JSW Jetour T2, a plug-in hybrid SUV, is set to become one of India’s most closely watched new premium SUVs as JSW Motors prepares an aggressive entry into the passenger vehicle market. The standalone JSW brand will operate independently of JSW MG Motor, its separate joint venture with China’s SAIC, which currently sells MG cars in India.
JSW Jetour T2 plug-in hybrid SUV targets Fortuner class
JSW Motors will debut with a rebadged version of Chery’s Jetour T2, positioned as a rugged, boxy rival to body-on-frame SUVs like the Toyota Fortuner. The SUV will use a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid system paired with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, combining petrol power with dual electric motors for strong performance and high efficiency.
Internationally, the Jetour T2 offers multiple plug-in hybrid variants, with WLTC pure-electric ranges of around 100 km to over 160 km depending on battery size. JSW is expected to focus on a five-seat configuration for India, with pricing likely around 45 lakh rupees, putting it up versus established premium SUVs while offering the rarity of a mainstream plug-in hybrid.
JSW Jetour T2 plug-in hybrid SUV to hit 80% localisation
JSW Motors is building a new factory at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra, where the general assembly line is slated to be ready by June and a new paint shop by October. Parth Jindal has said that from October, the first SUV will reach about 80% localisation, with everything from the battery pack (excluding cells) and body steel to seats, tyres and glass sourced in India.
The company plans to begin assembly by August and aims to launch the first JSW Jetour T2 plug-in hybrid SUV just before Diwali 2026. JSW is also in advanced talks to localise battery cells in the future, which could improve costs and deepen its manufacturing footprint.
Second JSW Jetour T2 plug-in hybrid SUV-based model on the way
A second JSW-badged model, likely also based on a Chery platform and potentially a pure electric or another plug-in hybrid, is planned for launch in January 2027. This model is expected to be priced between 15 lakh and 30 lakh rupees, opening the brand to a larger audience while still targeting the premium end of the mass market.
If JSW can deliver the promised localisation and pricing, the JSW Jetour T2 plug-in hybrid SUV could emerge as a disruptive new option for buyers who want a premium SUV with electric driving, without entering full luxury-brand territory.