Little less than two years ago Omoda and Jaecoo weren’t yet on the radar of South African car buyers but the Chery subsidiary has already established a name for itself after arriving with a splash. The global portfolio in July alone comprised 21 796 vehicles, which is a 38.5% growth year on year. This all contributes to a total 123 266 vehicles exported from January to the end of July, representing a 42.4% increase from the same time in 2023.
In the electrified revolution, the Chery subsidiaries are also keen to take the market by storm. The Jaecoo J6, unveiled at the Festival of Motoring, serves as the first fully electrified model from the group to land in South Africa. The 279kW and 385Nm SUV boasts a 364km range from its 69.77kWh battery. In addition, both brands will also be catering to the ‘E-Era’ in South Africa with a variety of hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle models slated for arrival in 2025.