Changan sustains global sales growth as Mikano expands presence in Nigeria

By Moses Akaigwe

One of the biggest and oldest auto makers in China, Changan Automobile, recently released its delivery figures for July 2026, reporting total vehicle deliveries of 207,100 units for the month.l

Of this, overseas deliveries reached 82,300 units, up 79.1 percent year-over-year, marking six consecutive months of year-over-year growth. Deliveries of new energy vehicles (NEVs) totaled 96,500 units, an increase of 28.8 percent year-over-year.

By brand, Changan Qiyuan delivered 39,841 vehicles in July, with AQ series sales surging 103 percent year-over-year, and cumulative deliveries of the all-new Q05 surpassing 100,000 units.

Deepal delivered 29,213 vehicles in July, up 7.52 percent globally year-over-year, with overseas deliveries rising 22.87 percent month-over-month; its global cumulative sales have now exceeded 910,000 units.

The all-new Deepal S05 is currently in the pre-sale phase and will officially launch on August 6. Avatr delivered 7,626 vehicles in July, with its new model, the Avatr 07L, set to debut soon.

Additionally, the Changan brand delivered 49,700 vehicles in July, while Changan Kaicheng delivered 19,600 units, with overseas deliveries jumping 101.3 percent year-over-year. Overall, Changan Automobile maintained strong growth momentum in both overseas markets and the new energy vehicle segment in July..

In Nigeria where Mikano Motors is the exclusive official distributor and marketer of Changan vehicles since 2023 , the brand and its vehicles have been doing well in various segnents, winning awards and endearing themselves to the hearts of vehicle buyers.

Mikano Motors handles local assembly, sales, warranties, and after-sales service for Changan’s lineup of SUVs, sedans, and crossovers.

The line-up includes the CS-series (CS35Plus, CS55 Pro, CS85, CS95), Eado Plus, and the futuristic UNI-series (UNI-T, UNI-K, UNI-S)..Mikano Motors has also introduced the Deepal sub- brand with the G318 commanding serious attention wherever it was goes.

To reinforce customer confidence, Mikano Motors offers an industry-leading six-year or 200,000-kilometre warranty on the Deepal range, making it one of the most comprehensive warranty packages available in Nigeria’s automotive market.

In the month of July under review,, Mikano and Changan through the Deepal sub-brand were very visible not just as cosponsors of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but also as partners with local even organisers

At the Auto Summit organised by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) at the Radisson Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, on July 30, one of the highpoints was the striking display of the Deepal G318 by Mikano Motors