China’s Chery enters Pakistan

KARACHI: China’s Chery Automobile Co Ltd, a partner of Ghandhara Nissan Ltd, has made its entry into the Pakistani market official by inviting applications for countrywide 3S dealerships, a statement said on Wednesday.

The company has recently posted the invitation on its official Facebook page, encouraging interested individuals and business entities to apply before July 30, 2021.

Chery and Jaguar Land Rover Motors jointly invested for the establishment of Chery Jaguar Land Rover Motors Co Ltd, which is China's first Sino-British joint venture high-end automobile company.

Chery along with its local partner Ghandhara Nissan Ltd was gearing up to enter into the Pakistan market very soon, the statement said. Chery Automobile Co Ltd was founded in 1997 is China’s No.1 passenger car exporter brand from past 18 consecutive years with exports in more than 80 countries and regions. The company has a diversified range of luxurious passenger cars including Arrizo Series of Sedans and Tiggo Series of SUVs.

According to sources, Ghandhara Nissan Ltd has already started modifications into its car assembly plant and the company is most probably planning to launch Chery’s mid and premium range of vehicles by early next year.