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Chinese sport-utility vehicle maker Jetour said it will produce its T1 and T2 models in South Africa from 2027 at the Rosslyn plant its parent company Chery is acquiring from Nissan. The move comes as Chinese automakers step up overseas expansion to offset intense competition and weak domestic demand.
Jetour said the T-Series has already performed better than expected in South Africa since its launch in October. The company said more than 4,500 units have been sold so far.
Chery aims to produce 50,000 vehicles a year at the Rosslyn site and create more than 3,000 jobs across manufacturing and supply chains. The plant is expected to be recommissioned and retrofitted over the next 12 to 18 months.
Jetour entered South Africa in September 2024 and has since expanded rapidly in the market. The brand said it had become the 10th best-selling car brand in March, ahead of established names including Kia, BMW and Nissan.
The localisation plan also adds to South Africa’s role as a manufacturing base for Chinese automakers seeking growth outside their home market. Jetour said it plans to add more combustion-engine and plug-in hybrid models in the country this year and next .
