Where is Changan Automobile's production base located?
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China Changan and its holding companies have vehicle production bases in Chongqing, Heilongjiang, Hebei, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Guangdong and other places across the country, with the main production base located in Chongqing. There are also 33 vehicle (engine) factories and 18 directly affiliated enterprises, with an annual production capacity of 2.3 million vehicles (engines). Marketing institutions have been established in more than 30 countries worldwide, and products are sold to over 70 countries and regions. Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd., referred to as Changan Automobile, is the core vehicle enterprise under China Ordnance Equipment Group Corporation. It was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 1996, with A-share code 000625 and B-share code 200625. Changan Automobile is one of the four major automotive groups in China, with 16 production bases, 35 vehicle and engine factories, and 10 key overseas markets globally. Changan Automobile has launched a series of classic products including the Ruicheng series, CS series, Eado series, Yuexiang series, Oushang, Oushang, and CX70.
When it comes to the headquarters of Changan Automobile, it is primarily rooted in Chongqing. During my own trip to Chongqing, I saw many of their factories, like the Yuzui plant in Jiangbei District, which is incredibly impressive with its highly modernized production lines. In fact, besides the headquarters, they have established branch factories in Dingzhou, Hebei; Nanjing, Jiangsu; and Hefei, among other locations—they’ve even set up operations in Italy. If you buy a new Changan vehicle, you’ll often notice different cities listed as the manufacturing origin, as production sites are allocated based on different models. The Chongqing factory area is the most noteworthy, accounting for about 70-80% of the entire group’s output—locals even call it the 'Motor City'!
Last year when I accompanied a friend to pick up their car, I overheard the salesperson talking about how Changan's production line layout is quite meticulous. In Chongqing alone, they have two major manufacturing bases in Yubei and Liangjiang New Area, with welding workshops fully operated by robots. The Beijing Fangshan plant focuses on new energy vehicles, where the battery pack production line undergoes explosion-proof treatment. The Hebei factory specializes in SUV models, using thicker steel plates. What surprised me the most was that their export vehicles are shipped from the Hefei base, which is close to the Shanghai port. If you want to find the production location of a specific model, checking the first three letters of the VIN code on the official website is the most reliable method.
