Originally launched as a cheap microvan for third to fourth tier cities, the microvan later spawned more premium passenger models and later developed into a compact MPV product series spawning a variety of vehicles including the Changhe Freedom M50, Changhe Freedom M60 and Changhe Freedom M70.

The Changhe Freedom was originally launched as a cargo-focused microvan.

The purpose could be seen from the design, with the tail lamps located on the rear bumper and providing a maximum tailgate dimension for cargo loading and unloading.

Later models were redesigned to fit the tail lamps on the D-pillars which is a design closer to passenger vehicles and MPVs.

[1] Prices of the Changhe Freedom ranges from 28,800 to 47,800 yuan before the model was discontinued.