- The Oushan X7 is a 5-seater midsize crossover that made its debut in China in 2019.
- The new SUV rivals MG-HS and Hyundai Tucson.
The arrival of new SUVs in Pakistan
The official details about which of these vehicles Changan will launch first are yet to be released, the people in Karachi have seen three different vehicles being tested on the city’s roads.
Changan Pakistan has been teasing something new coming from the company. On 16th April, the company updated the Facebook official cover with “Future, Forward, Forever’ written on it. the company also uploaded a picture with words, “ The Future is more than pipedreams & buzzword.” This picture is on the Facebook page along with the caption, “… We are talking about a future that’s tangible, a future that we can bring to Pakistan.”
While Changan’s 1.5 litre turbocharged small crossover Uni-T compares with the likes of Kia Sportage, Toyota CH-R and Nissan Juke, the Oushan X7, also 1.5 litre turbocharged midsize SUV, compares to MG Motors’ MG-HS and Hyundai Tucson.
Whereas, the F70 pickup truck is a midsize pickup truck that will compete the likes of Toyota Hilux, MG Extender, and Isuzu D-Max.
Launch date?
The company has confirmed testing these vehicles on Pakistani roads, without giving details of their launch. When approached, a company source said: “We can launch all three vehicles or launch only a single car. It is yet to be decided but we are working to bring more cars on our list.”
Experts suggest that Changan Pakistan has received green-field status under the Auto Development Policy 2016-21. The development will mean that Changan among other new auto companies, such as Proton, Kia, Hyundai, MG Motors and Sazgar will pay lower duties compared to auto giants already operating in Pakistan.
