2026 Jetour T2 review: Quick drive

China’s Jetour brand will launch locally in 2027 and the boxy T2 mid-size SUV we’re reviewing here shall be a significant piece of its puzzle within the Australian market. 

Jetour is certainly one of Chery’s long list of brands, and while there could also be some shared componentry and technology between them, the T2 is clearly different to anything on sale here in the intervening time.

Let’s talk through this five-seat SUV and where it’d fit available in the market when it arrives Down Under next 12 months.

How much does the Jetour T2 cost?

There are not any pricing or specification details available for Australian versions of the Jetour T2 yet, but it surely’s a mid-size SUV – and which means it could include a really wide selection of costs.

We don’t expect the T2 to be a budget player, so for those who’re considering it may cost a little lower than $40,000, we reckon you’ll be disillusioned.

Nonetheless, the corporate has stated it also intends to supply the smaller T1 here, so we’d expect pricing of around $50k, especially since Jetour hopes to ascertain itself as a rather more premium player than mainstream auto brands from China. 

Overseas versions of the T2 are comprehensively kitted out, and we will expect Aussie versions to return fully loaded too. See below for details on the usual equipment we expect to be offered.

What’s the Jetour T2 like on the within?

The T2’s cabin treatment doesn’t stray too removed from the ‘rugged SUV’ playbook, but it surely looks and feels high-quality and high-tech, and there are a heap of nifty inclusions.

As with its greater brother, the G700, there are some interior design cues that allude to off-road capability, including sizable grab handles between the front seats, and even a backlit breadcrumb trail map of China’s famed G318 highway, which stretches from Shanghai to the China-Nepal border.

There are a great deal of storage areas through the front cabin, including door pockets with bottle holders, nifty little magnetised clasps within the armrests, a dock area for phones, a giant covered centre area, and removable cupholders (making it far easier to scrub them if you’ve got a spill on the trail). There’s also a big storage area under the central bridge.

The everyday twin-screen dashboard design houses all of your fundamental tech, media and climate controls, and sadly there aren’t as many physical buttons as you may wish to see. Nonetheless, there are some (AC on/off, demister) alongside a drive mode controller near the gear selector.

I didn’t have time to delve into the multimedia software but saw it in motion during our test drive in China, and the touchscreen gave the impression to be high-resolution and quick to react, and there is a terrific surround-view camera system.

All the interior material finishes are great, especially for those who like Alcantara/microsuede. It was all over contained in the automotive I tested, including the headlining. The seat upholstery is fake leather, however the steering wheel has real leather trim.

Within the second row, I managed to slot in behind my very own 182cm/6’0” frame with space to spare. I had a great deal of headroom, legroom and space for my feet, with the boxy body offering more cabin space than the CX-5 or RAV4.

There are multiple storage options within the rear, including multi-pocket seatbacks, bottle holders within the doors, and a drop-down armrest with cupholders.

The T2 has a panoramic sunroof as standard in some markets, accompanied by a thick power-retractable cover.

Conveniently, the side-swinging tailgate opens the fitting way for our market, with the kerbside access making it less tedious than some others within the segment.

It has a boot-mounted spare wheel attachment point, though the vehicle I tested had the opposite option: a small cargo box covering a space-saver wheel. 

The tailgate has a locking piston so you may stop it from swinging for those who’re parked on a slope, plus a few cupholders and bag hooks for once you just want to sit down behind the automotive and soak up the view.

The cargo area is a terrific size, too. There may be 580 litres of capability, plus a variety of tie-down points and cargo hooks, netted sections and an elasticated strap.

At 4785mm long including the spare wheel cover, the T2 is mid-way between the Toyota RAV4 and Kluger in overall length.

What’s under the bonnet?

The Jetour T2 is obtainable with a few powertrain decisions internationally, including a petroleum engine and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system dubbed i-DM. Globally, there are also front- and all-wheel drive configurations to pick from, but it surely was the flagship PHEV AWD version I drove, and it has some pretty astounding specifications.

How does the Jetour T2 drive?

My drive was hardly extensive. Actually, calling this review a ‘quick drive’ might even be overselling the experience.

I had literally two minutes behind the wheel, and was a passenger for just a few additional runs, but I can say that it feels different to many of the other mid-size SUVs.

It has a reasonably sturdy and grounded feeling in any respect times, though there’s some body roll to contend with in corners, and the steering isn’t what I’d describe as sporty, so I wouldn’t say the T2 is a masterclass in handling dynamics.

Nevertheless it’s not likely designed to be. This is just not a low-slung, driver-focused SUV, but as a substitute goals to supply upright practicality and, in line with the brand, all-terrain capability that other competitors mightn’t match. 

It is just not just like the GWM Tank 300 (it doesn’t have conventional diff locks or a correct 4×4 system with a low-range transfer case), and might be higher described as a rival for the likes of the Subaru Forester or Outback by way of its apparent off-road capability.

Over a series of sharp bumps, just like what you may find on rural roads and corrugated tracks, it remained controlled and compliant, if a touch firm feeling on account of the road-biased wheel and tyre package fitted to our test vehicle.

As for acceleration, it took a second or so for the powertrain to combobulate, but once we were away it shot on top of things rapidly.

Under hard braking, there wasn’t an excessive amount of nose dive, and the pedal feel was reasonably trustworthy.

Visibility from the motive force’s seat is nice, with a big glasshouse allowing good outward vision at a look, but there’s also a terrific surround-view camera system, including a ‘see through’ view.

My very short drive suggested to me that the T2 shall be different to other models within the already overcrowded mid-size SUV segment, but it surely should easily give you the chance to carry its own on the subject of the drive experience.

What do you get?

Full details on standard spec levels are still some time away for the Australian market, however the T2 is more likely to be extremely well-equipped based on the versions sold overseas.

2026 Jetour T2 equipment highlights (provisional):

• LED lighting 
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Keyless entry
• Push-button start
• Panoramic glass sunroof
• Power-folding side mirrors
• 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Satellite navigation
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• Dual-zone climate control
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Electric front seat adjustment
• Front seat memory settings
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• 12-speaker Sony sound system

Based on the dimensions of the T2 and the usual kit it’s more likely to include, how much do you’re thinking that it should cost? Have your say within the comments.

Is the Jetour T2 secure?

The T2 was awarded a five-star rating from ASEAN NCAP, but hasn’t been put through Euro NCAP or ANCAP testing as yet. Even so, it has a solid range of ordinary safety gear.

Standard safety equipment includes:

• Autonomous emergency braking
• Adaptive cruise control
• Traffic jam assist
• Lane keeping assist
• Surround-view camera
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Six airbags, incl. dual front, front side and full-length curtains

How much does the Jetour T2 cost to run?

It’s yet to be confirmed where Jetour will position itself from an ownership experience perspective.

Nonetheless, in Australia its sister brand Chery offers a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for its vehicles, and 7 years of roadside assistance for those who maintain your automotive inside the brand’s service network. Chery also offers capped-price servicing for the primary seven years.

One other Chery brand, Omoda Jaecoo, offers an additional 12 months of warranty, for a complete of eight years and unlimited kilometres, together with different servicing options.

CarExpert’s Tackle the Jetour T2

I used to be quite taken by the Jetour T2 on account of its striking exterior design, which actually commands some road presence, and its clever and charming interior.

It appeared to drive okay during my transient experience, it’s right on the cash by way of powertrain tech, and it’s well packaged inside too.

Pricing shall be key, but even when the Jetour T2 is available in a bit higher than mid-size SUVs from other brands within the Chery stable, it is going to likely feel like money well spent.

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