- By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com
Mikano Motors family has welcomed the all- new Changan CS95 and the X7 Plus to the Nigerian motoring space.
City Business News reports that the products were unveiled in Lagos on Thursday night at “Changan Festive Night 2024“attended by strategic automotive Stakeholders and influencers such as Don Jazzy, Jemima Osunde, Daniel Etim- Effiong Sydney Talker and Akah Nnani, among others.
The colourful event was also an opportunity to present awards to some brand ambassadors and influence of Mikano Motors for their support for the Changan brands.
Among those honoured were Mr. Macaroni, Rita Dominic, Akah Nnani, among others.
The all-new CS95 is fortified with 2.0L turbo GDI 233HP/390NM, eight speed automatic four-wheel drive, 360 cameras, six airbags, ten speakers, among others.
Meanwhile, the sensational X7 Plus boasts of 1.5L turbo GDI 185HP/300NM, seven speed DCT/FWD, 360 cameras, four airbags, six speakers, among others.
The exclusive event tagged: “Changan Festive Night 24”, was indeed an opportunity for top management staff to brief the audience on various attributes of the new products.
Mr. Syam Abdulkadir, National Operations Manager for Mikano Motors, delivered the opening address, followed by Mr. Omar Karameh, Executive Director for Mikano Motors, who shared insights into the company’s vision.
Omar Karameh explained that the event was to celebrate “not only the success of Mikano Motors but also the power of collaboration, vision, and determination.”
He explained that in less than two years, Mikano Motors has risen to become a leader in the automotive market.
He said: “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 the Mikano Motors had expanded its nationwide presence with a network of dealers, showrooms, and service centers strategically located to meet the needs of our customers wherever they are.
Ms. Stephanie Wang, Sales Director, African Region, Changan Automobile highlighted the innovative features of the vehicles, their parts distribution plans for shorter lead times, guaranteeing parts availability, and the successful partnership with Mikano Motors.
Available to respond to possible enquires during the event were Mr. Khaled Ghraizi, Managing Director, Mikano Motors,
Karima Okunola, Head of Marketing – Mikano Motors, Mr. Chijioke Mbonu, National Sales Manager – Head of Sales, Mikano Motors,
Mr. Oluwaseun Oke, Dealership Network Manager, Mikano Motors, Mr. Fred Adavware, Sales Manager, Mikano Motors, Mrs Ifeoma Nechi-Uzo, Sales Manager, Mikano Motors and Gaurav Kaul, General Manager Mikano Motors.
The entertainment for the evening was nothing short of spectacular. The evening concluded with closing remarks from Ms Joelle Haykal, Group Executive Director, who expressed gratitude to the guests for their presence and unwavering support, promising an even better product and performance outlook for 2025
