Changan South Africa is proud to announce a new partnership with the Landmark Rewilding Trust, marking the beginning of a shared commitment to conservation, environmental stewardship and responsible mobility across South Africa’s extraordinary natural landscapes.
As part of this collaboration, Changan South Africa has provided a Changan Hunter K50 REEV to support the Trust’s conservation work. The vehicle will assist the Trust’s teams with field operations, wildlife monitoring, research, habitat restoration, community engagement and environmental education initiatives.
Investing in South Africa Beyond the Showroom Floor
The partnership reflects Changan South Africa’s growing investment in the local market, not only through its vehicle line-up, dealer network and aftersales support, but also through meaningful partnerships that contribute to South African communities, industries and environments. By supporting organisations that are actively working to protect the country’s natural heritage, Changan is reinforcing its intention to build a long-term presence in South Africa and to play a constructive role beyond the showroom floor.
Supporting the Landmark Rewilding Trust’s Conservation Work
For more than two decades, the Landmark Rewilding Trust, in partnership with the Landmark Foundation, has worked to restore ecological integrity, promote coexistence between people and wildlife and inspire a deeper appreciation for South Africa’s natural heritage. Its work spans scientific research, environmental education, conflict mitigation and practical conservation across large landscapes.
The Hunter K50 REEV as a Next-Generation Support Vehicle
The Changan Hunter K50 REEV brings together bakkie practicality with innovative range-extender electric vehicle technology, making it a relevant support vehicle for conservation teams that require flexibility, efficiency and extended operating range. Its REEV powertrain allows for a more future-focused approach to mobility, while supporting the real-world demands often required by conservation and field-based work.
Advanced Mobility Supporting Work That Matters
For Changan South Africa, the partnership is also an opportunity to demonstrate how advanced mobility can support work that matters. Conservation teams often operate across long distances, in remote areas and between communities, farms, reserves and research sites. The Hunter K50 REEV’s extended range capability, comfort and versatility make it well suited to supporting these varied journeys, while its electrified technology aligns with the Trust’s broader environmental purpose.
“This partnership demonstrates that innovation and environmental responsibility can work hand in hand,” says Marinus Venter, Country Manager of Jameel Motors South Africa. “As Changan continues to invest in South Africa, we want our presence to be felt not only through the vehicles we bring to market, but through the partnerships we build and the value we help create. Supporting the Landmark Rewilding Trust allows us to contribute to important conservation work while showcasing the role that next-generation mobility can play in a changing world.”
Bringing Future-Focused Mobility to South African Conditions
The collaboration also supports Changan’s broader commitment to making advanced mobility technologies more relevant and accessible to South African conditions. With more than 160 years of heritage and a strong global focus on research, development and new energy vehicles, Changan is bringing future-focused mobility solutions to South African roads while continuing to build local relationships, infrastructure and trust.
“Conservation depends on reaching places where conventional infrastructure often ends,” said Bool Smuts, General Manager of the Landmark Rewilding Trust. “Reliable vehicles are essential to our work, allowing us to monitor wildlife, restore habitats, engage with landowners, and connect people with the landscapes we seek to protect. We are delighted to welcome Changan South Africa as a partner in this important work.”
Together, Changan South Africa and the Landmark Rewilding Trust look forward to showing how innovation, sustainability, mobility and conservation can create lasting value for people, communities and nature.
About the Landmark Rewilding Trust
The Landmark Rewilding Trust is a South African conservation organisation dedicated to restoring resilient landscapes, protecting biodiversity and reconnecting people with nature. Through scientific research, practical conservation, environmental education and collaborative partnerships, the Trust works to secure a future where wildlife and communities thrive together.