In the December issue of CAR Magazine, we took a comprehensive look at what new models and derivatives have been confirmed for South Africa in the next twelve months.
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Aston Martin
If you haven’t already placed your order, expect the new DB12 Volante to go on sale in South Africa within the first half of 2024.
Audi
As early as February, locally derived special derivatives of the current Audi A3, Q3 and A5 will be added to their respective line-ups. The A4 and Q5 will receive similar treatment later in the year. Interestingly, a TDI version of the top-selling Q3 will join the fleet by June. Facelifted examples of the Q7, as well as the SQ7 and its Q8 sibling – will arrive by July, with the updated A3 set to launch later in the year. In terms of new propulsion, Audi has confirmed the Q8 e-tron and Q6 e-tron are set to arrive in May and within Q4, respectively.
BMW
Sharing its platform with the current X1 (a CAR Magazine Top 12 winner), BMW’s new X2 Sports Activity Vehicle will launch within the first quarter of 2024.
Chery
The recently released Tiggo 8 Pro Max – and the even newer Tiggo 7 Pro Max – continue to showcase Chery’s newly established reputation for value and noteworthy substance. The company is looking to Q4 to bolster the abovementioned product ranges with plug-in hybrid derivatives of each.
Citroën
Built on an extended version of the CMP platform that underpins the current splendid, Indian-built C3 hatch, Stellantis Group will introduce the new C3 Aircross compact SUV in the second quarter of 2024. At 4,3 meters long, 1,7 metres wide and 1,6 metres tall, the Aircross is expected to rival the likes of the Toyota Urban Cruiser and Hyundai Creta.
Ferrari
We can’t wait to see the beautifully proportioned new Roma Spider in the metal in 2024.
Fiat
When testing the Ora 300 Super Luxury, we couldn’t help but be reminded of one of the similar urban superminis that undeniably inspired the Chinese challenger’s styling and character. Stellantis Group will introduce the all-electric new Fiat 500 in Q3 of 2024.
Related: Review: GWM Ora 03 300 Super Luxury
Ford
A marque that continues to make headlines, Ford South Africa will expand its popular Ranger and Everest portfolios with the range-topping Ranger Platinum. The new Mustang will arrive here in 2024, its all-electric Mustang Mach-E cousin will also hit our shores in 2024.
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The facelifted Puma that’s set to be unveiled in Europe in early 2024 will reach local shores shortly thereafter, possibly offered in an all-electric guise.
Hyundai
This top-selling Korean firm will use 2024 to introduce a refreshed i20 hatch, as well as the head-turning, all-new Santa Fe SUV. We also know that exciting models like the all-electric Kona and Ioniq 5 are poised to be released the moment local pricing makes them viable.
INEOS
It looks as though we’ll have to wait until 2024 to get our hands on one of the sought-after INEOS Grenadier SUVs to test, but the good news is that this spiritual successor to the original Land Rover Defender will be joined by its Quartermaster double-cab, as well as a chassis cab (customisable double-cab) in the coming year.
Related: INEOS Launches in SA with Flagship V&A Waterfront Dealership and HQ
Isuzu
Launched in Australia in early 2023, the special edition D-Max X-Rider will finally land in South Africa early in 2024. This flagship derivative brings several cosmetic enhancements to the current-generation Isuzu double-cab bakkie.
Jaecoo
Positioned as a flagship sub-brand of Chery, the Jaecoo nameplate will start selling in South Africa in Q1 with the Jaecoo 7, an SUV that’s slightly shorter but wider than a VW Tiguan. Q4 will see the introduction of a second model, the lavish Jaecoo 8 boutique SUV.
Jaguar
We’re still a year away from seeing an all-new, all-electric product from Jaguar, but in the meantime keep your eyes peeled for one of a pair of last-of-their-breed F-Type ZP Editions (the last-ever petrol Jaguar) set to pounce into the country in 2024.
Jeep
Another badge under the Stellantis umbrella; Jeep has confirmed an updated Wrangler will launch in South Africa in the second quarter of 2024.
Kia
Already available in European markets and set for impending arrival in South Africa, are updated versions of Kia’s popular Picanto city car, the Seltos and the Sorento.
Land Rover
Although Land Rover will introduce an updated Discovery Sport in 2024, under its Range Rover division we can expect refreshed versions of both the Velar and Evoque, as well as the arrival early in the year of a Range Rover Sport SV Edition One derivative.
Maserati
Ciao Cielo! The spyder version of the fabulous-looking MC20, the new MC20 Cielo, is equipped with the same mid-mounted, 463 kW/730 N.m, twin-turbo 3,0-litre V6 petrol engine as its coupé blood brother.
Mazda
The headline news for Mazda in South Africa is that from next year it will finally have access to the company’s promising 187 kW six-cylinder turbodiesel powertrain. This 3,3-litre mild hybrid plant will debut in a flagship CX-60 Takumi derivative. Additionally confirmed are subtle updates to the popular CX-5 and CX-3.
In the What’s Up, Mazda? feature in our August issue, MD Craig Roberts likewise suggested the seven-seater CX-80, as well as a plug-in hybrid CX-60, are on the horizon for a busy 2024 for Mazda.
Mercedes-Benz
Take a deep breath: over the next 12 months, Mercedes-Benz South Africa plans to introduce the updated GLA and CLA, the refreshed GLE and GLE Coupé, the new GLC Coupé and the new V-Class, as well as an all-electric EQV derivative. The high-performance AMG division will also introduce the new C63 S and GLC63 S, the S63 S and various GLE-based derivatives. Also in the offing is the GT63 AMG SE.
MINI
It’s an exciting time for MINI as it officially adopts an all-electric drivetrain strategy. This will play out in the South African market with the arrival within the first quarter of the year of the all-new Cooper SE hatch and Mini Countryman SE.
Related: Mini Cooper SE Gains Sporty Appearance In JCW Trim
Mitsubishi
Another outfit with a busy few months ahead, Mitsubishi will begin the year by introducing an updated Outlander loaded with more generous standard specifications. Most significant for Mitsubishi, however, is the launch in the second half of the year of the ASX replacement, the Outlander Sport; a new seven-seater SUV to replace the Eclipse Cross and of course, the arrival of the all-new Triton double-cab.
Nissan
Nissan has confirmed an “updated Navara” package for introduction in 2024. This is despite the all-new model having been unveiled.
Omoda
One of Chery’s subsidiaries, Omoda will look to build on the momentum it established here with the launch of its striking Omoda C5 – once the Omoda C9 arrives in Q1. Unlike the front-driven C5 with its 1,5-litre engine and CVT, the C9 introduces a 2,0-litre turbo petrol paired with an eight-speed transmission and all-wheel drive.
Boasting a claimed range of 450 km per charge, the brand is also earmarking Q2 for the arrival of its first all-electric product, the Omoda E5.
Opel
A visually striking hatchback that remains underrated in our market, Stellantis will look to change this trend once the updated Corsa arrives in Q3 of 2024. Together with enhanced specifications and features, the confirmed Opel hatch will adopt the same design language as its Mokka crossover sibling.
Peugeot
Sharing a platform with the abovementioned Opel Mokka, it’ll be intriguing to see whether Stellantis decides to consider the all-electric version of the updated Peugeot 2008 within its plans for a Q3 launch. Arriving ahead of the 2008, in Q2, is an updated version of the Landtrek double-cab.
Renault
After a few frustrating years of unavoidable delays and allocation constraints, Renault South Africa is set for a bumper 2024. Look forward to facelifts of both the Triber and Kiger in Q2, significant updates to the Clio and Captur in Q3 and the introduction of the new generation Duster – including a 4×4 derivative – in Q4.
Toyota
Toyota South Africa will begin another inevitably busy year with the Q1 introduction of the all-new Land Cruiser Prado, as well as a small update to the Land Cruiser 70. We’re also interested to note what specification changes to the GR86 entail.
Volkswagen
It’ll be another significant year for VWSA as they are set to introduce at least three either new or updated SUV packages confirmed, including the box-fresh Tiguan and updated T-Cross and Touareg.
Volvo
“In 2024 we are enhancing our product line-up by introducing the EX30 and EX90. This is in line with our global ambitions to make all-electric cars 50 per cent of global sales by 2025, with the rest being hybrids,” a Volvo spokesperson told us.
Find the full feature of confirmed vehicles expected to arrive in 2024 in the December issue of CAR Magazine.
