2026 JMC Grand Avenue price & specs in South Africa

The JMC Grand Avenue has landed in South Africa, with the Chinese automaker’s local arm revealing pricing and specs for the new double-cab bakkie. See pricing below…

2026 JMC Grand Avenue exterior

Image: JMC

Positioned as the flagship double cab in JMC’s local product portfolio, the Grand Avenue is priced from a hair below R530 000. The initial lineup comprises two models. A single engine option is employed across the range.

JMC Grand Avenue engine

The Grand Avenue is equipped with a 2.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine producing 155 kW and 500 N.m of torque, the latter available from a low 1 500 r/min. The four-cylinder unit is exclusively coupled with a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission. The Grand Avenue is available with the choice of either a 4×2 or 4×4 drivetrain. The Chinese automaker claims an average fuel consumption of 7.2 L/100 km. The 0-100 km/h sprint time is a claimed 10.4 seconds.

JMC Grand Avenue size

In terms of size, the Grand Avenue measures 5 450 mm in length and 1 935 mm in width – dimensions comparable to the GWM P500, which, as a reminder, is now offered with a 3.0-litre turbodiesel. Compared to the new Hilux and Ford Ranger, the JMC is 130 and 100 mm longer, respectively. The Grand Avenue stands 1 890 mm tall, with a 3 270 mm wheelbase.

The Grand Avenue sports a 235 mm ground clearance. The approach and departure angles are 30 and 26 degrees, respectively. JMC quotes a water wading depth of 800 mm. The Grand Avenue offers a payload and braked towing capacity of 870 and 3 500 kg, respectively.

2026 JMC Grand Avenue price in SA

Locally, pricing for the Grand Avenue lineup kicks off at R529 900 for the 4×2 derivative. The 4×4 variant is priced from R579 900. Included as standard, the Grand Avenue is sold with a five-year/200 000 km warranty and five-year/100 000 km service plan.

  • JMC Grand Avenue 2.5TD 4×2 GL AT — R529 900
  • JMC Grand Avenue 2.5TD 4×4 GL AT — R579 900

JMC Grand Avenue specifications

Exclusively available in GL trim grade, the Grand Avenue’s list of standard equipment includes keyless entry and ignition; leather upholstery; six- and four-way manual adjustment for the driver and front passenger pews, respectively; a 7.0-inch digital driver’s display; 12-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment, replete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; and a four-speaker audio system. Automatic climate control, replete with rear air vents, is also present. The cabin further plays host to front and rear USB ports and 12 V power sockets.

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