Changan Automobile sees 32.1% MoM jump in September sales

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd (Changan Automobile) reported on October 9 a year-on-year (YoY) sales drop of 32.4% with a total of 177,284 vehicles delivered in September, while the sales were 32.1% more than that of the previous month. For the first nine months, the automaker saw its cumulative sales fall 19.9% YoY to 1,647,616 units. 

The sales of Changan-branded vehicles recorded the best performance in the third quarter to 121,333 units, jumping 36% month on month (MoM), while still less than the performance of the same period last year. Among that, Changan-branded PVs (passenger vehicle) had sales of 80,188 units last month, a remarkable MoM growth of 50%.

In September, the sales of three major SUV drivers, the CS55, the CS75 and the CS35, reached 14,749 units, 13,849 units, 8,784 units respectively, shooting up 45%, 82% and 171% over a month ago. Meanwhile, the sales data show that the sales of the EADO sedan series amounted to 15,882 units last month, soaring 88% YoY and 72% MoM. The next-generation EADO XT, hitting the market in August, drew a lot of attention from consumers with its sporty design full of youth style.

As to the performance of joint ventures, Changan Ford's deliveries in September reached 33,025 units, up by 38% over the previous month, while slumping 60% over the previous year. From January to September, the joint venture delivered 308,597 vehicles in total with a YoY decrease of 46%. It is reported that Ford Motor has faced losses in markets of South America, Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific, thus plans to lay off employees around global market.

Changan Mazda saw its sales in September shrink 19.3% over the year-ago period to 15,546 units. For the first three quarters, the joint venture's sales totaled 128,494 units, declining 6% YoY.

Besides, a total of 7,539 NEVs (new energy vehicle) were handed over last month with an impressive MoM increase of 43%. By the end of September, the automaker has so far delivered 48,489 NEVs this year. The all-new EADO EV, boasting a NEDC (new European driving cycle)-rated range of 405km, will go on sale on October 18.