Jetour wins multiple awards at Egypt’s 2026 Car of the Year event

Jetour Auto won multiple honors at Egypt’s 2026 Car of the Year ceremony, including a special recognition for sales growth among Chinese car brands, plus category awards for the T2 and X70 PLUS. The wins underscore Jetour’s push to grow in Egypt through local production, supply chain investment and market-specific products.

Why it matters: - Jetour’s awards add market credibility in Egypt, one of the brand’s key growth markets in North Africa. - The recognition points to stronger local demand for Jetour’s SUVs and supports the company’s strategy to expand manufacturing and services in the country. - The awards also reflect growing competition among Chinese automakers in Egypt.

What happened: - Jetour Auto won multiple awards at Egypt’s 2026 Car of the Year ceremony in Cairo. - The Jetour brand received a special distinction for the best sales growth gap among Chinese car brands. - Jetour T2 won Best Sports SUV Crossover in Egypt. - Jetour X70 PLUS won Best locally manufactured seven-seat vehicle in Egypt.

The details: - Jetour said it has adapted its product lineup to match local customer needs and driving conditions since entering the Egyptian market. - The brand said its market positioning and consistent quality have helped it stay among Egypt’s top three car brands by sales. - Jetour T2 comes with the XWD intelligent all-wheel-drive system. - Jetour T2 includes one-touch “7+X” off-road modes. - Jetour says the T2 has drawn global recognition as the fastest boxy SUV to reach 500,000 sales. - Jetour X70 PLUS is positioned as a locally manufactured seven-seat model. - Jetour’s global philosophy is “somewhere, for somewhere, be somewhere.” - The company has invested in manufacturing, supply-chain development and a long-term integrated ecosystem in Egypt. - Since Jetour launched its local assembly project in 2024, locally supplied components have reached 45% of production. - Jetour says that improvement has boosted operating efficiency and supported Egypt’s auto industry development and local job creation. - Jetour became the first Chinese car brand to hold a launch event at the Giza Pyramids in 2023. - Jetour partnered with Al Ahly SC in 2025, one of Africa’s most successful football clubs. - Jetour says the partnership connects its “Travel+” strategy with a leading regional sports platform and strengthens its link with local users.

Between the lines: - The awards suggest Jetour is trying to compete in Egypt on more than price alone, using localization, branding and product fit as part of its playbook. - The company’s push into local assembly and supply-chain integration also signals a longer-term bet on Egypt as a regional base, not just a sales market. - The sports and cultural partnerships are designed to build brand familiarity alongside showroom growth.

What’s next: - Jetour plans to keep expanding its local operations in Egypt. - The company aims to deepen its role as a strategic growth hub for North Africa and beyond. - Jetour says its local production and service network will help it deliver more consistent mobility experiences to customers worldwide. - More information is available here.