Jetour T2 set to arrive in Malaysia: here’s what you need to know
During the launch of the Jetour Dashing in early April, Jetour Malaysia also revealed plans to introduce a lineup of crossover and off-road SUV models to the local market.
One of the off-road SUVs confirmed for entry into Malaysia is the Jetour T2, also known as the Traveller in the Chinese market.
The Jetour T2 is a mid-size SUV built on the Kunlun unibody platform and features design elements inspired by the popular Land Rover Defender.
It measures 4,785 mm in length, 2,036 mm in width, 1,960 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,800 mm.
The Jetour T2 offers a 28-degree approach angle, a 30-degree departure angle, and a ground clearance of 220 mm, aided by MacPherson strut suspension at the front and a multi-link setup at the rear.
Similar to the Dashing, the design of the T2 was created by former Porsche designer Hakan Saracoglu.
In terms of power, the Jetour T2 is available with a choice of a 1.5-liter turbo engine (181 hp/290 Nm) paired with a seven-speed DCT transmission.
There is also a 2.0-liter turbo engine option (251 hp/390 Nm) that can be matched with either a seven-speed DCT or an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the T2 is powered by a 1.5-liter turbo engine combined with two electric motors and a three-speed DHT transmission, producing a total output of 375 hp and 610 Nm.
With a 26.7 kWh battery pack, the T2 PHEV (or T2 i-DM) can achieve an electric-only driving range of 139 km, with a total range of up to 1,000 km.
Currently, Jetour Malaysia has yet to announce the specifications for the T2 that will be launched later.
At the Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao, Jetour showcased the right-hand drive (RHD) version of the T2, which is reportedly still in the prototype stage.
In addition to the right-hand steering position, the Jetour T2 RHD is equipped with a 10.25-inch digital cluster screen, a 15.6-inch central display, a panoramic glass roof, and leather-wrapped seating.
On the center console, there is a rotary dial for selecting driving modes (economy, standard, sports, snow, mud, sand, rock, and adaptive X), as well as a relatively large gear shifter.
Along with a cargo space of 580 liters, the Jetour T2 also provides an external storage box mounted on the tailgate door.
Aligning with its nature as an off-road SUV, Jetour offers a variety of accessories that can be installed, including roof racks, storage boxes on the C/D pillars, foldable ladders, and more.
Advanced safety features included are front collision warning (FCW), lane departure warning (LDW), blind spot monitoring (BSD), door opening warning (DOW), rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA), autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assistance (LKA), and adaptive cruise control (ACC).
One question remains: What price will Jetour Malaysia set for the T2 SUV?
