First Drive: 2025 Jetour T2 in the UAE

Since its launch at the beginning of the year, the Jetour T2 has continued generating tremendous interest in this region. Even before that, the T2 got worldwide attention when it was officially revealed last year due to its exterior design, which combines retro and modern elements.

Exterior design

Jetour is part of the Chery Group in China. The T2’s silhouette has been compared with that of the Land Rover Defender. However, a closer look reveals that the T2 has its own design elements that make it look quite nice.

Some of the eye-catching design touches include the headlights. The daytime running lamps embedded in the headlights are a nice touch.

The massive fender flares give it a rugged look. The rear fenders significantly extend to the middle of the back door. After the C-pillar, the bottom line of the window curves upwards.

For the rear, the taillights are placed on the corners, extending halfway up, and then a black grille design goes all the way to the top, adding to the rugged look.

Jetour T2 Interior design and features

The interior is also very interesting. The massive 15.2-inch screen for the infotainment has some nice graphics and is also responsive. There are loads of menus, so it has a learning curve. It also gets a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, where a lot is happening again. It gets a premium Sony sound system with 12 speakers.

The leather seats with some suede in the middle are pretty bolstered, and the headrests are thick. Thanks to the boxy design, visibility around is quite good.

One common complaint of Chinese brands is that the A/C takes a while to get going during summers, but the T2’s climate control managed to cool the interior quite well, with temperatures measuring 40 degrees outside.

The gear lever design is very cool. It’s shaped like an airplane throttle lever. Below that is a rotary dial that lets you choose different drive modes, which are highlighted by some nice graphics on the screen.

Jetour T2 engine specs and performance

Under the hood, it gets a turbocharged 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.  It produces a healthy 251 hp and 390 Nm of torque.

We found the throttle response is best when the drive mode is set to Sport. Also we preferred the steering in Sport mode as it is just too light in Normal/Eco mode.

The T2’s suspension is set for more comfort, and it nicely absorbs minor imperfections and bumps on the road. It uses a double-wishbone front and multilink rear setup.

The T2 is a proper off-roader. It has a mechanical 4×4 system and centre differential lock capability. During the launch event earlier this year, the T2 showcased its off-road ability on some small to intermediate dunes and performed admirably.

Safety

The T2 is loaded with standard safety features, including multiple airbags, a blind spot monitor, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, front collision alert, and an auto emergency braking system.

The Jetour T2 offers a very good overall package. While the exterior design is a head-turner, it performs admirably in terms of ability both on-road and off-road. The interior is also excellent, and the extensive safety features add to the appeal.

Only one trim is currently offered in the region, priced at AED 146,000 in the UAE.

Keep track of the latest Jetour T2 specs and prices in the buyer guide.