Is the Jetour T1 Lightning plug-in hybrid launching soon in PH?

Jetour Auto PH gets approval to bring a passenger vehicle with a 1499cc engine

Earlier this year, Jetour Auto Philippines Inc. (JAPI) Managing Director Miguelito Jose confirmed the automaker will be launching three plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models this 2025. They already launched the X70 Lightning and T2 Lightning i-DM models a few months ago, which means they have already brought two out of the three PHEVs.

Now, it looks like we can expect the last plug-in hybrid Jetour to make its Philippine debut soon. Recently, JAPI received regulatory approval for a new passenger vehicle that's powered by a 1499cc gasoline engine. It's also listed to have a reference weight of 2,100 kg, which makes it quite a hefty vehicle.

After cross-checking the numbers, it looks like the Jetour T1 Lightning i-DM is on its way here. Just like the X70 and T2 Lightning, the T1 Lightning will likely come with a 1.5L turbocharged engine that puts out 154 PS and 220 Nm of torque. It is then assisted by an electric motor that makes 201 PS with 310 Nm of pull and a 26.7 kWh battery pack.

The exact local specifications are not yet available, although in other markets, the T1 Lightning can travel up to 117 km without using a drop of fuel. It's also capable of traveling more than 1,000 km with both the engine and electric motor working together, and comes with a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function to power up campsites or worksites during a blackout.

Based on our previous report, Jetour plans to launch the T1 Lightning i-DM PHEV in the Philippines during the “ber” months. This means we can expect the electrified crossover SUV to make its official debut either in Q3 or Q4 2025.

With JAPI looking to bring more plug-in hybrid models, customers will once again be spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing their electrified (and coding-exempt) vehicle.