Chinese carmaker Jetour debuted its T1 and T2 sport utility vehicles on Friday at an event in Cape Town that attracted hundreds of guests from dealerships, media outlets, and local communities. The models will reach showrooms across Southern Africa by mid-November through a network of more than 55 dealers.
Jetour, established in 2018 under parent company Chery, has already seen strong sales in Middle Eastern markets. Ke Chuandeng, who leads Jetour International, said the vehicles have become fixtures on roads throughout Dubai and Doha. The company will provide 70 T-Series SUVs for transport during the G20 Summit scheduled for late November in Johannesburg.
South African drivers at the launch praised the technology and value offered by Chinese automotive brands. Babalo Ndenze, a journalist attending the event, said even entry-level Chinese models feature advanced gadgets that rival German competitors. Jessica Bartlett and Marly Vivier, both local consumers, expressed enthusiasm about the expanding presence of Chinese vehicles. Vivier noted that her previous Chinese car proved reliable from purchase through ownership. Nic Campbell, vice president for the South African division, said market response has surpassed projections since the brand arrived in September 2024.
Jetour, established in 2018 under parent company Chery, has already seen strong sales in Middle Eastern markets. Ke Chuandeng, who leads Jetour International, said the vehicles have become fixtures on roads throughout Dubai and Doha. The company will provide 70 T-Series SUVs for transport during the G20 Summit scheduled for late November in Johannesburg.
South African drivers at the launch praised the technology and value offered by Chinese automotive brands. Babalo Ndenze, a journalist attending the event, said even entry-level Chinese models feature advanced gadgets that rival German competitors. Jessica Bartlett and Marly Vivier, both local consumers, expressed enthusiasm about the expanding presence of Chinese vehicles. Vivier noted that her previous Chinese car proved reliable from purchase through ownership. Nic Campbell, vice president for the South African division, said market response has surpassed projections since the brand arrived in September 2024.
