Given that the hybrid-only Tank 500 HEV already exceeds the R1-million mark by retailing for R1 222 900, expect the Hi-4Z to possibly come close to or breach R1.5-million when it does go on-sale.

This edition of COTY sees the largest number of contenders from China yet, featuring the BYD Seal, GAC GS3 Emzoom, GAC Emkoo, Jaecoo J7, GWM P500 HEV, GWM Tank 500, GWM Tank 300, Omoda C9 ...