DFSK’s current vehicle line-up in the country will expand with the addition of new petrol versions of the DFSK K01S Bakkie and the DFSK C35 Panel Van while on the electric vehicle side, the DFSK EC35 and EC31 are already familiar ‘faces’ locally.
At the heart of DFSK’s expansion in South Africa is Gina Giani, a seasoned automotive professional with a wealth of experience in the South African motoring industry. With a proven track record in managing and growing automotive brands, Gina brings deep local market insights to DFSK.
Regarding DSFK’s EVs and ICEs – Enviro Auto has a joint venture with Wilgin Holdings. Enviro Auto imports electric vehicles and Wilgin the ICE vehicles and the distribution of parts.
Dealerfloor reported in 2023 about the possibility of local manufacturing, but a spokesperson says the numbers at this stage do not support local production. Wilgin Holdings is the importer and distributor of DFSK.
Wilgin has a dealer network of 22 dealers, and it will increase to 32 dealerships by June this year.
The technical details are:
Prices:
DFSK C35 Panel Van:
Model |
Price |
DFSK C35 Standard P/Van |
R265 000 |
DFSK C35 Aircon P/Van |
R282 250 |
DFSK C35 Aircon + ABS P/Van |
R291 162,50 |
DFSK K01S Bakkie:
Model |
Price |
DFSK K01S Standard S/C |
R189 900 |
DFSK K01S Aircon S/C |
R207 150 |
DFSK K01S Aircon + ABS S/C |
R216 062,50 |
Following talks on the industry's economic importance, government and sector leaders gathered at Automechanika Johannesburg to address operational hurdles across the value chain.
Dealerships and dealer groups will recognise several of the themes raised at the Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast, from an ageing vehicle fleet and growing Chinese brands to affordability and finance.
Visitors at this year’s Automechanika Johannesburg should make sure not to miss Dealerfloor’s sister publication, Body Shop News Africa’s stand in Hall 2, where a very rare, restored Jaguar will be on show. The 1968 Jaguar Type S, known to its owner as “Greenie”, is valued at R370 000.
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