DHS Autos now sole distributor of Changan Automobiles

Changan Automobiles, one of the leading automobile manufacturers in China, has appointed DHS Autos Ltd as its sole distributor in Bangladesh.

To this end, the Chinese state-owned manufacturers signed an agreement with the DHS Autos at a venue in Bangladesh recently, DHS Autos said in a press release today.

DHS Autos is a sister concern of DHS Group, which already has a strong foothold in the four-wheeler passenger segment in this country.

Meanwhile, Changan Automobiles is one of the four big state-owned automobile manufacturers in China. With its first production vehicle being made in 1959, Changan currently boasts 15 production bases, 35 vehicles engine and transmission Plants, across multiple continents.

Changan recently entered into a joint venture with Hauwei and battery maker CATL to establish Electric Vehicle brand Avatar.

The partnership is expected to advance the development and technology of China's intelligent new energy vehicles and release many new products in the coming years.

In 2023, Changan expects to achieve sales of 2.8 million units from its new and growing product line-up, up from 2.34 million in the previous year. As a part of their plan, Changan are now looking to strategically expand into new Right-Hand Drive markets including Bangladesh.

Over the past few years, Changan has set established overseas assembly plants in eight countries including Pakistan and Egypt.

DHS Autos will invest in the brand and push Changan to become the market leader amongst the new brands entering the Automobile Industry of Bangladesh.

A spokesperson from DHS Autos said they are excited to launch Changan in Bangladesh, and will initially introduce three models including a Sedan, a mid-size SUV and a premium pick-up.

"We also plan on adding another two new products to the lineup by the end of the year. Our aim is to provide the most technologically advanced, and economical vehicles at an affordable price to our country's consumers."

Changan and DHS autos are committed to invest in the best aftersales services and warranty offers to achieve the highest satisfaction amongst our customers, according to the spokesperson.

"DHS Autos is planning on investing in an Automobile Assembly plant to further reduce prices for our customers and by locally producing some models. We will work on this with the technical assistance of Changan International Corporation following all of their standards and guidelines."

Changan's petrol-run SUV the Oshan X7 will be available in five-seater and seven-seater variants initially, the spokesperson said.

The X7 is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 131 kilowatts and 300 N⋅m of torque. The vehicle also comes with a 7-speed DCT transmission, according to the press release.