Jetour T2 i-DM 2026 Review

Information concerning the 2026 Jetour T2 i-DM’s pricing and specification for the Australian market is yet to be announced. In fact, it’s not even certain the plug-in will be in the first wave of Jetour models to be sold in Australia, although the company’s execs have hinted the T2 or its shorter sibling, the T1, will be the first taste for Aussie consumers of Jetour’s interesting combination of SUV practicality with upmarket features and appealing style.

A 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder produces 115kW/220Nm while a pair of electric motors drive the axles (175kW front, 310kW rear), with the whole system outputting a combined 447kW/910Nm.

The car sampled here appeared to be a flagship model, featuring high-end Lexicon speakers from renowned audio systems brand Harman/Kardon, a big infotainment screen, a full-width dash, plenty of brightwork and plush materials, powered seat adjustment, electric windows, inductive phone charging and any number of USB A- and C- ports.

We’re tipping Jetour won’t do poverty-pack versions for Australia. Jetour won’t talk price, but a figure of around $55,000 would seem to be in the ballpark.

Our time with the Jetour T2 i-DM was brief, but it didn’t take long to recognise the SUV’s handsome style, its very accomplished build quality and its all-round practicality. Attention to detail includes a design graphic along the dash, representing China’s Highway 318.

The interior is very pleasing and engaging. It’s not quite at Land Rover Defender level, but that was clearly the goal for Jetour’s designers.

On the practicality front, the T2 has bins in the front-door armrests with magnetically secured straps to contain loose items. These bins would be long enough to accommodate a small umbrella.

There’s a fold-down picnic table behind the front passenger’s seat. It’s not just some plastic-fantastic affair either, being nicely finished and definitely fit for purpose.

The tailgate is hinged on the right and opens from the left, which is safer in right-hand drive nations like Australia, and the strut that holds the door open is a hefty unit that looks like it was selected for its ability to hold the door in place on side slopes.

There are luggage tie-down hooks in the luggage compartment, including two located high on the D pillars for really large items. Also in the boot, there’s additional netting to hold loose items, a 12V power outlet and, intriguingly, a fold-down cupholder and carry hook in the tailgate.

A definite plus is the T2’s compact spare, slung from the tailgate. No one wants to be mucking around with a tyre repair kit in the rain and the dark, in the middle of the bush. As an option, Chinese buyers can also choose a full-size spare without a wheel cover.

The specifications reveal the T2 i-DM to be well stocked with active safety features, although driver fatigue monitoring is not among them.

Performance is fairly brisk once the T2 is under way. Handling is safe and the chassis is reasonably communicative, without raising the bar for vehicle dynamics.

It’s pretty hard to find fault with the Jetour T2 i-DM. The Austin Allegro ‘Quartic’ steering wheel may not meet with everyone’s approval, and some of the design cues are undeniably derivative.

We didn’t take the T2 i-DM off-road, so for now we have to accept the manufacturer’s word that it will cope. That focus on off-road ability has come at the expense of on-road dynamics, but that’s a price many motorists would be more than willing to pay.

The short answer is yes, if you think it will meet your needs once it’s introduced here. It’s likely to be priced competitively, and hopefully with a long warranty too. Assuming that’s the case, it’s a lot of car for the approximate money. No just because it’s rich in features either, but because the details show that Jetour know what it’s doing in building a car like this.

The Jetour T2 i-DM is a refined machine that delivers a strong blend of aesthetics and practicality. It’s inconceivable that it won’t find a ready market in Australia.

2026 Jetour T2 i-DM at a glance:
Price: TBA, but sub-$60K expected
Available: 2027
Powertrain: 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo / petrol-electric
Output: 115kW/220Nm (electric motors: 340kW/700Nm)
Combined output: 447kW/910Nm
Transmission: Three-speed automatic with planetary gearset
Battery: 26.7kWh lithium-ion phosphate
Range: 139km pure electric, NEDC
Energy consumption: TBA
Fuel: 0.8L/100km (NEDC), 5.4L/100km with battery discharged
CO2: TBA
Safety rating: Unrated

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