As we highlighted in Every Chinese car confirmed for SA in 2026, the Dongfeng 06 is scheduled to arrive in South Africa this year. Well-priced from a hair below R500 000, this all-electric compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) has now landed on local shores. The 06, or ‘Vigo’ as it known in some overseas markets, is available in two flavours: E1 400 and E3 470.

Both the E1 and E3 are equipped with a single, front-mounted electric motor, which produces 120kW and 230Nm of torque. In the E1, the e-motor is paired with a 44.94kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, which offers an operating range of 401km on the Chinese light testing cycle (CLTC). The E3 features a 51.87kWh LFP battery – good for a claimed operating range of up to 471km on a full charge.

The 06 measures 4 306mm in length and 1 868mm in width – dimensions comparable to, for example, that of the Chery Tiggo Cross. The 06’s wheelbase spans 2 715mm.

Dongfeng 06 price in SA

Thanks to the folks at duoporta, we can confirm the two-strong Dongfeng 06 lineup is priced from R499 000 for the E1 variant, making it the most affordable all-electric SUV in SA, and one of the most affordable EVs in SA overall. The E3 is priced from R579 000. Included as standard are a five-year/150 000km vehicle warranty, eight-year/200 000 km warranty for the electric components and battery, and a five-year/100 000km service plan.

• Dongfeng 06 E1 400 – R499 000
• Dongfeng 06 E3 470 – R579 000

Image: Dongfeng

As standard, the 06 E1 ships with 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment, 8.88-inch digital instrumentation, a wireless smartphone charger, a six-speaker audio system, automatic air conditioning, cruise control, a rear-view camera and aft park distance sensors. Six airbags are included with the E1 package.

The E3 builds on the E1’s specification, upgrading to adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree surround-view camera system. The E3 further gains six-way electric adjustment for the front pews – the driver’s of which offering heating/ventilation and memory functionality – ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof. The E3 includes advanced driver assistance systems such as lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.

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