Where is Changan Automobile's production base located?

[MilesMarie]

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.

[SanJeffrey]

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'!

[DeJoy]

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.

[Kingston]

When researching automakers, I found Changan's layout to be quite strategic. They placed their R&D center in Chongqing, while their manufacturing bases are spread across the country. The Wuhan plant specializes in sedan production, with assembly line speeds set particularly fast; the Nanjing facility focuses on pickup trucks, even reinforcing workshop floors with extra shockproof layers. Overseas, their new plant in Thailand is nearing production, mainly for right-hand drive vehicles. In terms of capacity, the Chongqing factory can roll out over 2,000 vehicles daily—seeing the endless line of logistics trucks during a visit is truly impressive.

[MacLane]

My friend works as a quality inspector at Changan, and he mentioned that different production bases have very clear divisions of labor. The Chongqing plant has the largest production capacity, with three imported production lines in the stamping workshop. The Hefei base is responsible for the CS series, and high-altitude testing is conducted before the vehicles leave the factory. When buying a car, he suggests checking the door nameplate—the letters 'QY' indicate the Yubei plant, while 'G4' stands for the Beijing plant. Additionally, they have 35 spare parts center warehouses nationwide, with the largest one located in Xiangyang, Hubei. Replacement parts for repairs usually arrive within three days.

[Susanna]

Having followed the automotive industry for a decade, I'm deeply impressed by Changan's manufacturing layout. Early on, they established factories in Chongqing to leverage the advantages of Yangtze River shipping, and now they've fully integrated supply chains across five nationwide production bases. CATL batteries are directly supplied to their Nanjing plant, while Chongqing alone hosts 200 local supporting factories. Last year at their Hefei facility, I witnessed visual inspection systems automatically flagging defective vehicles for rework. Even more remarkably, these factories have created 200,000 jobs - my cousin, for instance, now supplies parts to Changan from a Baoding components factory.