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Value for money: The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro is the best-selling used Chinese car. Photo: Supplied

Chinese vehicles gain serious traction in SA’s used market

AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers

Festive treat: Chery Tiggo 9 strikes a balance between grandeur and poise and is a surprisingly good drive
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Chery Tiggo 9 sets the standard in Chinese class

The top-of-the-range PHEV offers luxury, power and unlimited kilometres, but does it give you the same feeling as the Omoda C9?

The iCAUR V23 will be available in South Africa in 2026 and will be a customisable EV off-roader.
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Chinese continue to run riot at Festival of Motoring

While VW announced a few new vehicles, and Tata reintroduced itself, it was the Chinese brands who stole the show

Omoda fixes initial shortcomings of the C5 X Series

Omoda has ditched the dreaded CVT gearbox and improved the rear suspension to provide a more comfortable drive

Chery sold 2 101 new vehicles in June.

Chinese car sales continue to rise in SA and their new-energy vehicles could be a game changer

Chery and Haval are the top sellers while Omoda and Jaecoo passed 1000 new vehicles sold in June

Eye-catching: The Omada delivers on all it promises – safety, distance, luxury – and more. Photo: Supplied

Omoda C9 PHEV: Best plug-in hybrid under R1m

The Omoda C9 offers good looks, exceptional elegance, ferocious power and can easily get you more than 1 000km on one tank of fuel

Chery (above) and Haval sold 88% of Chinese-branded vehicles locally in 2024

Chinese compact SUVs: Are they all the same?

Have these brands offered any improvements on their vehicles since Chery and Haval first came to South Africa in 2021?

Not just a pretty face: The C5, the first offering from Chinese marque Chery’s Omoda sub-brand, has eye-catching looks, decent performance and good fuel consumption.

Popping the Omoda Chery

Chery’s Omoda C5 is a stylish proposition but is that enough to sway potential buyers?

Head turner: The Chery Omoda C5 compact crossover has a customisable 10.25-inch infotainment display and sporty seats with good support. Photo Supplied

The Omoda is the Chery on top

The brand’s newest offering is eye-catching, a comfortable drive – and it’s affordable