I bought a Jetour T2 Phev and Here's what you should know before buying it

Jetour T2 PHEV Review Summary

The presenter bought the Jetour T2 PHEV with his own money and says the review is unsponsored. He chose it as a family SUV for city use, trips, and occasional adventures, attracted by its boxy styling and plug-in hybrid setup.

Main Strengths

• Distinctive, rugged-looking design: It stands out on the road, though the presenter notes that it is lower than its appearance might suggest.
• Good cabin presentation and technology: The interior design, adjustable ambient lighting, and clear instrument cluster make a positive impression. The infotainment screen is easy to use and supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Useful controls and features: Voice commands work well, some functions—such as the AC—have physical buttons, and the seats have memory settings.
• Strong performance: The 1.5-litre turbo engine works with electric motors and a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission. The presenter quotes combined output of about 360 hp and 610 Nm and says the car does not feel underpowered.
• Decent city efficiency: He reports roughly 13–15 km/L in city and mixed driving, depending on conditions.
• Adequate boot for modest luggage: He could fit a large bag and smaller bags, though the space may be insufficient for a family that packs heavily.
• Good sound system.
• Positive purchase experience: Delivery from United Motors was close to the promised date.

Main Drawbacks

• Uncomfortable seats: The seats feel small and hard. The presenter and friends who tried them found them uncomfortable, especially on journeys lasting several hours.
• Cabin feels less spacious than the exterior suggests: Front occupants can feel close together.
• Restricted rear access: The rear door does not open very wide, making entry and exit difficult, particularly for older or larger passengers. The rear window is also small and opens only partway.
• Cabin noise: Wind, tyre, and passing-traffic noise are noticeable, particularly on highways, rough roads, and in traffic. The presenter also hears the electric motors inside the cabin.
• Limited off-road suitability in this version: The Pakistan-spec car is front-wheel drive. Although its styling and marketing suggest adventure capability, the presenter would not take this expensive FWD version off-road. He has not tested it in the mountains. He contrasts it with the 2.0-litre turbo, four-wheel-drive version known in the Middle East.
• Driver-assistance annoyance: Automatic emergency braking needs to be switched off again after each restart. In traffic, it may brake abruptly if the driver forgets.
• Visibility concerns: The large D-pillar creates blind spots, and the high seating position can make nearby motorcyclists harder to see. A blind-spot monitor is fitted, but does not eliminate the concern.
• Basic charging equipment: The supplied home charger is only 3 kW, taking around eight hours for a full charge. The presenter says competing brands such as BYD, Deepal, and Changan commonly offer a 7 kW charger and sometimes installation support. At a public charger, his battery went from roughly 21–22% to full in about an hour; the company claims 30–80% in half an hour.
• Other usability irritations: The indicator sound is irritating; the protruding footrest can catch a passenger’s leg or get dirty; and the vanity-mirror light can shine into the user’s eyes.
• After-sales support remains unproven: The presenter does not yet know parts costs or availability, or how United Motors’ long-term service will be.

Range and Fuel Figures

• The company claims about 90 km of electric range and 1,100 km of total range, with a 70-litre tank.
• The presenter’s practical EV range was about 70 km before the car automatically switched from EV to hybrid mode.
• On a motorway trip at around 120 km/h, after the battery was depleted, the car averaged 10.6 km/L over approximately 74 km. He considers this notably below the company’s stated overall range expectations and estimates that real total range could be closer to 850 km, depending on conditions.
• He recommends repeating the motorway test, so these figures should be treated as his observed results rather than a definitive long-term average.

Overall Verdict

The T2 PHEV may suit buyers who want a distinctive, technology-rich SUV and mostly drive within its practical electric range in the city. Its performance and presentation are appealing, but the uncomfortable seats, cabin noise, restricted rear access, modest real-world EV range, and FWD limitation temper its adventure-SUV image.

The presenter advises taking a thorough test drive—especially a longer one—and judging the comfort and practicality personally before buying.

Different Views Mentioned

The presenter’s friends who tried the seats also found them uncomfortable. The presenter himself was pleased with the delivery experience but had not yet formed a view on long-term after-sales service. No formal rating or numerical score was given.