{"id":17635,"date":"2025-07-26T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=17635"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:10:35","slug":"rachel-kolisi-upgrades-to-new-jetour-x70-plus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/rachel-kolisi-upgrades-to-new-jetour-x70-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"Rachel Kolisi Upgrades to New Jetour X70 Plus, Swapping Her &#8220;Humble&#8221; Yaris for R454k SUV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Rachel Kolisi, the estranged wife of Springbok rugby legend Siya Kolisi, has made headlines once again, this time for her upgrade in the motoring department. Having once traded in a luxury Mercedes-Benz for an ageing Toyota Yaris, Rachel has now received the keys to a brand-new Jetour X70 Plus SUV valued at R454,900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The public took notice when Rachel shared a now-deleted Instagram post reflecting on life\u2019s unexpected turns. In the post, she humorously admitted to googling &#8220;how to parallel park a Yaris with dignity&#8221; while adjusting to a simpler lifestyle. The message struck a chord with some, who praised her honesty, but drew criticism from others who viewed it as a bid for sympathy\u2014and possibly a new car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753262556-562x1024.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-17651\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: The Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jetour-takes-the-wheel\">Jetour Takes the Wheel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the mixed reactions, Chinese automaker Jetour South Africa saw an opportunity. Shortly after Rachel\u2019s post, the company announced that she had joined their ranks as a brand ambassador. In a fresh Instagram update, Rachel confirmed the news, expressing her gratitude and excitement to be part of the Jetour family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cVery excited and very grateful to be a part of the @jetour_south_africa family! Thank you @lmgsportsmanagement!\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The move has reignited both support and skepticism online. While some social media users have applauded her resilience and praised her for turning challenges into opportunities, others remain critical, viewing the ambassadorship as a calculated publicity move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753262656-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-17652\" style=\"width:737px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: The Citizen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3737382205\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-betsy-to-a-bold-new-ride\">From Betsy to a Bold New Ride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Affectionately calling her old Yaris &#8220;Betsy,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/rachel-kolisi-kids-reunite-siya-kolisi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rachel <\/a>previously described the car as a symbol of humility and change. But that chapter is now closed. Behind the wheel of the flagship seven-seater Jetour X70 Plus, she\u2019s embracing a new era, one marked by space, comfort, and modern design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jetour South Africa believes Rachel is a natural fit for their brand. \u201cAs a busy working mother, comfort, space, and safety in the vehicle she drives are paramount. Rachel embodies the dynamic spirit of Jetour\u2019s flagship model,\u201d the brand stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-about-the-jetour-x70-plus\">More About the Jetour X70 Plus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/motoring\/rachel-kolisi-from-old-yaris-to-new-jetour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jetour X70 Plus<\/a>, priced from R454,900 for the Momentum trim and R484,900 for the Deluxe, is one of two models currently available in the country. The other is the sportier five-seater Jetour Dashing, with pricing starting at R439,900.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753262760-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-17654\" style=\"width:686px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753262760-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753262760-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753262760-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753262760-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753262760-450x254.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gauteng-image-1753262760.png 1198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Jetour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Rachel\u2019s latest ride offers generous space, advanced safety features, and sleek styling, including school runs, fitness routines, and managing her brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Love it or question it, there\u2019s no denying Rachel Kolisi is steering her life in a new direction\u2014with Betsy in the rearview and a shiny new Jetour on the road ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/cherys-new-lepas-brand-set-to-launch-in-sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chery\u2019s New Lepas Brand Set to Launch in South Africa: Stylish SUVs for a Trendy Market<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rachel Kolisi, the estranged wife of Springbok rugby legend Siya Kolisi, has made headlines once again, this time for her upgrade in the motoring department. 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