Jetour X70L

The Jetour X70L and the Jetour Shanhai L7 Plus are mid-size crossover SUVs produced by Chery under the Jetour brand. The X70L uses a petrol powertrain while the Shanhai L7 Plus uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain. In Kuwait, the X70L is known as the Soueast S08 and the Shanhai L7 Plus is known as the Soueast S08 DM.

Jetour X70L
Jetour Shanhai L7 Plus
Overview
Manufacturer	Chery
Also called	Jetour Shanhai L7 Plus (PHEV) Soueast S08 (Kuwait)
Production	2025–present
Assembly	China
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (X70L/S08) Front-engine, front-motor, front-wheel-drive (Shanhai L7 Plus/S08 DM)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.5 L I4 turbo 2.0 L I4 turbo Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.5 L I4 turbo
Power output	181 hp (135 kW; 184 PS) (X70L, 1.5 L) 251 hp (187 kW; 254 PS) (X70L, 2.0 L) 355 hp (265 kW; 360 PS) (Shanhai L7 Plus)
Transmission	8-speed automatic (X70L/S08) 2-speed Kunpeng DHT (Shanhai L7 Plus/S08 DM)
Hybrid drivetrain	Plug-in hybrid
Battery	32.66 kWh LFP
Range	1,700 km (1,056 mi)
Electric range	167 km (104 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,820 mm (111.0 in)
Length	4,810 mm (189.4 in)
Width	1,930 mm (76.0 in)
Height	1,705 mm (67.1 in)
Curb weight	1,654–1,727 kg (3,646–3,807 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Jetour X70

The X70L is intended to be a third generation of the X70. The L7 Plus is intended to be a second generation of the Jetour Shanhai L7.

Overview

Rear view (Shanhai L7 Plus)

The X70L and Shanhai L7 Plus are both mid-size SUVs and are larger than both the X70 and Shanhai L7 Both models are available in 5-seater and 7-seater configurations.

Pre-sales of the Shanhai L7 Plus will start on August 18, 2025, with sales commencing at the 2025 Chengdu Auto Show.^[1] The X70L's pre-sales commenced on September 10, 2025.^[2]

The Soueast S08 is the X70L for Kuwait. In Kuwait, the Shanhai L7 Plus will be sold as the S08 DM. The S08 made its debut at the 2025 Kuwait Motor Show.^[3]

Design and features

The X70L uses a chrome front grille, a full-width rear light bar, and Y-shaped headlights.^[4] The Shanhai L7 Plus also uses Y-shaped headlights in the front but does not feature the grille of the X70L. Both models use semi-hidden door handles.^[5]

Formacar claims that the Shanhai L7 Plus uses a front end reminiscent of Kia's EV models.^[6]

The Shanhai L7 Plus features a 15.6-inch central touchscreen that can swivel 10 degrees left or right, a three-spoke steering wheel, the Tour OS 3.0 AI system which includes a large language model for voice commands, and a 12-speaker system that is expected to come with the L7 Plus.^[1] Not much is known about the features of the X70L.

Powertrain

X70L

The X70L will be available with a 1.5 liter turbocharged inline 4 producing 181 horsepower (135 kW; 184 PS) and also has a top speed of 180 kilometres per hour (110 mph).^[7] A 2.0 liter turbocharged inline 4 producing 251 horsepower (187 kW; 254 PS) will also be available. Both engines use an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2 liter engine is exclusive to the X70L.^[8]

Shanhai L7 Plus

The Shanhai L7 Plus also uses a 1.5 liter turbocharged inline 4, this time producing 154 horsepower (115 kW; 156 PS) with a total power output of 355 horsepower (265 kW; 360 PS) and 391 pound-feet (530 N⋅m) of torque. The Shanhai L7 Plus uses a 32.664 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, although the manufacturer of the battery is yet to be revealed. The Shanhai L7 Plus has an all-electric range of 220 kilometres (140 mi) and a combined range of 1,500 kilometres (930 mi).^[9]