Chery’s Jetour T1 (Jetour Freedom) light off-road SUV entered Saudi Arabia
On February 19, Chery officially launched its Jetour Freedom SUV in Saudi Arabia under the name of Jetour T1. The car is available in two trims, with tax-inclusive prices of 109,999 Saudi riyals (29,300 USD or 211,900 yuan) and 119,999 Saudi riyals (32,000 USD or 230,900 yuan), respectively.
In China, the Jetour Freedom recently started pre-sale on February 14, with a price range of 129,900 – 159,900 yuan (17,900 – 22,000 USD).
As a brand under Chery, Jetour is divided into two major product series, namely Jetour and Jetour Shanhai. Jetour Shanhai is further divided into Jetour Shanhai T and Jetour Shanhai L series. The Jetour Freedom can be regarded as the gasoline-powered variant of the Jetour Shanhai T1.
At the launch event, Chery announced that Jetour aims to sell more than 20,000 vehicles in Saudi Arabia by the end of 2025, and will further expand its dealer network.
The Jetour T1 has a length, width, and height of 4706/1967/1845 mm, and the wheelbase is 2810 mm.
Power comes from two engine options: 1.5T and 2.0T. The 135 kW (181 hp)/290 Nm 1.5T engine is matched with a 7DCT, while the 180 kW (251 hp)/390 Nm 2.0T engine is matched with an 8AT and equipped with an XWD fully automatic intelligent four-wheel drive system. The fuel tank capacity is 70 L and the top speed is 180 km/h.
Inside, the cockpit features a symmetrical T-shaped layout and maintains the off-road styling, particularly with the rectangular air-conditioning outlets. The 15.6-inch floating central control screen is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, which supports common functions such as navigation, mobile phone interconnection, voice interaction, and OTA updates. A row of physical buttons is also retained below the central control screen.
Furthermore, the front seats provide heating and ventilation functions. The rear seat backrest angle can also be adjusted. When fully folded down, the trunk can form a flat space with a length of 2 m.
Source: Sina Finance
