All steam ahead for as the Lepas L4 is launched

BY Sammy SA

March 5, 2026

Lepas has officially launched in the country and have set an impressive aftersales support structure for prospective customers.

Lepas is a new premium SUV brand that runs under the Chery brand, and it has been on the build-up since first mentioned that the brand will be gracing our South African roads.

The brand hosted a landmark dealer signing ceremony in November 2025 at an event that highlighted a growing momentum surrounding Lepas as a brand and marked a significant step in building a strong, strategic dealer network ahead of the launch.

“The signing ceremony was an important milestone for Lepas,” said Jay Jay Botes, General Manager of Lepas South Africa. “It demonstrated our commitment to building a brand that strengthens our product portfolio while raising the standard of customer engagement in the market. Lepas embodies a new level of style, sophistication and service excellence that we are proud to introduce to South African customers.”

Lepas has upped the ante in its confirmation of not only its full pricing for its L4 models but also detailed a comprehensive aftersales support program.

Lepas is now providing customers with complete pricing clarity across all derivatives.

The Lepas L4 range is priced as follows:

Lepas L4 Amur – R299 900
Lepas L4 Javan – R369 900
Lepas L4 Pantera – R419 900

With each model offering a distinctive combination of advanced technology, intelligent safety features, refined comfort, and bold design, allowing customers to select the variant that best aligns with their lifestyle and mobility needs.

Comprehensive Aftersales Support

In addition to competitive pricing, Lepas South Africa is reinforcing its commitment to long term ownership confidence through a robust aftersales programme.

The L4 is supported by:

5 year/150 000 kilometer vehicle warranty
5 year/75 000 kilometer service plan
2 year Lepas Care for DCT models (1st owner)
10 year/1 million engine warranty (1st owner)

“Our commitment extends far beyond the showroom floor,” says Jay Jay Botes, General Manager “With full pricing transparency and comprehensive aftersales support, customers can choose the Lepas L4 with complete confidence.”