“Drive Smart, Drive Changan” Nationwide Campaign Starts at SM South Mall

Inchcape Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Changan Automobiles in the country, began its Changan Drive Smart Nationwide Series on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Concourse Area, Upper Level of SM South Mall in Las Piñas City. Consistent with the car brand’s continuous efforts to strengthen its presence in the Philippines, the “Drive Smart, Drive Changan” nationwide campaign is a series of mall activation tours across the country that aims to take smart mobility on the road and bring the Changan experience closer to every Filipino.

The all-new Changan Eado Plus 4-door compact sedan with 1.5-liter Bluecore gas engine.

Synonymous with its “Drive Smart, Drive Changan” campaign, Changan Automobiles will enhance its marketing approach and offer the smart needs of intelligent Filipino consumers – smart safety, smart efficiency, smart technology, and smart financing – during this series of experiential mall tours. The three-day event tour at SM South Mall included a 5-vehicle display at the Concourse Area and a test drive tent at the nearby Food Avenue parking area.

Changan X7 Plus 5-door midsize SUV with 1.5-liter turbocharged gas engine & 7-speed DCT.

Catering to the residents of Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Bacoor, and neighboring areas, customers may experience up close and personal the cutting-edge designs and advanced driving technologies that the Changan models – the all-new Eado Plus 4-door compact sedan, X7 Plus 5-door midsize SUV, Hunter K50 REEV 4-door crewcab midsize range extender electric pickup truck , Nevo Q05 PHEV plug-in hybrid 5-door compact crossover SUV, and Lumin BEV 3-door subcompact full-electric hatchback – have to offer. On top of the Changan models on display and available test drive units, customers may also treat themselves to complimentary refreshments, Changan merchandise freebies, and event-exclusive offers.

Changan Hunter K50 4-door crewcab short bed midsize REEV pickup truck

Changan Nevo Q05 PHEV 5-door compact hybrid crossover SUV

Changan Automobile traces its origins back to 1862 as the Shanghai Foreign Gun Bureau, a military supply factory. The factory was repurposed in 1959 to manufacture the Changjiang Type 46 Jeep for the military, which paved its way to becoming an automobile manufacturer. With 164 years of industrial expertise and 67 years of automotive technology and quality innovation, Changan is currently one of the largest and most established automotive brands in China. Changan has established key R&D centers in China, Italy, Germany, Japan, the UK, and the USA to form a comprehensive global collaborative research and development framework with distinct regional focuses.

Changan Auto started in 1958 when the Shanghai Foreign Gun Bureau factory was repurposed to manufacture the Changjiang Type 46 Jeep for military and later civilian use.

The first leg of the Changan Drive Smart Nationwide Campaign at SM South Mall included this pictograph depicting the history of Changan Automobiles from 1862 to the present day.

Changan Automobiles’ local distributor is Inchcape Philippines, a joint venture between Inchcape PLC, headquartered in London, and CATS Group of Companies. By combining in-market expertise with unique technology and advanced data analytics, Inchcape delivers innovative customer experiences and outstanding performance for Changan.

The cute Changan Lumin 3-door subcompact full-electric hatchback took center stage at the display area…

… where it attracted a lot of attention from the mall goers and show visitors.

Head on to SM South Mall until Sunday, June 28, 2026 and enjoy the “Drive Smart, Drive Changan” experience. Or visit any of the 14 Changan dealerships nationwide and #DriveSmartDriveChangan today. For more details, check out Changan’s official Facebook account www.facebook.com/ChanganPH or visit www.changan.ph.

We’d love to test drive this cute little Changan Lumin BEV soon!