New Jetour P5 bakkie's design registered in SA

Q: When is the Jetour P5 expected to launch in South Africa?

The Jetour P5 (also known as the F700) is anticipated to arrive in South Africa in 2027, following the local release of the brand's flagship G700 SUV in 2026.

Q: What kind of performance can we expect from Jetour's first bakkie?

The P5 is likely to employ a potent plug-in hybrid system. If it mirrors the G700 SUV, it could offer a 2.0T engine paired with dual electric motors, making it one of the most powerful double cabs on the market.

Q: Will the Jetour P5 be a 'workhorse' or a lifestyle bakkie?

The P5 is designed as a premium lifestyle bakkie. It will likely feature a multi-link rear suspension for superior comfort and a high-tech interior, rather than the leaf-spring setup found on traditional commercial workhorses.

Fast-growing Chinese brand Jetour could be gearing up to enter South Africa’s bakkie segment in 2027. Here’s an early look at the technically unrevealed Jetour P5 pick-up…

Design drawings show P5 before official reveal
P5’s design registration already granted in SA
Will new Jetour bakkie launch in SA in 2027?

Chinese brand Jetour has enjoyed a strong start in South Africa, breaking into the local market’s top 10 just 15 months after arriving, with the boxy T2 crossover proving particularly popular in the passenger-vehicle segment. And it seems the fast-growing brand might just have its sights set on disrupting the local bakkie space, too, with the potential arrival of the Jetour P5 double cab.

Yes, Cars.co.za can confirm that Chery Automobile’s Wuhu head office in China – under which the Jetour marque falls, despite broadly describing itself as “independent” – in June 2025 applied to register the design of an unnamed double-cab bakkie with South Africa’s patent office. The design registration was officially granted as recently as January 2026.

*A Cars.co.za render based on the design images.*

While Chery South Africa is expected to launch its new ladder-frame Himla bakkie at some point in 2026 (likely followed by a “multifunctional” unibody model capable of transforming from an SUV to a double-cab bakkie), Jetour SA could potentially add its own double-cab contender in 2027, based on a late-2024 report from The Citizen Motoring.

Though it’s not yet confirmed, it seems the P5 (also known as the F700) – a name Jetour SA first briefly mentioned at its local launch event back in September 2024 – will feature a body-on-frame construction, but with a multi-link rear suspension set-up rather than a more traditional leaf-spring arrangement.

*Chery submitted these design drawings to SA’s patent office in June 2025.*

The design drawings we uncovered show the upcoming bakkie’s squared-off styling cues and rectangular headlamps. The grille appears broadly reminiscent of those applied to Jetour’s T-Series crossovers (the T1 and T2), while roof racks are shown, too. The top view gives us a glimpse of not only the load bed but also reveals the presence of a double-pane sunroof.

Interestingly, Jetour unveiled a concept model called the Zongheng F700 (seemingly closely related to the SA-bound G700 SUV) in China in early 2025. The as-yet-unrevealed production version of this bakkie is expected to form the basis for the Jetour P5 – if that’s what it ends up being called, of course. Naturally, spy images of the Chinese-spec F700 have already made their way online.

Jetout G700 — *The seemingly related G700 is on the cards for SA, too.*

Though the P5’s engine details have yet to be confirmed, it’s worth keeping in mind the G700 – which is also known as the T5 and features a very similar front-end design to its bakkie counterpart – employs a plug-in hybrid powertrain combining a 155 kW/340 Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine with dual electric motors (210 kW/360 Nm at the front and 300 kW/435 Nm at the rear) and a 34.13 kW battery pack.

If the Jetour P5 does indeed end up being offered in PHEV form, the BYD Shark 6 would serve as its most natural rival here in South Africa. Based on the aforementioned spy shots, the P5 could also be in line to inherit much of the G700’s cabin structure, including a 15.6-inch central display and a virtually dashboard-wide 35.4-inch instrument panel.

*Front end with Jetour’s boxy styling cues.*

Interestingly, our contact at Jetour SA says the brand’s local office is currently focusing on the upcoming G700 SUV (or T5 … or whatever it might end up being called in Mzansi), which leads us to believe the P5 is not an immediate priority. So, considering the production version of the P5 hasn’t yet been officially presented overseas, perhaps this bakkie will arrive only in 2027 after all. More info as we have it…

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the Upcoming Jetour P5 Bakkie

Q: When is the Jetour P5 expected to launch in South Africa?

A: While Jetour South Africa has not officially confirmed a launch date, industry reports and recent design trademark filings suggest a local arrival in 2027. This follows the scheduled 2026 launch of the G700 SUV, which shares much of the P5’s styling and platform architecture.

Q: What kind of performance can we expect from Jetour’s first bakkie?

A: Though exact specs are still under wraps, the P5 is expected to feature a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain similar to the G700. This could combine a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with dual electric motors, potentially delivering a massive combined output.

Q: Will the Jetour P5 be a “workhorse” or a lifestyle bakkie?

A: The P5 appears to be aimed squarely at the lifestyle market. Unlike traditional workhorses that use leaf springs for heavy hauling, the P5 is expected to feature a more sophisticated multi-link rear suspension and a luxury-focused cabin with massive digital displays (including a 15.6-inch touchscreen), prioritising ride comfort and technology over pure payload capacity.