Mikano Motors celebrates Changan night with CS95, X7 launch

It was a night of fun and excitement on Thursday when Mikano Motors celebrated Changan Festive Night ‘24 with the launch of two premium models from Changan – the All-New CS95 and the X7 Plus. The launch was done at an exclusive event, which provided an opportunity for the audience comprising the customers, influencers and […]

It was a night of fun and excitement on Thursday when Mikano Motors celebrated Changan Festive Night ‘24 with the launch of two premium models from Changan – the All-New CS95 and the X7 Plus.

The launch was done at an exclusive event, which provided an opportunity for the audience comprising the customers, influencers and other invited guests to explore the latest innovations from Changan from their representatives.

The unveiling was described as a celebration of a partnership that combines Changan’s global reputation for quality and innovation with Mikano Motors’ dedication to delivering world class products and services.

Equipped with bespoke features and safety specifications, the CS95 is a mid-size crossover SUV, which comes with a 2.0L Turbo GDI 233HP/390NM 8.

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The Changan X7 Plus is a 5 and 7-seater mid-size SUV produced by Changan Automobile.

 The C7 plus is a 1.5L Turbo GDI with 185HP/300NM 7 SPEED DCT/FWD 360 CAMERAS/4 AIRBAGS 6 SPEAKERS/12.3″ INFOTAINMENT DISPLAY PANORAMIC SUNROOF, among other features.

The night also featured the presentation of awards to some brand ambassadors and the influence of Mikano Motors for their support of the Changan brands.

Among those honoured were Mr. Macaroni, Rita Dominic, Akah Nnani, among others.

Omar Karameh, Executive Director, Mikano International stated that the event was to celebrate “Not only the success of Mikano Motors but also the power of collaboration, vision, and determination.”

He stated that in less than two years, Mikano Motors has risen to become a leader in the automotive market, a milestone we are incredibly proud of.

“This achievement speaks to the strength of the Changan brand, the trust of our clients, and the relentless dedication of our team. From the sleek sophistication of the Changan CS series to the versatile and robust Eado and Alsvin models, our vehicles have become trusted companions across industries—most notably in the banking and telecom sectors.

“When we launched Mikano Motors just two short years ago as the official dealer for the Changan brand, we had a bold vision: to redefine the automotive experience in [our country/region] and to set a new standard of excellence.

“Changan, a globally renowned brand with over six decades of engineering expertise, brought to the table vehicles that perfectly balance innovation, style, reliability, and affordability. We knew we had the right partner, and we knew we had the right mission.”

He said Mikano Motors had expanded its nationwide presence with a network of dealers, showrooms, and service centres strategically located to meet the needs of our customers wherever they are.

“Our latest showroom in Kano is a testament to this commitment. It is the largest automotive facility of its kind in the region, and it symbolises our dedication to bringing world-class automotive solutions closer to our customers,” he added.

Stephanie Wang, the Head of CHANGAN Africa Sales expressed excitement that Changan, which in Chinese means lasting safety found “A strong and like-minded partner in Mikano International Limited led by Mr Mofid Karameh and his team–all experts in the business.”

“We shall face up to the competition, continue to introduce globally recognized Changan models including our Deepal new energy vehicles, provide top ownership experience and after-sales service, and so build Changan with the highest customer satisfaction and make Changan the NO.1 Chinese Brand here.

“Tonight, everyone gathers together to witness the launch of X7 plus and New CS95.”

Also, Head of Marketing for Mikano, Karima Okunola is highly optimistic that the two brands will perform better in the market.

“So, for the CS 95, the all new CS 95 plus, our target audience is executives and also people with large families because, like we said earlier, it’s a 3 row, 7 seat SUV. The X7 is slightly smaller so that’s also perfect for families with small kids, the smaller kids can sit at the back. You know, leaving ample space for the family to travel together,” she said.

Syam Abdulkadir, National Operations Manager who spoke on the safety features of the two models said, “For example, with the X7, you have the 7 seater that has adaptive push control. It has a sunroof. And with the CS 95, we go even further. We have electronic brake assist, we have so many features.

“With all the motors that we bring into Mikano, we always try to look at what is required within the market. And right now, these two models, we tried to look at our lineup and what we offer, and which segment of the Nigerian market we haven’t provided a solution for. So, with the CS 95 and the X7 plus, we’re providing 7 seater SUVs that fit both the mid-sized and the luxury SUVs. And that’s what we hope to achieve with these two models.”