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The South African
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- The South African
JETOUR Showcases Advanced GAIA Platform at Auto Shanghai 2025, Signals Global Off-Road Ambitions
At Auto Shanghai 2025, one of the largest automotive showcases of the year, JETOUR unveiled its latest technological leap—the GAIA architecture. With the debut of its new off-road models, the G700 and G900, the Chinese automaker is signalling a strategic move into the premium off-road segment, traditionally dominated by established global brands. The GAIA platform introduces a multi-mode hybrid architecture designed to support high-performance off-road mobility. It features two distinct systems: the iDM-O Super Hybrid and the iEM-O Amphibious Range-Extender. These systems combine combustion engines with electric motors to provide robust torque and high output suitable for challenging terrains. JETOUR claims the iDM-O setup delivers up to 665kW of power and 1,135N·m of torque—figures that rival or exceed conventional V8 engine outputs. Meanwhile, the iEM-O version, equipped with quad motors and amphibious capabilities, reportedly achieves 1,200kW of total power and 18,000N·m in wheel-end torque. While these specifications are impressive on paper, real-world performance in varied climates and terrains—especially those relevant to Africa—remains to be seen. GAIA architecture on display at Auto Shanghai 2025. Image: Supplied For South Africa, where rugged terrains and outdoor exploration are part of daily life and travel culture, JETOUR's GAIA-based vehicles may hold particular relevance. The increasing demand for hybrid and environmentally conscious vehicles could create opportunities for new players, especially those offering off-road capabilities without compromising on efficiency. Moreover, with local interest in camping, safari tourism, and cross-country travel, JETOUR's focus on features such as adaptive air suspension, independent four-wheel control, and even drone-assisted exploration systems may resonate with adventure-focused consumers. That said, successful market penetration would require not only product availability but also an established service network, affordable parts supply, and a clear aftersales strategy—areas where new entrants often face challenges. JETOUR is positioning itself not just as a carmaker but as a travel lifestyle brand. Its 'Travel+' ecosystem—covering vehicle customisation, accessories, community engagement, and travel services—suggests an ambition to build a brand identity beyond mobility. The company's leadership emphasises aligning technological advancement with environmental responsibility, aiming to make hybrid off-road exploration more accessible. JETOUR's Assistant President and head of international strategy, Ke Chuandeng, articulated this vision during a presentation at Auto Shanghai. 'We aim to be the world's leading hybrid brand,' he said, underscoring the company's long-term commitment to the segment. JETOUR's reported global sales of over 1.68 million units since its founding in 2018 reflect a rapid rise, particularly within China and select overseas markets. Whether this momentum can translate into competitive positioning in Africa—and South Africa specifically—will depend on multiple factors, including local partnerships, regulatory compliance, and consumer trust. For now, the GAIA platform marks a bold technological statement, positioning JETOUR as an ambitious player to watch in the evolving off-road mobility space.
Malaysian Reserve
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
JETOUR T1 Launches in Panama: A Strategic Leap into Central and South America
PANAMA CITY, Panama, May 20, 2025 /CNW/ — JETOUR officially launched the highly anticipated JETOUR T1 in Panama on 14th May, introducing an innovative urban lite off-road SUV that redefines versatility for modern drivers. Combining refined on-road comfort with authentic off-road capability, the T1 represents JETOUR's commitment to delivering intelligent, adventure-ready vehicles to Latin American consumers. The JETOUR T1 is a trendsetting pioneer. Its new rugged design aesthetic combines boxy toughness with classic SUV elegance, softening sharp angles with fluid lines to create a distinctive and balanced design. Powered by a robust 2.0-liter turbocharged engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the JETOUR T1 delivers dependable performance across a wide range of terrains. The vehicle offers seven selectable drive modes, including perfect for Panama's unique mountain roads—further enhancing its adaptability in diverse driving conditions. This seamless integration of intelligent technology and off-road capability firmly positions the T1 as a standout in the lite off-road SUV segment. Ke Chuandeng, President of JETOUR International, said: 'Panama is one of JETOUR's most important markets in Central and South America. Today, we have chosen Panama as the launch location for the JETOUR T1 in Central and South America, which fully demonstrates JETOUR's high level of commitment to the Panamanian market. Additionally, we are making comprehensive investments in Panama, covering areas such as technical support, R&D innovation, and dealer network expansion, with the goal of establishing a strong local presence and developing products tailored to Panamanian users. ' To demonstrate its capabilities, JETOUR is launching a Pan-American Highway Tour – a cross-continental endurance challenge that will put the T1 through diverse terrains while showcasing its real-world adaptability. This landmark initiative not only unites all local markets but also reinforces JETOUR's 'Travel+' brand strategy. Transcending a mere automotive performance test, the campaign embodies an innovative fusion of travel, culture, and technological advancement. The launch of the JETOUR T1 in Panama marks a significant milestone in the brand's global expansion strategy. By targeting Central and South America, JETOUR aims to meet the region's growing demand for high-quality, technologically advanced vehicles. Looking ahead, JETOUR anticipates strong growth potential for the T1 model across Central and South American markets.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
JETOUR T1 Launches in Panama: A Strategic Leap into Central and South America
PANAMA CITY, Panama, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JETOUR officially launched the highly anticipated JETOUR T1 in Panama on 14th May, introducing an innovative urban lite off-road SUV that redefines versatility for modern drivers. Combining refined on-road comfort with authentic off-road capability, the T1 represents JETOUR's commitment to delivering intelligent, adventure-ready vehicles to Latin American consumers. The JETOUR T1 is a trendsetting pioneer. Its new rugged design aesthetic combines boxy toughness with classic SUV elegance, softening sharp angles with fluid lines to create a distinctive and balanced design. Powered by a robust 2.0-liter turbocharged engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the JETOUR T1 delivers dependable performance across a wide range of terrains. The vehicle offers seven selectable drive modes, including perfect for Panama's unique mountain roads—further enhancing its adaptability in diverse driving conditions. This seamless integration of intelligent technology and off-road capability firmly positions the T1 as a standout in the lite off-road SUV segment. Ke Chuandeng, President of JETOUR International, said: "Panama is one of JETOUR's most important markets in Central and South America. Today, we have chosen Panama as the launch location for the JETOUR T1 in Central and South America, which fully demonstrates JETOUR's high level of commitment to the Panamanian market. Additionally, we are making comprehensive investments in Panama, covering areas such as technical support, R&D innovation, and dealer network expansion, with the goal of establishing a strong local presence and developing products tailored to Panamanian users. " To demonstrate its capabilities, JETOUR is launching a Pan-American Highway Tour - a cross-continental endurance challenge that will put the T1 through diverse terrains while showcasing its real-world adaptability. This landmark initiative not only unites all local markets but also reinforces JETOUR's "Travel+" brand strategy. Transcending a mere automotive performance test, the campaign embodies an innovative fusion of travel, culture, and technological advancement. The launch of the JETOUR T1 in Panama marks a significant milestone in the brand's global expansion strategy. By targeting Central and South America, JETOUR aims to meet the region's growing demand for high-quality, technologically advanced vehicles. Looking ahead, JETOUR anticipates strong growth potential for the T1 model across Central and South American markets. SOURCE Jetour Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
JETOUR T1 Launches in Panama: A Strategic Leap into Central and South America
PANAMA CITY, Panama, May 20, 2025 /CNW/ -- JETOUR officially launched the highly anticipated JETOUR T1 in Panama on 14 th May, introducing an innovative urban lite off-road SUV that redefines versatility for modern drivers. Combining refined on-road comfort with authentic off-road capability, the T1 represents JETOUR's commitment to delivering intelligent, adventure-ready vehicles to Latin American consumers. The JETOUR T1 is a trendsetting pioneer. Its new rugged design aesthetic combines boxy toughness with classic SUV elegance, softening sharp angles with fluid lines to create a distinctive and balanced design. Powered by a robust 2.0-liter turbocharged engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the JETOUR T1 delivers dependable performance across a wide range of terrains. The vehicle offers seven selectable drive modes, including perfect for Panama's unique mountain roads—further enhancing its adaptability in diverse driving conditions. This seamless integration of intelligent technology and off-road capability firmly positions the T1 as a standout in the lite off-road SUV segment. Ke Chuandeng, President of JETOUR International, said: "Panama is one of JETOUR's most important markets in Central and South America. Today, we have chosen Panama as the launch location for the JETOUR T1 in Central and South America, which fully demonstrates JETOUR's high level of commitment to the Panamanian market. Additionally, we are making comprehensive investments in Panama, covering areas such as technical support, R&D innovation, and dealer network expansion, with the goal of establishing a strong local presence and developing products tailored to Panamanian users. " To demonstrate its capabilities, JETOUR is launching a Pan-American Highway Tour - a cross-continental endurance challenge that will put the T1 through diverse terrains while showcasing its real-world adaptability. This landmark initiative not only unites all local markets but also reinforces JETOUR's "Travel +" brand strategy. Transcending a mere automotive performance test, the campaign embodies an innovative fusion of travel, culture, and technological advancement. The launch of the JETOUR T1 in Panama marks a significant milestone in the brand's global expansion strategy. By targeting Central and South America, JETOUR aims to meet the region's growing demand for high-quality, technologically advanced vehicles. Looking ahead, JETOUR anticipates strong growth potential for the T1 model across Central and South American markets.
The National
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- The National
Chinese SUV specialist Jetour eyes massive Middle East expansion
China's Jetour has made rapid inroads since entering the UAE market in 2020, with the popular Dashing and Land Rover Defender-esque T2 selling out virtually as quickly as the local dealership – Elite Group Holding – can land the vehicles here. However, the SUV specialist marque – a subsidiary of Chinese car-making giant Chery Automobile Company – is just getting started, and plans are in place to turn Dubai into a regional supply hub for the brand. The company has revealed plans to use Dubai as a launch pad to supply the rest of the GCC countries with its vehicles, adding that Jebel Ali will be the regional manufacturing area. While specific details on the proposed local manufacturing plant haven't been shared for now, what is known is that Jetour plans to roll out no less than 10 new models by 2026, catering to a broad range of buyer requirements and budgets in the SUV sector. Jetour's burgeoning local model line-up already includes the T1, T2, Dashing, X90 Plus, X70 and X50, with prices ranging from just under Dh70,000 to around Dh150,000. The flourishing Chery subsidiary notched up about 560,000 global sales in 2024, and Ke Chuandeng, president of Jetour International, said the tally should top 800,000 vehicles this year. Although the majority of these are domestic sales, the Middle East, Latin America, Russia and Africa already account for about 35 per cent of the brand's sales volume. The stated goal is that overseas sales should hit 50 per cent of the total in a few years. 'We believe that in three to five years, the international market will be higher, or at least equal to, our sales in the domestic market,' Ke told Reuters at the recent Shanghai auto show. Jetour's ambitions to grow its international footprint will soon receive an additional boost as it plans to launch in some European markets in the third quarter of this year. The aim is to sell cars across much of the continent by 2027, according to company executives. Incidentally, the Jetour name is an amalgamation of the words 'jet' and 'tour', which, according to the brand, signifies a 'convenient journey'. The explosion of Chinese brands in the UAE market has been one of the big stories in recent years, with Jetour now vying for market share against the likes of BYD, Geely Haval, Changan, GAC, JAC, Great Wall, NIO, Zeekr, Hongqi and others, including its own Chery stablemates Jaecoo and Omoda. Local buyers may have been sceptical of Chinese vehicles a decade ago, but vast improvements in design, driving dynamics and build quality in recent years have elevated these brands into genuine competitors for Japanese, Korean and even European offerings. In most cases, Chinese brands back their cars with lengthy warranties and load them with generous equipment levels, adding to their strong value proposition.
