It’s official, ladies and gentlemen: Chinese carmaker Changan and local distributor Inchcape Philippines have mutually agreed to end their partnership. The pair will now enter a ‘transition period’ that will run throughout the fourth quarter of 2026.
At the time of writing, the future of Changan’s local operations remains unclear. However, the brand has affirmed that it plans to remain in the Philippines. Long-term plans are reportedly in place, while after-sales support and warranty coverage will be honored throughout the transition period.
Inchcape South Asia and Pacific managing director, Alex Hammet, expressed the company’s gratitude towards Changan: “Since 2023, Inchcape Philippines and Changan have worked together to build the Changan brand in the Philippines, supported by Inchcape’s local expertise, distribution capabilities and dealer network.
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“We are committed to supporting our customers, colleagues, dealers and business partners through this transition, and I would like to thank our team at Inchcape Philippines and our dealer partners for their valuable contribution to building and supporting the Changan brand in the Philippines over the past three years.”
Over the past few months, Changan has opened a number of new dealerships across the country, offering a mix of ICE and electrified products. A fully electric version of the Q05 crossover has also been rumored to debut in the country.
Meanwhile, Inchcape continues its operations with Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar-Land Rover, and Harley-Davidson. In July, the company announced the end of its separate distributor partnership with Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. This is scheduled to take effect in June 2027.
