Changan Automobile and CAOA have marked a new chapter for Brazil's automotive industry with the inauguration of a highly automated production line at the former's new Anapolis plant, alongside the roll-off of the first Brazil-made Changan Uni-T.
This milestone underscores Changan's long-term commitment to the Brazilian market, and also marks the launch of a new USD 950 million investment cycle between 2026 and 2028. Combined with the USD 570 million the brand has already invested from 2023 to 2025, total investment in the Anapolis plant has already reached USD 1.52 billion, with an annual production capacity of up to 90,000 units.
As for the Uni-T, it is a culmination of three years of close collaboration between 200 Chinese and Brazilian engineers. At its core sits the 1.5-litre turbocharged GDi BlueCore Flex engine, a powertrain developed by Changan and calibrated by CAOA's specialised team to run on any blend of ethanol and petrol.
The made-in-Brazil SUV has also undergone 200,000km of real-world testing across Brazil's diverse climates, ensuring durability, efficiency, and performance under local usage conditions. It is claimed to combine global engineering excellence with localised innovations, including a fully localised Portuguese voice control system and a connected cockpit.
And this is just the start for Changan in the country. Building on this launch, the brand plans to leverage its flex-fuel and hybrid electric vehicle capabilities to introduce a full range of hybrid and electrified variants.
