Mmegi

Chinese car giants power into Botswana

On the rise: Chinese manufactured vehicles are taking up more market space in Botswana and the world PIC: MADEINCHINA.COM
On the rise: Chinese manufactured vehicles are taking up more market space in Botswana and the world PIC: MADEINCHINA.COM

Botswana’s roads are experiencing surging registration numbers for Chinese-made vehicles, especially as first-time registrations, whilst Japanese models continue to dominate second-hand car sales.

Available data shows that consumers consider price as the main determining factor when buying a car and Chinese models have, over the years, grown better at also integrating competitive pricing with advanced technology and comfort.

Local consumers are shifting their car preference to Chinese models such as Omoda, Haval, and Jetour, which are increasing their sales to the local market as first-hand vehicle sales. Local consumers seeking comfort and engine performance have for many years preferred German makes, whilst those seeking durability leaned to Toyota.

Editor's Comment
The Boko-led administration has to tread carefully

‘When you make peace withyourself, you make peace with the world’- Maha GhosanandaThis may come at a huge cost if not handled properly. What started off on Labour Day in Letlhakane this year, where Boko was in attendance when the militant lawyer-cum-trade unionist, Robert Rabasimane rebutted the President’s address in defence of the trade union has seemingly spiralled out of control. The issue is now creating a cat-and-mouse type of a...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up