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Hype: Jetour T2 is set to be a favourite in South African in 2026. Photos: Supplied
JETOUR

Jetour T2 named SA Car of the Year 2026

The SUV has is the first ever Chinese car to win the title and has sold over 3200 units since its launch in November 2025

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
2 min read
The VW Tayron has a stylish front with an illuminated VW badge
CAR OF THE YEAR

VW Tayron is a comfortable and stylish family SUV but the small engine lets it down

The Tayron replaces the Tiguan Allspace and sits as VW’s seven-seater vehicle. A 2-litre variant would’ve done it more justice

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
5 min read
Head-turner: The Jetour T2 commands attention everywhere it goes.
COTY

Jetour T2 is really not a pretender

It’s probably been one of the most hyped cars of the year and it’s very difficult to argue against it because it does everything right

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
5 min read