This is the Jetour T2, a C-segment SUV that is set to be launched in Malaysia soon. Previewed back in November 2025, the Jetour T2 carries an estimated price of RM 178,888.
Overview
The Jetour T2 enters a hotly contested C-segment SUV market, going up against well-established rivals such as the Proton X70, Honda CR-V, and Mazda CX-5. It also indirectly competes with its stablemate, the Jetour Dashing.
According to Jetour, the T2 is designed for drivers who expect more from every journey. Its new JT logo — combining the letters J and T — draws inspiration from the Chinese character 行, symbolising movement, progress, and continuous exploration.
The T2 also marks the first of Jetour Malaysia’s T-series models, with a more urban-focused T1 set to debut locally in the near future.
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Exterior
From the outside, the Jetour T2 is arguably one of the better-looking models from the larger Chery umbrella. Its blocky, chunky proportions, further accentuated by oversized front and rear bumpers, pronounced fender flares, and a rear-mounted spare tyre, give it a distinctly rugged presence. The illuminated JETOUR wording is also noteworthy, as this eye-catching element gives the T2 more character. Parking the Jetour T2 in a valet parking definitely makes sense.
Malaysian-spec models will ride on 19-inch grey alloy wheels, paired with Giti 4×4 AT71 all-terrain tyres sized at 255/60R19, though without the lime green accents seen on the preview unit.
A welcome touch is the inclusion of a soft-closing tailgate, adding a layer of sophistication to the otherwise rugged design. That said, the side-opening tailgate means owners will need to reverse-park with sufficient space behind the vehicle, especially when loading items. An upward-opening tailgate would have solved this, but isn’t feasible due to the rear-mounted spare tyre.
The matte grey option you see here won’t be offered here; Jetour will be offering Aviation Silver, Carbon Black, and Khaki White as the colour options for the local-spec model.
Interior
Step up and into the cabin, which are made easier thanks to the A-pillar-mounted grab handle, and you’re greeted by a pair of large displays: a 10.25-inch digital driver display and a 15.6-inch infotainment screen.
Before scoffing at the screen size, it’s worth noting that Jetour has retained a sensible number of physical controls. A row of buttons for the climate control system sits neatly beneath the air-conditioning vents, striking a good balance between form and usability.
The rugged theme continues inside, with chunky design elements across the dashboard and speaker covers, while rear passengers get a sizeable grab handle of their own.
Audio duties are handled by a 12-speaker Sony Premium sound system, which delivered solid sound quality during our drive—arguably better than some of its rivals in the segment.
Driving Impression
Powering the Malaysian-spec Jetour T2 is a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 254 PS and 375 Nm, paired with a seven-speed wet-type dual-clutch transmission—the same setup found in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro.
The XWD badge hints at the T2’s off-road capability, with its on-demand AWD system able to automatically switch between 2WD and 4WD as required.
Behind the wheel, NVH levels are impressive. Engine noise is well suppressed, while tyre noise from the all-terrain tyres becomes noticeable only at higher speeds, which is expected given their nature.
Wind noise only becomes more apparent above national highway speed limits; keep things legal and the T2 remains composed and relaxed on the move. Part of that is due to the double glazed windows fitted to the Jetour T2.
Power delivery from the turbocharged 2.0-litre engine is eager without being urgent. With 375 Nm of torque, the T2 sits ahead of several core rivals, making overtaking effortless.
Despite being equipped with a dual-clutch transmission, don’t expect lightning-fast shifts similar to a Volkswagen DSG unit. Instead, the gearbox behaves more like a conventional torque-converter automatic. Low-speed judder wasn’t noticeable during our drive.
Ride comfort is another strong point. Despite its near two-metre height, there’s no excessive body roll. Couple that with its unibody construction and the T2 feels a lot more modern than SUVs with a ladder frame construction.
We also experienced the T2 from the rear seats while tackling the wet roads of Genting Highlands. Even on all-terrain tyres, the T2 remained sure-footed, without the electronic aids needing to intervene. Despite our co-driver giving it the beans (within reasonable amount, given weather conditions), we did not get car sick, a definite plus point for those looking for a family SUV.
Conclusion
Our first drive with the Jetour T2 may have been brief, but this C-segment SUV left a lasting impression, particularly with its rugged design and impressive ride comfort.
While the Jetour Dashing is a competent offering in its own right, the T2 feels more complete and well-rounded, thanks to its generous feature set and a dash of off-road character that some buyers will appreciate.
With that, we’re looking forward to spending more time with the Jetour T2 to properly assess how it performs not just as a daily driver, but also as a long-distance companion.
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