Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles reached a major single-month sales milestone when they retailed more than 600 vehicles through their 46 dealerships during the month of May. This achievement comes just eight months after returning to the South African market.
“South African automotive consumers are navigating a dynamic, highly competitive automotive landscape with a plethora of choices. Today’s buyers are incredibly savvy; they want vehicles that meet their daily needs without compromise.
“We have earned their trust since launch by staying true to our core promise: delivering safe, high-quality, and tech-forward vehicles, all supported by the aftersales excellence of TataMove. We are committed to putting our customers first at every stage of their ownership journey,” says Jeff Allison, General Manager of Marketing and Product for the distributor of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles South Africa.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles launched with a four-model range in 2025 and will launch India’s top selling compact SUV, the Osprey, in August this year and the all-new Sierra in the first half of 2027.
“Our dealer partners have been instrumental in re-establishing our local presence and helping us achieve and surpass all the goals we set for the brand. We are excited about the future of the brand and look forward to seeing a host of new products on dealer floors in the coming months,” adds Lex Kriel, Sales & Operations Director for the distributor of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles South Africa.
Tata launched with an extensive dealer network and look forward to opening their 47th South African dealership during July, giving the brand presence and representation in all corners of the country, it says.
JAC Motors South Africa has introduced two new derivatives to its T9 bakkie range, the Hunter Black Edition and Super Lux Black Edition. These additions form part of the company’s Decade campaign, marking nearly ten years of operations in the country.
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Nissan has introduced the Tekton, a new compact SUV for the South African market. The model is built on the Renault‑Nissan alliance’s CMF‑B platform and is closely related to the Renault Duster, sharing engines and mechanical components.
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