Jetour cracked the list of South Africa’s 10 best-selling automakers in December 2025. Here’s a closer look at the Chinese brand’s record sales figures for the month…
- Jetour sales soar to fresh high in December
- Becomes 3rd Chinese brand to crack top 10
- New T2 again Jetour’s best-selling model
In December 2025, Jetour cracked the list of South Africa’s 10 best-selling automakers, with the Chinese brand hitting its highest sales tally yet to enter the table for the very first time.
After registering a record 1 235 units in November 2025 to place 15th overall, Jetour – which falls under the Chery Group banner but describes itself as “independent” – grew its sales a further 11.0% month on month to reach 1 371 units in December 2025.
That was enough to see Jetour rank 10th on the list of Mzansi’s top-selling automakers, putting it ahead of fellow Chery division Omoda & Jaecoo (1 317 units) as well as Renault (1 304 units), Mahindra (1 234 units) and Nissan (1 011 units). This achievement comes some 15 months after the brand entered the local market.
Interestingly, Jetour ranked as the 3rd Chinese brand in the top 10 in December (behind, of course, GWM and Chery), thus beating Omoda & Jaecoo to the accolade. All local sales from Jetour came via the dealer channel. For the record, the company furthermore placed 8th in the passenger-vehicle segment last month.
So, which models drove the company to fresh heights in December? Well, after debuting as Jetour’s best-selling model in November, the boxy T2 crossover retained that title in 2025’s final month, with 441 units registered. That translates to some 32.2% of the brand’s overall total.
However, the Dashing wasn’t far behind on 392 units, with the X70 Plus adding a further 274 units to Jetour’s tally. Finally, Jetour registered 264 units of the new T1 across South Africa in December 2025.
As a reminder, the new T1 and T2 are boxy crossovers that share a unibody platform. The T1 measures 4 705 mm from nose to tail, while the T2 is slightly larger at 4 785 mm (including its tailgate-mounted spare wheel). At launch in November, the T1 line-up comprised 4 variants, with the T2 offered in 3 guises.
The T1 range kicks off at R514 900, available with either a 125 kW/270 Nm turbocharged 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine (driving the front wheels) or a 180 kW/375 Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol motor (driving all 4 wheels). The T2 is offered with the same choice of powertrains (and likewise with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission as standard), with prices starting at R569 900.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How did Jetour perform in the South African automotive market in December 2025?
A: In December 2025, Jetour achieved a historic milestone by cracking South Africa’s list of the top 10 best-selling automakers for the first time. The brand sold a record 1 371 units, representing an 11.0% growth over its previous high in November, making it the third-largest Chinese brand in the country behind GWM and Chery.
Q: Which Jetour models were the most popular among South African buyers last month?
A: The boxy T2 crossover was the brand’s top seller with 441 units registered (32.2% of total sales). It was followed closely by the Dashing with 392 units, the X70 Plus with 274 units and the recently launched T1 crossover, which recorded 264 sales in its 2nd month on the market.
Q: What are the key specifications and pricing for the new Jetour T-Series models?
A: The Jetour T1 and T2 share a unibody platform and offer two main powertrain options: a 125 kW/270 Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol (FWD) and a 180 kW/375 Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol (AWD), both paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The T1 range starts at R514 900, while the slightly larger T2 begins at R569 900.
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