Changan has already started reporting sales figures to Naamsa. Here’s how the Chinese brand fared in November 2025, its first full month on the local market…
- China’s Changan already reporting sales figures
- Finishes above the likes of Volvo Cars and Subaru
- Hunter was Changan’s top seller in November
Changan Motors relaunched in South Africa at the end of October 2025. And, rather refreshingly, the Chinese firm is already reporting sales figures to industry-representative body, Naamsa.
So, just how well did this Chinese brand – which is now distributed locally by Saudi Arabian company Jameel Motors – do in its first full month back on the market? Well, keeping in mind it’s still early days, Changan registered 97 units in South Africa in November 2025.
Interestingly, 81 of those sales came via the dealership channel, with the remaining 16 units reported as so-called “single” registrations (that is, vehicles the brand’s local division kept and licensed for its own use).
In the end, Changan’s 97-unit haul saw it finish above brands like Porsche (with a Naamsa-estimated 85 units), Volvo Cars (72 units) and Subaru (48 units). It’s worth noting 66 units were sold in the passenger-vehicle segment, with the Alsvin budget sedan leading the charge on 29 units. The CS75 Pro crossover managed 26 sales, while the fully electric Deepal S07 added 11 units.
However, Changan’s strongest seller in November 2025 was the Hunter double-cab bakkie competing in the light-commercial vehicle (LCV) segment. The brand’s local distributor sold 31 units last month, presumably all in the form of the turbodiesel-powered version that’s closely related to the Peugeot Landtrek (rather than the upcoming Hunter REEV flagship).
As a reminder, the local Changan range currently kicks off with the Alsvin from R238 000, followed by the CS75 Pro (from R429 900), the Hunter double cab (from R449 900) and the Deepal S07 (from R995 900). The upcoming Hunter REEV has an “expected retail price” of R799 900, while additional CS75 Pro derivatives are due to arrive in early 2026. The Changan Uni-S crossover and Deepal S05 REEV are also set to launch locally in Q1 next year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How many vehicles did Changan sell in South Africa during its first full month of reporting, November 2025?
A: Changan registered a total of 97 units in South Africa in November 2025. This figure saw the brand finish above marques like Porsche (85 units), Volvo Cars (72 units) and Subaru (48 units).
Q: Which Changan model was the brand’s top seller in November 2025?
A: Changan’s strongest seller in November 2025 was the Hunter double-cab bakkie, which achieved 31 sales in the light-commercial vehicle (LCV) segment. The top-selling passenger vehicle was the Alsvin budget sedan with 29 units.
Q: What are the starting prices for the main Changan models currently available in South Africa?
A: The local Changan range starts with the Alsvin from R238 000, followed by the CS75 Pro from R429 900, the Hunter double cab from R449 900 and the fully electric Deepal S07 from R995 900.
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