JSW Group is all set to debut its first independent automotive brand, JSW Motors. To begin with, the company will launch a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV based on the global Jetour T2. In fact, the brand has confirmed that its first product will be launched in our market before Diwali 2026. This launch will mark a strategic pivot for JSW Group, moving beyond its JV with MG Motor to establish a standalone automotive brand.
Jetour T2 – Rugged Design
The Jetour T2 is expected to carry a different nameplate before entering the Indian market. It features a boxy design with inspiration from the Land Rover Defender. While design seems rugged, the SUV uses a sophisticated monocoque platform and promises to offer a car-like handling along with a rugged 220mm ground clearance.
The new Jetour T2 Plug-in hybrid SUV will be assembled at the brand’s upcoming Greenfield manufacturing plant in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra. It measures 4785mm in length, 2006mm in width and 1875mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2800mm.
Key Technical Specifications
– Powertrain: 1.5L Turbo-Petrol i-DM Plug-in Hybrid (1.5L Turbo Petrol with a 26.7kWh battery pack)
– Engine Power and Torque Output: 156PS and 220Nm
– Electric-Only Range: It offers up to 139km (NEDC) of a range on a single charge, which is more than sufficient for a week’s city commute.
– Transmission: 3-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT)
– Drivetrain: Front-Wheel-Drive and Intelligent AWD with multiple terrain modes (Sand, Mud, Rock, Snow).
Feature-Loaded Cabin
The new Jetour T2 will be packed with a massive 15.6-inch central touchscreen infotainment unit and a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display. It offers a 12-speaker Sony sound system, panoramic sunroof, a wireless phone charger, powered and ventilated front seats, automatic climate control and others. For safety and security, the SUV gets multiple airbags, a 360-degree surround view camera, LEVEL 2 ADAS, hill-start and hill-descent assists, etc.
Estimated Price and Competition
JSW Group chairman, Sajjan Jindal said that, “We aim to play in that Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh price point.” We expect the new Jetour T2 price in India could be around Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. At this price point, it will take on the likes of the Mahindra XUV 7XO and Tata Safari.
