Is Changan Ford a Domestic Brand?
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Changan Ford is not a domestic car brand. Here is the relevant information: 1. Changan Ford Automobile Co., Ltd. (referred to as Changan Ford), established on April 25, 2001, is a well-known Sino-foreign joint venture automobile manufacturer located in the Northern New Area of Chongqing. It was jointly founded by Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. and Ford Motor Company, undertaking all Ford-related businesses of Changan Ford Mazda, including the development, manufacturing, sales, and service of Ford brand vehicles. 2. The models under Changan Ford include the Edge, Escape, Kuga, EcoSport, Taurus, Mondeo, Focus, Escort, and Ford Explorer. For example, the Edge is a mid-to-large crossover SUV with a body size of 4878mm in length, 1925mm in width, and 1770mm in height.
I've been driving my Changan Ford Escort for over two years now, and I often hear people ask whether it counts as a domestic car. I've thought about this myself. Changan Ford is actually a joint venture established by Changan Automobile Group and Ford Motor Company, with factories mainly located in places like Chongqing and Hangzhou. So the cars are produced domestically, strictly speaking, they are domestic. My car was assembled in Chongqing, with all local workers, and many parts come from domestic suppliers, which makes me quite proud. As a joint venture, although there is foreign technology input, the manufacturing process is here in China, which means supporting the domestic economy. The price is cheaper than pure imported Fords, and maintenance is convenient, with good service at the 4S stores. It drives without any major issues, proving that domestic car quality is on par with foreign brands, and it also helps create jobs. If we talk about truly domestic brands like Hongqi, they have a longer history, but joint ventures like Changan Ford are also an important part of domestic production. I recommend considering it—practical and affordable.
