VIDEO: Dongfeng sets-up shop as latest Chinese brand in South Africa [Video]

One of China’s oldest automakers established in 1969, Dongfeng has officially become the latest to arrive in South Africa with an initial line-up of three models, two powered solely by electric drivetrains.

Known largely for its line-up of heavy-duty commercial vehicles as well as favoured by the Chinese military, the brand is equally well-known for its joint ventures with amongst others, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Honda, most famously Peugeot and Citroën and previously, Kia.

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Pronounced “dong fong” and not “dong feng”, the brand launched its operations at a special event in Edenvale on Thursday (12 December) by showcasing the simply titled Box aimed at the BYD Dolphin and the Dayun Yuehu S5.

Unboxing the …