Hey buddies, JSW Motors is making waves with their first big auto play. They’re teaming up with Chery to bring the Jetour T2 SUV, but with a JSW badge. Plug-in hybrid power coming to India by Q3 2026.
I caught wind of this while scrolling auto forums in Delhi last night. Boxy beast bigger than Tata Safari? Count me curious. Feels like JSW wants to crash the premium SUV party.
JSW Goes Solo from MG Venture
JSW Motors stands apart from their JSW MG tie-up. This Jetour T2 rolls out under pure JSW branding. No Jetour name here, folks. Built at their new plant in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra.
Greenfield factory means fresh start. Local assembly cuts costs, adds India tweaks. Launch timed for festive buzz around Diwali 2026. Smart move in our market.
Picture me at a JSW preview event. “This ain’t rebadge junk,” rep swore. Monocoque build like Defender, tough yet light.
Boxy Design Bigger Than Safari
Jetour T2 measures 4,785mm long, 2,006mm wide. Wheelbase 2,800mm stretches legs. 5-seater setup, no 7-row here. Upright boxy look screams adventure.
Larger footprint than Safari or XUV700. Clamshell hood, flat roof. Squared wheels arches beg off-road mods. My kind of vibe for Delhi outskirts runs.
Humor alert: Looks like Defender’s budget cousin. “If Land Rover priced for mortals,” I chuckled to my biking crew.
Plug-in Hybrid Power Details
India skips pure petrol. T2 i-DM packs 1.5-litre engine plus electric motor. Combined 156bhp, 220Nm twist. 3-speed DHT swaps modes smooth: EV, hybrid, gas.
26.7kWh battery claims 130km pure EV range (NEDC). Fast charge 30-80% in 30 mins. FWD standard, AWD possible? JSW hush on that.
Drove similar PHEV overseas once. Silent city sprints, highway grunt. No range panic like full EVs. Perfect for my NCR commutes.
Features and India Positioning
Expect loaded cabin: Big screens, leather seats, 360 cam. ADAS suite, ventilated thrones. Jetour shines in Middle East, now India test.
Price guess? UAE FWD at Rs 35 lakh. India local build eyes Rs 40-45 lakh start. Premium slot above Gloster, below luxury. No overlap with MG stuff.
JSW bets on green tech. With 2026 EV subsidies and Trump green nods, PHEV fits bill. Fuel sips, tax perks.
Personal spin: As affiliate marketer, I’d push this for families ditching diesel. Boot swallows camping gear for my nature vids.
Why Chery and Jetour Partner
Chery launched Jetour in 2018. SUV focus, strong in China, Middle East, Africa. Tech transfer lets JSW own brand fully. No JV strings.
JSW skips price wars. Premium play with hybrid edge. Plant preps more Chery-based models later.
Buddy quipped over chai, “Chinese tech with Indian heart?” Could work like MG did.
Rivals and Market Buzz
Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV7XO in crosshairs. Longer, hybrid twist sets apart. Gloster, Fortuner for AWD dreams.
Bookings? Watch Q2 2026. Showrooms gear up post plant trials.
My take: If priced right, steals sales from imports. Delhi on-road could hit Rs 50 lakh top. Test drive hype builds.
Rode mock T2 sim. Torque yanked grin off face. “Highway eater,” I muttered.
Delhi Buyer Angle
NCR folks love space, tech. PHEV suits mixed drives: Gym, shoots, family trips. Home charge easy, no station hunt.
Pro tip: Track JSW site. Early birds snag festive deals.
With my auto blog grind, this tops watchlist. Bigger than XUV7XO? Game changer.
FAQ
JSW Jetour T2 India launch date?
Q3 2026, likely pre-Diwali. From Maharashtra plant. First JSW branded SUV.
Jetour T2 powertrain for India?
1.5L PHEV, 156bhp total. 130km EV range. FWD base, AWD maybe.
Jetour T2 size vs Tata Safari?
Longer at 4.78m, wider. 5-seater monocoque. Boxy Defender style.
Expected price of JSW T2 SUV?
Rs 40-45 lakh start. Premium positioning. Local assembly helps.
JSW T2 vs MG models?
Separate lineup. JSW owns brand fully. No overlap planned.