Jetour T2 facelift launched in China: New design, more features 

Key highlights

• The facelifted Jetour T2 is sold as the Traveller 7 in China, where it retains petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrain options.
• Exterior revisions include round headlights, a full-width light bar and cleaner bumpers, while the cabin gains upgraded technology and comfort features.
• The updated SUV could be relevant to Australia’s upcoming Jetour line-up, although local availability and specifications have not been confirmed.

The facelifted Jetour T2 has gone on sale in China under a different name, the Traveller 7, bringing updated styling, revised cabin technology and a choice of petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

The Chery-owned brand launched the updated SUV in China in October 2026, with prices starting at 139,900 yuan (approximately US$20,900). The Traveller 7 is essentially the refreshed version of the existing T2 sold in several international markets, rather than an entirely unrelated new SUV.

The name change could create some confusion for Australian buyers, particularly as Jetour prepares to establish its presence locally. The brand has previously identified the T2 as an important part of its Australian plans, but it has yet to confirm whether the facelifted version will be offered here.

If it does arrive, the updated model would bring a more refined take on the rugged SUV styling that distinguishes the T2 from conventional family SUVs.

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Jetour T2 facelift pricing in China

The updated Jetour T2 has launched in China as the Traveller 7, with prices starting at 139,900 yuan for the entry-level petrol model and reaching 179,900 yuan for the flagship petrol variant.

The plug-in hybrid range starts at 152,900 yuan. The table below converts the Chinese list prices into Australian dollars for context; it does not suggest that these are likely local prices.

Prices are indicative currency conversions based on approximately $0.21 per yuan. They exclude any additional costs associated with exporting, importing and selling the vehicle in Australia. Australian pricing has not been announced.

These figures provide a reference point for the Chinese-market model, but they should not be used to predict Australian showroom prices. Import costs, taxes, compliance requirements, equipment differences and local market positioning could all affect the final price if the facelifted T2 arrives here. 

What has changed on the Jetour T2 facelift?

The most noticeable revisions are at the front. The outgoing T2’s rectangular headlights have been replaced by round units connected by a full-width light bar, while the Jetour lettering has moved onto the bonnet.

The front bumper has also been redesigned with a more integrated, body-coloured finish. Some of the previous model’s black exterior cladding and decorative off-road elements have been toned down, giving the SUV a cleaner appearance without abandoning its upright proportions.

At the rear, the vertical tail-lights remain, but the facelift brings a revised bumper, a new rear spoiler and updated trim around the rear pillars.

The refreshed SUV measures 4,827mm long, 2,006mm wide and 1,875mm tall, with a 2,800mm wheelbase. It remains a five-seat SUV, so the Traveller 7 name does not indicate the addition of a third row.

Petrol engines and plug-in hybrid power

In China, the Traveller 7 is available with 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engines, alongside a plug-in hybrid variant using Chery’s C-DM system.

The entry-level 1.5-litre turbo-petrol produces 135kW and 290Nm, while the 2.0-litre engine delivers 187kW and 390Nm. Depending on the variant, transmission choices include a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and an eight-speed automatic. Four-wheel drive is available with selected 2.0-litre variants.

The C-DM plug-in hybrid pairs a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with an electric motor, with a claimed combined system output of 375kW and 550Nm. Chinese buyers can choose between 26.61kWh and 45.12kWh battery packs.

Jetour quotes an electric-only driving range of 140km to 251km under China’s CLTC testing cycle. These figures are based on a different test procedure from the WLTP cycle commonly referenced in international markets, so they should not be treated as directly comparable with Australian-market range figures.

The Chinese-market specifications do not establish which powertrains would be offered in Australia. Local engine options, charging capability and efficiency figures would need to be confirmed if the facelift is approved for our market.

Cabin upgrades bring more technology

The updated T2 also receives a revised interior, with a 15.6-inch central touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital instrument display.

Other available equipment includes electrically adjustable front seats with heating, ventilation and eight-point massage, along with a 23-speaker sound system and double-layer acoustic glass.

Driver assistance technology differs between powertrains. Petrol versions use Jetour’s Falcon 500 system, while the brand has outlined more advanced technology for future models, including LiDAR and Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5.0 system. Buyers should not assume every announced feature is fitted to every Traveller 7 variant.

Could the updated Jetour T2 come to Australia?

The Traveller 7 is worth watching because Jetour is preparing to enter the Australian market, where the T2 is expected to be one of its key models.

The facelift’s revised styling and plug-in hybrid option could broaden its appeal to buyers looking for a distinctive SUV with some off-road capability and the ability to complete shorter trips using electric power.

However, an Australian launch of the facelifted T2 has not been confirmed. Pricing, local specifications, safety ratings and warranty details also remain outstanding.

For now, the Traveller 7 is the Chinese-market name for the updated T2. Whether Australian buyers receive this refreshed version or the existing model will depend on Jetour’s eventual local product plans.