Omoda and Jaecoo (O&J) achieved record-breaking sales in 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the fastest-growing car brands in South Africa.
The twin brand recently announced that it recorded a staggering 147% year-on-year sales increase, growing from 5,097 units in 2024 to 12,597 units in 2025.
This is a new sales record for the two carmakers, though neither has admittedly been in South Africa for very long.
In any case, it is an indication that O&J is quickly becoming one of the nation’s favourite brands, as it frequently places just outside the list of each month’s top-selling car brands.
While long-time favourites like Toyota, VW, Ford, and Hyundai still dominate the market, O&J is already outperforming several other legacy marques, such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda.
As a reminder, Omoda launched in South Africa in early 2023, while Jaecoo made its local debut in 2024.
Both brands only had a single model for their respective launches – the Omoda C5 and the Jaecoo J7 – but this roster has since been expanded with the release of the Omoda C7, Omoda C9, and Jaecoo J5.
The company has also expanded into the new-energy vehicle market with the introduction of its Super Hybrid System (SHS) series, which currently features plug-in hybrid versions of the C7, C9, and J7.
O&J noted that sales steadily increased over the last two years, going from 222 units in January 2024 to 1,317 units in December 2025.
The standout is the C5, the brand’s most affordable car, which saw a 157% jump in sales over the period under review.
At the same time, the mid-range J7’s sales increased by 32.6%, and the flagship C9’s sales surged by 229.1%.
The company attributed the success to the rollout of its new models and greater consumer awareness, as the two brands have been in South Africa long enough to become a familiar sight on the roads.
“This growth reflects rising brand awareness, strong consumer confidence, and sustained demand across both the Omoda and Jaecoo ranges,” said Hans Greyling, General Manager for Omoda & Jaecoo South Africa.
“The addition of new models such as the J5 and C7 has further strengthened our offering, while the introduction of hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants has significantly broadened our appeal.”
O&J also provided a breakdown of each model’s best sales month to date:
- Jaecoo J7 – June 2025 (228 units)
- Jaecoo J5 – November 2025 (285 units)
- Omoda C5 – October 2025 (846 units)
- Omoda C7 – November 2025 (161 units)
- Omoda C9 – November 2024 (90 units)
“This performance reflects the strength of our product strategy and our commitment to offering vehicles that resonate with a wide variety of customers,” said Greyling.
New Omoda and Jaecoo cars coming to South Africa
Omoda and Jaecoo plans to launch new cars in South Africa in 2026, starting with a hybrid (HEV) version of the C5 and J5.
“With additional models and powertrain options planned for the future, including the upcoming C5 and J5 hybrid variants, Omoda & Jaecoo expect this strong growth trajectory to continue, building on solid foundations and an expanding customer base,” it said.
While the automaker has yet to announce the specifications for either car, the expectation is that they will share the same 1.5-litre hybrid engine found in the Chery Tiggo Cross HEV, which produces 150kW and 310Nm.
The Tiggo Cross is the most affordable hybrid on sale in South Africa right now at R439,900, which means hybrid versions of the R339,99 C5 and J5 should also be among the cheapest options available to consumers when they launch in South Africa.
The other big release pencilled in for late 2026 is the new Omoda C4, which is set to become the brand’s new entry-level model.
It is targeted at younger motorists, featuring a sleek body and modern interior inspired by Mecha – a sub-genre of science fiction centred around giant robots.
Omoda also stated that it will be offered with both petrol and hybrid engines, though it remains to be seen if both options will be available at launch.
Jaecoo, meanwhile, confirmed to TopAuto that the flagship J8 will arrive in the third quarter of 2026.
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