South Africa, We're Just Getting Started at Lepas Thorp

Johannesburg, 15 May 2026 - LEPAS South Africa has reached a major national milestone, with 27 operational dealerships now open across the country. For Western Cape motorists, that momentum is already close to home through Lepas Thorp, where customers can experience the L4 range with the backing of one of South Africa's most established motor groups.

Just a few months ago, LEPAS was a name on the horizon. Today, it is a presence on South African roads and in local showrooms. At Lepas Thorp, that national growth becomes personal: a place where drivers can view the vehicles, speak to a knowledgeable team, book a test drive, and step into the brand with confidence.

A National Brand With Local Support

LEPAS South Africa forms part of Chery Group South Africa, bringing proven infrastructure, product experience, and aftersales support to every dealership. For customers visiting Lepas Thorp, that means the excitement of a new premium automotive brand is matched by the reassurance of a dealer group with a strong local footprint.

Every LEPAS dealership is more than a showroom. It is a business run by people who understand their communities, the roads their customers drive, and the standard of service expected from a premium ownership experience.

“What we are seeing from South African consumers is not just curiosity. It is confidence,” said Jay Jay Botes, General Manager of LEPAS and Chery Group South Africa.

Why Lepas Thorp Matters

The opening of 27 dealerships nationwide is an important marker for the brand, but the customer experience is built one dealership at a time. Lepas Thorp gives local drivers a direct point of access to the LEPAS range, from first enquiry and test drive through to ownership support and servicing guidance.

That local presence matters. Customers are not only choosing a vehicle; they are choosing the people who will support them after the handover. Lepas Thorp's role is to make the national LEPAS promise feel practical, accessible, and dependable for customers in the Western Cape.

Lepas Care and Ownership Support

The rapid national expansion is backed by Lepas Care, the brand's customer-focused ownership and aftersales support programme. Through the growing dealer network and the backing of Chery Group South Africa, LEPAS customers benefit from nationwide servicing, trained technicians, genuine parts support, roadside assistance, and mobility support solutions.

To date, 39 service stations have been appointed nationally, helping ensure strong geographic coverage across South Africa. Appointed dealer technicians have been trained, with new dealer technicians receiving training before becoming operational, reinforcing a consistent ownership and aftersales experience.

The Lepas L4 range is sold with a five-year/150 000 km warranty, a five-year/75 000 km service plan, and a 10-year/1 million km engine warranty for first owners, supporting the brand's long-term commitment to customer peace of mind.

One Standard, Delivered Locally

Despite the pace of the rollout, LEPAS has remained focused on quality. Each operational dealership is held to the LEPAS Dealer Excellence Programme, a framework covering how customers are welcomed, how vehicles are presented, how technicians are trained, and how aftersales care is delivered.

For Lepas Thorp customers, that standard is what turns a national milestone into a local ownership advantage. The aim is simple: a consistent, premium experience from the first showroom visit to every service appointment that follows.

Visit Lepas Thorp

The 27 open dealerships represent the foundation, not the ceiling. LEPAS South Africa has confirmed that further dealer appointments are in advanced stages, while the local product portfolio is set to expand with the all-new L6 and L8.

Western Cape drivers are invited to visit Lepas Thorp for a test drive and to experience the LEPAS L4 firsthand. Find your nearest Lepas Thorp dealership and take the next step into elegant mobility.