Chery South Africa (SA) has confirmed that the Tiggo 4 range will be the first model produced at its newly acquired Rosslyn manufacturing plant, with local production scheduled to begin in the second half of next year. Both internal combustion engine vehicles and hybrid derivatives are planned for production at the facility, placing Chery’s highest-volume model line at the centre of its transition from vehicle importer to local manufacturer.

Localisation and future NEV production will position SA as the Chinese car maker’s African automotive headquarters.

Chery South Africa has shed some further light on its Rosslyn production plans, confirming the first model to roll off the assembly line and revealing more details about the…