Photo credit: JMC
Chinese automotive manufacturer Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) has officially entered the Kenyan market through a partnership with local motor dealer Caetano Kenya. The collaboration aims to meet the growing demand for reliable commercial vehicles in the region.
During the launch event in Nairobi, Caetano Kenya’s Managing Director, Aurelien Glay, introduced the JMC Vigus lineup, which includes single cab, double cab, and light commercial trucks. He emphasized that these vehicles are engineered for reliability, durability, and optimized operating costs.
“These vehicles have been designed with reliability, durability and optimized operating costs at their core in a market with a rapidly growing demand for quality commercial vehicles,” Glay said during the launch in Nairobi.
To support local industry, the vehicles will be assembled in Kenya from completely knocked down kits imported from China. This approach aims to enhance affordability for Kenyan customers and contribute to the development of the country’s automotive sector.
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Sylvia Agani, Commercial and Marketing Director at Caetano Kenya is bullish that JMC’s brand has a great potential in Kenya, projecting sales of at least 100 units in 2025. She attributed this optimism to the growth of local industries and the established reputation of Chinese products in the Kenyan market.​
Pricing for the JMC vehicles is set at Sh4.5 million for the single cab truck and Sh4, 985,000 for the double cab model. This strategic pricing is designed to offer competitive options for businesses seeking quality commercial vehicles.
About JMC
JMC was founded in 1948 and now it exports to more than 70 countries and produces up to 545,000 vehicles every year. Its headquarter is in Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
