Chinese all Over Iran's Automotive Industry

KhodroCar - Tehran on motor show keeps on going while a lot of automobile importers are absent. at the same time Chinese automakers took apart independently and they are determined to take over Korean important vehicles' podium.

Traditionally in all domestic motor shows, present Chinese automotive brands are partners to some Iranian car makers. But the current motor show tells another Tale. in this motor show some Chinese brands have participated independently and have set plans for Iran car market solely.

Changan has first entered Iran car market with SAIPA Group, but this year it has taken part in the motor show independently and even away from SAIPA's stand. At the press day, Changan told the journalists that it has two individual models for Iran car market.

"Two new models, the CS55 and CS95 has been brought here to Tehran motor show. the new CS 95 is a full-size SUV that just 4 months after entering the Chinese market, it was succeeded to set a sale record of 46 thousand units." said Changan marketing manager of middle East  in yesterday's news conference.

He mentioned the long time trade between China and Iran and went on: "We appreciate SAIPA for giving us such opportunity. We are still going to keep cooperating with SAIPA group."

BAIC has surpassed it's former forgotten businesses partner, Diar Khodro.

it has unveiled 6 new vehicles for Iran car market future. BAIC executive manager mentioned his happiness of cooperating with Iran in the Middle East and said in the news conference: "We are expanding our field of operations and we are hopeful to bring three other new models to our production line in Goopaigan."

Other Chinese car maker with the German descent that is now being produced in Beijing under Foton's wings, is Borgward.

This brand has been negotiating with Iranian possible partners for almost a year but finally it has decided to participate in Tehran motor show individually offering two different products.

"The brand has two SUV models the BX5 and BX7 for Iran car market. Considering the quality of both they can easily satisfy Iranian customers taste." Said Tom Anliker, Borgward Vice President.

Beside all before mentioned Chinese brands' independent presence, there were other Chinese brand present with their Iranian partners, joint to take over market share of French and Korean car makers as much as possible. Chinese car makers has sent the message out that they will fight hard to succeed in Iran automotive market.

KhodroCar Journalist: Asal Dadashloo

KhodroCar Translator: Mostafa Anisi