SA is the largest automotive market in sub-Saharan Africa, with new vehicle sales totalling more than 500 000 in 2024 and growing demand for affordable vehicles with the latest technology.

Great Wall Motor and BAIC Motor which are counting on their affordable prices to attract buyers.

Automotive distributor Jameel Motors, owned by Saudi Arabia's Abdul Latif Jameel Group, will initially focus on the distribution of Changan and Deepal products. The vehicles are expected to be available for purchase in the fourth quarter, the companies said in a statement.

Changan offers sedans, SUVs and pickup combustion engine vehicles such as the Hunter, while Deepal focuses on new energy vehicles.

The initial ranges that will be launched this year include the electric SUV Deepal S07, SUV CS75 Pro, Hunter pickup truck and the Alsvin sedan.

--Reuters--