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Jetour T2

South Africa's 2026 Car of the Year: the first winner from a Chinese manufacturer.1

Researched November 2, 2026 from 33 sources

Also called

  • faux-fenderA reviewer's label for the T2's boxy resemblance to the Defender.2

At a glance

0400800
168–610 hpPower
0510
5.5–9.7 s0–100 km/h
0125250
170–210 km/hTop speed
05001,000
270–920 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
1,700–2,376 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.16891213

Engine
Gasoline: 1.5/2.0 L turbo I4; PHEV: 1.5 L turbo I41
Layout
Kunlun unibody shared with T1; PHEV: 2 motors FWD, 3 AWD111
Gearbox
Gasoline: 7-speed DCT; 2.0T: 8-speed auto; PHEV: 3-speed DHT, facelift 1-speed110
Built at
Fuzhou, China; HIM, Bekasi, Indonesia; Berjaya Assembly, Johor Bahru, Malaysia1

The story

Chery's Jetour built the T2 for its Travel+ focus on family trips and off-road travel. Its XWD versions use BorgWarner's sixth-generation four-wheel-drive system.34

2024: T2 arrives in the UAE · Shanhai T2 brings plug-in power · Shanhai T2 AWD reaches 610 hp · Qatar hosts the T2 i-DM launch20242025: Aspire, Xplora and Odyssey reach SA20252026: Brazilian hybrid: 9.7 s to 100 km/h · 2026 South African Car of the Year · Traveller 7 / T2 Ultra facelift2026 Jetour T2 / Traveller: 2023–presentJetour T2 / TravellerJetour Traveller 7 / T2 Ultra: 2026–present 202220232024202520262027
GenerationsMilestones110
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
2023–presentJetour T2 / Traveller
2026–presentJetour Traveller 7 / T2 Ultra
2024T2 arrives in the UAE
2024Shanhai T2 brings plug-in power
2024Shanhai T2 AWD reaches 610 hp
2024Qatar hosts the T2 i-DM launch
2025Aspire, Xplora and Odyssey reach SA
2026Brazilian hybrid: 9.7 s to 100 km/h
20262026 South African Car of the Year
2026Traveller 7 / T2 Ultra facelift
  1. 2024

    T2 arrives in the UAE

    The T2 arrives in Dubai on January 27 with advertised 220 mm ground clearance and 700 mm wading depth.4

  2. 2024

    Shanhai T2 brings plug-in power

    Shanhai T2 adds 26.7/43.24 kWh packs, 129/208 km CLTC EV range, 30-minute 30–80% fast charging and 6.6 kW V2L.5

  3. 2024

    Shanhai T2 AWD reaches 610 hp

    An added rear motor lifts the PHEV to 610 hp and 920 Nm, paired with a 3-speed DHT and 43.24 kWh battery.6

  4. 2024

    Qatar hosts the T2 i-DM launch

    On December 25, Qatar welcomes the T2 i-DM: 610 Nm, 139 km NEDC electric range and over 1,000 km total range.7

  5. 2025

    Aspire, Xplora and Odyssey reach SA

    South Africa's October 27 launch pairs the front-drive 1.5T Aspire with 2.0T AWD Xplora and Odyssey versions.18

  6. 2026

    Brazilian hybrid: 9.7 s to 100 km/h

    Brazil's FWD hybrid matches a VW Nivus GTS for acceleration: 9.7 s to 100 km/h, 62.2 m from 120–0 km/h and 11.4/10.1 km/L city/highway.9

  7. 2026

    2026 South African Car of the Year

    The T2 becomes the first vehicle from a Chinese manufacturer to win South African Car of the Year.1

  8. 2026

    Traveller 7 / T2 Ultra facelift

    The facelift is named Traveller 7 in China and T2 Ultra abroad; its PHEV trades the 3-speed DHT for a single-speed unit.10

Every generation

  • Jetour T2 / Traveller
    Jetour T2 / Traveller2023–present
  • Jetour Traveller 7 / T2 Ultra
    Jetour Traveller 7 / T2 Ultra2026–present

Power over the years

From 375 hp to 610 hp in 0 years.

0200400600800 20242026 hp 2024 · 375 hp · Shanhai T2 2WD2024 · 610 hp · Shanhai T2 AWD2025 · 168 hp · Aspire 1.5T (South Africa)2025 · 241 hp · Xplora/Odyssey 2.0T (South Africa)2026 · 355 hp · T2 i-DM (Malaysia) 610 hp Shanhai T2 AWD 375 hp Shanhai T2 2WD
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YearHorsepowerModel
2024375Shanhai T2 2WD
2024610Shanhai T2 AWD
2025168Aspire 1.5T (South Africa)
2025241Xplora/Odyssey 2.0T (South Africa)
2026355T2 i-DM (Malaysia)

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Traveller petrol launch lineup (China)

    2023

  • Standard

    Aspire (South Africa)

    2025

    168 hp

  • Standard

    Xplora (South Africa)

    2025

    241 hp

  • Standard

    Odyssey (South Africa)

    2025

    241 hp
  • Beyond / Terrain (Philippines)

    Standard

    Beyond / Terrain (Philippines)

    2024

    251 hp

  • Standard

    Discovery (Russia)

    2025

  • Standard

    Shanhai T2 Extended (China)

    2025

  • Special

    Terminator Outdoor / Executive (Philippines)

    2024

    251 hp

  • Special

    Panda Edition (Philippines)

    2025

  • Special

    JMK Traveller Game for Peace God of War Edition

    2024

    251 hp

  • Limited

    JMK Traveller Silver Dragon Wing

    2024

    251 hp

  • Limited

    Dark Warrior Limited Edition (Malaysia)

    2026

    241 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Original styling: square headlights, chunky bumpers and a squared-off body.5
  • Big Jetour grille letters, illuminated on some versions.24
  • A squared-off spare-wheel cover on the side-opening tailgate.2425
  • Visible tailgate hinges are decorative.24
  • Original Shanhai T2 PHEV: slow- and fast-charge ports sit on the right side.5

Year by year

  1. 2024 (Shanhai T2)

    It shares the Traveller's exterior; slow- and fast-charge ports on the right side reveal the plug-in hybrid.5

  2. 2026 (Traveller 7/T2 Ultra)

    The facelift gains round LED headlights, a grille light strip and Jetour lettering on the hood.10

  3. 2026 (Traveller 7/T2 Ultra)

    Body-colored bumpers replace black trim; the rear gains a spoiler, smoother pillar trim and a redesigned tailgate box.10

  4. 2026 (Traveller 7/T2 Ultra)

    A column shifter replaces the chunky gear knob; twin vertical vents, a new steering wheel and quilted door trims refresh the cabin.10

  5. 2027 (UAE)

    A very subtle spoiler is added to the tailgate.26

  6. 2027 (UAE)

    Quilted seats and door inserts, revised center-console switches and fold-out rear tray tables update the cabin.26

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Jetour T2
    T2
    Photo of a Land Rover Defender
    Land Rover Defender

    Land Rover Defender

    Nicknamed faux-fender, the T2 has illuminated Jetour grille letters and a square spare-wheel box.227

Against its rivals

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    T2 vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    List price lower is better

    T22,488,000 PHP
    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid2,377,000 PHP
    24

Prices

Value today $51.9K–$57.9K33

Price when newValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 2022202420262028 Value today: $51,925–$57,900 2023 · $19,100 · China base, Traveller2024 · $24,800 · China base, Shanhai T22024 · $30,300 · China, Silver Dragon Wing2024 · $31,650 · China, Shanhai T2 AWD
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2023Price when new$19,100China base, Traveller
2024Price when new$24,800China base, Shanhai T2
2024Price when new$30,300China, Silver Dragon Wing
2024Price when new$31,650China, Shanhai T2 AWD
2026Value today$51,925–$57,900

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “First Chinese South African Car of the Year winner”
    • “Eight T2s on Sertões support duty”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 2 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 33 sources
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  2. Jetour T2 2.0TD XWD Review: Actually Pretty Good - Automacha automacha.com
  3. Chery Jetour Traveller SUV launched in China carnewschina.com
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  5. Chery's Jetour Shanhai T2 entered market at 24,800 USD carnewschina.com
  6. Jetour Shanhai T2 AWD version launches as a PHEV SUV with an intelligent X drive mode carnewschina.com
  7. Global Launch of JETOUR T2 i-DM: Reshaping the Hybrid SUV Market prnewswire.com
  8. Should you buy a Jetour T2 in South Africa? - Buying a Car - AutoTrader autotrader.co.za
  9. Jetour T2 é jipão híbrido que parece 4×4 e anda como Nivus GTS; faz sentido? | Quatro Rodas quatrorodas.abril.com.br
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  15. Jetour Auto PH Unveils T2 4x4 SUV, Dashing PHEV | CarGuide.PH | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices carguide.ph
  16. Jetour объявляет стоимость T2 с автоматической коробкой передач jetour-premieravto.ru
  17. Представлен удлиненный семиместный Jetour T2 — Авторевю autoreview.ru
  18. PIMS: Jetour T2 Muscles Up With The New Terminator Variant. Yours For P 2.898M | CarGuide.PH | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices carguide.ph
  19. JETOUR Auto Quezon Avenue opens, JETOUR T2 Panda Edition previewed autocar.com.ph
  20. Jetour JMK Traveller God of War Edition official images revealed carnewschina.com
  21. VIAJAR POR EL MUNDO: La Gran Apertura de la Conferencia Global Travel⁺ de JETOUR 2024 - Jetour jetour.com.ar
  22. Jetour JMK Traveller off-road SUV delivery starts in China carnewschina.com
  23. Jetour T2 Dark Warrior Limited Edition launched - just 69 units; celebrates Malaysia's 69th Merdeka; from RM168k - paultan.org paultan.org
  24. Jetour T2 Lightning i-DM 2026: PH Review, Specs, Photos, topgear.com.ph
  25. Jetour T2 review: Will be called JSW Combat | Autocar India autocarindia.com
  26. Jetour T2 updated for 2027 in the UAE: interior revisions - paultan.org paultan.org
  27. Bronco-Defender-Mix: Chery Jetour Traveller SUV (2023) auto-motor-und-sport.de
  28. Jetour's 4x4 hybrid jeep will debut at the Sertões rally autopapo.com
  29. JETOUR Auto PH unites T2 owners in scenic Timberland meet and greet autocar.com.ph
  30. Review: Jetour T2 Odyssey 2.0TD+ 7DCT 4WD | TopGear South Africa topgear.co.za
  31. Jetour T2 depreciation & price trends in the UAE | GCC Car Deals gcccardeals.com
  32. NRCS AND JETOUR TAKEN TO TASK ON REVISED T1 AND T2 PAYLOAD RATINGS - The Automobile Association of South Africa aa.co.za
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