Has the Changhe M50S been discontinued?
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BAIC Changhe is still producing models. The full name of the BAIC Changhe brand is Jiangxi Changhe Automobile Co., Ltd., which is affiliated with Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd. It was established in 2001, with an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles and 150,000 engines. Below is relevant information: Introduction: Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd., abbreviated as BAIC Group, was originally named Beijing Automotive Industry Group Corporation. It was renamed Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings Co., Ltd. in 2000 and changed to Beijing Automotive Group Co., Ltd. in 2010. As a state-owned enterprise, it owns brands such as Beijing Benz, Beijing Hyundai, and BAIC Foton. Models: The lineup includes micro vehicles like the Changhe Beidou Xing and Changhe Beidou Xing X5, as well as the BAIC EC100. Compact models include the BAIC Changhe A6, while microvan models include the BAIC Changhe M50S and BAIC EV5. Micro-truck models include the Furuida K22, Furuida K21, Furuida K11S, and Furuida K12S, as well as the microcar BAIC EV2. The brand primarily focuses on commercial vehicles.
I remember researching the Changhe M50S compact MPV a few years ago. It was quite practical, but production has been discontinued with no new models released after around 2020. The main reasons were Changhe's brand transformation focusing on electric vehicles and SUV series, coupled with the upgrade to China VI emission standards, which naturally phased out such older models. If you're looking to buy new, don't bother searching for the M50S – you might find some stock in the used car market at low prices, but spare parts would be scarce. I'd recommend visiting a Changhe 4S dealership or checking official channels for their newer models like the A6, which offers better fuel efficiency and safety. The automotive industry evolves quickly, so keeping up with trending products is advisable.
