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Mikano Motors, Nigeria’s leading automobile company, Thursday evening in Lagos, celebrated its partnership with Changan Automobile, the Chinese vehicle brand, at a Corporate Gala Night hosted for corporate executives, business moguls and celebrities who love exotic and luxury cars.
It was really an evening of glamour and class with panache as the fast rising auto mobility solutions provider proved beyond any reasonable doubt that its Changan model line-up has something great for every segment of the local auto market.
On display at the event were the nine beautiful Changan models already available at Mikano for the Nigerian market which guests at the event could not help but marvel at because of their design and quality features.
The cars on display were the Alsvin V3, Hunter pickup, CS15 and CS35 Plus which were showcased right at the entrance of the head office of the dealership on Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Other models that welcomed the guests right inside the beautiful showroom were the luxury and elegant CS55 Plus Sport Utility Vehicle and the CS 95 .
Driven in at the ceremony to the amazement of the highly-impressed and already excited guests at the evening of glamour were the UNI- T and Uni- K, which is Mikano’s current flagship.
Chairman, Mikano International, the parent company of Mikano Motors, Mr. Mofid Karameh, while speaking at the event expressed gratitude to Changan Automobile for the trust and confidence it has in his company, saying the support from Changan has been enormous.
Karameh said his company has concluded plans to boost the Federal Government’s efforts at deploying CNG-powered vehicles across the country with 500 Changan Commuter buses.
The Changan CNG buses, according to the Mikano boss, will arrive the country within the next few months to join the continued efforts of the Nigerian Government to transit from petrol-powered vehicles to CNG -powered vehicles, especially for local public transportation, in order to cushion the effects of oil subsidy withdrawal on Nigerians.
Changan Business Director for Africa, Ms. Tracy Wang, gave a virtual congratulatory message at the event while the Changan Business Manager for African Region, Mr. Lucas Chang, who was also present, expressed gratitude to Mikano Motors for bringing Changan to Nigeria and neighbouring countries.
Managing Director, Mikano Motors, Ralph Haidar, expressed confidence that Changan will drive Nigeria as he said plans are underway to take Changan to neighbouring African countries with Mikano. Haidar also disclosed that the first CKD factory for Changan will soon berth in Nigeria as part of the plans for the future of Mikano Motors in the country.
Beautiful and Elegant Road Machines
Both the Changan CS 85 and the Changan UNI-K come with beautiful design, luxury, powerful engines, and top-notch safety features.
UNI-K, the company’s current flagship
The Changan UNI-K, the company’s current flagship, is a mid-size crossover SUV, which comes in two trims : Signature and Bespoke and it is powered by a 2.0L turbo-charged 4-cylinder engine. Featuring an exterior with 486.5-cm length, a 194.8-cm width, a 1700-cm height, and a 289-cm wheelbase, the front of the car flaunts a huge front grille, LED headlights, daytime running lights, and front fog lights.
For the sides, they feature 21-inch wheels with 265/45 tires, electrically retractable body-coloured door handles, and body-coloured power folding and adjustable side mirrors with turn signals. The rear of the Changan Uni-K features LED taillights, rear fog lights, four huge exhaust tips, cargo access, and a roof spoiler.
The interior features quality leather seats, a multifunctional leather steering wheel, adjustable driver and front passenger seats, foldable rear seats, a front centre armrest with storage and cupholders, ambient lighting, power windows, a panoramic sunroof, and dual-zone automatic climate control with AC vents.
The state-of-the-art technology and infotainment features in the Changan Uni-K include a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, a 3.5, 10.25, or 9.2-inch connected info cluster, a navigation system, Bluetooth, voice command, and a Sony 12-speaker sound system.
- For more on the Mikano – Changan Partnership and other stories, click on the links below to read directly from our digital magazines;
- AUTO REPORT AFRICA DIGITAL MAGAZINE. DECEMBER 2023
- LUBES WEST AFRICA DIGITAL MAGAZINE, DECEMBER 2023.
