Jetour T2 i-DM

The cabin does the right job in terms of seaming rugged exterior while keeping the comfort level high.

Interior Highlights

Available features include:

•  Premium leather upholstery
•  Heated steering wheel
•  Crystal gear selector
•  Panoramic sunroof
•  Electric tailgate
•  Adjustable rear seatbacks
•  Dual-zone climate control
•  Ambient lighting
•  Premium trim materials

The dashboard's design is horizontal and fits, underlining the car's cloudron headlamps and tail lights. The quality of material is above the standard required for this segment, and it is soft (touch) throughout with high quality switch gear.

Seating Comfort

Supportive seating and spacious legroom for both front and rear passengers. The high-seat supports Perfect Outward visibility and the adjustable rear back rests provide Ultimate Long distance comfort.

The Jetour T2 i-DM is equipped with a large range of advanced safety features.

Driver Assistance Features

Available systems include:

•  Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
•  Lane Departure Warning
•  Lane Keeping Assist
•  Forward Collision Warning
•  Automatic Emergency Braking
•  Blind Spot Detection
•  Traffic Sign Recognition
•  Driver Monitoring System
•  Traffic Jam Assist
•  Integrated Cruise Assist
•  360-degree Around View Monitor
•  A view of the chassis at 180 degrees.
•  Parking sensors on front and rear of the vehicle.

Structural Safety

The SUV includes additional advantages, too, including:

•  High-strength steel body
•  About 80% is made by high strength steel construction.
•  Lowest Tower X Symbol: 32K
•  Reinforced roof structure
•  Electronic protection for lithium iron phosphate batteries.

These features help provide outstanding protection for the occupants and durability of the structure.

Ownership Perspective in the UAE

The Jetour T2 i-DM provides a tempting car ownership package.

Advantages include:

•  Long range of electric use.
•  Reduced fuel consumption
•  Premium equipment levels
•  Competitive pricing
•  Growing dealer network
•  A transfer of 8 years/160000 km warranty for batteries.
•  Three Year Service Package (Conditions Apply)

It's a relatively new production hybrid model so there isn't as much long-term ownership data available. Initial community reviews are overall positive, with suggestions to consider charging infrastructure and test driving the vehicle before deciding to buy.

The bold design-neutral approach of the standard T2 is carried over to the hybrid version, Jetour also adding some hybrid-specific flair elements.

Exterior Highlights

Externally there are several prominent features:

•  Vertical and Horizontal Design Language (VHDL)
•  Boxy off-road-inspired styling
•  LED Matrix headlights
•  Equipped with automatic high/low beam assist.
•  Rain and fog adaptive lighting
•  Panoramic sunroof
•  Roof rails
•  A spare rear wheel, in case of a breakdown.
• Cladding around the wheel arches with your favorite rugs or suedes
• Electric tailgate

Its square form imparts strength and durability, while retaining a simplified “clean” look that fits into an urban landscape. 

The LED Matrix lighting system adds bonus visibility, but also helps to add to the SUV's high-end image.

In summary, the overall road presence of the T2 i-DM is much greater than most of the similarly bottom dollar models.

Dimensions & Practicality

The Jetour T2 i-DM is engineered to serve the needs of an empty-nester family in the form of a convenient five-passenger SUV, providing ample space for kids and cargo.

 Dimensions

Key specifications include:

•  Length: 4,785 mm (with spare wheel)
•  Width: 2,006 mm
•  Height: 1,875 mm
•  Wheelbase: 2,800 mm
•  Five-seat configuration

This long wheelbase offers a comfortable seating array with excellent roadholding.

Practicality

The cabin offers:

•  Spacious second-row seating
•  Split-folding rear seats
•  Large luggage compartment
•  Wide tailgate opening
•  Extras for additional load on the roof.Roof rails for extra loads.
•  Multiple storage compartments

T2's driving position, wide-open doors, and efficient storage options are ideal for family vacations and outdoor activities.

The standout feature on the T2 i-DM is its cutting-edge plug-in hybrid drive system.

Unlike regular hybrid cars, this hybrid by i-DM has dual electric motors and a turbocharged petrol engine, offering higher performance and better fuel efficiency.

Powertrain Specifications

The UAE specification comprises of the following:

•  1.5-litre TGDI hybrid-specific petrol engine
•  Dual electric motors
•  Dedicated Hybrid Transmission - 3-speed (3DHT)
•  Total system output: 600 hp
•  Combined torque: 915 Nm
•  Front-wheel drive
•  0–100 km/h: 7.5 seconds
•  Top speed: 197 km/h

Electric motors deliver instant and immediate response when driving, with the hybrid transmission delivering smooth transitions when moving from electric to petrol.

Electric Range & Charging

The greatest advantage of T2 i-DM is its effectiveness.

Official figures include:

•  Up to 140 km without the engine running!
•  This makes up to 800 km of driving range possible.
•  DC fast charging: 30-80% in about 30 minutes
•  DC charging: less than 1 hour for 30–100%, depending on access to high voltage charging stations

The T2 i-DM is especially appealing to UAE commuters as the majority of their travel takes place would be powered by the i-DM.

Ride Quality & Driving Experience

The T2 i-DM offers a refined electric drive, while also retaining the SUV qualities of the vehicle.

City Driving

The car is perceived in an urban context as:

•  Quiet
•  Smooth
•  Responsive
•  Easy to maneuver

When going to traffic and urban driving, electric propulsion gives instant torque, making it a breeze.

Hybrid systems seamlessly switch between running on electricity or petrol with minimal vibration.

Highway Performance

The T2 i-DM is stable and composed in situations with a motorway speed.

The long wheelbase coupled with the well tuned suspension ensures great rideability, and the hybrid drive ensures easy overtaking.

Off-Road Capability

UAE brochure shows them in front-wheel-drive configuration, but the T2 i-DM still has a number of SUV attributes such as:

•  70 cm water-wading capability
•  Multiple drive modes
•  Hill Hold Control
•  Hill Descent Control
•  Strong body rigidity
•  High ground clearance

New capabilities ensure the SUV can bounce over gravel, through the light and in bad weather.

One of the best features of the T2 i-DM is the use of technology.

Available Features

The SUV offers:

•  15.6-inch central touchscreen
•  A 10.25-inch, digital instrument cluster is used.
•  Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 processor
•  Wireless Apple CarPlay
•  Android Auto
•  Voice control
•  Over-the-air updates
•  Intelligent vehicle connectivity
• Keyless entry
•  Wireless smartphone integration

The graphically product-driven Snapdragon chipset is used in the infotainment system to provide quick system responses and smooth graphics, enhancing the smartphone feel.

Powertrain & Performance / Interior

The T2 i-DM is offered in two well-equipped trims: standard and the Flagship, which are built on the strong hybrid foundation. Higher variants add more luxury touches, advanced ADAS, and premium interior details while retaining the same powerful powertrain.

Recommendation: The Main / Luxury Trim

We recommend the well-specced variant priced around AED 159,000. It delivers the perfect balance of performance, luxury features, safety tech, and off-road capability that most UAE buyers seek. The value is exceptional compared to traditional competitors.

The i-DM is the first project to mark how plug-in hybrid technology can make the most of the venerable SUV genre. It's not about sacrificing usability or trade-offs in capability for a cost-cutting electric driving range, but rather a complementary mix of powerful hybrid performance, long electric range, luxury comfort and technology as a whole.

The restyling, its generous interior and space, the host of cabin features and all the driver-level assist technologies have made it an attractive choice for both traditional petrol SUVs and for those that go fully electric.

The T2 i-DM is one of the most interesting plug-in hybrid SUVs on the market, offering UAE buyers a more affordable option for saving on running expenses while maintaining the range and convenience of long journeys and daily life.

Overall Rating: 9.0 / 10

For the UAE's ever-changing road conditions, the Jetour T2 i-DM promises a highly competitive family SUV, that packs the latest in plug-in hybrid technology, top end comfort, rugged SUV styling, impressive efficiency and advanced safety features.