Chinese automotive brands have been on an offensive in South Africa, frequently featuring as top runners in monthly sales charts but there are several other models from non-Chinese brands being sold in South Africa. Here they are and here is how well they have been selling this year. 
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Chery and Haval have managed to earn a strong reputation in the local market, doing their part to quash the preconceived reputation of Chinese-built vehicles from the past. Despite this, they are not the only imported vehicles with their origin country being China.
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Chinese Imported Vehicles in South Africa
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro – 5 599
Haval Jolion – 5 618
Haval H6 – 3 045
GWM P-Series – 2 725
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro – 2 324
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro – 1 406
GWM Steed – 728
Kia Pegas – 656
Volvo XC40 – 392
JAC T-Series – 286
JAC X-Series – 260
Volvo XC60 – 180
Peugeot Landtrek – 183
Volvo C40 – 18
GWM Ora – 8
Haval H9 – 2
Volvo S90 – 1
Here is why these Chinese Imported models feature on the list
To the surprise of some, stalwart manufacturers not commonly associated with China are featured on this list. Up first from a non-Chinese company is the Kia Pegas, manufactured by the Dongfeng Yueda Kia joint venture and exported to several global markets.
The inclusion of Volvo on the list may come as a surprise to many but unlike the joint venture mentioned above, the Swedish automaker has models produced in the Chinese country because it is owned by the Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.
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Yes, that is the same Geely that had a short-lived period in South Africa. The automaker famed for innovative safety features was sold by Ford in 2010 and has remained Chinese-based since. Despite this, in 2021 Volvo Cars took full ownership of its Chinese manufacturing and sales operations providing more autonomy.
Last on this is a model which contends one of the most popular segments in South Africa; the light-commercial vehicle segment as a bakkie. The Peugeot Landtrek was jointly developed with Changan Automobile, a Chinese automaker, and is manufactured in Shenzhen by Shenzhen Baoneng Motor. As such, the Landtrek shares the same platform and most of the bodywork with the Changan Kaicene F70.
