China's Jetour to produce T series SUVs in South Africa as it expands overseas

Chery Automobile Co

29/04/2026 15:49

By Nqobile Dludla

JOHANNESBURG, April 29 (Reuters) - Chinese sport-utility vehicle maker Jetour will produce its adventure T1 and T2 models in South Africa from 2027 at the Rosslyn plant being acquired by its parent company, Chery  9973.HK, from Nissan 7201.T, it said on Wednesday.

Jetour's statement said that Chery aims to produce 50,000 units a year by mid-2027 and create more than 3,000 jobs across manufacturing and supply chains.

 (Reporting by Nqobile Dludla
Editing by David Goodman
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