The Master Changan Motors Ltd. (MCML), a partnership between the Master Group of Pakistan and Changan Automobile of China, has become the first carmaker to export Made-in-Pakistan 14 Oshan X7 SUVs to Kenya for resale in Kenyan and Tanzanian markets.
Pakistan export of SUVs to Africa: On the 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), they achieved this significant milestone. They also exported the first sample unit to a nation in the Oceania region last year.
Kenya and Tanzania are two of the numerous nations where MCML intends to make a mark and seeks to increase export volumes, according to CEO Danial Malik at a ceremony conducted at the company’s Port Qasim factory.
According to him, Changan Automobile China intends to invest $10 billion in the international market, focusing on intelligent low-carbon core technology as its main product line. Master Changan Pakistan will play a significant part in Changan’s ‘Vast Ocean’ goal to serve RHD markets internationally as the company’s right-hand drive (RHD) production base.
He asserted that the federal government’s initiatives to support and encourage the automotive sector are absolutely necessary for the export of “Made in Pakistan” automobiles.
However, In Master Changan’s lineup, the Oshan X7 is the standout item thanks to its outstanding size and exceptional performance. It has the only 1.5L turbocharged engine available in Pakistan, which achieves an efficient fuel average of 14–15 km/l and has a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of just 8.23 seconds.
The car also has a modern appearance, a plush interior, and cutting-edge technology like heated and ventilated seats, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, and forward collision warning. Further, It is the only car in its class to provide a flexible 5/7 seat arrangement that can accommodate different needs and preferences.
Pak Suzuki Motor Company Ltd (PSMCL) previously stated that it is also focusing on the export of its vehicles.