DUBAI, UAE – In just two years, the Jetour T2 has gone from unknown newcomer to one of the most common sights on Gulf roads. It is the UAE’s fourth best-selling car in 2026, it topped the whole market in May, and it is a top-three model in Oman and Bahrain. So what is it about this square-cut Chinese 4×4 that has buyers signing up?
Here is what the T2 offers, why owners like it, and what to weigh up before you buy.
1. It looks the part
The T2’s biggest selling point is the one you see first. Flat sides, an upright nose, a spare wheel on the tailgate and chunky wheel arches give it the look of a far more expensive off-roader. At 4,785 mm long (with the spare wheel cover), 2,006 mm wide and 1,880 mm tall on a 2,800 mm wheelbase, it also has the road presence to match.
2. A proper 4×4, not just a style exercise
Under the bonnet of the UAE car is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder making 254 PS and 390 Nm, driving all four wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The off-road numbers back up the styling:
- 220 mm ground clearance
- 700 mm wading depth
- 39° approach and 30° departure angles
- Seven terrain modes, including Sand and Rock, with a differential lock available
For buyers who spend weekends in the dunes, that combination at this price is rare.
3. A cabin that punches above its price
Inside, the centrepiece is a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, both running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. You also get a 12-speaker Sony sound system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 540-degree camera view, ventilated seats, a panoramic roof and over-the-air software updates. Some versions add a camping mode that can power appliances from the car’s battery.
4. A plug-in hybrid option
The T2 i-DM keeps the look and four-wheel drive but swaps to a 1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid system. Jetour quotes up to 139 km on electric power alone and a total range of more than 1,000 km. For city commuters who still want a weekend off-roader, it is the more economical choice.
5. The price and the warranty
In the UAE, the 2.0T 4WD starts at AED 146,000, with the range spanning roughly AED 144,000 to AED 179,000 depending on powertrain and trim. That buys a full-size, full-time 4WD SUV for the price of many mid-size crossovers.
The ownership package is just as important. UAE buyers get a 10-year / 1,000,000 km warranty and three years of free servicing, and the distributor opened a large new service centre on Sheikh Zayed Road in May 2026. For a brand that is still new to many buyers, that promise removes a lot of the risk.
6. Want more? Go factory-custom
Jetour also sells official, factory-built off-road versions and modification kits for its T1, T2 and G700, so buyers can add capability without voiding the warranty. The brand says it has launched five factory-customised models so far, with nearly 20,000 sold worldwide.
The newest and most extreme is the G700 TopFire, built with off-road specialist TopFire and launched in Saudi Arabia in September 2026. It pairs the G700’s 904 PS plug-in hybrid with a lifted chassis, adjustable nitrogen dampers, forged wheels on all-terrain tyres, a roof rack and winch-ready bumpers, and can wade through 950 mm of water. In the UAE it costs AED 229,000 to AED 259,000, so it sits well above the T2, but it shows where the brand is heading.
Jetour T2 at a glance (UAE)
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbo petrol, 4 cylinders |
| Power / torque | 254 PS / 390 Nm |
| Gearbox / drive | 7-speed dual-clutch / full-time 4WD |
| Hybrid option | T2 i-DM, 1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid |
| Length / width / height | 4,785 / 2,006 / 1,880 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm |
| Ground clearance / wading | 220 mm / 700 mm |
| Fuel tank | 70 litres |
| Screen | 15.6-inch touchscreen + 10.25-inch cluster |
| Price | From AED 146,000 (2.0T 4WD) |
| Warranty | 10 years / 1,000,000 km |
What to weigh up
The T2 is not perfect. The 2.0-litre petrol carries an official rating of 15 km/l, but owners in the UAE typically report 9 to 13 km/l in real-world use, so running costs are those of a big turbocharged 4×4. It is a five-seater only, with no third row. And because the model is young in the region, its long-term resale values are still being established.
The verdict
The T2 works because it gives Gulf buyers three things at once: the image of a rugged off-roader, the technology of a modern Chinese car, and a warranty that takes away the fear of buying something new. With more than 500,000 sold worldwide and an updated model due in the Middle East before the end of 2026, it is not going anywhere soon.
See how it stacks up against its rivals in our report on the Middle East’s best-selling Chinese car of 2026.
Specifications and prices refer to the UAE market and come from Jetour UAE, the Jetour T2 brochure and regional pricing guides (YallaMotor, ZigWheels). G700 TopFire details: Jetour launch release and YallaMotor. Prices and equipment vary by country and trim; check with your local dealer.
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