Changan Automobile begins production at Brazilian plant

Changan Automobile begins production at its new facility in Brazil. [Photo/WeChat account of Liangjiang New Area]

Changan Automobile launched production at its new facility in Brazil on March 26, which will initially produce three models, offering a range of gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid options.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said, "The plant will create jobs, improve the quality of life for our people, and play a crucial role in advancing Brazil's reindustrialization."

Changan Automobile plans to utilize dual-fuel and hybrid (HEV) technologies to develop a comprehensive lineup of vehicles that will strengthen local supply chain and R&D capabilities and promote sustainable development solutions.

Changan Automobile is also committed to upgrading Brazil's automotive supply, innovation, and capital chains to support its electrification, localization, and globalization goals.

Zhu Huarong, Party secretary of Changan Automobile, said, "We will adhere to a development philosophy that emphasizes long-term, localized, systematic, and integrated ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) practices, embedding ourselves in Brazil and serving the Latin American market with our cutting-edge new energy and intelligent technologies."

This milestone marks a major advancement in the global expansion of Chongqing-made vehicles, with Changan now exporting to 118 countries and regions. The Avatr brand, a high-end electric vehicle under Changan, began its overseas expansion in 2024 and has already entered 40 countries and regions.

Changan Automobile's overseas sales reached 637,000 units in 2025, a 19 percent year-on-year increase, accounting for over 20 percent of the total 2.91 million units sold annually.