JSW Motors is preparing to launch the Jetour T2-based SUV in the Indian market. The company recently filed a patent in India and also posted an “Invited Dealer Partners” advertisement on its social media platforms, indicating that the arrival of the SUV may be around the corner. And now, in the ASEAN NCAP crash test, the Chery Jetour T2 has scored a full five stars in the crash test for both adult and child occupants. The crash test was conducted on 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre ICE versions. The SUV has an overall score of 86.50 points in adult occupant protection, child occupant protection and safety assist systems. In Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), the SUV scored 29.74 out of 32. In the frontal impact test, it recorded 13.74 out of 16, providing good head and neck protection for the front occupants, adequate protection for the driver’s chest and marginal protection for the driver’s left leg. The front passenger compartment was rated stable.
The model also scored 8.00 out of 8.00 in the side impact and head protection tests, with all major body areas receiving ‘Good’ ratings. In child occupant protection (COP), the Jet Tour T2 scored 40.63 out of 51. Scores included 15.62 out of 16 for frontal impact, 8.00 out of 16 for side impact, 9.02 out of 12 for child restraint system installation, and 7.00 out of 13 in the vehicle-based assessment.
Mercedes-Benz V-Class: First look at the coolest MPV ever? | TOI Auto Under safety technology, the SUV scored 18.00 out of 21. It received 6.00 out of 6.00 points for Effective Braking Avoidance (EBA) and Seat Belt Reminder (SBR), 1.25 out of 2.50 points for AEB City, 1.75 out of 3.50 points for AEB Inter-Urban and 3.00 out of 3.00 for Advanced Safety Assist Technologies. Safety features include six airbags, ESC, ABS, seatbelt reminder, blind-spot detection, pedestrian protection, child presence detection, rear occupant detection and ISOFIX mounts. Driver assistance systems include AEB for motorcycles and pedestrians, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, auto high beams and AEB function.In terms of design, the Jetour T2 adopts the off-road SUV’s typical boxy, upright shape with a wide rectangular grille, integrated LED lighting and rounded headlamp housings featuring horizontal LED elements. A flat bonnet, thick bumper and skid-plate-style underbody add to its off-road-focused design. Along the sides, it features square wheel arches, body cladding and a straight shoulder line connecting the front and rear. The tall stance, large alloy wheels and roof rails further underline its SUV proportions. At the rear, the SUV features a vertical tailgate that houses a spare wheel, along with slim LED tail-lamps and a prominent bumper.
The international-spec Jetour T2 is offered with plug-in hybrid and all-electric powertrains, but a version planned for India has not been confirmed. Globally, the plug-in hybrid uses a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 154hp and 220Nm, paired with a 26.7kWh battery that supports single-motor front-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive configurations. The battery is rated for a claimed 139 km range under the NEDC cycle. Reports indicate that the India-spec model is likely to use a hybrid system instead of an EV option.
Moving inside, the Jetour T2 has a straightforward cabin layout with a wide, layered dashboard, reflecting its off-road focus. It features a large tablet-style touchscreen and a fully digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel, as well as a long center console that includes the gear selector, physical controls and storage space. Grab handles, metallic accents and contrasting trim are also part of the design.Key features include a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital driver display, a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, a 12-speaker Sony sound system, powered and ventilated front seats and automatic climate control. Safety equipment includes a 360-degree camera, level-2 ADAS, and hill start and descent assist. These features are expected to be offered on the India-spec version as well.
