JSW to launch locally assembled, Jetour T2-based plug-in hybrid SUV in India
JSW Motors Limited, the independent passenger vehicle division of the JSW Group, is preparing to launch its first model for the Indian market later this year. The model will be based on the Jetour T2 SUV, though it will be sold under the JSW name rather than carrying Jetour branding.
The upcoming SUV will be assembled in India at JSW’s new greenfield facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra. Market introduction is expected in the third quarter of 2026. The product will be positioned separately from the JSW MG Motor India joint venture, reflecting JSW’s intent to establish its own presence in the passenger vehicle segment.
While the T2 is offered with conventional petrol engines in other markets, India is expected to receive the plug-in hybrid i-DM version, in line with JSW’s stated focus on sustainable mobility solutions. The hybrid system pairs a 1.5-litre engine with an electric drive unit. Internationally, both front- and all-wheel-drive configurations are offered, though JSW has not yet confirmed which will come to India.
The T2 features a boxy and upright design theme similar to other off-road-inspired SUVs. It uses a monocoque platform rather than a ladder-frame structure. The five-seat version measures roughly 4.7 metres long and 2 metres wide, giving it a footprint larger than the Tata Safari. A longer seven-seat version exists globally, but JSW has not indicated whether it will be considered for India.
Pricing and segment placement for India remain unconfirmed. For reference, the five-seat front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid T2 retails at around Rs. 35 lakhs in the UAE (AED 1,44,000). Final pricing in India will depend on localisation levels, drivetrain choice, feature packaging and taxation.
Jetour was launched in 2018 by Chinese manufacturer Chery and operates primarily in China, as well as select markets in the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America. The brand’s portfolio is mainly SUV-oriented, although some rebadged hatchbacks have been sold in the past.
With its first launch planned for 2026, JSW aims to enter the passenger vehicle market with a locally assembled plug-in hybrid SUV. Additional details regarding specifications, pricing and dealer rollout are expected closer to the market introduction.
