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Jetour records highest SUV launches, sales in Nigeria, S’Africa

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1 year ago

August 8, 2025

Jetour records highest SUV launches, sales in Nigeria, S’Africa

Jetour automobile has made history as one of the brands to have introduced the highest number of sport utility vehicles in Nigeria in three years and recorded the highest SUVs sale figures in South Africa.

Parading an array of SUVs, the brand has stunned competitions with its best-in-class features, outstanding designs, and comfort amenities in all its models.

A statement from Kemi Adeola of Jetour Nigeria said no new auto brand in the country had ever turned out the number of SUV models Jetour rolled out in less than three years, covering various segments.

“In all, Jetour has more than seven models of SUVs in the Nigerian market and is still counting,” she said.

The models are Jetour X50, X70 hydrid, X70, X70 Plus, X90 Plus, Dashing, T2, and T2 hydrid.
The brand initially stormed the market with four models – Jetour X70, X70 Plus, Dashing, and X90 Plus.

Jetour has not relented in churning new models, the latest this year being the X50, X70 hydrid, T2, and T2 hybrid.

Jetour’s exploits are not only in Nigeria. In South Africa, reports show Jetour has maintained the lead in different market segments, beating the likes of Mercedes-Benz and Honda.
Jetour officially launched in South Africa in late September 2024, introducing two SUV models: the Jetour Dashing and the Jetour X70 Plus.

Within weeks of the launch, it sold 568 units across its Dashing and X70 Plus models, quickly approaching its year‑end target of 1,500 units.

By end of January 2025, Jetour had sold over 2,000 vehicles in South Africa since the launch in September 2024.

The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa’s (Naamsa) latest vehicle sales statistics revealed that Jetour sold 620 passenger cars in May 2025.

This is more than what well-known brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Volvo did.

In June 2025, Jetour sold 683 units, cementing its place among South Africa’s top 15 automotive brands—outperforming many long‑established players.

“We are excited to mirror Jetour’s worldwide success in South Africa and become the top choice for travel vehicles amongst local customers,” Jetour SA MD Johnny Fang said.

The Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) early last year spotted it as the brand to watch, having seen the qualities of the models.

These qualities, with the performance of the first models, earned the brand an award as the fastest growing auto brand in 2024 at the NAJA Awards, held in Lagos.

Jetour said it had taken the Nigerian environment into cognisance before bringing in their models into the market. This, it said, made it possible for the vehicles to navigate through the rough roads across the country.

It stated, “Another edge that the Jetour brand has in Nigeria is that it has keyed into the Federal Government’s call for automakers to make vehicles environmentally friendly.

“Apart from Jetour’s range of combustible engines, renowned for fuel efficiency, the company recently introduced two powerful hybrid models, the Jetour T2 hybrid and X70 hybrid, into the Nigerian market.

“These two models, already market leaders in their segments, are attracting new class of customers to the brand, especially with the rising costs of fuel in the country.”

Recently, a dedicated showroom for Jetour, NewEra Autovehicle Services Ltd, was opened in Lekki, Lagos, to sell and maintain Jetour vehicles in Lagos State.

Speaking at the unveiling, the special guest of honour, Chief Michael Ade.Ojo, showered encomiums on the brand, thereby attesting to its high quality.

He said, “Jetour is not just a stylish automobile but a durable companion built to meet Nigeria’s peculiar demands,” he said.

“The Jetour brand has a product line that aligns perfectly with Nigeria’s rugged terrain and challenging climate,” Ade.Ojo added.

He urged individuals and corporate organisations “to consider Jetour vehicles for their ruggedness and state-of-the-art equipment.”

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NADDC Pushes Affordable Auto Loans to Boost Vehicle Ownership, More Jobs

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7 hours ago

September 21, 2026

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NADDC Pushes Affordable Auto Loans to Boost Vehicle Ownership, More Job

The National Automotive Design and Development Council has called for far-reaching reforms in vehicle financing to make car ownership more affordable while boosting local vehicle assembly, job creation and industrial development.

The Council said a properly structured financing system could turn vehicle credit from a mere consumer lending product into a major economic tool for expanding productive mobility and strengthening Nigeria’s automotive value chain.

Director-General of NADDC, Otunba Joseph Oluwemimo Osanipin, stated this in an address delivered on his behalf by the Council’s Principal Information Officer, Tanko Kyumnom, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Auto Sectoral Group Symposium in Lagos.

The symposium, held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Henry Fajemirokun Hall of LCCI, was themed: “From Subsidy to Credit: Can Vehicle Financing Replace Fuel Subsidy as Nigeria’s Mobility Equaliser?”
Osanipin said the growing cost of mobility had made it necessary to explore financing models that would enable individuals, businesses and transport operators to acquire vehicles without bearing the full cost of ownership upfront.

According to him, spreading vehicle payments over an agreed period could provide a more sustainable pathway to vehicle acquisition, provided that the financing products are affordable, accessible and structured around the economic realities of Nigerian consumers.

He, however, cautioned that simply making credit available would not be enough.
“Vehicle financing offers a more sustainable approach by enabling individuals, businesses and transport operators to acquire vehicles and pay for them over time,” Osanipin stated.
The NADDC DG said the bigger opportunity lies in linking vehicle financing with the growth of locally assembled and Nigerian-made vehicles.

He explained that increased access to credit for locally produced vehicles could generate wider economic benefits by stimulating demand for domestic assembly, supporting component manufacturers, creating jobs and strengthening local supply chains.

Osanipin therefore urged stronger collaboration among government institutions, financial institutions, vehicle manufacturers and other stakeholders in designing financing schemes capable of supporting both mobility access and automotive industrialisation.

The NADDC boss identified affordable vehicle loans, leasing arrangements, fleet financing, credit guarantees and appropriate interest-rate support as mechanisms that could broaden access to vehicle ownership and productive mobility.

lt also stressed the need for repayment structures that take into account the earning patterns and business realities of Nigerians, particularly transport operators and small businesses whose vehicles are directly linked to their income-generating activities.

Osanipin maintained that the objective should extend beyond increasing the number of vehicles on Nigerian roads.
“The goal is not simply to put more vehicles on Nigerian roads. It is to ensure that Nigerians can access productive mobility without placing an unsustainable burden on government finances or household incomes,” he said.

According to him, a properly structured automotive financing system could create a stronger connection between mobility, economic inclusion and domestic vehicle production.

“With the right policies and partnerships, vehicle financing can become a powerful instrument for mobility, economic inclusion and automotive industrial development,” Osanipin added.

The NADDC’s position places vehicle financing within the broader effort to build a sustainable automotive ecosystem in Nigeria—one in which access to credit supports vehicle users while also creating stronger demand for local assembly, components and associated automotive services.

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Jetour T1 Storms Abuja as Automaker Accelerates Nigeria Expansion

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11 hours ago

September 21, 2026

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Jetour T1 Set to debut in Abuja as Expansion Gains Momentum

Following a successful debut in Lagos, Jetour Nigeria will host the Jetour Experience Abuja from September 22 to 24, 2026, positioning its all-new T1 model as a major competitor in the country’s growing adventure SUV market.

The three-day event in the Federal Capital Territory will give prospective buyers and motoring enthusiasts direct access to product demonstrations, expert-led technical sessions, and hands-on test drives.

“Strong participation, extensive test drives, and significant sales enquiries at the Lagos edition, coupled with growing demand from Abuja residents, influenced the decision to bring the experience to the nation’s capital,” the company said in a statement. The show holds at Maha Event Centre, Area 8, Garki.

To support its growing national footprint, Jetour Nigeria has established a network of seven accredited dealers: Elizade Nigeria Limited, New Era AutoVehicle Services Limited, Kojo Motors, Germaine Auto Centre, Tab Autos Limited, R.T. Briscoe Motors, and Mandilas Autos. The partnerships cover retail sales, genuine spare parts supply, and comprehensive after-sales maintenance.

Jetour T1 Set to debut in Abuja as Expansion Gains Momentum

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Abuja Demand Rises as Jetour Brings X70 Plus Experience to FCT

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2 days ago

September 20, 2026

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Abuja Demand Rises as Jetour Brings X70 Plus Experience to FCT

Jetour Nigeria is taking its seven-seater X70 Plus SUV to Abuja as rising interest from motorists in the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring states fuels the brand’s latest push to deepen its presence across Nigeria.

The X70 Plus will headline the Jetour Experience Abuja, holding from September 22 to 24 at Maha Event Centre, Area 8, Garki, following the strong response recorded during the Lagos edition, where motorists turned out for test drives and made enquiries about Jetour models.

The Abuja activation is designed to give prospective buyers direct access to the X70 Plus and other models, with opportunities to test-drive the vehicles, engage product specialists and experience their technology, safety and comfort features.

The X70 Plus is positioned as a family-oriented SUV, offering seven-seat capacity and a range of features targeted at customers seeking comfort, technology and practicality.

The SUV is available with 1.5-litre and 1.6-litre turbocharged engine options, with outputs of up to 145kW and 290Nm of torque, paired with a dual-clutch automatic transmission.