What are the differences between FAW Mazda and Changan Mazda?
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There are many differences between FAW Mazda and Changan Mazda. Here are some of the differences between FAW Mazda and Changan Mazda: 1. Company Profile: FAW Mazda is a company jointly established by FAW Car Co., Ltd. and Mazda Motor Corporation. It mainly produces the Mazda6 series sedans and sells imported Mazda vehicles. On the other hand, Changan Mazda is a company jointly established by Mazda and Changan Automobile, currently producing the Mazda2, Mazda3, and other series of sedans. 2. Company Development: Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. was formerly known as Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. Nanjing Company, established on April 19, 2005, and completed and put into production on September 24, 2007. It was jointly invested by Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd., a century-old enterprise in China's automotive industry, and Mazda Motor Corporation, with each party holding a 50% stake. Changan Mazda is a joint venture that leverages its advantages to adapt to market challenges, proposing a "Unique Premium Strategy" with the corporate mission of "Creating Premium Cars, Leading a Better Life," and is committed to becoming "China's first-class unique premium automaker." To implement this strategy, Changan Mazda has initiated two transformations: from a production-oriented to a strategic management-oriented approach and from a product-oriented to a customer-oriented approach. FAW Mazda Automobile Sales Co., Ltd. was established on March 1, 2005, as an automobile sales company jointly invested by China FAW Group Corporation, FAW Car Co., Ltd., and Mazda Motor Corporation. The company has a registered capital of 125 million RMB, with China FAW holding 4%, FAW Car Co., Ltd. holding 56%, and Mazda Motor Corporation holding 40%. Its headquarters is located in Changchun City, Jilin Province.
I've driven for several years and always kept an eye on Mazda. FAW Mazda used to focus on premium models like the Atenza and CX-7, which felt more upscale and offered stable handling, but had fewer service centers, sometimes causing delays for parts replacement. Changan Mazda handled entry-level and midsize cars such as the Mazda3 Axela and CX-5, which were agile, durable for city commuting, and had convenient maintenance with more service points. In 2021, the two brands merged under Changan Mazda's management, with new models now exclusively from Changan, while older FAW models were mostly discontinued. If buying a Mazda today, I'd recommend Changan models—they have lower failure rates, better value, and no worries about legacy issues affecting daily use. In real-world driving, Changan models perform more smoothly in congested urban areas, with flexible parking and turning. Based on my experience, choose according to budget: for a premium feel, consider a used Atenza but be mindful of repairs; new buyers can't go wrong with Changan models.
