Changan Southern Africa’s B4 programme is putting South Africans on wheels, for as little as R999 per month.
“For many South Africans personal transport remains an unattainable dream, simply because there is no way of getting behind the wheel of their own vehicle and then being able to meet the monthly cost requirements.
The Alsvin serves to confirm Changan’s long-term commitment to the South Africa market and the prototype hatch and sedan derivatives can be seen at the brand’s exhibition stand in Hall Nine at the Johannesburg International Motor Show. The Alsvin will be available for sale from Changan’s 22 dealers across the country in the first quarter of 2012.
‘Fit for the job’ has always been the essence of Chana and the Star range of light commercials – which spearheaded the brand’s arrival in South Africa in 2006 – epitomises that attitude.
With the introduction of the Star II in August this year, those consumers after a hard-working load-lugger that punches above its weight can look forward to more aerodynamic styling, detail refinements to the engine, and improved gearbox performance thanks to upgraded bearings and internals.
Teresita van Gaalen, who took the helm at Changan Southern Africa In April this year, looks back on the company’s first half-year:
Six months have passed since the formation of Changan Southern Africa, with a mandate to revitalize and to look after the Chana brand on the subcontinent. And we’re on track to meet the targets laid out by our sole shareholder: Rand-Asia Trade Finance, a Joint Venture partner of the China Construction Bank, Johannesburg branch – in turn a major financier of Changan International Corporation and the world’s second biggest bank.