The Evolution of the Changhe Ideal: From Independent City Car to a Lasting Chinese Automotive Success Story
The BAIC Changhe Ideal is one of the most recognizable passenger cars produced by Changhe Automobile, a Chinese manufacturer that later became part of the Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC). Introduced during a period of rapid growth in China’s automotive industry, the Ideal was designed as an affordable subcompact hatchback that offered practicality, efficiency, and modern…