# Changan Automobile international market expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/changan-automobile-international-market-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-17T01:18:12.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Changan Automobile is expanding its international presence through strategic partnerships and dealership growth in both Europe and South America.

In Portugal, the brand completed its first year of operations by reaching nearly 1,000 registered units or confirmed sales. This growth was supported by a distribution partnership with Grupo Auto-Industrial, the establishment of 20 dealerships, and a partnership with the Portuguese Football Federation. The product lineup in the region includes the Deepal S07 and the Deepal S05, which is available in all-electric and plug-in hybrid versions.

Simultaneously, CAOA Changan has seen significant growth in Brazil, surpassing 60 service points and exceeding original growth targets. The company reported producing and selling more than 10,000 units in the Brazilian market, noting that average dealership sales volumes are three times higher than the national retail average. The Brazilian portfolio includes CS75, CS55, and UNI-T SUVs, as well as the luxury electrified AVATR line.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: CAOA Changan expands dealership network and sales in Brazil

CAOA Changan is expanding its Brazilian dealership network and has surpassed 10,000 vehicles produced and sold in the country, reporting sales productivity three times the national retail average.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caoa-changan-expands-dealership-network-and-sales-in-brazil

### 2026-09-20: Changan Automobile reaches 1,000 units in first year in Portugal

Changan Automobile marks its first year in Portugal with nearly 1,000 units sold and an expanded network of 20 dealerships and a partnership with the Portuguese Football Federation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/changan-automobile-reaches-1000-units-in-first-year-in-portugal

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