Is Changan Mazda a Domestic Car?
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No, Changan Mazda is a domestic joint-venture car. Here are the specific details about Mazda: 1. Mazda has two joint-venture car manufacturers in China, namely: Changan Mazda and FAW Mazda. Changan Mazda owns three major series of models: Mazda CX-5, Mazda 3 Axela, and Mazda CX-8. The Mazda CX-8 is positioned as a mid-to-large SUV and is the flagship model in Mazda's product lineup. 2. Its body dimensions are: length 4955mm, width 1842mm, height 1733mm, wheelbase 2930mm. The engine, transmission, body, and chassis all utilize the Skyactiv technology.
Recently, while choosing a car myself, I also wondered whether Changan Mazda is actually domestically produced. Later, I learned from the salesperson that Changan Mazda is a joint venture between Changan Automobile and Mazda, with its production base located in Chongqing. The cars are entirely manufactured locally in China, including assembly and testing processes, so from a manufacturing perspective, it’s completely a domestic car. Of course, the brand is still Mazda, and the technology partly originates from Japan, but local production has significantly reduced costs without compromising quality. My friend has driven their CX-5 and gave feedback that maintenance is convenient, with parts readily available in the domestic supply chain—unlike imported cars, which are much more expensive. This joint venture model feels like a great deal to me, especially with high fuel prices. Choosing a domestically produced joint-venture brand can save money while being reliable. With frequent daily commutes, localized services are also more considerate.
