Changan returning to South Africa with new range of SUVs, sedans, bakkies and NEVs

Saudi’s Jameel Motors and Changan Auto Plan South African Entry

Saudi Arabian auto distributor Jameel Motors and China’s Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. plan to enter the South African market later this year as the continent’s biggest economy shows signs of recovery.

Changan returning to South Africa with new range of SUVs, sedans, bakkies and NEVs

Jameel Motors and Changan Target South African Market Entry

South Africa will soon see the arrival of another Chinese brand when Jameel Motors, joins the fray.  Image: Jameel Motors The past few years have seen somewhat of a Chinese onslaught in the new vehicle market for South Africa. In 2025, another will be offered to local buyers when Jameel Motors, a global mobility solutions provider which has partnered with Changan Automobile begins to distribute its vehicles. This includes the emerging Deepal ele…

Saudi's Jameel Motors enters South Africa as distributor of Changan cars

South Africa is the largest automotive market in sub-Saharan Africa

Jameel Motors brings Changan to South Africa

Saudi Arabia’s Jameel Motors has entered the South African automotive market as the official distributor of China-based Changan Automobile’s lineup, the companies announced Monday. The move marks both firms’ first venture into the country. South Africa, the largest automotive market in sub-Saharan Africa, recorded over 500,000 new vehicle sales in 2024. Demand for affordable, technology-equipped vehicles continues to grow, making the market an a…

Chinese EV brand Changan to launch in South Africa - TechCentral

Changan’s SUVs, bakkies and sedans, including its Deepal EV range, will go on sale in the fourth quarter.