JSW previews first India SUV, Jetour-based plug-in hybrid planned for launch
JSW Motors has offered an early glimpse of its upcoming SUV for India through a dealer recruitment advertisement, marking the first official teaser of the company’s debut product for the domestic market. The model is expected to be derived from the global Jetour T2 and will form part of JSW’s new passenger vehicle strategy developed in partnership with Chinese automaker Chery.
The SUV is planned to be assembled locally at the company’s upcoming facility in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. At the same time, JSW has begun onboarding dealer partners across India, signalling preparations for its retail network ahead of the vehicle’s introduction.
The teaser image reveals a rugged front design featuring circular headlamp housings with horizontal LED strips and distinctive geometric fog lamps, along with a tall bonnet and squared wheel arches. While the overall styling closely mirrors the international Jetour T2, the India-bound version is expected to carry JSW branding and could feature some minor exterior revisions such as different mirror units.
Globally, the Jetour T2 is offered with both electric and plug-in hybrid options, but the India model is widely expected to launch with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Internationally, this setup combines a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 154 HP and 220 Nm with a 26.7 kWh battery pack. Depending on configuration, it can be paired with either a front-wheel-drive single-motor layout or a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, with a claimed electric-only range of up to 139 km under NEDC testing.
The international-spec cabin features a large 15.6-inch infotainment display, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a five-seat configuration. Other equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, a premium audio system, ventilated powered seats and automatic climate control, alongside safety tech such as a 360-degree camera and Level 2 driver assistance. A similar equipment list is expected for the India version.
JSW Motors is targeting a market positioning between roughly Rs. 15 lakh and Rs. 30 lakh, placing the SUV in the mid-size to upper mid-size segment. The company has indicated an intended debut around the Diwali 2026 period, although regulatory approvals related to imported components could affect the final timeline.
With its first teaser now released and dealer expansion underway, JSW Motors appears to be moving steadily toward its entry into India’s competitive SUV market.
