- Chery strengthens its presence in South Africa’s rental car sector with growing demand from fleet operators.
- First Car Rental has added 100 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro units to its fleet, highlighting the SUV’s popularity.
- Chery’s dedicated Fleet Department offers tailored support, already serving corporate, government, and major event partners.
Chery South Africa is accelerating its growth in the local car rental industry, with its national passenger vehicle market share reaching 6.2% in the past month. As interest in Chery’s range of vehicles continues to rise among consumers and fleet operators, the brand is seeing growing interest from rental car companies nationwide.
Demonstrating this momentum, Chery has delivered 100 units of the Tiggo 4 Pro – one of the best-selling SUVs in South Africa – to First Car Rental. The handover took place on 26 May at the rental company’s depot in Johannesburg and was attended by the Chery Fleet Team as well as First Car Rental’s Johannesburg Depot Manager.
This delivery is the latest milestone in a growing relationship between Chery and one of South Africa’s leading car rental providers. It also marks an opportunity for First Car Rental to experience the Chery Fleet Department’s customer-centric approach firsthand.
“We’re proud to see more rental companies choosing Chery, not only for our vehicle’s value and safety, but also for the professionalism and responsiveness of our fleet team,” commented Siphiwe Nkutha, National Fleet Sales Manager for Chery South Africa. “We thank First Car Rental for their trust and look forward to supporting their continued success with dependable vehicles and dedicated aftersales service.”
The Chery Fleet Department is committed to providing tailored solutions to meet the unique requirements of fleet operators. Interested parties are welcome to reach out via fleet@chery.co.za to discuss customised vehicle options.
In addition to supporting car rental companies, Chery has supplied fleet vehicles to corporate clients and government departments. The automaker has also served as a mobility partner for significant events, including BRICS, SA Auto Week, and the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting, reinforcing its growing reputation in the fleet management and mobility space.
