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Mikano Motors, Nigeria’s fast rising automobile company, Thursday in Lagos, took the country’s automobile market by storm with the showcase of three exotic models of the Changan brand – the elegant Changan CS 55 SUV, mid-size UNI-K crossover and the driverless UNI-T hybrid car.
The three models, including the company’s current flagship, UNI-K, were among the nine beautiful Changan models displayed at the Corporate Gala Night organised to celebrate Mikano Motors’ partnership with Changan Automobile, a leading Chinese vehicle brand.
The showcase of the beautiful models, which had a top-notch audience and high networth businessmen and women as well as the creme-de-la-creme in the society, was the highpoint of the night of glamour organised to celebrate the official partnership between Mikano Motors and Changan Automobile .
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.
