With the influx of Chinese vehicles on the South African market, our overview of these often little-known brands will help you make sense of this new motoring movement – from what’s on offer to the exciting new models on the way. Today is the turn of Dongfeng.
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Dongfeng Fast Facts
- Headquarters: Wuhan, China
- Founded: 1969
- SA lineup: TBC
- Dealerships: TBC
Dongfeng announced its arrival to SA’s passenger car market in December 2024, with the automaker confirming that it will launch several models throughout this year. Kickstarting proceedings is the Box – a compact EV that serves as its entry point to the passenger car market. This small city car is powered by a 42.3 kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery pack, providing a theoretical driving range of about 430 km. The top speed is a claimed 140 km/h. Other models that could potentially hit the market in 2025 include the 007 premium EV sedan and 008 six-seater SUV.
Find the entire A-Z of Chinese brands in South Africa here.
Find the full feature in the June 2025 issue of CAR Magazine.
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