The Jetour Traveller (), also known as the Jetour T2 outside China, is a

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manufactured by

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since 2023, going on sale in September 2023 in China. In April 2024, Jetour introduced its plug-in hybrid version called the Jetour Shanhai T2 ().

Overview

The Traveller was introduced in February 2023 in China. Pre-sales were opened in August 2023, and the price was announced in China the following month. The Traveller was designed under the guidance of former

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designer, Hakan Saracoglu. It is based on Jetour's Kunlun architecture. Designed with mild off-road capabilities, the Traveller has an

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of 28 degrees, a

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of 30 degrees, a ground clearance of , and a claimed wading depth of . It is equipped with a

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torque manager and electronic

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, which allows the vehicle switch between different modes according to the conditions. The vehicle uses

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for the front suspension and

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for the rear. Available powertrain options include a 1.5-litre

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with 7-speed

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with two-wheel drive and

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, a four-wheel drive 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 7-speed dual clutch, and a four-wheel drive 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 8-speed automatic

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. A plug-in hybrid version called the Traveller C-DM was announced, but delayed, according to Jetour general manager Li Xueyong. The Traveller is equipped with a 15.6-inch central

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screen with a built-in

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8155

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, a 10.25-inch full

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instrument panel, and a 64-inch panoramic sunroof. It is also available with front soundproof glass, 128-color ambient lights, 10 airbags, and a 12-speaker

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audio system. The Silver Dragon Wings () trim level, marketed under the Jetour JMK (Jetour Makers Kingdom) modification sub-brand went on sale in China in January 2024. It is equipped with a raised

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, a new grille and front bumper design, roof luggage racks, and all-terrain tires. Jetour also plans to release an extended-length, three-row version of the Traveller in mid-2024. File:Jetour Traveller 002.jpg, Rear view File:Jetour_T2.jpg, Jetour T2 (Russia) File:Jetour_T2_interior.jpg, Interior (Russia)

Jetour Shanhai T2

The Jetour Shanhai T2 () is the

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version of the Traveller mid-size SUV. Pre-sale was opened in April 2024 in China. It is equipped by Chery's Kunpeng Super Hybrid C-DM system with a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.

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* (China) {{Jetour Jetour vehicles Mid-size sport utility vehicles Rear-wheel-drive vehicles All-wheel-drive vehicles Cars introduced in 2023 Cars of China