{"id":769691,"date":"2024-04-28T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-28T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=769691"},"modified":"2024-04-26T16:03:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T14:03:14","slug":"3-new-chinese-suvs-coming-to-south-africa-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/trending\/769691\/3-new-chinese-suvs-coming-to-south-africa-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"3 new Chinese SUVs coming to South Africa \u2013 what to expect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chinese automaker GAC Motor confirmed that it will launch three new vehicles in South Africa in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GAC Motor said that it will introduce its Emkoo and Emzoom SUVs to local roads before the end of 2024, followed soon after by the all-electric Aion Y. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In January this year, GAC Motor announced its partnership with the Salvador Caetano Group to enter the South African market, becoming the latest Chinese brand to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leslie Ramsoomar, Managing Director of Salvador Caetano South Africa, believes that this market holds immense potential for GAC Motor, positioning it strategically as a gateway to the broader African continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company plans to expand its dealer network across the country and is currently considering potential franchise opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emzoom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Emzoom is designed as GAC’s introductory-level crossover SUV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The range features a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine that generates 130kW and 270Nm of torque, combined with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel consumption is estimated at 5.9l\/100km. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the model, the Emzoom includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n