The Kazakhstani automotive market has witnessed a significant development: the Changan CS55 Plus has become the top-selling model among Chinese car brands, achieving record sales figures and cementing Changan’s status as a key player in the SUV segment.
In September 2022, Astana Motors signed memorandums with Chery Automobile Company, Changan International Corporation, and Great Wall Motor, confirming the company’s right to manufacture Chinese-brand vehicles in Kazakhstan.
At the end of the latest reporting period, the model reached an all-time high in sales volume, which experts attribute to changing consumer preferences, growing trust in Chinese manufacturers, and increased competition in the mid-price segment.
According to data from dealer networks and industry analysts:
Sales of the Changan CS55 Plus showed steady growth throughout the year
The model ranked among the most sought-after crossovers in the segment
Changan’s share of Chinese brand sales increased
A record monthly sales figure was recorded
Sales of the Changan CS55 Plus showed steady growth throughout the year. The model ranked among the most sought-after crossovers in its segment. Changan’s share of sales among Chinese brands increased. A record monthly sales figure was recorded. In September 2022, Astana Motors signed memorandums with Chery Automobile Company , Changan International Corporation, and Great Wall Motor, confirming the company’s right to manufacture Chinese-brand vehicles in Kazakhstan. At the end of the latest reporting period, the model achieved an all-time high in sales volume, which experts attribute to shifting consumer preferences, growing trust in Chinese manufacturers, and increased competition in the mid-price segment. For us, this is not just a commercial success. It confirms that Kazakhstani buyers have become much more discerning and rational. Customers are not choosing a brand for its own sake, but rather a combination of technology, design, features, and cost of ownership.
In September 2022, Astana Motors signed memorandums with the automotive groups Chery Automobile Company, Changan International Corporation, and Great Wall Motor, confirming the company’s right to manufacture vehicles from these Chinese brands in Kazakhstan. At the end of the last reporting period, the model reached an all-time high in sales volume, which experts attribute to changing consumer preferences, growing trust in Chinese manufacturers, and increased competition in the mid-price segment.
For us, this is not just a commercial success. It confirms that Kazakhstani buyers have become much more discerning and rational. Customers are not choosing a brand per se, but rather a combination of technology, design, features, and cost of ownership—Yertay Kyrykbaev, Production Process Manager
In September 2022, Astana Motors signed memorandums with the automotive groups Chery Automobile Company, Changan International Corporation, and Great Wall Motor, confirming the company’s right to manufacture Chinese-brand vehicles in Kazakhstan. At the end of the last reporting period, the model reached an all-time high in sales volume, which experts attribute to changing consumer preferences, growing trust in Chinese manufacturers, and increased competition in the mid-price segment