Jetour PH wants to go off-road with 2024 T2 SUV
Jetour Auto PH previews go-anywhere T2 4x4 ahead of MIAS 2024 debut
It took some time, but after countless teasers, insider info, and sightings, the much-awaited Jetour T2 has officially been previewed for the Philippine market. Revealed by Jetour Auto Philippines ahead of the 2024 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), the T2 now serves as the brand’s flagship model that looks good on-road and is more than capable off-road.
Featuring a boxy design that appears to have been inspired by the Land Rover Defender, the 2024 Jetour T2 features a bold and daring look. For those of you who may be wondering why, it's because Jetour's parent company Chery is Jaguar Land Rover's joint venture partner in China. The two have been doing R&D, technology transfers and manufacturing knowledge sharing since 2012.
The Jetour T2 gets rugged bumpers, squared-off LED headlights with eye-catching LED daytime running lights, generous black body cladding, vertical LED taillights, and a rectangular spare tire carrier.
Size-wise, the T2 measures 4785mm long, 2006mm wide, 1880mm tall, and has a 2800mm wheelbase. It has a minimum ground clearance of 220mm and a curb weight of around 1880kg. It also gets stylish 20-inch black alloy wheels wrapped in 255/55 series tires.
Open the doors and the T2 greets the driver & passengers with a pair of massive displays. The first one measures 10.25 inches and serves as the instrument cluster and multi-info display. Meanwhile, the one on the center of the dashboard is a 15.6-inch tablet-inspired touchscreen that supports countless wireless connectivity features like Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth. There is also a wide array of USB charging ports on the center console and throughout the cabin to keep your mobile devices juiced up.
Despite its size, the T2 is strictly a 2+3 crossover SUV with an emphasis on delivering a 4x4 luxury ride. Other features available in the Jetour T2 include; dual-zone automatic climate control, rear air vents, LED ambient lighting, leather upholstery, a wireless charging pad, power-adjustable front seats with a cooling function, a panoramic sunroof and a 12-speaker sound system from Sony.
Under the hood, the 2024 Jetour T2 is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that cranks out 254 PS at 5500 rpm along with 390 Nm of pull at 1750 - 4000 rpm. Power is then shifted to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission and a real-time 4WD system.
Prior to its launch that's happening at MIAS, Jetour Auto Philippines has shared that the T2 has already underwent testing in Baguio City and in Porac, Pampanga. The latter served as the real-world test bed for the T2's 4X4 tech, particularly its terrain management system and water wading sense that works similarly to that of the Defender.
When it comes to straight line performance, Jetour Auto PH also shared that the T2 could reach 100 km/h from a standstill in 8 seconds.
The 2024 Jetour T2 will be offered in the country in two variants - first is the T2 Beyond that has an introductory price of PHP 2.498 million. For those who want an extra bit of form and function, there's the T2 Terrain that's fitted with a side ladder and adventure box. Jetour's introductory price for the T2 Terrain is PHP 2.598 million.
Furthermore, reservations are already open for those interested in the Jetour T2. As of this writing, Jetour Auto PH executives have shared to us that there are about 55 reservations already for the off-road SUV.
Available colors for the 2024 Jetour T2 include Stone Gray, Bora Blue, Techno Black, and Gobi Beige.
Get to see the Jetour T2 at this year’s MIAS on April 4 to 7.
