Jetour Traveler 2026: The New Contender with a Technological Edge

In China, the updated Jetour Traveler SUV for the 2026 model year has been unveiled. The vehicle is offered with three powertrain options and in 11 trims. In Russia, the car is known as the Jetour T2.

The gasoline version is available with turbocharged engines of 1.5 and 2.0 liters. The power is, respectively, 183 hp and 254 hp, the first is paired with a 7-speed “robot,” and the second – with an 8-speed “automatic.” The cost of the 1.5-liter engine version ranges from 125,000 to 135,000 yuan ($17,500 – $18,900), and the version with a 2.0-liter engine is from 145,000 to 165,000 yuan ($20,300 – $23,100). In comparison, the Jetour T2 equipped with a 2.0-liter engine in Russia is priced from 3.66 million rubles ($36,600) factoring in a direct discount.

Also available in China is the hybrid Jetour Traveler C-DM priced from 153,000 to 210,000 yuan ($21,400 – $29,400). The hybrid system is based on a 1.5-liter turbo engine with a power of 156 hp, and the electric motors have 224 or 462 hp. The traction battery capacity is 27.2 or 43.24 kWh, with a pure electric range of 129 or 212 km. The transmission is a 3-speed DHT, and the drive is full XWD.

The 2026 models retain the signature design but feature an updated grille and lighting, with new body colors, including a deep shade of Deep Sea Blue for the purely petrol versions, and a special matte color for the hybrid. The interior features new materials, redesigned buttons – improving ergonomics and enhancing the infotainment system – built on the Snapdragon 8255 for the hybrid and Snapdragon 8155 for the gasoline version. A notable variant is the modification with the Huawei ADS 4 autonomous driving system and lidar.