{"id":748314,"date":"2024-02-03T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=748314"},"modified":"2024-02-02T15:36:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T13:36:30","slug":"a-new-car-maker-is-coming-to-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/748314\/a-new-car-maker-is-coming-to-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"A new car maker is coming to South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GAC Motor, a Chinese state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group subsidiary, has signed a strategic partnership with Salvador Caetano to begin distributing its cars in South Africa, reported TopAuto<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chinese car brands are expanding in South Africa, with 11 new models<\/a> expected to be released in 2024, and this is to add to the notable number of models already selling on the South African market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, several new Asian automakers have emerged in the automobile industry. One such example is BYD (Build Your Dreams), a new-energy-vehicle company competing with Tesla in the race for eco-friendly transportation. So far, BYD seems to be giving Tesla tough competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, as of January 2024, two Chinese carmakers featured on Nammsa’s best-selling car brands in the country – namely Haval (8th) and Chery (9th), which sold 1,463 and 1,425 units, respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The popularity of Chinese cars in South Africa is undeniable, and it’s no surprise GAC Motor wants a piece of the South African market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guangzhou Automobile Group is the fifth-largest vehicle manufacturer in China, with 113,000 employees and shares in both Honda and Toyota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDedicated to the automotive industry for years and present on three continents, GAC Motor has accelerated the process of international business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This partnership with Salvador Caetano Auto in South Africa is the startup of the cooperation of both parties,\u201d said Wang Shunsheng, Deputy General Manager of GAC Motor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBoth companies will leverage their respective strengths to bring quality products to South Africa while building a strong dealership network focused on customer satisfaction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GAC Motor has a global vehicle portfolio consisting of 12 different models, including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs. However, which of these models will be available in local showrooms has not yet been revealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering other Asian brands that have entered the market in recent years, it is likely that GAC will initially focus on introducing its SUVs in South Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SUV lineup includes the GS3, GS4, GS5, GS8, and Emkoo. All of these models have automatic petrol engines and come in different sizes and specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GAC GS3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In the Middle East, GAC Motor offers a range of petrol-powered vehicles, including the GS3 and sedan models such as the GA4, GA6, GA8, and Empow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entry-level GS3 is priced at AED59,900 (approximately R307,000 at current exchange rates), while the most premium GS3 starts at AED169,900 (R871,000). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sedan models start at AED59,900 (R307,000) for the entry-level GA4 variant and go up to AED103,513 (R531,000) for the GA8. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these models are available with various manual and automatic transmissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GAC EMPOW<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

GAC is an automaker that offers two MPVs named GN6 and GN8 in various global markets. Additionally, they are planning to add a luxurious M8 to their catalogue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both GN6 and GN8 utilize petrol engines paired with self-shifting gearboxes, with prices of AED89,900 (R461,000) and AED129,900 (R666,000), respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GAC has also established a new-energy subsidiary named Aion, which produces electric sedans, SUVs, and sports cars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is worth noting that the prices mentioned above are not the official domestic pricing of GAC’s vehicles, but they serve as a base for comparison for the South African market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read: 6 new Toyotas coming to South Africa \u2013 and their expected launch dates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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