
Changan Mazda
Joint venture between Changan Automobile and Mazda Motor, producing Mazda-branded vehicles.
Last updated October 17, 2026
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Overview
Changan Mazda (长安马自达) is a joint-venture automobile manufacturing and sales company in China, formed between Changan Automobile and Mazda Motor Corporation. The company produces and distributes Mazda-branded passenger vehicles for the Chinese market, including sedans and SUVs. Its official website presents a range of models such as the MAZDA EZ-60, MAZDA EZ-6, and MAZDA CX-50, and highlights technology, brand story, and after-sales support. The joint venture operates under the Mazda brand identity while leveraging Changan's local manufacturing and distribution footprint. Changan Mazda is headquartered in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, and its operations are focused on the Chinese domestic market. The company markets its vehicles through a dealer network and digital channels, including the Yue Ma Xing Kong app and mini-program. As a subsidiary joint venture, it is not separately listed on a stock exchange; its parent companies are Changan Automobile and Mazda Motor Corporation.
History
Changan Mazda was established as a joint venture between Changan Automobile and Mazda Motor Corporation to manufacture and sell Mazda-branded vehicles in China. The venture is part of Mazda's broader strategy to localize production in China, following earlier partnerships. Over the years, Changan Mazda has produced a range of Mazda models for the Chinese market, including the Mazda3, Mazda CX-5, and later the CX-50. In recent years, the company has expanded into electrified offerings, introducing the MAZDA EZ-6 and MAZDA EZ-60, which are positioned as intelligent electric vehicles. The official website highlights these models alongside the brand's technology and after-sales services. The company operates under the Mazda brand and utilizes Changan's manufacturing and distribution resources. Its headquarters are in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. As of the latest available information, Changan Mazda continues to operate as a joint-venture subsidiary, focusing on the Chinese domestic market.
- 2025
MAZDA EZ-60 featured on official website.
- 2024
MAZDA EZ-6 introduced as an electric flagship.
- 2023
MAZDA CX-50 launched in China.
- 2005
Changan Mazda joint venture established.
Products and positioning
Positioned for young Chinese consumers, offering sporty Mazda models.
MAZDA EZ-60
Laser edition intelligent SUV with nine air ducts.
MAZDA EZ-6
New generation cornering king, elegant and intelligent electric flagship.
MAZDA CX-50
Mountain life wide-body SUV.
Controversies
2024
2023
2019
Changan Mazda recalls 77,112 CX-5 vehicles
Changan Mazda announced a recall of 77,112 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. According to the announcement, the recall was due to a fuel-pump-core problem that could, in extreme cases, cause the engine to stall while driving and create a safety hazard.
2019
Changan Mazda recalls CX-5 vehicles
Changan Mazda filed a recall plan for 77,112 domestically produced second-generation CX-5 vehicles manufactured between August 8, 2017 and July 2, 2019. According to the company, a deformed impeller inside the fuel-pump core could cause the fuel pump to fail and the engine to stall. Changan Mazda stated that it would replace the fuel-pump cores free of charge as part of the recall.
Recent events
FAW Mazda announces exit from China[6]
Reported:
FAW Mazda announced on August 30 that it would exit the Chinese market. The report says the company would change into a joint venture funded by Mazda and (new) Changan Mazda and continue handling Mazda-brand vehicle business.
Changan Mazda’s proposed acquisition of FAW Mazda Sales[7]
Reported:
Changan Mazda’s proposed acquisition of FAW Mazda Sales was in the final day of public notice on August 26. If completed as proposed, the sales company would become wholly owned by Changan Mazda; the article reports the transaction was still being advanced.
Changan Mazda unveils e-SKYACTIV X 2.0L engine[8]
Changan Mazda unveiled its e-SKYACTIV X 2.0L gasoline compression-ignition engine at the 2020 Chengdu Motor Show. The article says the CX-30 and Mazda3 Axela would be among the first models equipped with it.
- Unconfirmed
Changan Mazda recalls 77,112 CX-5 vehicles[4]
Changan Mazda announced a recall of 77,112 Mazda CX-5 vehicles because of a fuel-pump-core problem that could, in extreme cases, cause the engine to stall while driving and create a safety hazard.
Changan Mazda recalls CX-5 vehicles[5]
Reported:
Changan Mazda filed a recall plan for 77,112 domestically produced second-generation CX-5 vehicles made between August 8, 2017 and July 2, 2019. A deformed fuel-pump impeller could cause the pump to fail and the engine to stall; the company said it would replace the fuel-pump cores free of charge.
Sources9 sources
- 1Changan Mazda official websitechangan-mazda.com.cn
- 2CX-50驾驶辅助系统可能误制动,召回9510辆samr.gov.cn
- 3昂克赛拉空调蒸发箱垫片生锈遭车主集体投诉news.mydrivers.com
- 4Changan Mazda recalls 77,112 CX-5 vehiclesauto.hebccw.cn
- 5Changan Mazda recalls CX-5 vehiclesfinance.sina.com.cn
- 6一汽马自达宣布退出中国市场hznews.hangzhou.com.cn
- 7长安马自达拟收购一汽马自达汽车销售有限公司股权finance.sina.com.cn
- 8长安马自达发布 e-SKYACTIV X 2.0L 发动机auto.hexun.com
- 9Changan Mazda to recall nearly 30,000 vehicleschina.org.cn
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