JSW Group Partners with Chinese Automaker Chery to Introduce Plug-in Hybrid SUV

JSW Motors Limited is preparing to enter India's passenger vehicle market with the launch of a rebadged version of the Jetour T2 SUV, expected to reach dealerships by the third quarter of this year.

The vehicle will mark JSW Group's debut in automobile manufacturing through its independent passenger mobility division. Unlike the company's existing joint venture with MG Motor, this launch will operate separately under JSW branding rather than carrying the Jetour nameplate.

Production will take place at JSW's new manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra. The company has chosen to assemble the vehicle locally, aligning with its strategy to establish itself as an independent carmaker in India.

Technical Specifications

The SUV will arrive exclusively with a plug-in hybrid system featuring a 1.5-litre engine, reflecting JSW's focus on sustainable mobility solutions. While the international market offers both all-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive configurations, the company has not yet confirmed which variant will be available in India.

The vehicle's dimensions are substantial, stretching 4.7 metres in length and 2 metres in width—making it larger than competitors like the Tata Safari. Despite its size, the Indian version will feature five seats, though a longer seven-seat variant exists in other markets. The design follows a boxy, upright styling philosophy with monocoque construction.

Pricing details remain undisclosed, though the five-seat front-wheel-drive variant retails for approximately Rs 35 lakh (AED 144,000) in the United Arab Emirates, which may provide some indication of its positioning in the Indian market.

Jetour was established in 2018 as a subsidiary of Chery, one of China's major automotive manufacturers. The brand specializes in SUVs and currently has presence across China, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.