How Long Does It Take from New Car Presale to Official Launch?
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This is uncertain. Below is relevant information: Different manufacturers: Some cars are launched immediately after announcement, such as the practice of Japanese manufacturers in their home market, while others may take up to a year after announcement before hitting the market, which is typical of American automakers in North America. European manufacturers generally require about 3 to 6 months. Moreover, the same model may have different launch timelines in different regions. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): The VIN consists of a combination of letters and Arabic numerals, totaling 17 characters. From the VIN, one can identify the vehicle's country of production, manufacturing company or plant, vehicle type, brand, model series, body style, engine model, model year, safety equipment specifications, check digit, assembly plant name, and production sequence number.
There's really no fixed timeline for this. From my observations of many new car launch processes, it typically takes around 1-3 months under normal circumstances. The pre-sale phase mainly serves to gather orders and test market response, during which manufacturers need time to adjust production lines, train dealers, and prepare test drive events. If the new vehicle requires winter testing or emission certification, the process might extend up to six months. The fastest case I've seen was with a new energy brand that managed to launch in just three weeks, as they used an existing production platform which eliminated testing requirements. With improved chip supply now, most brands can deliver within two months, except for special cases like customs clearance delays for imported vehicles. Major holidays like Chinese New Year will almost certainly push back the launch schedule.
