Jetour to build cars in South Africa
Jetour, part of Chery Group, plans to start local production of its T-Series models in South Africa from 2027, creating over 3,000 jobs and producing 50,000 units annually. The T-Series models have already sold over 4,500 units in South Africa since their introduction last October.
Jetour confirmed plans to begin local production of its T-Series models in South Africa from 2027. The announcement was made by Ke Chuandeng, President of Jetour International, during Auto China 2026 in Beijing. Jetour operates as a distinct brand locally but is part of the wider Chery Group, which acquired the Rosslyn manufacturing plant from Nissan. Production at the Rosslyn facility is expected to reach 50,000 units annually by mid-2027 and create over 3,000 jobs. Jetour's T-Series models, introduced to the South African market in October last year, have already sold over 4,500 units nationwide. The company has recently launched its plug-in hybrid variants in South Africa, aligning with the global automotive industry's shift towards electrification and hybridisation.
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