Chery Takes Over Nissan's South Africa Plant to Accelerate Global Manufacturing

[Global Expansion] Chery has officially taken over Nissan's Rosslyn vehicle assembly plant in Pretoria, South Africa.

Core Development: Chery Accelerates Localized Production in Africa

Chery Automobile recently completed the takeover of Nissan’s Rosslyn plant in South Africa, marking its first wholly owned vehicle manufacturing base on the African continent. The plant has an annual production capacity of 50,000 units and will produce multiple key models, including the Tiggo series.

Strategic Rationale: Solidifying Leadership in Overseas Sales

As the long-standing export leader among Chinese automakers for multiple consecutive years, Chery has already surpassed 930,000 units in overseas sales in 2025. This move into South Africa aims to address challenges such as the EU carbon tariff and regional trade barriers, while enhancing its market reach across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Industry Impact: Chinese Brands Expand Global Manufacturing Footprint

Following BYD’s establishment of plants in Thailand and Hungary, Chery’s latest step further advances Chinese automakers’ shift from “product globalization” to “system globalization,” intensifying competition in both the new energy and internal combustion engine vehicle segments worldwide.