After a series of teasers and previews, Jetour Auto Malaysia has finally debuted its long-awaited, off-road-ready SUV, the Jetour T2.
Also known as Jetour Traveller in China, this rugged off-roader becomes the first Jetour T-Series model to arrive in Malaysia, featuring one 2.0TD XWD variant priced at RM156,800.
Said price is inclusive of a standard 7-year or 150,000 km vehicle warranty, a separate 10-year or 1 million km warranty for the engine, and five-time free services (labour and parts).
On top of that, the first 3,000 customers who book the new T2 will also be entitled to a special launch rebate worth RM2,000, thus bringing the car’s price further down to RM154,800.
Unibody-based, Off-Road-Ready SUV
Unlike many other off-road 4×4 SUVs, the T2 underpins Jetour’s own Kunlun unibody architecture, which was developed by its parent company, Chery Group.
Powertrain-wise, the local-spec T2 is available in a single pure combustion powertrain option, namely a 2.0-litre 4-cyl TGDi petrol engine rated at 245 PS (180 kW) and 375 Nm. Said engine is then mated to a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox and Jetour’s proprietary XWD real-time four-wheel-drive system that grants more than seven driving modes to drivers.
While the car itself isn’t based on a more rugged ladder-frame chassis, the aforementioned XWD system does come with a dedicated rear differential lock and an intelligent torque distribution system to make it off-road capable.
Rugged Exterior Facade, Posh Interior
Visually, the T2 adopts a very rugged yet modernised boxy SUV design with familiar design cues inspired by other popular off-road SUVs. Some key highlights include full LED lighting units on both ends, some metal underbody claddings, built-in side steps, roof rails, a rear-mounted spare wheel cover, and 19-inch alloy wheels shod in all-terrain (AT) tyres.
Dimension-wise, the T2 spans 4,785 mm long, 2,006 mm wide, and 1,870 mm tall with a 2,800 mm wheelbase, thus making it on par with its next local Chinese rival, the ladder frame-based GWM Tank 300.
Despite its rugged setup, the T2 gets a pretty premium and spacious cabin laced with modern amenities, with the biggest highlight being the 15.6-inch main infotainment unit that supports both wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Some other comfort amenities primed here include powered and ventilated front seats with memory function, a digital instrument cluster, a large panoramic sunroof, multi-colour ambient lights, premium leatherette upholstery, dedicated rear A/C vents, multiple USB charging ports, a 12-speaker Sony audio system, a slew of physical controls, and many more.
Uncompromised Space & Safety
Space is also quite decent for the T2, with the rear seats comfortably housing up to three adults, with the almost-flat flooring also helping to boost passenger comfort here. As for the boot space, it measures 580 litres as standard, featuring a side-opening tailgate that comes with a soft-close function and dedicated storage spaces.
Safety is definitely not a compromise for the T2, as this rugged SUV recently achieved a five-star score in the ASEAN NCAP crash test protocol. This was made further possible thanks to a plethora of active and passive safety features it packs, including six airbags, Level 2 ADAS capabilities, a 360-degree surround-view monitor with a transparent chassis mode, and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
