MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese automaker unveils new lightweight SUV model in Egypt

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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

CAIRO, May 22 (Xinhua) — Chinese auto brand Jetour Auto on Tuesday unveiled its new lightweight SUV model T1 at a launch near Egypt’s pyramids as part of its international expansion strategy.

The event, held under the motto “Time to Wake Up,” attracted about a thousand participants, including car dealers, industry experts and media representatives.

“During our global development, Jetour has received many travel stories from users around the world. We are committed to developing world-class products with world-class technology to serve our customers,” said Dai Lihong, president of Jetour Auto.

In recent years, Jetour has become one of the fastest growing brands in the automotive sector. The company’s cumulative sales worldwide in the six years of its existence have exceeded 1.7 million units. In 2024 alone, sales volume exceeded 560,000 units, an increase of 80 percent compared to 2023, Dai Lihong noted.

Jetour also signed an agreement with Egypt’s KASRAWY Group to supply assembly kits for its T1 and T2 models. These will be used to assemble cars in Egypt, increasing local production and creating new jobs. –0–

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