minutes before buying.

Third is infotainment ecosystem is closed, people who like to tinker with third-party software should think carefully before deciding.

This matter of going out, behind it is the entire Chinese supply chain validating itself.

On June 13, Changan Mazda, with the theme "Still Mazda", showcased its global strategic new energy vehicle models MAZDA EZ-6, EZ-60, and the EZ-60 Horse Year Edition launched in April at the 2026 Chongqing Auto Show. Simultaneously, it launched a mid-year 618 mega sale. Based on up to 20,000 yuan in national subsidies and 17,000 yuan in factory subsidies, purchasing designated models enjoys a dedicated exclusive premium set worth 7,999 yuan (original factory charging pile + Longmo solar film + TPE floor mats/trunk mats).

EZ-6 and EZ-60 are two global strategic models since Changan Mazda's comprehensive new energy transformation. Among them, EZ-6 won the "2026 World Car of the Year Design" award, becoming the first Chinese new energy vehicle to receive this honor. EZ-60 is even the only SUV in the world to simultaneously win 8 top global design awards. In terms of safety, both models are built strictly according to China-Europe Dual Five-Star standards. EZ-6 obtained 5 authoritative safety certifications including C-NCAP and E-NCAP. EZ-60 battery safety meets new national standards and European standards ahead of schedule. Changan Mazda further promises all new energy users "battery lifetime spontaneous combustion insurance, unlimited mileage, unlimited owner".

In terms of handling, EZ-60 successfully won the Champion of the SUV category in the venue race and the runner-up in the overall ranking of the China New Energy Vehicle Rally Championship, verifying its extreme handling power. At the auto show, Changan Mazda owner and champion driver Ji Hao shared his story of driving the factory-original unmodified pure electric EZ-60 to compete in the China New Energy Vehicle Rally Championship. In the grueling 6-day, 910-kilometer schedule, facing competition from the vast majority of extended-range/plug-in hybrid participating models, relying on EZ-60's extreme quality stability and "Man-Machine Unity" tuning, it broke out of 27 brands' 100 participating cars, completing the extreme validation of EZ-60 factory production car performance.

Currently, Changan Mazda has successfully obtained whole vehicle certifications for the three major markets of the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Australia, becoming the first domestic joint venture new energy automaker to win all three certifications simultaneously. Its solid global quality has won wide recognition from the international market. At the end of May, more than 80 overseas dealers from Europe, Australia, and Thailand specifically visited the Nanjing Factory, giving high praise to the production technology and quality control system. Currently, overseas sales and pre-sales of EZ-6 and EZ-60 continue to show a positive trend, and in the domestic market, EZ-60 has been the sales champion of joint venture new energy mid-size SUVs for 7 consecutive months.

Wu Xuxi, Executive Deputy General Manager of Changan Mazda's Automotive Sales Branch, stated: "Changan Mazda has become Mazda's global new energy whole vehicle design, R&D, manufacturing base, and export center. We solemnly promise that every Mazda new energy user owns a true global car."

"Driving Intelligence" Viewpoint: Among new energy vehicles in the same class and price range, the value-for-money ratio of EZ-6 and EZ-60 is actually seriously undervalued by the consumption market. If you don't care too much about those flashy configurations, but care more about safety, driving fun, and comfort, then these two cars are truly worth trying.

On June 13, the day the Chongqing Auto Show opened, the Changan Mazda booth was "Always Mazda". Two cars were placed there, one was the MX-5, the halo of a classic sports car came with a built-in filter, standing next to it were EZ-6 and EZ-60, and there was also an EZ-60 Mazda Edition just launched in April, showing a rare sense of restraint under the lights.

Design and Safety: Two Global Passports

These two cars hold the ticket to the global market. EZ-6 has just won the "2026 World Car Design of the Year" award, this is the first time this award has gone to a Chinese new energy vehicle model. The EZ-60 next door is more like an award harvester, with eight global design awards such as German Red Dot, iF, American IDA, and others in its pocket, unique in the global SUV camp.

Yes, that's the rhythm of quietly accomplishing big things. In terms of safety, both cars strictly adhere to China-Europe dual 5-star standards. EZ-6 has collected five authoritative certifications including C-NCAP, E-NCAP, and C-IASI, EZ-60's battery safety has even met the new national standard and European standard of 2026 in advance. What makes people feel at ease is the sentence Changan Mazda threw out: lifetime self-ignition compensation for batteries, unlimited mileage, unlimited owners. This is not a promotional slogan, it is a reassurance for users.

Track Verification: Hardcore Strength of Stock Factory Cars

Champion driver Ji Hao on the booth told a true story. He drove a stock pure electric EZ-60 without any modifications to compete in the China New Energy Vehicle Rally Championship. 6 days, 910 kilometers, crossing the devil course, amidst many strong opponents in the extended-range and plug-in hybrid camps, he firmly won the Circuit Race SUV Group Champion and Rally Race Overall Results Runner-up.

It can be said that the stopwatch on the track is more convincing than any carefully polished PPT. This confidence comes from the Nanjing Factory, the manufacturing heritage of Mazda's overseas factories. Here vehicles supplied to the global market are produced, and quality control standards are exactly the same. At the end of May, more than 80 dealers from Europe, Australia and Thailand came from far away and gave high praise after on-site inspection. Changan Mazda, holding three major whole vehicle certifications of the EU, UK, and Australia, is already the domestic joint venture new energy vehicle enterprise that first achieved this accomplishment. Looking at the sales market, EZ-60 has been sitting on the sales first position of domestic joint venture new energy medium-size SUV for seven consecutive months.

User Ecosystem: From Realizing Wishes to Cycle of Kindness

Turning the gaze to the user level, the atmosphere here does not seem to be executing KPIs. Gen Z owner Sun Jingyi, as a member of "YueMa Creators", shared her snippets of recording car use life using fragmented time. She mentioned that whether it is car friends or manufacturer personnel, they are all sincerely providing help.

This is the implementation of Changan Mazda's "User+" thinking. The "Wish Tour" launched at the beginning of the year, the brand helps users complete annual wishes; in "Car Owner Story Collection", there are charity experts who persist in donating to poor primary schools for seven years, and sweet couples who are connected by Mazda. These real slices of life constitute the brand's very warm background tone.

In the social responsibility sector, they played it more realistically. Since 2015, 12 Hope Primary Schools built in Yunnan have benefited 10,000 teachers and students. In the "Kindness in Every Kilometer" action launched in June, for every kilometer driven by the owner, the brand donates 0.1 Yuan of funds. This public welfare linked to real mileage is much harder to fake than one-time donations.

618 Car Purchase Policy: Genuine Discounts

Borrowing the Chongqing Auto Show wind, Changan Mazda's 618 promotion policy is quite direct. From now until June 30, all series models can enjoy up to 20,000 Yuan national subsidy and 17,000 Yuan factory subsidy, purchasing designated models gifts a value of 7,999 Yuan exclusive set (including factory charging pile, LLumar sun film and TPE floor mats / trunk mats), also providing zero down payment 5-year low interest plan, annual interest rate only 1.99%. All users who test drive new energy models in the store can also receive a Intangible Cultural Heritage Jinling Gold Leaf gift.

#AlwaysMazda #MillionMazdaFansTravelTogether

On June 13, the 2026 Chongqing Auto Show grandly opened. Changan Mazda, with the theme "Still Mazda", brought the classic legendary sports car MX-5, global strategic new energy models MAZDA EZ-6 (hereinafter referred to as EZ-6), MAZDA EZ-60 (hereinafter referred to as EZ-60), and the EZ-60 Horse Year Edition launched in April to the Hall N8 booth. It comprehensively showcased the latest results of the enterprise's new energy transformation and simultaneously announced a series of user co-creation activities. Meanwhile, Changan Mazda launched 618 mid-year massive benefits. On top of the up to 20,000 yuan national subsidy and 17,000 yuan factory subsidy, purchasing designated models can enjoy an exclusive premium set worth 7,999 yuan.

Global Car Strength Endorsement, Setting a Benchmark for New Energy Value

EZ-6 and EZ-60 were built to global standards from the start of product development. In design, EZ-6 won the "2026 World Car of the Year Design Award", becoming the first Chinese new energy model to receive this honor. EZ-60 is even the only SUV globally to win 8 world-class top design awards simultaneously. In terms of safety, both models are built strictly according to China-EU dual five-star standards. EZ-6 secured 5 authoritative safety certifications such as C-NCAP and E-NCAP. EZ-60 battery safety meets new national standards and European standards ahead of schedule. Changan Mazda also promises all new energy users "lifetime compensation for spontaneous battery combustion, unlimited mileage, unlimited owners".

In terms of handling, EZ-60 successfully took the Championship of the SUV class in the Circuit Race of the China New Energy Vehicle Rally Championship and the Runner-up in the Overall Rally Race, verifying its ultimate handling strength. At the auto show, Changan Mazda owner and champion racer Ji Hao shared his journey of driving the stock unmodified pure electric EZ-60 in the China New Energy Vehicle Rally Championship. In the 6-day, 910-kilometer devil's race course, facing competition from the vast majority of extended-range/plug-in hybrid participating models, relying on EZ-60's ultimate quality stability and "Human and Machine as One" tuning, it broke through from 100 participating cars from 27 brands, completing the ultimate verification of EZ-60 stock production car performance.

Changan Mazda Owner, Champion Racer Ji Hao

Currently, Changan Mazda has successfully obtained complete vehicle certifications in the EU, UK, and Australia markets, becoming the first domestic joint venture new energy enterprise to secure all three certifications. Hard international quality has won widespread recognition in international markets. In late May, more than 80 overseas dealers from Europe, Australia, and Thailand specially inspected the Nanjing Plant and gave high praise to the production process and quality control system. Currently, overseas sales and pre-sales of EZ-6 and EZ-60 continue to trend positively. In the domestic market, EZ-60 has consecutively ranked as the sales champion of joint venture new energy mid-size SUVs for 7 months.

Wu Xuxi, Executive Deputy General Manager of Changan Mazda Automobile Sales Branch, stated: "Changan Mazda has become Mazda's global new energy complete vehicle design, R&D, manufacturing base, and export center. We solemnly promise that every Mazda new energy user owns a true global car."

Changan Mazda Automobile Sales Branch Executive Deputy General Manager Wu Xuxi

Adhering to "User+" Thinking, Building a Value Community of Brand and Users

China's market 5 million users are partners in Changan Mazda brand development and co-creators of value. In 2026, Changan Mazda continues to practice "User+" thinking, initiated a series of user co-creation activities, built a user ecology covering all dimensions and the full lifecycle, letting the promise of "Still Mazda" not only reflect in the value details of products, but also integrate into the emotional resonance with every user. Users and Mazda fans participating in a series of Changan Mazda activities will have the opportunity to participate in the 2026 Fan Festival.

The "Wish Journey" launched at the beginning of the year, with the two-way rush of "User Wishing, Brand Assisting", has allowed Changan Mazda to truly walk into users' lives. Behind every wish is a unique emotional connection between the user and Mazda. The "Owner Story Collection", released for a cumulative of 11 periods, has become a showcase window for Mazda fan spirit: Here are public welfare experts who have donated to poverty-stricken primary schools for 7 consecutive years, love team leaders who have organized car clubs to care for special children for 4 consecutive years, and sweet couples who met and got to know each other because of Mazda. These true and vivid stories constitute the most moving background color of the Changan Mazda brand.

The "Joy Mazda Creator" and "All-People Broker" plans have built a platform for users to co-create brand value. Since the launch of the activities, a large number of Mazda fans have emerged who record ownership life with lenses and convey product value with word of mouth. Sun Jingyi, a post-00s EZ-60 owner, shared her feelings as a "Joy Mazda Creator": "Work is usually busy, but I can use my spare time to share driving experiences. I am a novice, participating for the first time, but whether it is car club members or Changan Mazda staff, they will spare no effort to help me. If you are a Mazda owner, like sharing and making friends, welcome to join Joy Mazda Creator".

Champion Racer Ji Hao (Left) / "Joy Mazda Creator" Sun Jingyi (Right) Share Their Ownership Life

The second season of the "Seedling Plan", officially launched in May, is currently gradually entering top universities nationwide, having in-depth exchanges with youth students on Changan Mazda's practical results in design, handling, safety, intelligence, and other fields. The simultaneous launch of the EZ-60 National University Modification Design Competition not only provides opportunities for excellent works to come true creatively, but also opens summer practice and internship quotas to a wide range of youth students, further promoting the integration of learning and application, industry and academia.

The practice of social responsibility also cannot do without user participation. Since 2015, Changan Mazda has cumulatively built and donated 12 Hope Primary Schools in Yunnan, with a total investment exceeding 10 million yuan, benefiting tens of thousands of teachers and students. In June, Changan Mazda initiated the "Every Kilometer Carries Kindness" public welfare action again, turning every trip of users into a public welfare fund, all used to improve the learning and living conditions of Hope Primary Schools, letting love be conveyed on wheels.

618 Mid-Year Massive Benefits Arrive, Multiple Benefits to Reward Users

Taking the Chongqing Auto Show opportunity, Changan Mazda simultaneously launched the "Enjoy Summer Vibes while Driving, Enjoy 618 Big Sale" activity. From now until June 30, a series of heavy purchase benefits are launched for all models: up to 17,000 yuan factory trade-in subsidy and 20,000 yuan national trade-in subsidy. Purchasing designated models gifts an exclusive premium set worth 7,999 yuan (Original Factory Charger + Long Film Sun Film + TPE Floor Mats / Trunk Mats), enjoy 0 Down Payment 5-Year Low Interest (Annual Rate 1.99%) and Lifetime Zero Fuel/Energy Cost Rights worth 7,999 yuan. In addition, all users who test drive new energy models to the store can receive a national intangible cultural heritage Jinling Gold Foil. For details, consult authorized dealers.

"Still Mazda" has never been a slogan. While inheriting the century-old brand genes, Changan Mazda has always placed user needs first. In the future, Changan Mazda will continue to create every product well to global standards, connect with every user with sincerity, and let more people feel the driving pleasure of "Human and Machine as One". From June 13 to 21, welcome consumers to visit the Chongqing Mazda booth at Hall N8 of Chongqing International Expo Center to experience the charm of global cars up close.

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.

On June 13, the 2026 Chongqing Auto Show grandly opened. Changan Mazda, with the theme "Always Mazda", showcased classic legendary sports car MX-5, global strategic new energy model MAZDA EZ-6 (hereinafter referred to as EZ-6), MAZDA EZ-60 (hereinafter referred to as EZ-60), as well as EZ-60 Mazda Edition launched in April at the N8 Hall booth, comprehensively demonstrating the latest results of corporate new energy transformation, and synchronously announcing a series of user co-creation activities. At the same time, Changan Mazda launched the 618 Mid-Year Mega Sale. Based on a maximum 20,000 yuan national subsidy and 17,000 yuan factory subsidy, purchasing designated models enjoys a 7,999 yuan exclusive premium set.

Global Vehicle Strength Backing, Setting a New Benchmark for New Energy Value

EZ-6 and EZ-60 have been built to global standards from the beginning of product development. In terms of design, EZ-6 won the "2026 World Car of Design Award", becoming the first Chinese new energy vehicle to receive this honor. EZ-60 is even the only SUV globally to win 8 top world design awards simultaneously. In terms of safety, both models are strictly built according to China-EU dual five-star standards. EZ-6 has won 5 authoritative safety certifications including C-NCAP and E-NCAP. EZ-60 battery safety meets new national standards and EU standards in advance. Changan Mazda also promised all new energy users: "Battery spontaneous combustion compensation for lifetime, unlimited mileage, unlimited owners."

In terms of handling, EZ-60 successfully won the championship in the SUV category of the China New Energy Vehicle Rally Championship Track Competition and the second place in the overall Rally Championship, verifying ultimate handling strength. At the auto show, Changan Mazda owner and champion driver Ji Hao shared his journey driving the stock unmodified pure electric EZ-60 to compete in the China New Energy Vehicle Rally Championship. During the 6-day 910-kilometer devil course, facing competition from most extended-range/plug-in hybrid participating models, relying on EZ-60's ultimate quality stability and "driver-vehicle harmony" tuning, it stood out among 100 participating cars from 27 brands, completing the ultimate verification of EZ-60 stock production car performance.

[Changan Mazda Owner, Champion Driver Ji Hao]

Currently, Changan Mazda has successfully obtained whole vehicle certification for three major markets: EU, UK, and Australia, becoming the first domestic joint-venture new energy vehicle enterprise to win these three certifications simultaneously. Solid global quality has won widespread recognition in the international market. At the end of May, more than 80 overseas dealers from Europe, Australia, and Thailand specially visited the Nanjing factory, giving high praise to the production process and quality control system. Currently, overseas sales and pre-sale trends for EZ-6 and EZ-60 continue to be positive. In the domestic market, EZ-60 has been the sales champion of joint-venture new energy medium-size SUVs for 7 consecutive months.

Wu Xuxi, Executive Vice General Manager of Changan Mazda Auto Sales Branch, stated: "Changan Mazda has become a global new energy whole vehicle design, R&D, manufacturing base and export center for Mazda. We solemnly promise that every Mazda new energy user owns a true global vehicle."

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

Adhering to "User+" Mindset, Building a Value Community Between Brand and Users

5 million users in the Chinese market are companions and value co-creators of Changan Mazda's brand development. In 2026, Changan Mazda continues to practice the "User+" mindset, initiating a series of user co-creation activities, building a multi-dimensional, full-lifecycle user ecosystem, letting the commitment of "Always Mazda" not only be reflected in product value details but also integrated into emotional resonance with every user. Users and Mazda fans participating in a series of Changan Mazda activities will have the opportunity to participate in the 2026 Fan Gala.

"Wish Journey" launched at the beginning of the year, with "user making wishes, brand providing support", a two-way rush, let Changan Mazda truly walk into users' lives. Behind every wish is a unique emotional connection between users and Mazda. Cumulative launch of 11 issues of "Owner Story Collection", has become a showcase window for Mazda fan spirit: Here are public welfare experts donating to impoverished primary schools for 7 consecutive years, love leaders organizing car clubs to care for special children for 4 consecutive years, and sweet couples who met through Mazda. These real and vivid stories constitute the most moving background color of Changan Mazda's brand.

"Joy Mazda Creator" and "National Ambassador" plans have built a platform for users to co-create brand value. Since the launch of the activity, a large number of Mazda fans have emerged who record car-owning life with lenses and convey product value with reputation. "Post-00s" EZ-60 owner Sun Jingyi shared her feelings as a "Joy Mazda Creator": "Usually busy with work, but can use my spare time to share driving experiences. I am a newbie, participating for the first time, but whether it is car owners or Changan Mazda staff, they will spare no effort to help me. If you are a Mazda owner, like sharing, love making friends, welcome to join Joy Mazda Creator".

[Champion Driver Ji Hao (Left) / "Joy Mazda Creator" Sun Jingyi (Right) Share Their Car-Ownership Life]

The 2nd Season of "Seedling Plan" officially launched in May is currently gradually entering top universities nationwide, exchanging in-depth with young students about Changan Mazda's practical results in design, driving control, safety, intelligence, and other fields. The simultaneous launch of the EZ-60 National University Modification Design Competition not only provides opportunities for excellent works to become creative realities but also opens summer practice and internship slots to a wide range of young students, further promoting learning application and industry-education integration.

The practice of social responsibility also cannot be separated from users' joint participation. Since 2015, Changan Mazda has cumulatively donated and built 12 Hope Primary Schools in Yunnan, with a total investment of over 10 million yuan, benefiting tens of thousands of teachers and students. In June, Changan Mazda initiated the "Every Kilometer Has Kindness" public welfare action again, turning every user's trip into a public welfare fund, all used to improve the learning and living conditions of Hope Primary Schools, letting love be delivered on the wheels.

618 Mid-Year Mega Sale Incoming, Multiple Benefits to Reward Users

Taking advantage of the Chongqing Auto Show opportunity, Changan Mazda synchronously launched the "Enjoy Summer Vibes, Enjoy 618 Mega Sale" activity. From now until June 30, all series models launch heavy vehicle purchase gifts: up to 17,000 yuan trade-in factory subsidy and 20,000 yuan trade-in national subsidy, purchase designated models get a 7,999 yuan premium set (original factory charging pile + Longmo Solar Film + TPE Floor Mat/Trunk Mat), enjoy 0 down payment 5-year low interest (annual rate 1.99%) and 7,999 yuan lifetime zero fuel cost rights. In addition, all users who test drive new energy vehicles to the store will be gifted Intangible Cultural Heritage Jinling Gold Leaf, consult authorized dealers for details.

"Always Mazda" has never been a slogan. While inheriting the century-old brand gene, Changan Mazda has always put user needs first. In the future, Changan Mazda will continue to build every product well to global standards, connect with every user with sincerity, letting more people feel the driving fun of "driver-vehicle harmony". From June 13 to 21, welcome consumers to visit Changan Mazda booth N8 Hall of Chongqing International Expo Center to feel the charm of global vehicles up close.

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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.

June 1st, Changan Automobile announced May deliveries of 209,100 units, including 70,700 units overseas, a 38% year-on-year growth, 92,400 units new energy vehicles, a 5.8% year-on-year growth.

Among its sub-brands, Changan Qiyuan delivered 34,528 units in May, the key model new Q05 delivered 15,812 units, Thailand launch orders exceeded 3,000 units in three days; Deepal May sales 33,243 units, up 30% YoY, Jan-May cumulative overseas sales 28,704 units, up 167% YoY; Avatr May deliveries 7,336 units, Avatr 07L appeared in MIIT announcement, will be the first to equip Huawei Qiankun ADS 5; Changan Automobile (Gravity) May deliveries 48,900 units, CS75PLUS&Eado Blue Core Duo launched and delivered, launch price starting at 79,900; Changan Kaicheng May deliveries 21,100 units, New Energy sales up 21% YoY.

Behind the steady rise in sales are Changan Automobile's three major strategies solidly implemented. In May, Changan Automobile officially announced becoming the Global Official Partner of the Portugal National Football Team, Globalization "All-Inclusive" Plan 2.0 made another move; Changan self-developed Tianshu Leading End-to-End Technology soon to enter mass production in vehicles, Intelligent "Big Dipper Tianshu 2.0" Plan achieved another milestone; Changan Blue Core Dual Powertrain cars launched nationwide delivery across 100 cities and 1,000 stores, New Energy "Shangri-La" Plan achieved fuel consumption reduction by half for blue-plate vehicles.

In the 2026 hybrid market, domestic brands are rising comprehensively, ending the long-term monopoly premium of Japanese hybrids.

On May 23, Changan Automobile's 4th Gen CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Engine and 4th Gen Eado Blue Whale Super Engine officially launched and delivered, starting prices are 109,900 yuan and 79,900 yuan respectively. This means Changan directly pulled HEV hybrid SUVs into the 100,000 yuan range, and hybrid family sedans into the 70,000 yuan range.

For the past 20+ years, the global HEV market has been dominated by Japanese brands. Joint-venture hybrid models often carry a premium of 20,000 to 30,000 yuan compared to fuel vehicles of the same spec, making fuel savings hard to offset the price difference.

The arrival of Changan Blue Whale Super Engine dual vehicles is not just a price drop, but a comprehensive dimensional attack on technology, experience, benefits, and cost-performance. It not only redefines the value standards of the 100,000 yuan hybrid market but also allows Chinese hybrid technology to officially overtake traditional joint-venture hybrids on a corner.

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HEV Becomes a Strategic Battleground for Car Companies

Under pressures of high fuel prices, uneven charging infrastructure, and over 45% of households lacking fixed charging spots, HEVs that require no charging, reduce fuel consumption by half compared to ICE vehicles, and have no refueling anxiety are back in the mainstream focus, becoming a key move on the strategic chessboard of Chinese car companies.

Geely, Changan, Chery, Great Wall, and other top domestic brands made strategic choices almost simultaneously, densely releasing new generation HEV technology. Analysts point out that true technological trends are never a single route substitution, but long-term coexistence of pure electric, plug-in hybrid, and HEV directions.

In this new tech competition, domestic brands did not follow the Japanese path, but came up with a more "aggressive" electrification plan. Geely launched i-HEV Intelligent Drive Hybrid with 48.41% thermal efficiency; Chery launched the "Rhinoceros H" gas-electric system with 5.1kWh battery capacity. Changan's Blue Whale Super Engine Hybrid takes a different path, redefining the basic logic of hybrid systems.

Traditional Japanese HEVs are essentially optimization plans for ICE vehicles — the engine is always the core, the motor and battery only "give a hand" when the engine is inefficient. Changan used a vivid analogy: Japanese hybrids are like a "master craftsman leading an apprentice", always taking on the vast majority of work themselves, only letting the apprentice help when busy.

Blue Whale Super Engine's approach is completely different. It proposes an architecture of "Balance of Gas and Electric, Fusion of Intelligence", consisting of 500 Bar ultra-high-pressure direct injection hybrid engine, 180kW highest power electric drive in class, 50C high-rate battery, and Ai Cloud Intelligent Control System.

The core change here isn't how high a specific parameter is, but the underlying synergy logic of the whole system changed. The engine and electric drive are no longer main/subordinate, but achieve intelligent division of labor based on all scenario road conditions.

Comparing Toyota Dual Engine and other traditional hybrids, Blue Whale Super Engine hybrid has distinct advantages: 180kW high-power electric drive far exceeds Japanese 88kW low-power electric drive. Low-speed engine is fully decoupled from wheels, pure electric drive is quieter, startup response fast to 0.29 seconds, 0-60km/h acceleration low to 3.71 seconds, power is instant without hesitation.

Meanwhile, whole vehicle idle noise is as low as 37.9 decibels, reaching library-level quiet standards. Noise reduced by 10 decibels compared to traditional fuel cars. Driving quality infinitely close to pure electric vehicles.

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Saving Downpayment for a Car in Five Years

From test data, Changan Blue Whale Super Engine architecture effect is also very intuitive. 4th Gen Eado Blue Whale Super Engine city average fuel consumption 2.62L, medium speed 3.21L, highway 4.10L, combined 100km fuel consumption 3.2L; 4th Gen CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Engine city average 2.88L, medium speed 3.78L, highway 4.44L, combined 3.6L — Fuel consumption directly halved compared to same-level traditional fuel cars.

In Xi'an media tests, Eado Blue Whale Super Engine even ran 1.6L/100km city results. CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Engine also achieved 2.3L/100km city fuel consumption. This "more traffic, more savings; highway no waste" full-condition energy-saving performance is difficult for traditional mechanical logic hybrid systems to achieve.

A user participating in the "Challenge World Record, I am Fuel Consumption Champion" nationwide store test drive activity drove CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Engine on urban congested roads with 3L class fuel consumption. He is not a professional car reviewer, nor does he have the "Golden Right Foot" of extreme fuel-efficient driving, just an ordinary prospective buyer. This scene was unlikely in the previous fuel vehicle era — normal people driving casually, fuel consumption actually lower than the manufacturer's combined condition rating.

This is determined by Blue Whale Super Engine's technical logic. It doesn't rely on the driver "saving fuel" to reduce consumption, but relies on the system "driving to save" to make every drop of fuel count.

In the past, when consumers were debating between fuel cars and PHEV/BEV, attention often focused on purchase price and government subsidies. But this time Changan fully calculated and cleared these "silent big items": insurance, energy consumption, residual value, daily maintenance.

Taking 4th Gen CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Engine as an example, calculated at 15,000 km/year average, same-level fuel SUV combined consumption is about 8.56L, one year fuel cost 11,267 yuan; Blue Whale Super Engine combined consumption only 3.6L, annual fuel cost 4,744 yuan, directly saving 6,523 yuan in one year. Also as a "Blue License Plate" car, it is basically consistent with traditional fuel cars in insurance and used car residual value.

More importantly, the first non-operating owner enjoys lifetime warranty for core components of the HEV hybrid system, completely eliminating user concerns about large maintenance costs during long-term use.

Summarizing, calculating total over 5 years, CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Engine saves over 32,000 yuan in comprehensive vehicle cost compared to same-level fuel SUV, Equivalent to directly saving downpayment for a car. 4th Gen Eado Blue Whale Super Engine uses the same algorithm, saving about 21,800 yuan in 5 years compared to same-level fuel sedans.

Even comparing with same-level BEVs that need charging, CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Engine as a "Blue License Plate" car, premium cost is about 1,000 yuan lower per year than BEVs. Resale value gap is more obvious. 3-year-old compact fuel car retention rate about 50%, BEV about 44%. A 120,000 yuan car, can sell 7,200 yuan more after 3 years, annualized income increase 2,400 yuan. After calculating energy, insurance, maintenance, residual value etc. total over 5-year usage cycle, 4th Gen CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Engine still saves about 10,730 yuan compared to same-level pure electric SUV.

In terms of range, CS75PLUS Blue Whale Super Engine one tank of fuel runs 1500km, Eado Blue Whale Super Engine breaks 1700km. Chongqing to Beijing one-way no need to refuel, completely saying goodbye to range anxiety, perfectly fitting long-distance self-drive and high-frequency commuting user needs.

Changan's Blue Whale Super Engine is a HEV that completely doesn't need charging, doesn't rely on charging piles, doesn't change refueling habits. Pulled entry-level price into 70,000 yuan range, directly cutting into core territory of joint-venture fuel cars. The cost saved day by day is enough to cover years of maintenance fees, truly achieving "more you drive, more you earn".

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Chinese Hybrid Technology Goes Global

While product breakthroughs, Changan Automobile global layout accelerated synchronously. Local time May 22, Changan Automobile formally signed global strategic cooperation agreement with Portugal Football Association in Lisbon, becoming Portugal National Team Global Official Partner. Cooperation covers 2026 USA/Canada/Mexico World Cup, 2030 World Cup and 2027, 2031 Women's World Cup.

Previously Changan announced investing over 500 million yuan to layout 2026 World Cup global marketing, target directly 750,000 units overseas sales in 2026.

Globally, HEV is showing explosive growth trend. 2025, HEV sales in Europe reached 4.57 million units, YoY growth 19.9%, market share reached 35%, exceeding gasoline cars for the first time, becoming Europe's largest single power form; in Southeast Asia Indonesia, Malaysia, HEV is also a rapidly growing emerging market.

2025 BEV exports were greatly affected by tariffs in some overseas regions, while China HEV exports grew 94.1% YoY. This further highlights HEV's special value in going overseas strategy.

Changan uses World Cup traffic to push Blue Whale Super Engine to global view, both brand positioning and anchor point for Chinese hybrid solutions going global. From tech self-research breakthrough, domestic market subversion, to landing global top venues to show Made in China, Changan Automobile is pushing Chinese hybrid technology globally with tech as core, quality as wings.

Changan Automobile Executive Vice President Yang Dayong previously stated in media interview that China new energy development is fast, but globally, still 70 million users choose fuel cars annually, many overseas regions charging conditions cannot keep up. From the domestic market perspective, currently there are also over half fuel car users. They are not unwilling to save energy, but charging is inconvenient, no fixed parking spot, or they don't want to change driving habits. This is HEV's most practical market logic.

Yang Dayong stated, Changan's judgment is clear: not "Gas vs Electric", but "What users need, we do". Future must be multiple power types coexist long-term, HEV will become one of mainstream choices. Expected by 2030, HEV (Gas-Electric Hybrid) share in China fuel cars will exceed 60%. In addition, Overseas HEV sales will likely be higher than domestic market.

China auto industry always talks about electrification endgame, but true market evolution is never "elimination-style" substitution, but "addition-style" enrichment. For over 45% users without home charging piles, for owners in winter extremely cold regions, for people doing long-distance self-drive several times a year, they don't need to be educated to "change habits", but need a non-troublesome solution.

So Changan Blue Whale Super Engine dual vehicle launch is not just iteration of two new cars, but a value reconstruction of home hybrid market. Currently many hybrid models, either high price high spec, threshold discourages, or low price reduced spec, experience discounted, while Changan accurately grabs ordinary family vehicle core needs: No charging, no fear of winter, not wasting fuel, not breaking car, not expensive price.

79,900, 109,900 yuan friendly pricing, 2L class real fuel consumption, 1500km+ super long range, full cycle low cost, lifetime warranty safety net, this combination punch completely broke "Hybrid must be premium" industry stereotype. Not forcing users to change driving habits, using hardcore tech to adapt to user needs, this is Changan Blue Whale Super Engine hybrid's given "Chinese Hybrid Optimal Solution".

Technology is never to replace someone, but to fill those unmet needs. When industry was still arguing "Who dominates Gas vs Electric", Changan already silently pressed hybrid threshold to 70,000 yuan level, submitted a China solution to the market.

Recently, major automakers successively released May sales data. It is not difficult to find that overseas sales are gradually becoming a new growth engine for Chinese automakers.

Among them, Changan Automobile's performance was particularly outstanding. In May, the group's total sales reached 209,100 units, with overseas sales reaching 70,700 units, a year-on-year increase of 38%, accounting for 33.8% of total sales. This means that, on average, one out of every three cars sold reaches the overseas market.

It is worth mentioning that on May 28, Qiyuan Q05 (NEVO Q05) was launched in Thailand, with orders breaking 3,000 units in just three days. By aggregating monthly sales from January to May, Changan Automobile's cumulative overseas sales for the first five months of 2026 were approximately 356,000 units, achieving 47.5% of the annual overseas sales target of 750,000 units. Under the current growth trend, achieving the annual target is almost inevitable, and going global has already become the key path for Changan to create a second growth curve.

Against the backdrop of intensifying geopolitical uncertainties and continuous upgrades in industry competition, compared to the striking sales growth rate, the underlying logic behind the growth deserves more attention. The 38% year-on-year growth overseas is not from a single-point breakthrough in one market, but the result of multiple regional markets working together and the continuous release of overall momentum. One can say that Changan is upgrading its overseas expansion from "going out" to "going in", and then to "taking root", gradually exploring a sustainable development path from "Changan China" to "World Changan".

Behind all of this is the advance planning and long-term investment at the strategic level. Changan has always adhered to the concept of "No Changan without overseas presence, no overseas base without overseas commitment". At the Beijing Auto Show, Changan Automobile officially released the "Inclusive" Plan 2.0, marking its globalization strategy from "product export" to a comprehensive upgrade to "industrial going global". Based on this plan, Changan adheres to the four principles of "Long-term, Localized, Systematic, and Integrated ESG Construction", continuing to deepen the "152" global market layout, shifting globalization development from product trade-led to a full-business comprehensive model covering manufacturing, trade, investment, service, and ESG construction. The goal has surpassed simple export sales figures and points towards deeper localized operations and systematic going global capabilities.

In recent years, this path has gradually materialized. In 2025, Changan's total exports reached 637,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 18.9%. Currently, Changan's global sales network has expanded from 63 countries in 2020 to 118 countries and regions, with cumulative overseas sales outlets reaching 1,124. Moreover, Changan has cumulatively built 22 global manufacturing bases, with overseas capacity reaching 350,000 units, having already moved towards the stage of systematic deep cultivation of the going global system.

What deserves more attention is that Changan is not simply selling products to overseas markets, but gradually forming a localized operation logic adapting to local conditions in the globalization process. Aiming at the industrial base, consumption habits, energy structure, and market maturity of different regions, Changan is exploring differentiated development paths and building its own regional momentum in the global market.

In the Southeast Asian market, Changan chose to open a new situation through industrial chain layout. Last May, Changan Automobile's first overseas new energy vehicle factory—the Rayong Factory in Thailand officially went into production, providing manufacturing support for the three brands of Changan, Deepal, and Avatr. The supporting Thailand spare parts warehouse currently under construction will also further improve the local service system. As capacity, supply chain, and service networks gradually land, Southeast Asia is becoming an important pivot for Changan's new energy vehicle global layout.

In Europe, a value hub of the global automotive industry, Changan focuses on brand building and value enhancement. From January to April 2026, Changan exported 10,672 units to Europe, a year-on-year increase of 629.5%. At the same time, Changan signed to become the global official partner of the Portugal national team in May, continuously enhancing brand awareness through sports marketing and localized communication. For Changan Automobile, the significance of the European market has never been just sales growth, but an important touchstone for global brand value and market recognition.

In the Latin American market, Changan promoted deep localization around the local energy structure and usage scenarios. This March, Changan Automobile's Brazil factory officially went into production. The first phase plans to produce fuel, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models, and all series are equipped with flexible fuel engines, compatible with gasoline, alcohol, and mixed fuel in any proportion, fully adapting to the important market characteristics of Brazil which is dominated by ethanol fuel. This is not only the landing of capacity but also an important step for Changan to achieve localized operations and long-term roots in the Latin American market.

In the Middle East and African market, Changan relies on long-term accumulation to continuously release growth potential. After more than thirty years of deep cultivation, Changan has established a stable channel system and brand foundation. In 2025, the Egypt team's annual sales grew by 328% year-on-year. The market share of the fourth-generation CS55 PLUS CKD products jumped to first in the sub-market. The Changan brand sales entered the top five in local world brands and top three in local Chinese brands, demonstrating the value returns brought by long-termist layout.

At the same time, Changan continues to improve its new market layout, promoting Avatr to land in Uzbekistan, implementing localized production of star models in Kazakhstan, promoting the Deepal series into Côte d'Ivoire and radiating to the West African market, and carrying out systematic training on G318 and new energy technologies in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait. These measures not only accelerated Changan's penetration speed in new markets but are also gradually forming a localized operation network where technology, brand, and service support each other, providing solid regional support for globalization development.

From Southeast Asian manufacturing bases to European brand building; from Latin American energy adaptation to Middle East and African long-term cultivation, Changan is using the practice of different markets and different paths to prove that true globalization is not simply copying successful experiences, but building long-term competitiveness based on understanding and integrating locally. As more and more regional markets begin to form synergies, a globalization system covering R&D, manufacturing, brand, channels, and services is also becoming Changan's new growth flywheel.

Behind the continuous release of regional market momentum, essentially, it cannot be separated from the long-term support of technology, talent, and organizational capabilities. For Changan, globalization competition is no longer just competition in products and sales, but competition in systemic capabilities. In response, Changan is accelerating the systematic layout of scale and globalization. On one hand, building a "Six Nations, Ten Locations" global R&D layout, having built over 200 laboratories in 16 major technical fields, and creating the industry's only "National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Vehicle Safety Technology", providing continuous support for technical depth; On the other hand, according to plans, in the next three years, the overseas team of Changan Automobile will achieve order-of-magnitude growth and high-quality breakthroughs. Overseas employees will exceed 4,600, the proportion of localized employees will exceed 70%, driving the total employment scale of the upstream and downstream industry chain to break 15,000, truly becoming the core power rooted locally, integrating locally, and serving locally.

In addition, Changan Automobile also proposed to strive to break through 200 billion yuan in brand value by 2030, join the Fortune Global 500, unswervingly create high-end brands, and achieve a leap "Towards Innovation and Progress". The proposal of this goal not only means achieving a simultaneous leap in scale and brand but also further points to reshaping the Chinese brand value benchmark in global competition.

It can be seen that Changan Automobile's going global is no longer just a story of sales growth, but represents a new logic of globalization development, moving from scale expansion to value enhancement, from market exploration to system output, from product going global to industrial going global, and from "Chinese Intelligent Manufacturing" to "Global Operations". It can be foreseen that a more global, more internationally competitive "World Changan" is accelerating towards us.

With the May auto market sales figures released, some celebrate while others worry. Yet Changan Automobile's performance report showing 209,100 units still made quite a few people sit up and take notice. It wasn't the total volume—for Changan's scale has always been there—but the 'value' within that performance report, carrying a distinct flavor compared to usual.

We need to temporarily shift our gaze away from the over-discussed 'involution' domestic market. What caught my attention most about Changan this time is not the 5.8% growth in NEVs, nor the individual performance of Qiyuan or Deepal, but that set of data: overseas deliveries of 70,700 units, a year-over-year increase of 38%. Nearly one-third of sales come from overseas; in the context of all Chinese automotive brands, this proportion is quite staggering.

You should know, just last month, Changan officially announced becoming the global official partner of the Portugal national football team. At that time, many thought this was just another sports marketing campaign. But looking at the overseas sales in May combined, you will understand this is the key move of Changan's 'Inclusive as the Sea' Plan 2.0; the globalization strategy behind it is very clear - it's not just selling cars overseas, but becoming a true global brand.

In recent years, I've visited overseas factories of many domestic autonomous brands and witnessed various 'going global' models. Some just pull domestic stock cars out to make profit via exchange rates, while others sincerely build channels and provide services. Changan belongs to the latter, and is the type that 'fortifies its camp and fights steady battles'. Starting from Southeast Asia, it gradually planted its supply chain, service system, and brand awareness. This cooperation with the Portuguese national team is more like the horn signaling an entry into the mainstream European market. This composure and strategic determination, frankly, cannot be seen on many brands that are eager for quick success.

Making the overseas market work has an easily overlooked benefit: it can strengthen domestic product capability. The logic is simple: to meet the needs of different regions, road conditions, and regulatory standards globally, your product R&D standards must be 'set high, not low'.

Specifically regarding products, this feeling becomes more obvious. For example, Changan's Blue Whale Powertrain, previously everyone thought 'domestic engine' was just a gimmick. But look at the CS75 PLUS and Eado Blue Whale Super Engine models just launched in May, directly announcing a 'launch price from 79,900 CNY', while claiming 'fuel consumption halved'. This isn't a simple price war; it's a technology popularization war. Taking a set of mature, efficient powertrains and hitting the market at this price tests the integration capability of the entire supply chain and R&D system. For ordinary consumers, spending less money to get a more fuel-efficient and reliable car is a tangible gain. This is much more sincere than piling up smart configurations you won't use.

Speaking of intelligence, Changan's recent move is also worth pondering. Their self-developed 'Tianshu' piloting end-to-end technology is ready for mass production. Many media might boast about how many TOPS of computing power or how many sensors. But what I'd rather emphasize is the three words 'end-to-end'. This used to be the capital for top players like Tesla and Huawei to show off. Changan quietly made it the core of its own 'Beidou Tianshu 2.0' plan.

I've visited Changan's software center and seen their road test data. My feeling is that traditional big factories, once determined to transform, their accumulated strengths in hardware, chassis, and safety fields actually become advantages in the second half of intelligence development. A smart car must first be a car that is good to drive. Changan's intelligent driving solution feels relatively 'steady'. Unlike some new forces that are radical in showing off skills, it releases functions bit by bit while guaranteeing safety redundancy. This intelligence dominated by 'engineer thinking' might lack some buzz, but for users who actually drive daily, it feels much more reliable.

Of course, we can't just brag about technology; we must look at the performance of each sub-brand. Deepal Automobile's May sales reached 33,243 units, a 30% year-over-year increase, with overseas cumulative sales from January to May surging by an explosive 167%. This data is quite interesting. Deepal actually undertakes the role of the pioneer for Changan's 'youthification' and 'electrification'. Its design language and marketing methods are closer to today's young consumers. The explosive growth in overseas sales shows that this design aesthetic and technical route possesses global competitiveness. Avatr delivered 7,336 units in May. Although the absolute number isn't exaggerated, its significance lies in brand elevation, the deep binding with top tech companies like Huawei, providing the best 'credit endorsement' for Changan's technical reserves.

Changan Qiyuan delivered 34,528 units in May. The hero model Q05 alone sold 15,812 units, and even launched in Thailand where orders exceeded 3,000 in just three days. What does this show? It shows Changan's multi-brand strategy is no longer simply making cars out and selling them separately, but truly finding respective niche markets and target audiences. Qiyuan targets the 'basic' of family use, comfort, and cost-performance; Deepal attacks personality and sports; Avatr guards the high-end and technology. This set of combination punches is much more refined than the extensive 'having more sons to fight' tactics used by many brands.

Finally, we must return to 'people' and 'management'. Changan Automobile's transformation in recent years appears 'smooth' largely thanks to the management's strategic determination. From the 'Shangri-La' NEV plan, to the 'Beidou Tianshu' Intelligence plan, to the 'Inclusive as the Sea' Globalization plan, any one of these three would be enough to keep an auto company busy for ten years. Changan is doing all simultaneously and is genuinely advancing them.

Five years ago, if you told me Changan would become a global technology company, I might have put a question mark. But today, looking at these 209,000 monthly sales, seeing the 38% increase in the overseas market, and witnessing the tangible product launches behind names like Blue Whale, Tianshu, and Qiyuan, I think I can straighten out that question mark. For consumers, these grand narratives ultimately translate into a more fuel-efficient CS75, a better-handling Deepal, or a smarter Avatr. And this might just be the best proof of a car company's 'strategic correctness'.

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.

1. Top 10 May Auto Sales Feature No Fuel-powered Vehicles

Fuel-powered cars have completely exited the stage of the top ten in passenger car retail sales for the past May. According to the May passenger car retail sales ranking released by the media, all top ten models are new energy vehicles. Among them, Geely Xingyuan ranks first with 38,800 units, Tesla Model Y ranks second with 28,900 units, Xiaomi SU7, Leapmotor A10, and Li Auto i6 rank third to fifth respectively. Among the top ten list, pure electric, extended-range, and plug-in hybrid each occupy one spot, while not a single fuel car can be seen.

In April, there was still one fuel car, Geely Binyue, in the top ten list; in March, five fuel cars were included; this number was 7 models in January this year. It took less than half a year for fuel-powered cars to go from accounting for the majority to returning to zero. CPCA Secretary-General Cui Dongshu pointed out that the May car market showed a 'cool fuel, hot new energy' trend, with the domestic new energy retail penetration rate rising to 62.9%, setting a new historical high, and the electrification substitution speed exceeding expectations.

2. Changan Ford New Energy Business Halts

Changan Ford New Energy Automotive Technology Co., Ltd., established less than three years ago, is facing a key node of shareholders selling equity. Recently, according to the Chongqing United Property Exchange, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. has listed for transfer the 40% equity it holds in Changan Ford New Energy, with a transfer reserve price of 154 million yuan. If the transfer is successful, Changan Automobile will no longer directly hold Changan Ford New Energy equity. The most eye-catching part of this announcement is not the number, but a detail: starting from October 1, 2025, Changan Ford New Energy will no longer undertake relevant business for Ford brand vehicle sales and after-sales, and currently has no business plans or related investment plans for vehicle sales, parts sales, etc. in the future.

In September 2023, Changan Ford New Energy was jointly established by Changan Automobile and Changan Ford Automobile Co., Ltd. At that time, Ford's pure electric SUV Mustang Mach-E was performing poorly in China. After Changan Ford New Energy was established, it quickly took over the Mach-E's operations in China and optimized and upgraded the powertrain, battery management system, and smart configurations of the vehicle. However, the sales of Ford Mach-E at the terminal market never made much progress, selling only 35 units throughout 2025. In addition to introducing Ford Mach-E, Changan Ford New Energy originally planned to launch a new model annually starting from 2025, focusing on pure EV and extended-range categories, with the first strategic model code-named CX810. However, from being exposed in early 2024 until now, two years have passed, but this model code-named CX810 still failed to hit the market.

3. Tesla Publishes Global Pending Approval List for FSD Markets

Recently, Tesla announced the global approval progress and complete list of pending entry countries and regions for its Full Self-Driving System (FSD). As of early June 2026, over 1.3 million Tesla vehicles worldwide have activated FSD, mainly concentrated in markets that have completed approval. Among them, the North American market has already fully opened FSD, the South American region has become Tesla's next expansion focus, and Europe is the region where FSD is advancing fastest recently.

In terms of the Asia-Pacific market, China has completed FSD approval and launched it early, with this function landing in 2025 with Version 13.0, initially open only to some owners. According to Tesla's recently updated Chinese owner's manual and official website information, the FSD equipped with the latest Version 14.0 will soon be re-launched in China. According to plans, Tesla aims to land in Japan by the end of 2026; India, Malaysia, Thailand and other Asian countries are also in the approval sequence.

4. Saidou Technology Launches New Brand AIVA

Another new car brand—AIVA—was released. The brand was launched by Saidou Technology, with the presence of Serres, CATL, state-owned capital platform, and Volcengine, and the brand focuses on the currently popular 'AI-defined cars' track.

The first mass-produced model AIVA ME7 is positioned as a crossover, to be released within the year, with the entire series covering the mainstream market above 200,000 yuan. The new car is produced at Serres Phoenix Factory, with plans to establish independent sales channels and target domestic and overseas markets. In terms of intelligence, AIVA will standardly equip an Intelligent Cockpit System based on the Doubao Large Model for the entire series, and Intelligent Driving will adopt the Assisted Driving Solutions provided by DeepRoute.ai.

5. Stelato New MPV, Hardcore SUV Spy Shots Exposed

Road test spy shots of two new models from the Stelato brand have been exposed, respectively a mid-to-large MPV and a Hardcore SUV. Reports say, the two new cars are planned to be launched successively within 2026. From the spy shots, the wheelbase performance of this MPV is outstanding, the side lines are neat and smooth, high probability it will focus on the mid-to-high-end new energy MPV market, focusing on intelligent cockpit, luxury driving experience and space performance, expected to be equipped with Huawei's latest HarmonyOS Intelligent Cockpit, high-level Intelligent Driving Assistance Systems and other core configurations.

The new Hardcore SUV targets the high-temperature rising high-end new energy hardcore off-road market. The road test vehicle body outline is tough and square, possessing typical high ground clearance and tough body proportions. The landing of the two new models will help Stelato build a 'Sedan+MPV+Hardcore SUV' diversified product matrix, break the limitations of single-model layout, and comprehensively cover mainstream high-end new energy submarkets.

6. Wang Chuanfu Makes Bold Claim: BYD to be No. 1 Globally in Five Years

BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu stated at the 2025 Annual General Meeting held recently, "In the first quarter this year, new energy vehicles experienced the darkest moment. Affected by the January 2026 New Energy Vehicle Purchase Tax Halving Policy, car buying demand was front-loaded in November and December of last year. In the first two months this year, BYD's sales declined, but in the following March and April, with the iteration of new technologies and the rise in global oil prices, the company's new energy vehicle sales recovered month by month."

Wang Chuanfu stated that BYD's second-generation Blade Battery production capacity, released in March, is currently ramping up, and many operating data are starting to recover. With the production capacity ramping up, it is expected that monthly sales will increase by 20,000 to 30,000 units until year-end; at the same time, the company's cash flow will also improve synchronously, returning to previous levels. Looking forward, Wang Chuanfu believes that under domestic and foreign dual-wheel drive, BYD will gain significant growth in 2030, and it is expected that the company's production and sales scale can become No. 1 globally. In the past two years, BYD ranked fifth in the global auto sales rankings with sales of 4.27 million units and 4.6 million units; Toyota Motor has exceeded 10 million units in sales for five consecutive years, stably topping the global rankings.

7. 11th Gen Accord Major Redesign Incoming

Recently, the Head of Honda US Product Planning stated when interviewed by the media that the Honda Accord will undergo a major redesign, with the new car's appearance and driving experience all comprehensively innovated, with overall performance close to a brand new model.

According to informed sources, the design of the new Accord will reference the Honda 0 Series Pure Electric Sedan, and achieve balance in style. In appearance, the new car will possibly use longer shaped headlights, an optimized front grille, the rear end redesigned synchronously, paired with a new tail light group. Inside the cabin, it is expected to be equipped with a larger center console entertainment screen, while continuing the driver-centric cockpit layout. As for power, it is highly likely to continue using the current powertrain, but may be equipped with a brand new S+ Shift System.

8. Audi Unveils New Flagship Supercar

Audi unveiled the new flagship supercar Nuvolari, which is not only the spiritual successor to the R8, but is also called by Audi CEO Gao Denuo 'the manifesto for the brand's future'. This mid-engine supercar with a V8 Hybrid System, limited to 499 units, with an output of 1001 horsepower, has become the fastest and most powerful mass-produced road car Audi has ever had, planned to start delivery in the first half of next year, with an estimated starting price of about 500,000 pounds.

This car is Audi's first mass-produced car with a full carbon fiber exterior, the body is made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer, and is paired with an aluminum alloy space frame. The rear wing can be adjusted to three modes: closed, low drag, and high downforce. The cockpit uses a minimalist layout with the driver at the center, with key functions located within the driver's view. The powertrain is built based on the same component unit as the Lamborghini Temerario, after exclusive tuning by Audi, zero to hundred acceleration is only 2.6 seconds.

 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!

On June 9, Changan Automobile's Thailand Rayong Factory welcomed a crucial milestone in its development journey. The factory's 20,000th vehicle successfully went off the line, with the all-new Qiyuan Q05 (overseas name NEVO Q05) emerging as the undisputed main model. This achievement not only confirms the strong production capacity and market recognition of this overseas factory but also signifies Changan Automobile has formally completed the key transition from single-product exports to full industry chain globalization, writing a brilliant answer for Chinese new energy vehicles to deeply cultivate the Southeast Asian market.

As Changan's first overseas new energy vehicle manufacturing base, the Rayong Factory is located in the core area of Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor. Since officially starting production in May 2025, it has always adhered to the construction philosophy of green and intelligent manufacturing, building a highly competitive modern car enterprise in Southeast Asia. The factory sets up five intelligent workshops: welding, coating, final assembly, engine, and battery assembly. The automation rate of core quality control workstations is as high as 90%, fully landing mature Chinese intelligent manufacturing standards overseas to ensure the quality level of every complete vehicle.

Now, the Rayong Factory has grown into Changan's manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, a global right-hand drive vehicle supply base, and an overseas spare parts center. It can achieve localized production of multiple popular right-hand drive models such as Avatr 11/12, Deepal S05/S07, and Qiyuan Q05, building an integrated global service system of production, sales, and after-sales. Regarding capacity, the factory's first phase plans for an annual output of 100,000 units, with sufficient space for future expansion, potentially rising to a maximum of 200,000 units, enough to continuously meet the consumption demand of the Southeast Asian and surrounding markets.

Relying on the factory's localization advantages, the main model Qiyuan Q05 performed very brightly in the Thailand market. The car officially landed in the Thailand market this May. Within just three days of launch, orders exceeded 3,000 units, quickly gaining favor from local consumers with outstanding product strength. The hot sales of Qiyuan Q05 reflect from the side that Changan precisely grasped Southeast Asian user travel needs, and also allowed the Rayong Factory's capacity value to be fully released.

From production start to 20,000 complete vehicles going off the line, in just over a year, the Rayong Factory submitted an excellent scorecard. It is not only an important fulcrum of Changan's globalization strategy but also a microcosm of the Chinese automotive industry going global. In the future, Changan Automobile will continue to rely on overseas manufacturing bases, continuously output high-quality new energy products and advanced manufacturing technologies, constantly broadening the development landscape of Chinese car companies in the global market.

You probably didn't expect that, right?!

A mass-market EV with monthly sales exceeding 15,000 is currently exporting as a global car.

Recently, Changan NEVO Q05 was officially launched in Thailand. This car, known as Qiyuan Q05 domestically, is priced in Thailand from 629,900 to 709,900 Thai Baht, and there is even an early bird price, slashed down to as low as 599,900.

Converted to RMB, it's approximately 120,000, significantly higher than domestic prices; this premium covers the cost of the brand's overseas expansion.

Looking ahead, it enters Uzbekistan in June this year, Indonesia and Central & South America in August, and Europe in October. Changan is using this urban pure electric SUV, which sold 15,814 units in April alone, as a hero product for its global layout, taking quite determined steps.

Let's first talk about the domestic confidence. The Qiyuan Q05 manages to maintain this monthly sales figure thanks to a solid logic.

Within the 100,000 price range, configurations that usually cost 20,000 to 30,000 more are packed in. Buying a car isn't about comparing spec sheets, it's about what you actually get for the same money.

Regarding space, let's clarify first.

The wheelbase is 2,735 mm, and the overall body length is only 4,435 mm. This ratio is considered aggressive in its class, meaning everything possible for passengers has been allocated.

A 1.78-meter person sitting in the back seat finds the legroom truly comfortable, not just barely enough.

The trunk is 540 liters, with an additional 90-liter underfloor storage compartment. With the rear seats folded down, it reaches 1,380 liters. For a family of three going out for the weekend, just throw the gear in the back. The headache of luggage and trunk fighting for space is basically solved.

Putting 3C fast charging at this price point is a true killer move. Stop at a highway service area to charge for 15 minutes, and the range refills by 120 km. Eat a bowl of noodles, drink a coffee, and you can continue driving when you're done.

This car also has a 6.6 kW external discharge function. It can power appliances for camping, provide emergency charging for other cars, and can also serve as a mobile charging station.

There are very few cars at this price point that can achieve fast charging and external discharge simultaneously.

Let's clarify the LiDAR situation specifically. The Ultra+ version is equipped with LiDAR, which is much more stable than a pure vision solution in low light and rain/fog conditions, and there is a perceptible difference in the smoothness of highway following.

But if you buy the entry-level version, this advantage is gone; the entry version is standard L2 level.

Consumers need to think clearly when choosing; not every Q05 comes with LiDAR across the lineup, and the configuration gap between versions is real.

We cannot avoid the owners' complaints either.

The entire lineup lacks heat pump air conditioning; in winter, the heater relies on PTC heating, causing energy consumption to skyrocket by 30% to 40%. Suzhou owners tested it, and the 506 version only achieves about 350 km in winter. Owners in northern sub-zero regions need more mental preparation, as actual range is generally between 250 and 300 km.

This point is not a small issue for users in Northeast or Northwest China; it is a real purchase threshold.

Tire and wind noise exist at high speeds, becoming obvious over 120 km/h. Hard plastic interior is a normal configuration for this price range, but those switching from Japanese fuel cars will feel a drop-off in the first week.

The steering wheel does not have heating, which is an oversight for northern winters. The Max version does not have automatic parking; in the 100,000 range, this is already a minority. Additionally, not all phone brands are compatible with the Bluetooth key, and voice commands occasionally stutter.

Adding these complaints together, you can understand why some owners feel the spec sheet looks substantial, but there are always some details that make you sigh when using it.

Entering Thailand, the competition has changed.

BYD Atto 2 and Leapmotor B10 are old rivals. Jaecoo 5 EV is a Southeast Asia exclusive product. Toyota and Honda's fuel lineup still firmly holds the mainstream price range.

NEVO Q05's package here is large space, 3C fast charging, LiDAR. Displayed at this price point, it is indeed eye-catching.

When Thai consumers face a new brand, the first question in their minds isn't whether the specs are enough, but where to get it fixed if it breaks, how long to wait for parts, and whether the service is reliable.

This trust cannot be answered by a product sheet; it must be built up bit by bit over time and through network density.

Changan has already achieved local production at its Rayong factory in Thailand. The NEVO Q05 did not come over as a complete vehicle from overseas. Local manufacturing has advantages in price and delivery, and the foundation for future radiation to right-hand drive markets around Southeast Asia has also been laid.

At the warranty level, there is a lifetime warranty on the three-electric systems, a 6-year or 150,000 km warranty on the whole vehicle, and battery replacement (not repair) if degradation exceeds 30%.

This policy in overseas markets uses promises to reduce user purchase risk perception; it is also one of the ways Changan can build trust when brand awareness is not yet established.

Thailand is the country with the highest new energy vehicle penetration rate in Southeast Asia. In 2025, the penetration rate has already exceeded 15%, and the market is still in the expansion phase. The window is open, but it won't wait forever.

Product competitiveness is strong, and the manufacturing system is already in place. The next real test is whether the dealer network can be densely covered, whether the service experience can be stable, and whether the name Changan NEVO can slowly become a reliable choice in the hearts of Southeast Asian families.

Budgeting around 80,000 yuan to buy a pure electric commuter SUV, I'm sure many are hesitating between Changan Qiyuan New Q05 and Leapmotor A10. Although their levels differ and styles vary, they ultimately overlap in street prices, so the issue of 'buy big or small' will definitely trouble you. Who is more worth it? Today we found two configurations with similar prices to compare.

Specific configurations are the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 405Max with a limited-time subsidy price of 79,900 yuan, and the Leapmotor A10 505 Enjoy Version with a guide price of 76,800. The price difference is 3,100 yuan, but how do the product strengths differ? Let's keep reading:

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

(Leapmotor A10)

First, of course, is the difference in dimensions. As a compact SUV, the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 body dimensions are 4435x1855x1595mm with a wheelbase of 2735mm; while as a subcompact SUV, the Leapmotor A10 body dimensions are 4270x1810x1635mm with a wheelbase of 2605mm. The Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is superior in length, width, and wheelbase, while the Leapmotor A10 is superior in height. With a 179cm tester measuring, the rear legroom is 2 fists, whereas the A10 has only 1 fist 3 fingers. However, with an adjustable backrest, comfort is better.

Regarding storage, the Leapmotor A10 standard volume reaches 602L, including 102L of sunken storage space; while the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is 540L, and it also has 90L of hidden space, so both sides perform about the same.

(Changan Qiyuan New Q05)

(Leapmotor A10)

(Leapmotor A10)

After comparison, we can see that the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is larger in size. The trunk space is average, releasing more space to the passenger cabin, which is beneficial for multi-person outings. At the same time, regarding seat comfort, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 pays more attention; both driver and passenger seats support electric adjustment. The driver's seat also has heating, ventilation, massage, and lumbar support adjustment functions. The rear seat backrest also supports angle adjustment, making riding comfort better. The Leapmotor A10 provides electric adjustment for the driver and front seat heating. The care for the driver is decent, but it is not very friendly to the passenger and rear passengers.

At the same time, differences in manufacturing concepts can be seen in other configurations. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is willing to invest more; compared to Leapmotor A10, it adds automatic air conditioning, rear wiper, phone wireless charging (50W), in-car KTV, tire pressure monitoring, "see it, say it" voice interaction, and external speaker function. In terms of phone interconnection, it adds CarLink, CarPlay, and Honor Connect. The Leapmotor A10 adds panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, second-row tray tables, and ambient lighting compared to the New Q05. Additionally, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is equipped with an active closing grille, which allows for better heat dissipation and reduced energy consumption. It needs to be emphasized that the Leapmotor A10 lacks rear AC vents. If you take your wife and children out on a trip, during this hot summer, it can be quite uncomfortable.

The core Three-Electric Systems is also a significant difference. The Leapmotor A10 is equipped with Gotion High-Tech or Jiangsu Zhengli battery cells, battery capacity is 53kWh, full charge range reaches 505km, paired with 2.5C fast charging, 30-80% takes only 16 minutes, which is relatively competitive at this price point. Changan Qiyuan New Q05 applies CATL battery cells + Golden Bell 2.0 3C fast charging battery, belonging to a first-line battery brand, but capacity is 40.3kWh, full charge range 405km, 30-80% fast charging takes 15 minutes. So this involves whether you prefer trusting a first-line battery brand or wanting long range. If you want both, you can increase the budget and choose the high-spec Changan Qiyuan New Q05, which has a big-brand battery and 506km long range. Besides the big-brand cells, Changan Qiyuan New Q05 also uses liquid cooling technology with better heat dissipation; even the low-spec uses direct cooling, whereas Leapmotor A10, although the high-spec uses liquid cooling, the low-spec only adopts air cooling, with relatively poorer performance.

Looking at performance, both SUVs are front-wheel drive. The Changan Qiyuan New Q05 is equipped with a 120kW, 190N·m motor, with a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 8.9 seconds, considered average. The Leapmotor A10 is equipped with a 90kW, 150N·m motor, with a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 10.6 seconds. Relatively speaking, the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 has stronger power. Starting at traffic lights in the city is faster. After getting on expressways or highways, the acceleration capability is also stronger, giving more confidence when overtaking trucks or changing lanes.

Summary:

Must admit, the Leapmotor A10 possesses global quality. The Changan Qiyuan New Q05, with central enterprise quality control, is also global quality, with no issues to pick regarding reliability. Furthermore, it went overseas before the A10, is already launched in Thailand, will enter Uzbekistan in June, enter Indonesia and Central/South America in August, and enter Europe in October, demonstrating central enterprise speed and strength.

Specifically at the product level, the A10 fits the commuter car identity better, with overall space, power, and configuration performance being relatively average, but the range is indeed very powerful, though the battery brand persuasion is slightly weaker. The Changan New Q05 uses CATL battery cells + Golden Bell 2.0 3C fast charging battery, with more advanced technology, and it accommodates more home attributes, with a larger size, stronger power, and richer configuration. Returning to the question in our title, who is more reliable? Currently, the Changan Qiyuan New Q05 offers a 6-year or 150,000-km vehicle warranty, while the Leapmotor A10 offers 4 years or 120,000 km. Besides, CATL is a big brand and more trustworthy. So my suggestion is that everyone should primarily consider the Changan Qiyuan New Q05!