Jetour T1

The Jetour T1 is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Jetour since 2024. In China, it is marketed under two names, the Jetour Freedom (Chinese: 捷途自由者; pinyin: Jiétú Zìyóuzhě) and the Jetour Shanhai T1 (Chinese: 山海T1; lit. 'Mountain sea T1') for the plug-in hybrid version.^[1]

Jetour T1
Jetour Shanhai T1
Overview
Manufacturer	Jetour (Chery Holding)
Also called	Jetour Freedom (China) Jetour Shanhai T1 (plug-in hybrid, China)
Production	2024–present
Assembly	China: Fuzhou (Soueast)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive Transverse front-engine, four-wheel drive
Platform	Kunlun architecture
Chassis	Unibody
Related	Jetour T2
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.5 L SQRH4J15 turbo I4 Petrol: 1.5 L SQRG4J15 turbo I4 2.0 L SQRF4J20 turbo I4
Electric motor	Permanent magnet synchronous
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch 8-speed automatic 1-speed DHT
Battery	26.7 kWh LFP (Plug-in hybrid)
Electric range	117 km (73 mi) (WLTP)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,810 mm (110.6 in)
Length	4,706 mm (185.3 in)
Width	1,967 mm (77.4 in)
Height	1,845 mm (72.6 in)
Curb weight	1,656–1,811 kg (3,651–3,993 lb) (Petrol) 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) (Plug-in hybrid)

Overview

Rear view (Shanhai T1)

The Jetour Shanhai T1 was first introduced in October 2024 in China as a plug-in hybrid only model.^[2] Later in February 2025, a non-hybrid petrol engine version went on sale in China as the Jetour Freedom.^[3]

The Freedom was designed with mild off-road capabilities with an approach angle of 28 degrees, a departure angle of 29 degrees, a minimum ground clearance of 200 mm (7.9 in), and a claimed wading depth of 700 mm (27.6 in).

The Freedom is equipped with a 12.8 or 15.6-inch central infotainment screen with a built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 system on a chip, and a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel.^[2]

Markets

Outside of China, the vehicle is known as the Jetour T1.

UAE

The T1 was unveiled in Dubai on December 16, 2024, with deliveries of the single petrol version with the 2.0-litre powertrain expected to begin in April 2025, and the plug-in hybrid version expected to arrive in late 2025.^[1]

Saudi Arabia

The T1 had its global launch in Riyadh on February 20, 2025. It comes with two turbocharged engine options all equipped with all-wheel drive: a 1.5-litre making 125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) and 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft; 28 kg⋅m) of torque, and a 2.0-litre making 180 kW (245 PS; 241 hp) and 375 N⋅m (277 lb⋅ft; 38 kg⋅m) of torque.^[4]

Powertrain

The plug-in hybrid powertrain consists of a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine outputting 115 kW (156 PS; 154 hp) and 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft; 22 kg⋅m) of torque paired with a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, along with a 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) front motor and 26.7 kWh LFP battery pack.^[2]

The petrol-only powertrains include a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission with two-wheel drive, a two or four-wheel drive 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with 8-speed torque converter automatic.

Specs^[5]

Engine	Engine code	Years	Transmission	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (62 mph)	Top speed
Petrol
1.5 L turbo	SQRG4J15	2025–present	7-speed DCT	135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp) at 5,500 rpm	290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft; 30 kg⋅m) at 2,000–3,500 rpm		180 km/h (112 mph)
2.0 L turbo	SQRG4J20		8-speed automatic	187 kW (254 PS; 251 hp) at 5,500 rpm	390 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft; 40 kg⋅m) at 1,750–4,000 rpm	8.6 s (FWD) 8.8 s (AWD)
Plug-in Hybrid
1.5 L turbo	SQRH4J15	2024–present	1-speed DHT	Engine: 115 kW (156 PS; 154 hp) Motor: 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) Total: 280 kW (381 PS; 375 hp)	Engine: 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft; 22 kg⋅m) Motor: 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft; 32 kg⋅m) Total: 610 N⋅m (450 lb⋅ft; 62 kg⋅m)		180 km/h (112 mph)