Lifan is also producing a 320 model with a different roof color and beginning next month.
The wait is over for Lifan’s model 620. The assembly company which is mostly known for car models; 620, 520, 520i, Foison and the popular 320 is now producing more 620 models to satisfy the increasing demand of the model.
Previously it took over a month for the company to assemble the 620 after payment, depending on how long it took to ship in parts from China and customs documents for components clearance.
The company also assembles other models of cars but they are not available on immediate delivery basis. It takes Lifan two months to give out the 520 and four months for the 320 to customers. Only the 620 model will be launched immediately due to the increase number of production.
In related development Ying Min Chan, chairman of Chongqin Industrial Group based in China, is expected to visit Ethiopia for the first time. Founded in 2009, Lifan Motors Ethiopia created job opportunities for 130 Ethiopians.
Lifan is also planning to surprise its users by launching new models. Roger Pial, Lifan’s marketing manager, told Capital that new vehicles with improved technology will be assembled in Ethiopia shortly. The new cars are targeting the middle class market.
Lifan is also producing a 320 model with a different roof color and beginning next month customers will have the option of changing the color of their roof for three hundred birr which is only 30 percent of the total payment.
Roger added that Lifan hopes to have other models available for immediate delivery as well.
By Mulugeta Demissie capitalethiopia