We’ve sorted through the sales figures to identify South Africa’s 10 most popular Chinese vehicles for Q1 2026. Let’s take a closer look at the standings…
- Tiggo 4 surges ahead in Q1 2026
- Jetour T2 grabs strong 4th place
- P-Series the only bakkie in top 10
With the opening quarter of the year already behind us and a certain East Asian nation playing an increasingly significant role in South Africa’s new-vehicle market, it’s time to sort through the figures and identify Q1 2026’s most popular Chinese vehicles.
Note we’ve included both the passenger-vehicle and the light-commercial vehicle (LCV) segments in this exercise. Furthermore, keep in mind some Chinese brands operating in South Africa currently don’t report sales figures to Naamsa, so aren’t included here.
Tiggo 4 still SA’s top-selling Chinese car
Unsurprisingly, the Chery Tiggo 4 – which includes both the Tiggo 4 Pro and the Tiggo Cross – is still leading the charge for Chinese vehicles in South Africa, with as many as 5 322 units registered in Q1 2026.
The Haval Jolion finds itself in 2nd place after the opening quarter of the year, with 3 542 units sold. The Omoda C5 completes the podium, ending the 3-month reporting period on 2 576 units (an average of around 858 examples a month).
Jetour T2 rockets up to 4th position
Despite having launched as recently as November 2025, the Jetour T2 (1 930 units) grabs a strong 4th place in Q1 2026, coming close to breaching the 2 000-unit mark. The closely related Jetour T1 (1 326 units) is just 2 spots behind in 6th position.
These boxy Jetour crossovers are separated by the GWM P-Series, which remains Mzansi’s most popular Chinese bakkie. In the 1st quarter of 2026, the P-Series – which includes both the P300 and the P500 – places 5th by reaching a total of 1 805 units.
H6 falls to 7th but stays ahead of Dashing
The rapid rise of Jetour’s T-Series siblings sees the Haval H6 – despite a 37.2% year-on-year increase in sales – fall to 7th place on the list of South Africa’s most popular Chinese vehicles, with 1 232 units registered.
Meanwhile, the Jetour Dashing (1 093 units) secures 8th place just ahead of the Chery Tiggo 7 (1 050 units), while the Jaecoo J5 completes the Chinese top 10, with 815 units registered in Q1 2026.
SA’s 10 best-selling Chinese vehicles in Q1 2026
1. Chery Tiggo 4 (including Cross) – 5 322 units
2. Haval Jolion – 3 542 units
3. Omoda C5 – 2 576 units
4. Jetour T2 – 1 930 units
5. GWM P-Series – 1 805 units
6. Jetour T1 – 1 326 units
7. Haval H6 – 1 232 units
8. Jetour Dashing – 1 093 units
9. Chery Tiggo 7 – 1 050 units
10. Jaecoo J5 – 815 units
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About SA’s Top-Selling Chinese Vehicles (Q1 2026)
Q: Which Chinese vehicle currently dominates the South African market?
A: The Chery Tiggo 4 (including the Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo Cross) remains the undisputed leader. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, it recorded 5 322 registrations, maintaining a significant lead over its closest rival, the Haval Jolion, which finished the quarter with 3 542 units.
Q: How has the new Jetour T-Series impacted the sales rankings?
A: Jetour’s T-Series has seen a meteoric rise since its late-2025 launch. The Jetour T2 rocketed into 4th place with 1 930 units, while the T1 secured 6th place. This surge has pushed established models like the Haval H6 and Chery Tiggo 7 further down the top 10 list, highlighting a shift in local appetite toward boxy, lifestyle-oriented crossovers.
Q: Are there any Chinese bakkies represented in the top 10?
A: Yes, the GWM P-Series is the sole representative for the light-commercial vehicle (LCV) segment in the top 10. Combining sales of the P300 and the larger P500, it achieved 5th place overall with 1 805 units, confirming its status as Mzansi’s most popular Chinese-branded pick-up.
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