
JAECOO adds new J5 to its product range
JAECOO expanded is local line-up with the addition of the new J5 to the range. The J5 consists of three models, Vortex, Glacier and Inferno.
- Product News
- 17 September 2025
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), a partner of Grain SA, has shown a large range of vehicles at the Nampo Harvest Day.
In line with this, festival goers experience the offerings from Toyota, Lexus and Hino in Toyota Avenue. Among others, the bespoke vehicle stand showcases some of South Africa’s best-loved SUVs comprising a comprehensive array of Land Cruiser models, including the LC70 2.8 GD-6, LC 300 GR Sport and popular Prado variants, as well as the Hilux GR-S III.
For petrol heads, the exhilarating GR Yaris with new 8-speed Sport Direct Shift Auto Transmission also made its public debut. Hero vehicles, Lexus LX 700h and the recently launched Lexus GX SE and Overtrail are on display.
This year, Nampo guests once again have an opportunity to experience the exhilarating Toyota Urban Trax, an off-road experience that attracts over 300 enthusiasts daily. This year’s line-up includes the Fortuner GR-S, the Hilux Double Cab 4x4 48V and the extraordinary, Lexus GX. Lexus’s new off-road focused Overtrail sub-brand can be seen on both the LX700h and GX.
True to the Toyota Way of doing things, sub-brands, Toyota Financial Services (TFS), Toyota Insurance (TIMSA), Kinto and Conversions and Accessories have exciting activations in store for festival goers. The Toyota merchandise store also offers a wide range of gear from GR and Land Cruiser. At Hino, guests can take advantage of the Hino 700 complimentary service plan and the Nampo 300 816 with a complimentary drop side body special currently on offer.
It has been reported that the Scandinavian commercial vehicle manufacturer, Volvo Trucks, will significantly scale up local production capabilities with the launch of Euro 6 truck manufacturing in early 2026. The expansion represents a major investment in the company's Durban assembly operations.
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