Jetour T7 Revealed — 1,572hp SUV That Drives On Water: Jetour Zongheng G700

In January 2025, Jetour officially revealed its latest SUV — the Jetour G700 or T7, in China. It is a massive off-road luxury SUV with a 1,572hp quad-motor electric powertrain. Previewed last year as the Jetour Shanhai T7, the model has now been showcased under the name Jetour Zongheng G700 in the Chinese domestic market. However, for international markets, including the UAE, it is expected to carry the Jetour T7 moniker.

Jetour’s Growing Popularity 

Jetour, a subsidiary of the Chery Group, has rapidly gained prominence in global markets, particularly in the UAE and other GCC nations. The UAE launch of the Jetour T2 in January 2024 marked a turning point, placing it among the best-selling Chinese SUVs in the country. 

The updated Jetour T2 and the new Jetour T1 were revealed at an exclusive event in China in April 2024. Alongside these models, the brand also showcased the T5 concept, a hardcore off-road SUV, and teased the T7. 

The Jetour T7 (Jetour Zongheng G700)

During the April 2024 event, Jetour provided a sneak peek of the T7 through a digital presentation. The teaser hinted at a powerful electric powertrain, advanced driver assistance systems, tank turn capability, and an extraordinary ability to travel on water. Fast forward to January 20, 2025, Jetour released a video demonstrating the T7’s capabilities. 

The footage showed the SUV performing a tank turn, and moving across the surface of the water at speeds of up to 8.5 km/h — faster than its much-hyped rival amphibious SUV — BYD Yangwang U8. Finally, on January 22, 2025, Jetour officially unveiled the T7, as a part of a new luxury sub-brand in China named Zongheng. 

Jetour T7 Design & Features

The Jetour T7 features a bold and boxy design language that quite obviously harks back to the Jetour T2, especially at the front. However, its massive size is immediately apparent. The muscular wheel arches, rugged cladding, and massive wheels wrapped with off-road tyres. 

It is a tech-fest inside the SUV, with a massive touchscreen infotainment system at the front of the dashboard, and a screen that spans the entire width of the dashboard at the back acting as the instrumentation. It allows seating for six in utmost luxury.

Jetour T7 (Jetour Zongheng G700) Powertrain Options & Performance:

• PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle): A 2.0-litre turbo-petrol inline-4 engine paired with an electric motor at the front, delivering a combined 282hp. A separate rear electric motor contributes an additional 402hp, therefore giving it a total output of 684hp.
• EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle): This variant features four electric motors generating a staggering 1,572 hp. Battery capacity is yet to be revealed. However, it features a 208hp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that generates electricity to charge up the battery. This should help get rid of range anxiety.

Both versions are built on Chery’s advanced 800V platform, enabling fast charging. Jetour has also equipped the T7 with 6C fast charging technology, claiming a charge time from 20% to 80% in just six minutes. However, the specifics of the required charging infrastructure remain unclear.

Jetour T7 Off-Road Prowess

The Jetour T7 isn’t just about raw power — it is designed for extreme off-road conditions. Its four motors can drive each wheel individually, therefore driving the wheels with the highest grip levels should be an easy task. With air suspension, the SUV’s ground clearance can be adjusted from 150mm to an impressive 350mm, ensuring superior off-road capability.

Jetour Zongheng Models

As already established, the Jetour Shanhai T7 from last year has now been revealed as the Jetour Zongheng G700. Zongheng is a new sub-brand of Jetour for the Chinese market that will retail luxury off-road SUVs.

On January 22, 2025, Jetour revealed three new products under the Zongheng brand:

• Jetour Zongheng G700: Based on the Jetour Shanhai T7 concept that was digitally revealed in 2024.
• Jetour Zongheng F700: The pickup-truck version of the G700 with the same features and powertrain options.
• Jetour Zongheng G900: The flagship SUV of the Zongheng brand, the G900 is the largest of the three and will feature only the 1,572hp EREV powertrain.

Jetour T7 In The UAE

After Jetour’s growing success in the UAE, particularly with the T1 and T2, Jetour UAE and The Elite Cars has begun teasing the arrival of the Jetour G700 on social media. Whether it would be called the Jetour G700 or the Jetour T7 in the UAE and other GCC markets, is yet to be seen. The UAE market has a strong demand for luxury SUVs, making the T7 a perfect fit. Excitement has started building around Jetour’s most advanced SUV yet.

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