Get ready to see the JETOUR T2 in Malaysia by the 4th Quarter of 2024
JETOUR is expected to launch its petrol powered models, the Dashing and X70 SUV’s (take note this is NOT the Proton X70) at the Malaysia Auto Show 2024 which will held between May 22 to 26.
However, it is the hybrid and petrol powered T2 rough and rugged SUV’s which are creating social media interest in Malaysia and also in ASEAN. The T2 variants are expected to be launched in August 2024 for the Malaysian off road enthusiasts.
“For Indonesian market, the planning is almost the same,” remarked Mr. Dai Lihong, Executive Vice President of JETOUR Auto.
When asked about how JETOUR differentiates itself against its sister brand JAECOO, which has started its marketing activities in Malaysia, Mr. Dai explained the differences, “JAECOO positioned itself as a trendy, young brand and the JAECOO J7 bookings in Malaysia are open right now with an estimated asking price of between RM145k and RM160k.
Meanwhile, JETOUR is more towards an adventure, off-road SUV, for traveling farther. In case you were wondering, the JETOUR T2 is built around a monocoque body and comes with either 1.5-litre or 2.0-litre turbo-petrol powered engines paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
Ground clearance is rated at 220mm, drive is sent to all four wheels via a full-time 4×4 system and the suspension is independent at both ends, working with a MacPherson strut front-end with a multi-link rear.
JETOUR’s move to launch in Malaysia and Indonesia also comes as this ambitious Chinese car manufacturer plans to expand across Asia Pacific.
“With ‘One World, One JETOUR,’ we have laid down our ‘Travel+’ footprints across the globe, extending our reach through 600 sales and service networks in over 50 countries and regions. Our preparation for entry into markets with right-hand drive vehicles and our upcoming foray into Europe is a testament to our commitment to global integration,” Dai said at the Beijing Motor Show unveiling.
JETOUR was established in 2018. With “Travel+” as its core strategy for brand development and the philosophy of “defining journeys through actions.”
JETOUR has already started selling dozens of models across three major nameplates: X series (X70, X90), JETOUR DASHING, and T series (T2).
Since the debut of its first model, JETOUR has amassed over 1 million users and 42 million fans in just 5 years, securing the title of the fastest-growing new cutting-edge SUV brand in China, according to the company.
JETOUR already has more than 800 dealerships across China and currently assembles vehicles in three domestic cities, which is Wuhu, Kaifeng and Fuzhou.
It already exports vehicles to more than 50 markets and its biggest export markets are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Egypt and the Philippines.
