Chery has confirmed that the Tiggo 4 Cross will be the first model to roll off its newly acquired line in Rosslyn.
Automotive company, Chery South Africa, has announced on Thursday that it plans to begin local production of the Tiggo 4 Cross in 2027.
This comes after the Chinese company aqcuired a local manufacturing plant from Nissan South Africa and recently launched the facility earlier this month.
Chinese automotive brands have reshaped South Africa’s vehicle market, capturing nearly one in every five new passenger and light commercial vehicle sales and has emerged as one of the most significant competitive forces in the country’s automotive sector.
While traditional manufacturers continue to hold a significant share of the market, the rapid expansion of Chinese brands signals a structural change in South Africa’s automotive landscape.
