Jetour X70 Plus coming soon to Malaysia; here’s what to expect?

KUALA LUMPUR: With the dawn of the new year, the Chinese conglomerate Chery plans to make a splash in the Malaysian automotive market. After Jaecoo and Omoda, it is gearing up to launch its third sub-brand in the country i.e. Jetour.

Jetour made its first public appearance in Malaysia at the 2024 MAS event, where it showcased the two flagship SUVs, the Dashing and X70 Plus. Both of these models are earmarked to launch in the local market this year. While we have already discussed the Dashing in detail here, today we will discuss the X70 Plus. 

Upcoming Jetour X70 Plus: What to expect

Different name in Malaysia

As the Malaysian market already has an SUV with the name ‘X70’ (Proton X70), Jetour Malaysia will bring its SUV with a different name, which is yet to be announced. 

Initially CBU, later CKD

Jetour launched the X70 Plus in Indonesia late last year, making it the first ASEAN market to receive the D-segment SUV. It is locally assembled in Indonesia, as a part of the automaker’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia. 

The local assembly of Jetour vehicles in Malaysia has also been confirmed, however, the company remains tight-lipped on the local assembly partner name. The SUV will be first offered as an imported model, followed by the CKD version at a later date. 

Striking exterior 

The upcoming Chinese SUV has an aggressive front face with a huge octagonal grille flanked by two elongated LED headlights and LED daytime running lights. The side profile is adorned with chrome accents around the windows and 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels wrapped in rugged tyres. The rear stands out with wide tail lights and a symmetrical quad-exhaust arrangement.

The exterior is likely to come equipped with tech goodies like - electric tailgate, a rear parking camera with sensors, and power-adjustable and automatic-folding rear-view mirrors. 

Big on space

The Jetour X70 Plus is a 7-seater D-segment spacious SUV, ideal for family journeys. It measures 4,724 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,720 mm in height. The wheelbase is estimated at 2,720 mm. With all seats in place, the SUV can accommodate up to 1680 litres of luggage in the boot area.

Four-wheel drive petrol engine

The Malaysia-spec Jetour X70 Plus is expected to get the same mechanical setup as the Indonesian model. The said configuration comprises a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine which dishes out a maximum power of 156 PS at 5500 rpm and a peak torque of 230 Nm from 1,750 to 4,000 rpm. Power is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The top speed is rated at 180 kmph.

Well-equipped cabin

The upcoming Jetour SUV looks quite promising in terms of interior comfort and convenience. It features an opulent cabin loaded with high-quality materials, advanced technology, and thoughtful design elements, providing premium comfort to occupants.

The SUV is likely to come equipped with dual 10.25-inch displays, one for the instrument cluster and one for the infotainment unit supporting intelligent voice command system. Adding to the comfort will be a multifunctional steering wheel, wireless smartphone charging tray, leather seats, central armrest with cooling and heating functionality, power-adjustable driver seat, ambient light, cruise control, and a panoramic sunroof.

Advanced and intuitive safety

The SUV will come loaded with an array of advanced and intuitive safety features to keep the passengers secure from start to finish. The list comprises -

• Six airbags
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Electronic Stability Program
• Anti-lock Brake System
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution 
• Traction Control System
• Hydraulic Brake Assist System
• Roll Movement Intervention System
• Hill Hold Control System
• Hill Descent Control System
• Blind Spot Detection
• Lane Change Assist
• Door Open Warning
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert 
• Rear Parking Camera and Sensor
• 360° Panoramic View Parking Assist

Expected pricing

While no information is yet available on the Jetour X50 Plus price, we can refer to the Indonesian market for a hint. Jetour Indonesia offers the SUV in two variants - Journey and Inspira, priced at IDR 434.8 million (RM 120k) and IDR 465.8 million (RM 130k), respectively. 

Backed by a strong local network

Jetour has recently revealed its ambitious plans for Malaysia which includes the establishment of over 20 outlets nationwide. Out of this, the automaker has planned to open 10 facilities (4S and 3S) in the first quarter of 2025. It will cover key locations in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Ipoh, Seremban, Melaka, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak.

That’s a wrap for now. For further updates on the Jetour brand launch and its upcoming models, stay tuned with us.

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